Dominic Collis

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Reporter at Burnley Express

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Appeal and concern for homeless man following fire at derelict building in Holmes Street, Burnley

5 days ago | burnleyexpress.net | Dominic Collis

Police are appealing for footage and information following a fire at a derelict building in Burnley. Officers were called by colleagues at the fire service at 2-20pm on Saturday May 31st to reports of a fire at Stuart House, Holmes Street, Burnley. When they arrived the property was significantly ablaze and officers assisted with road closures, crowd control and evacuation of nearby properties.
This stunning detached home in prestigious village address goes up for sale

5 days ago | burnleyexpress.net | Dominic Collis

On the market with Hilton and Horsfall for offers in the region of £894,950, Uplands is a striking property which effortlessly blends period charm with spacious, elegant living. 1. Uplands, Wheatley Lane Road, BarrowfordUplands, Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford Photo: s2. Uplands, Wheatley Lane Road, BarrowfordUplands, Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford Photo: s3. Uplands, Wheatley Lane Road, BarrowfordUplands, Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford Photo: s4.
Burnley’s Phoenix Archery Club hits the bullseye at British 3D Archery Championships in Nottingham

5 days ago | burnleyexpress.net | Dominic Collis

A Burnley archery club hit the bullseye when it walked away with a clutch of prizes in a national competition. Members of Phoenix Archery, based at Habergham Mill, Coal Clough Lane, attended the British 3D Archery Championships in Nottingham and yet again produced some deserved medallists. Raynor Pepper was defending her title and yet again won gold in the ladies' British 3D championship in the crossbow class. Mark Duerden won gold in the men's British 3D championship in the crossbow class.
St Peter's Church in Burnley to hold classical music concert in June

5 days ago | burnleyexpress.net | Dominic Collis

A soprano and pianist will give a recital at St Peter’s Church on Saturday as part of the monthly concert series. Diana Harris and Richard Barnes will perform a varied programme including Mozart’s Exultate Jubilate and Dvorak’s Song to the Moon, as well as Rossini, Brahms and Barber at the event which starts at 11am. Diana has enjoyed a career as a music teacher, performer and latterly an academic, having gained her doctorate at the age of 50.
Nelson man jailed after raping and sexually assaulting two teenagers

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Dominic Collis

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High drinks prices 'have driven locals away' as pub licensees bid farewell

2 weeks ago | lep.co.uk | Dominic Collis

The landlords of a popular Cliviger pub have announced they are to leave their posts after a year, citing high drinks prices as a reason “for driving locals away”. The Ram Inn at Cliviger posted the news on its Facebook page today with the struggle to be profitable seemingly an influential reason. It said: “It’s with deepest sadness that we have to formally announce after almost one year that we will be leaving The Ram Inn.
Nelson man jailed after raping and sexually assaulting two teenagers

2 weeks ago | burnleyexpress.net | Dominic Collis

A Nelson paedophile has been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting two teenagersFollowing a trial at Liverpool Crown Court, Shane Philbrook (19) of Railway Street, Nelson was found guilty of rape, sexual assault by penetration, and five counts of sexual assault by touching. Back in May 2023 Philbrook befriended his first victim, who was 13 years old at the time, over Snapchat. Two days later, when meeting the girl in person for the first time, Philbrook raped and sexually assaulted her.
High drinks prices 'have driven locals away' as pub licensees bid farewell

2 weeks ago | burnleyexpress.net | Dominic Collis

The landlords of a popular Cliviger pub have announced they are to leave their posts after a year, citing high drinks prices as a reason “for driving locals away”. The Ram Inn at Cliviger posted the news on its Facebook page today with the struggle to be profitable seemingly an influential reason. It said: “It’s with deepest sadness that we have to formally announce after almost one year that we will be leaving The Ram Inn.
Ribblesdale High School Year 7 football team win English Schools' National Cup

2 weeks ago | burnleyexpress.net | Dominic Collis

Fledgling footballers from the Ribble Valley have claimed the ultimate prize in school football – the English Schools' National Cup. The Year 7 under 12s team from Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe secured the cup which is the most prestigious school football competition in England.
Shop ordered to close due to anti-social behaviour

2 weeks ago | burnleyexpress.net | Dominic Collis

Pendle’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a closure order for a store in Colne. The shop, on Ruskin Avenue, Colne, has been involved in a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour. Police officers saw the order granted at Preston Magistrates’ Court on May 21st under section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and full closures are now active until July 2025.