Pendle Today - Health Feed

Fight continues to save Pendle sauna

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:14:25 GMT

A lobby group who are trying to save Pendle Leisure Centre’s sauna from shutting down have continued their debate with councillors.

Concerns over Colne care home proposals

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:10 GMT

Councillors and local residents have said they are concerned about the size of a proposed three-storey residential care home in Colne.

Dedicated duo prepare for Bupa Great Manchester Run

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:56:40 GMT

Faithful friends from Trawden are gearing up to take part in the Bupa Great Manchester Run for the Alzheimer’s Society.

BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on how to beat the Pennine 10k hills

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:16 GMT

I recently read a tweet a few months ago from ex-professional footballer Stan Collymore who claimed “If you want strong legs all you need to do is run up hills.”

Ex Clarets boss Frank Casper returns to Turf Moor

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:17:36 GMT

Clarets legend Frank Casper is returning to Turf Moor for a special charity match.

Successful blood pressure event held in Colne

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:56:57 GMT

A successful event has been held in Colne — to help people learn more about their blood pressure.

Colne and Nelson Rugby Club’s bid for a Guiness World Record

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:38:35 GMT

Devoted members of Colne and Nelson Rugby Club are hopeful of smashing a Guiness World Record to boost their profile and raise awareness of a rare genetic disorder.

Volunteers needed to keep Pendle Stroke Group going

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:33:10 GMT

A community group which has helped stroke sufferers and their carers over the past four decades is faced with closure.

Female soldier from Nelson ‘kicked off’ in A&E

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:44:02 GMT

A serving soldier on leave from a tour of Afghanistan “kicked off” in the accident and emergency unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Chairman steps down from Colne group after 23 years

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:40:28 GMT

A big thank you has been paid to the Chairman of Colne and District Cancer Research UK Committee — who has stepped down after 23 years.

Colne Masters swimmer swops goggles for trainers for cancer charity

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:59:41 GMT

A local Masters swimmer has stepped out of her comfort zones to raise funds for a charity close to her heart.

Policewoman in hospital after Burnley dog attack

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:03:51 GMT

A Burnley police officer was attacked by a dog which left one of its teeth embedded in her hand.

David’s London Marathon raises £2,000 for kidney charity

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:41:37 GMT

A marathon man running in the name of his father who suffers kidney disease has helped raise nearly £2,000 for charity.

Pendle MP asks NHS chief to probe Burnley A&E downgrade

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:29:16 GMT

Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has asked if the impact of the downgrading of Burnley General Hospital’s accident and emergency department will be looked at as part of an investigation into high mortality rates in local hospitals.

£50,000 appeal to buy new prostate cancer scanner for Burnley

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:09:47 GMT

Burnley MP Gordon Birtwistle is leading a £50,000 fund-raising charge to replace a prostate cancer scanner he helped fund a decade ago.

Man suffers serious head injuries in fall from Barnoldswick taxi

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:15:11 GMT

POLICE are appealing for witness after a man fell from a taxi in Barnoldswick and suffered serious head injuries.

Sign up for Pendleside Hospice’s Midnight Walk for chance to win iPad

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:23:49 GMT

Burnley women who want to enter this year’s Pendleside Hospice Midnight Walk should do so before Tuesday if they want to be in with a chance of winning an iPad.

Sauna was Colne cancer victim’s ‘lifesaver’

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:31:50 GMT

A pensioner, who has been struck with cancer three times in the past eight years, has been left “heartbroken” at the closure of a Colne sauna.