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More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Boohoo announces its closure in Burnley
Burnley has been dealt a huge workforce blow as fast fashion giant Boohoo announces its closure in the town.

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Jeremy Corbyn to woo independent Lancashire councillors on 'sold out' county visit to promote 'Your Party'
Jeremy Corbyn will meet with independent Lancashire councillors when he travels to the county for two rallies this weekend.


Debenhams announce hundreds of job losses at distribution hub
The operation will be transferred to Sheffield

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Chance to see vintage Clarets including Jamie Hoyland and George Oghani on the pitch at Padiham FC in fund raising match for Burnley beauty therapist battling cancer
Clarets fans will be in their element on Sunday when a stellar line up of vintage players take to the pitch for a very special reason.


Fed up residents in rural Laneshawbridge in Pendle launch petition to bring a halt to speeding drivers
Residents in a rural Pendle village are demanding action to put the brakes on speeding drivers.


Can you take a vape on a plane? Travel rules explained for Brits this summer
Don’t let a simple mistake ruin your holiday this summer 😅


Going green: Think of fire risk before choosing BBQ picnic
We’re planning a family party and wondered your views on disposable barbeques? Are they a good option for outdoor entertaining.


Fire service and council join forces to tackle ‘dangerous’ Nelson wheelie bin fires
Pendle Borough Council and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces to tackle the ongoing problem of wheelie bin fires in Nelson.


Pendle leader wants talks with Reform UK over waste sites and costs row
'These new figures are unbelievable'


Reporting Back: Oliver Ryan MP Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield
I hope you’ve been enjoying the glorious summer weather we’ve had over August. This week, I want to take the opportunity to write about an institution that we hope we never encounter, but we’re so grateful it’s there: The NHS.


Burnley brothers teaching others the secrets to their multi-million pound company success
These 20-something Burnley brothers are on a mission to teach others the secrets to their multi-million pound company success.


In photos: Couple host Hollywood glamour themed three day wedding celebration at Fence Gate in Fence
Hollywood glamour was the theme for the wedding of Rachel Kelly to Ray Ferguson.


Sponsorship appeal from young Burnley pool ace Harvey Southworth after he qualifies for England under 18 team
A rising young Burnley pool ace, who has just qualified for the England under 18 team, is on the lookout for sponsors to help him further his career.


This is what Reform UK in Lancashire thinks about fracking as national party backs it
Reform UK in Lancashire says it believes any future fracking activity in the UK will be focused hundreds of miles away on the other side of the country – and that local conditions are “not conducive” to restarting the controversial process where it was previously carried out on the Fylde coast...


For sale: four-bedroom detached family home in Hayhurst Road, Whalley
Our property spotlight today falls on this impressive large four-bed detached property in Hayhurst Road, Whalley.


41 lovely pics from annual Ightenhill Festival held in Burnley's Ightenhill Park
Glorious sunshine drew crowds to the annual Ightenhill Festival on Bank Holiday Sunday.


'Waiting for hours' - Blackburn A&E 'very busy' as bosses urge patients to stay away
People are experiencing high waiting times


Pendleside Hospice to receive £285,000 in government funding to improve facilities
Pendleside Hospice in Burnley is set to receive £285,768 in government funding to improve facilities for patients and their families.


Burnley schoolgirls lead campaign to tackle girls' sport dropout crisis
Burnley High School girls are leading a change.


Burnley dad Gary Gorton stuns medical profession with his bravery less than three months after losing his leg in motorbike accident
A courageous Burnley dad of three has astounded family, friends and medics with his resilience, less than three months after he lost a leg in a devastating motorbike accident.
