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Burnley Council to carry out commercial waste commercial waste compliance visits to businesses over rubbish dumping
Burnley Council has said its enforcement officers will be carrying out commercial waste compliance visits to all businesses throughout the year, following instances of rubbish being dumped on back streets.
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Chronically ill man fears losing out as Burnley General to Royal Blackburn hospital shuttle terminated
A chronically ill Burnley man fears the impact of the hospital bus service being terminated.
The 72 best pubs in Lancashire for real ale and draught beers including spots in Preston, Blackpool & Burnley
Lancashire is famous for having an abundance of high-quality pubs.
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Councillor calls for action on Burnley pub the Tim Bobbin that has been closed for five years
Action is needed to breathe new life into an historic Burnley pub that has been closed for five years, a councillor has said.
Police close Rossendale Road in Burnley at junction of Coal Clough Lane and Manchester Road
Police have closed Rossendale Road in Burnley due to a telegraph pole collapsing into the road.
Burnley crash LIVE updates as Rossendale Road closed after lorry pulls down telegraph pole
Motorists are being advised to 'avoid the area' and use alternative routes
How Lancashire's new innovation hub will 'stop people leaving the county for better jobs elsewhere'
An ‘innovation hub’ is set to be built in the heart of Lancashire to help the county make the most of what has been described as a “once-in-a-generation" opportunity to transform its economy.
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New digital ID app unveiled as shoppers and pubgoers to be able to prove age with phones
A video demonstration shows how the government’s new digital ID app can be used as proof of age, as well as an app which will allow users to see updates on their benefits, pay vehicle tax and more.
Bygone Burnley: Bridge Street and 1292 corn mill, with historian Roger Frost MBE
Our latest Bygone Burnley episode takes us to a popular watering hole – in more ways than one – and the historic centre of town.
Burnley Express Readers' letters: Axing hospital shuttle bus will have massive impact on health of vulnerable people in East Lancashire
For the past two and half years years an age related illness has necessitated monthly visits to outpatient clinics in Burnley and Blackburn hospitals.
Burnley Express launches Save Our Shuttle campaign with MP Oliver Ryan
The Burnley Express has teamed up with the town's MP to help find a solution to the impending loss of the hospital shuttle bus.
Weather: Met Office expands yellow weather warning for UK as Storm Éowyn could bring winds in excess of 80mph
Storm Éowyn, set to hit the UK this week, is explained in a Met Office video forecast, as yellow warnings for wind are expanded.
Kid Rock: what happened during his 'cringe' BBC News interview - what was said?
Kid Rock left a BBC presenter speechless after calling her ‘sexy’ live on air 😳
Jonathan Hinder MP column – A Fairer Deal for Renters
Last week in the House of Commons, the Government’s Renters’ Rights Bill passed its Third Reading, which is the final hurdle in the Commons before heading to the Lords. If it clears that stage, it will receive Royal Assent and become law.
All the Burnley, Pendle, Ribble Valley, Hydburn and Rossendale schools set for major repairs in 2025/26
A £14m repair plan for Lancashire’s schools will only be able to tackle the most urgent problems that pose an immediate health and safety risk and could result in buildings having to close.
Storm Éowyn to hit the UK as Met Office forecasts weather bomb with winds strong enough to bring down trees
A Met Office map shows how Storm Éowyn’s strong winds will move across the UK this week.
Tradition of donning fancy dress to watch the Clarets at Turf Moor on Boxing Day set to be revived for Christmas 2025
A long standing tradition looks set to be revived in Burnley for Christmas 2025.
The 14 most expensive areas in Lancashire to buy a house in 2025 revealed in new data
Here’s every district in Lancashire ranked based on how expensive it is to buy a home in each area.
Burnley councillors to receive 8.5% pay rise over three years
An independent report has recommended that councillors in Burnley receive an 8.5% pay rise over the three years.
Burnley Borough Council issues fixed penalty notices after rubbish is found dumped in streets
Fixed penalty notices have been issued by Burnley Borough Council after rubbish was dumped illegally in a number of back streets in the Stoneyholme area of town.