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Food hygiene ratings handed to 29 establishments in Lancashire - 12 businesses fail
29 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
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Burnley Council boss to make disability cuts plea to government
The leader of Burnley Council is to write to the Government calling for it to scrap proposed changes to disability benefits.


Speeding drivers in Burnley's Lakeland Way targeted by police after residents raise road safety concerns
Speeding drivers in Burnley were targeted by police this week.

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Burnley speeding hotspot catches out 27 drivers with one going nearly twice the limit
Police said school children were walking in the area at the time


Burnley interfaith charity keeps its royal award after two trustees quit
A Burnley interfaith charity has kept its royal award after two of its trustees accused of anti-Semitism resigned.


Warning ahead of Burnley FC v Millwall game as pitch invasion costs club 'hundreds of thousands of pounds'
Burnley Football Club has issued a warning after a pitch invasion following its promotion-sealing victory against Sheffield United cost it “hundreds of thousands of pounds”.


Heartbreaking images show deer trapped in football net at Lancashire garden
The deer was spotted with the net tangled around his head and he was 'thrashing around' in an attempt to get free


Six Lancashire businesses fail food hygiene checks as 25 establishments visited by inspectors
25 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.


In photos: Patriotic Burnley pals celebrate St George's Day with pub crawl including Bar Mojito's and The Boot Inn and the Royal Dyche
Burnley pals Ian Harrison and Lee Clough celebrated St George’s Day with their traditional pub tour yesterday.


Celebrating the Pennine Way at 60 – and Whalley man Tom Stephenson who created it
Walkers have honoured the Whalley lad who dreamt up the idea for the world-famous Pennine Way which marks its 60th anniversary today.


Warning after fallow deer is trapped by the head in football net in rural Burnley garden
The RSPCA is urging people to pack away their football nets after the rescue of a deer near Burnley.


SIM farms: Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban devices used by scammers to con the public
Fraud minister Lord Hanson writes exclusively for the NationalWorld network to explain the government’s plans to ban SIM farms - used by scammers to con the public


Police close Station Road in Clitheroe outside Booth's supermarket after traffic collision this afternoon
A busy road in Clitheroe has been closed this afternoon due to a traffic accident.


Pendle and Clitheroe MP Jonathan Hinder welcomes announcement Earby Springfield Primary School selected for first wave of Labour’s free breakfast clubs programme
Families with children at a primary school in Pendle will receive free childcare, courtesy of the government.


Former Burnley Football Club director John Sullivan receives Order of the Crown of Georgia for humanitarian efforts
A businessman and former Burnley Football Club director has been honoured by the country of Georgia in recognition of his many years of diplomatic work on defence, security and humanitarian aid in the East European country.


Lisa Goodwin-Allen returns to Northcote as Michelin-starred venue gets new husband and wife owners
Celebrated chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen is to return to Northcote.


Burnley firefighters tackling Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise money for treatment for cancer hit beauty therapist
A team of Burnley firefighters are preparing to tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge… with an extra ‘guest’ in tow!


Royal Dyche landlady celebrates Clarets' promotion to Premier League with players including Josh Brownhill and Ashley Barnes
An award winning landlady believes Burnley’s promotion to the Premier League will be a massive boost for the town’s businesses.


When the Mix was the place to be on a Burnley night out
Back in 2010, a night out in Burnley wasn’t complete without a stop at the Mix.


Fundraiser launched for family of 'sweet' and 'caring' girl, 3, killed in tram and van crash
"Lulu was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed, she touched the lives of so many, and as friends of her parents, it is now our turn to support her family in their time of need"
