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Wicked rapist 'robbed schoolgirl of her childhood' during attacks in Burnley
'I now struggle to trust anyone, especially males'
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Police warning as fraudsters target public using ATMs in Burnley and Nelson
Police are investigating a series of frauds at cash machines across East Lancashire.
'A wicked individual': Burnley child rapist jailed for 15 years
A Burnley man who raped a 15-year-old girl has been jailed.
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Historic moment as Lancashire councils look set to be 'abolished' in huge shake-up
'This is a historic meeting'
Green light given to build nine new homes on site of former Fighting Cocks pub and Nino's Italian restaurant in Cliviger
Councillors have given the green light to build new homes on the site of a former pub and Italian restaurant in Burnley.
Drivers hit 78mph in Towneley Park as council moves to bring in calming measures
Motorists using the roads through Towneley Park as a ‘rat run’ short cut have reached 78mph.
Clitheroe-based Bowland Brewery enters partnership with Blackburn College training restaurant Scholars
Diners at a college training restaurant are enjoying a tasty new tipple, thanks to a renowned Ribble Valley brewery.
12 super school starter snaps from the Clitheroe Advertiser’s 'First Class' special
September marked an exciting new chapter for children across the Ribble Valley as they stepped into the classroom for the first time.
'The Bank of Dave is not for sale' - Netflix star Dave Fishwick responds to Goldman Sachs 'rebrand' story
Lancashire’s Bank of Dave founder has declared his enterprise is not for sale - and never will be - after a surprise mention in a leading finance publication.
'Bishop's' wainscot chair stolen from St Mary's CE Church in Gisburn
Parishioners have been left devastated after a ‘priceless’ 18th Century Bishop’s chair was stolen from their historic parish church.
Burnley Believes: 14 photos as thousands flock to Christmas lights switch on in Burnley
Thousands turned out to enjoy the annual Christmas lights switch on in Burnley on Saturday.
Thousands flock to 'Burnley Believes' Christmas lights switch on
The town centre came alive with festive cheer on Saturday as ‘Burnley Believes’ returned in spectacular style, drawing thousands of visitors for a full day of free family entertainment, and a show-stopping fireworks finale.
Burnley and Ribble Valley students are among some of the first in the country to receive AI super curriculum
Students in Burnley and the Ribble Valley are among the first in the UK to be taught a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) 'super curriculum' in every secondary school, as part of Lancashire becoming the first county in the UK to roll it out.
McDonald's announces return of its 'best ever burger' but with 3 major changes
McDonald's has announced the return of its 'best ever burger', but there are some huge changes customers need to be aware of.
'Grateful' Lyle Foster opens up on Burnley break and mental health journey
Burnley forward Lyle Foster has been speaking openly about his mental health journey, taking a break from football and why he's in a better place now
Blackburn Rovers' big transfer battle as ex-player returns to Academy
Blackburn Rovers have seen offers made for a number of their Academy talents
RECAP: Updates from court as day two of Kirk Marsden manslaughter trial begins
Live updates from day one in court as the trial over the manslaughter of Kirk Marsden begins
152 homes and businesses without power – all we know so far
More than 150 homes and businesses are without power in Darwen due to an unexpected power cut.
Popular village cafe needs your help to spread some festive cheer
A popular village cafe has launched a toy appeal for children who may not otherwise receive a Christmas gift.
Emergency protocol issued to protect rough sleepers from life-threatening cold
Emergency protocol has been issued in Blackburn with Darwen to protect individuals sleeping rough from life-threatening conditions.