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My Burnley: Actor and teacher who stars in retro horror film The Moors that could be aired on Netflix tells us why Burnley has his heart
A Burnley born actor, who is among the cast of a horror film that could soon be showcased on Netflix, is the latest subject of our regular ‘My Burnley’ feature.
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Chartered Trading Standards Institute calls for licensing system to stop rogue insulation installers exploiting government ECO schemes for cash
Rogue insulation installers exploit residents' confusion about government home energy-efficiency schemes for cash, says Trading Standards.
Motorist who crashed into police car after driving wrong way down M65 jailed
A driver who crashed a car into a police vehicle after travelling the wrong way on a roundabout has been jailed.
Padiham man fund-raising for Moji's Animal Sanctuary in Ibiza
A caring Padiham man is challenging himself to raise money for an animal charity in Ibiza by literally hitting the heights in three separate challenges.
Former owner of Burnley nightspots Posh and Panama Joe's pays tribute to One Direction star Liam Payne after his shock death at 31
Former Burnley nightspot owner Mick Cookson has paid tribute to One Direction star Liam Payne, who has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Campaigners meet new MP for talks to re-open 'forgotten' rail line connecting Lancashire and Yorkshire
Lobbying work continues to reopen the link
23 schools from across Lancashire who received new Ofsted reports in September
In September, 23 schools from across Lancashire received new Ofsted reports.
Glasgow family killed in M6 Cumbria crash were hit 'head-on' by Skoda going wrong way on motorway
A family killed on the M6 were hit ‘head-on’ by a driver going the wrong way along the motorway.
Powerhouse developer behind major Lancashire projects sees turnover jump by a third - here's how they do it
It’s a name you will have seen at major developments across the county - the Eric Wright Group.
Mitie must pay East Lancashire cleaning staff in full or face legal action, warns UNISON
Facilities firm Mitie must pay its staff working at NHS sites across East Lancashire in full or it risks facing legal action, UNISON warned on Monday.
Teenage amateur rider from Pendle wins Search for a Star Working Pony Championship at the Horse of the Year Show
A 13 -year-old amateur rider from Pendle shone at the Horse of the Year Show.
Hundreds come together for heartfelt unveiling of Tree of Life sculpture at Burnley General Hospital to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
More than 200 people came together in Burnley for the poignant unveiling of a sculpture highlighting baby loss.
29 photos from couple's wedding at Mitton Hall Hotel in Clitheroe
Mitton Hall Hotel in Clitheroe was the setting for the wedding of Charlotte Seymour to Ben Sudders.
40 homes to built on land near to Queen's Park despite concerns over road safety
A proposal to build 40 new homes on rough pasture used to graze horses located between two disused rubbish tips in Burnley has been given outline planning permission despite more than 40 objections.
Residents highlight negative impact on wildlife and traffic concerns over proposed BESS site for Briercliffe
The message was clear – green fields, not battery fields – as we discovered when we chatted to two residents opposed to plans for a new Battery Energy Storage System site in rural Burnley.
Crocheted pumpkins and sunflowers made by talented student at Burnley's Blessed Trinity RC College are a sell out
A Burnley teenager is among around seven million people in the UK who are literally hooked on crocheting.
Silent Crime: Government backs Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw's call for new powers on 'endemic' illegal e-bike use following death of Burnley grandad
The Government is backing a call for stronger laws to tackle the antisocial use of e-bikes and e-scooters.
Will Netflix prices rise in 2024? Analysts deliver verdict - and it’s bad news for fans
How disappointing 😰
SSB Law Victims Support Group: Burnley victims of failed insulation call for urgent help from the Government during second Parliament lobby
The failed insulation scandal is a "ticking time bomb" that could affect many more homes without urgent Government action.
Rain warning: Met office issues yellow weather warnings as heavy rain causes roads to flood
Watch footage of flooded roads - as parts of the UK could see 50-80 mm of rainfall in around six hours.