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15 adorable photos as lambing season comes to a close at Tattersalls Farm in Hurstwood in Burnley
Lambing season has come to a close at Tattersalls Farm in Hurstwood in Burnley.

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How litter picking boosted my mental and physical health | The Burnley Litter Picker
Out of all the things I have tried to improve my mental and physical health over the years, nothing has helped me more than my decision to start litter picking around Burnley.

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A look back at the Burnley Express' Baby of the Year 1991 competition
Back in 1991, the Burnley Express Baby of the Year competition was the talk of the town.


Police discover more than 200 cannabis plants at Burnley address
The plants were seized


46 classic Inside Out photos that capture nights out on Bull Street
Calling all retro nightlife photo lovers – it's time for another trip down memory lane!

Reporting Back: Oliver Ryan MP Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield
This week’s column is a little different from usual, but I want to take a moment to update you on what I’ve been up to. First, I hope all mothers were thoroughly spoilt on Mother’s Day! Personally, I was grateful for the chance to enjoy some much-needed family time. I also want to send my best...

Burnley St Joseph’s Park Hill School set to close
St Joseph’s Park Hill School in Burnley will close at the end of the summer term in 2025, the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy has announced.


Make sure you’re ready to vote in the Lancashire County Council Elections
Burnley Council is reminding residents to make sure they are registered and ready to vote in the upcoming Lancashire County Council elections taking place on Thursday 1st May 2025.


Russia media falls for hilarious April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew as RT left with egg on face
Russian media has fallen for an outrageous April Fools joke involving Prince Andrew.


SELRAP Skipton to Colne railway campaigners make economic case to MPs and councillors
Campaigners fighting to restore a rail link from Skipton to Colne have made an economic case to regional MPs and councillors.


Homes For Pups campaign: Animal sanctuary Pendle Dogs fears influx of dumped 'garden dogs' this spring
They are the "garden dogs" kept outside during winter and then abandoned in spring.


63 UK-based users of a dark web site Kidflix hosting child sexual abuse material identified
63 UK-based users of a Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material have been identified following work by the National Crime Agency.


The faces of 25 paedophiles, drug dealers, shoplifters and criminals jailed in Lancashire in March 2025
These are the faces of 25 criminals who were put behind bars in Lancashire in March 2025.


Burnley goes back to the 80s, 90s, and 00s for Pendleside Hospice SaturDAY Fever event
Pendleside Hospice kicked off its first-ever SaturDAY Fever event at Burnley Mechanics, bringing back the best of 80s, 90s, and 00s club hits for an afternoon of fun, nostalgia, and fundraising.


For sale: four-bedroom detached bungalow in Cliviger
Our property spotlight today falls on this charming detached bungalow in School Lane, Cliviger.


Nelson man Hassan Wajid jailed for dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified
A Nelson man has been jailed after his car collided with a police vehicle while trying to escape arrest after he was ordered to stop.


32 doting dogs in Burnley, Pendle, and the Ribble Valley who need a loving home
There’s no better feeling than giving a dog a fresh start, and right now, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has plenty of lovable pups waiting for their forever families.


All the Lancashire County Council staff earning over ÂŁ100K - and what it costs you
The authority paid out £2.74m to 19 employees who earned over £100,000 in pay and pension contributions during 2023/24, according to data obtained by the Taxpayers’ Alliance for its annual Town Hall Rich List report.


Brothers turn hobby into successful cake business Shane's Desserts in Whalley
A hobby has turned into a business for two entrepreneurial brothers whose star is on the rise.
