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AA Rosettes and VisitEngland Taste Awards highlight East Lancashire’s best places to eat
From cosy pubs to fine-dining favourites, East Lancashire’s food scene is bursting with flavour. And a growing number of local venues are being recognised on the national stage for their excellence.
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Reporting Back: Political opinion with Oliver Ryan MP Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield
Renewal for Britain.
For sale: four-bedroom detached house in Burnley with no onward chain
Our property spotlight today falls on this four-bedroom detached house in Halifax Road, Briercliffe, with no onward chain.
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Colne child rapist Dylan Sherratt sentenced to prison for child sexual offences
A 23-year-old paedophile and rapist had his 12-year-old victim saved as “mine” in his mobile phone.
“I might not look like I have cancer, but I did – and you could too” - warning over UK's biggest cancer killer
A Lancashire woman is urging people to take up the offer of lung cancer screening if invited after a routine scan saved her life.
Single car accident at Junction 13 of M65 motorway near Colne
A car overturned on the M65 motorway this morning, police have said.
'I was lucky': Burnley woman's urgent warning to those eligible for lung cancer screening
A Burnley woman is urging people to take up the offer of lung cancer screening if invited after a routine scan saved her life.
Play areas in Ribble Valley receive funding boost
Play areas in the Ribble Valley are in a spin after being receiving a £750,000 cash boost.
Giant inflatable bowel coming to Burnley will 'start lifesaving conversations'
Charity hopes stunt will be 'a fun and engaging way to break the ice'
When the Northern Lights may appear over the UK this week - and why October is one of the best months for them
Stargazers in some parts of the country may be in for a treat 🔭
Police raids in Nelson and Brierfield: Four charged with drug supply offences
Police have carried out a series of warrants in Nelson and Brierfield.
Have your say on the future of local government in Burnley and Pendle
Burnley Borough Council and Pendle Borough Council are inviting residents, businesses and community organisations across Burnley and Pendle to have their say on the future of local government in Lancashire.
Amazon makes major change to new Firesticks - and it could end 'dodgy' devices
Amazon’s latest major Fire TV decision could spell the end of ‘dodgy’ Firesticks
Las Vegas author brings Pendle witches history to life in new children’s book
A piece of Lancashire history has crossed the Atlantic to the bright lights of Las Vegas and into the hearts of young readers.
Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend and if your clocks will update automatically
Clock changes explained including why the clocks change on a weekend and when the clocks will go back in October.
Ribble Valley farmer inspires thousands of schoolchildren with talks about life on the farm
A Ribble Valley farmer and NFU member has spoken of his passion for educating the next generation after giving talks to thousands of schoolchildren.
Family and friends remember much-loved academic with Ribble Valley memorial walk
A group of family and friends travelled from across the UK and as far as Portugal to gather in the Ribble Valley in memory of Professor Jonathan “Loz” Lawrence.
Blackburn Rovers star picks out three big positives from Stoke City draw
Lewis Miller produced his best performance since signing for Blackburn Rovers
The latest public notices from across Lancashire this week
Here's a look at the latest public notices across Lancashire over the past week
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Jackery, a global leader in innovative portable power solutions, is bringing exclusive savings to UK customers, starting on October 7 with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.