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Passengers warned of 'short-notice' changes on trains north of Preston after West Coast Main Line landslip
Rail passengers have been advised to expect “short-notice” changes to services traveling north of Preston after a landslip on the West Coast Main Line.
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Caught 'red handed', the bungling burglars locked up after botched pub raid
Danny Shaw and Steven Hargreaves have been jailed for 34 weeks
Two men jailed after attempted burglary at Burnley pub
Two men have been sentenced to a total of 34 weeks in prison after attempting to break into a pub near Burnley town centre.
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Going Green: Taking control of your energy consumption
“I’ve been hearing a lot about community energy projects. What are they, and how can they benefit my local area?” Have you ever thought about who’s in charge of the electricity we use and how it finds its way to our homes?
Tributes to amateur boxer Bernard Pollard – ‘The Burnley Banger'
Tributes have been paid to former Burnley boxer Bernard Pollard, affectionately known as ‘The Burnley Banger’.
Burnley Council leader column | I will oppose any plan that merges Burnley and Blackburn
The Government's hasty Local Government Reorganisation plan threatens to erode local accountability and impose a structure on East Lancashire that doesn't serve its communities.
All trains north of Preston cancelled due to landslip on West Coast Main Line
Rail services north of Preston have been suspended today following a landslip on the West Coast Main Line.
Hospital Trust ‘has what it takes’ to turn things around after ‘special measures’ blow
ELHT chief executive Martin Hodgson believes the Trust and its people have "what it takes" to turn things around after being placed into "financial special measures".
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Free childcare: How much parents could save - as Government announces new protections to stop 'overcharging'
Changes this year could help parents of young children save some serious cash 💰
Van seized in crackdown on fly-tipping in Burnley
A van linked to fly-tipping in Burnley has been seized as part of a joint operation between Burnley Council and local police.
Five extraordinary dogs unveiled as finalists for Crufts Hero Award
The annual Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, supported by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, celebrates the unique relationships people have with their dogs and the important role man’s best friend plays throughout our lives and in society
Police tape off junction after mans body found on bench this morning
Police have taped off a Preston junction after a man was found deceased on a public bench this morning, February 21.
Three Accrington Stanley players involved in crash ahead of big match
Three Accrington Stanley footballers have been involved in a road traffic collision ahead of the club's game against Doncaster.
Burnley man arrested in connection to organised drugs drop at HMP Kirkham
A man from Burnley has been arrested in a police operation to target and disrupt criminality in and around a Lancashire prison.
Councillor resigns after council tax arrears and missed meetings
A Pendle councillor has resigned following revelations that he owed thousands of pounds in council tax and had missed many meetings.
Councillor at centre of unpaid council tax storm quits role
A Pendle councillor has resigned following revelations that he owed thousands of pounds in council tax and had missed many meetings.
Diversity to perform two shows in Blackpool as part of UK tour
Diversity, who won Britain's Got Talent in 2009, will perform two shows in Blackpool as part of their 2026 UK and Ireland tour.
45 fantastic flashback photos from Burnley town centre's Inside Out days
Inside Out steps into the spotlight for this week’s retro nightlife photo gallery.
Arsenal star reveals inspirational figure at Blackburn Rovers
David Raya began his career at Ewood Park before moving to Brentford and then Arsenal in the Premier League
Duo to appear in court after police catch them attempting to break into house in Burnley’s Manchester Road in early hours of morning
Two men are due to appear in court this morning after police caught them attempting to burgle a house in Burnley in the early hours of the morning.