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Royal seal of approval for Ribble Valley based Field Nurse Trust as it celebrates 10th anniversary
The Field Nurse Trust was founded on a simple premise.
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Pendle Council Liberal Democrat leader brands Government 'chaotic' after local election U-turn
The Liberal Democrat leader of Pendle Borough Council has dubbed the Government’s latest U-turn on the holding of local elections as ‘Carry On Up The Commons’.
‘My courageous dad went to the Spanish Civil War 90 years ago to fight fascism’
'The volunteers realised democracy was at stake and a wider European war was possible'
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Lady Captain of Ghyll Golf Club launches fund-raising drive in support of Colne Open Door
The new Lady Captain of Ghyll Golf Club has launched a year-long fundraising drive in support of local charity Colne Open Door.
Review: Does this 'restorative' facial I experienced at the expert hands of Carrie Hill at Restore Her Wellness live up to its promises?
Beauty treatments are often seen as luxuries.
Lancashire council leaders react to shock local election U-turn
Political leaders across Lancashire are readying their troops to fight local elections that it appeared were never going to happen.
Rising star of darts Kaya Baysal chats to the Burnley Express about his career so far
A darts protégé from Burnley is arrowing in on his target of becoming the best in the business after a whirlwind start to his fledgling career.
Burnley grandad loses two-and-a-half-stone with Slimming World after ditching chip 'butties' and biscuits
Treating himself to ‘secret’ chip ‘butties’ for lunch and half a packet of biscuits at one sitting was a recipe for disaster for Burnley grandad Dave Ellis.
Midsummer House chef Liam Anderson from Lancashire through to semi-finals of The Roux Scholarship
A Burnley-born chef is tasting the high life after reaching the semi-finals of what many in the industry call the culinary “Holy Grail”.
Lancashire Police issue statement after woman (99) from Padiham targeted by courier fraud criminals
Lancashire Police have released a statement after receiving reports of three incidents of courier fraud, including one involving a victim from Padiham.
Burnley landlady encouraging other businesses to follow her lead after The Royal Dyche named as Pub of the Year at Lancashire Tourism Awards
Well-known landlady Justine Bedford is encouraging Burnley businesses to enter themselves for awards and “fly the flag” for the town.
Lancashire A&E waiting times laid bare as record numbers wait more than 12 hours
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Measles vaccination plea to Lancashire parents after London outbreak
Parents across Lancashire are being reminded to ensure that their children’s measles vaccinations are up-to-date after an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease in London.
Daisy makes partnership pledge to Pendleside Hospice
Daisy has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pendleside Hospice by sponsoring two key fundraising events in 2026.
NHS waiting list in North West at 3 year low but what’s the story in Lancashire?
The North West as a whole has seen an impressive drop in its waiting list over the past year but we’re taking a look at whether that is reflected in Lancashire.
Postponed Lancashire local elections back on in major government U-turn
The plug was pulled just last month on the seven polls that were due to take place in May
Lancashire WILL go to the polls this year - 2026 local elections back on after government U-turn
All of Lancashire’s cancelled local elections are back on after a government U-turn made following “legal advice”.
Pupils are pioneers of forest school
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School have innovative plans for their forest school – led by two pupils.
Government U-turn means local council elections in May will now go ahead
The Burnley Express has been told that May’s local elections will now go ahead depsite previosuly being postponed by the Government.
Bishop of Burnley praises chaplains on visit to Royal Preston Hospital
The Bishop of Burnley, Rt Rev Dr Joe Kennedy, reflected on the vital role of chaplaincy teams when he visited the Royal Preston Hospital, and shared how his own recent experience as a patient deepened his appreciation for those who offer spiritual care on the wards.