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Clitheroe estate agents Mortimers to take on 180-mile challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support
A team of estate agents from Clitheroe Mortimers are set to lace up their trainers and hop on their bikes next week for an ambitious 180-mile fundraising challenge.
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Police close roads near to North Valley Road in Colne following traffic accident
Police are advising motorists to seek alternative routes after having to close several roads near to North Valley Road in Colne, due to a serious collision.
Councillor calls for more action to tackle dangerous driving in Burnley
More action is needed to tackle dangerous driving in Briercliffe, warns a county councillor.
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The little-known Scottish rail line that could inspire relaunch of 'forgotten' Lancs route
'We are even more determined now'
16 photos from reunion for Class of 1976 at former Burnley school St Hilda's RC High for Girls at The Inn On The Wharf (part two)
Months of planning, organising and tracking down former pupils, across the UK and the world, resulted in a memorable reunion in Burnley.
The Lancashire areas where house prices are rising and falling the most
Here are the latest property prices in each of the region's 14 boroughs
Mosque launches community clean-up project to inspire pride in Burnley streets
A Burnley mosque is leading a new community clean-up initiative to help tackle litter and fly-tipping.
Burnley businesswoman Saira Hussain advises government on its Get Britain Working: Reforming Jobcentres
A Burnley businesswoman Hussain has played a significant role in shaping the recommendations of the government’s recent inquiry on ‘Get Britain Working’ reforms.
Burnley landlady Justine Bedford heading to USA to set up 'pop up' version The Royal Dyche as part of Premier League Mornings Live
Burnley’s best known landlady is America bound today to set up a ‘pop up’ version of her hugely successful pub.
Aldi confirms locations for two new stores in Lancashire amid £1.6bn expansion
Aldi is also looking for 'suitable locations' in three more Lancashire towns
Proportional Representation campaigners hold Huddersfield street stall to promote electoral reform and televised debate
On Saturday 13 September, members of Make Votes Matter’s West Yorkshire group braved the rain to hold a street stall in Huddersfield’s St. George’s Square to mark International Democracy Day on Monday 15 September and to challenge perceived inconsistencies in the Government’s democratic refo...
Trial to chemically castrate sex offenders in North West prisons gets go-ahead
A trial to chemically castrate sex offenders in prisons in the North West is set to begin.
31 terrific pics from reunion for Class of 1976 from former Burnley school St Hilda's RC High for Girls
Months of planning, organising and tracking down former pupils, across the UK and the world, resulted in a memorable reunion in Burnley.
RSPB: The ‘super food’ gardeners can leave out to attract birds – and help them out over the coming winter
It comes in pellets, balls or bars – but all of them can give garden birds a boost 🐦
Young Pendle businessman Mesam Ali celebrates one year of his sportswear company Forba by opening his first office
Known as the ‘class clown’ Mesam Ali could never understand why his teachers used to get so frustrated at his carefree attitude.
Whalley business Hurst Green Plastics given King’s Award for Enterprise
A Ribble Valley company has been presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise.
Rossendale Road speed limit cut back to 30mph
Lancashire County Council has confirmed changes to the speed limit on Rossendale Road in Burnley.
Supermarket Aldi announces plans for another store in Burnley as part of £1.6b expansion over next two years
Supermarket Aldi has revealed that a new store will be built in Burnley as part of a £1.6b expansion plan over the next two years.
For sale: four-bedroom modern home in exclusive Northcote Park, Langho
Our property spotlight today falls on this stunning modern home in the exclusive Northcote Park, Langho.
Donation to Guide Dogs UK charity is legacy of Brierfield great grandfather and Clarets fan Ronald Crowther
The family of a great grandad, who died just after his 91st birthday in June, have raised the grand total of £825 in his memory for a cause that meant the world to him.