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M65 crash RECAP after traffic stopped on motorway
Emergency services are at the scene between J11 and J12
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Devastating fire rips through Burnley home as police investigation launched
Officers said the incident is being treated as 'suspicious'
Lancashire County Council issues statement on future of under-threat day centres
The services were put under the microscope last year.
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Refurbishment of iconic Clitheroe bandstand set to get underway
The latest phase of development is set to begin.
Reflection garden officially opens at Wheatley Lane Primary School in Fence
A pupil’s moving request, for a quiet place to be alone during the school day after the loss of her mum, has become a reality.
'All I did was go to work, now I've been diagnosed with terminal disease'
Renee Kimberley said she was 'completely floored' and is desperately seeking answers
Taylor Wimpey supports Clitheroe counselling charity Gateway Trust with donation
A Clitheroe counselling charity has received a £200 donation from housebuilder Taylor Wimpey Manchester.
Burnley grandmother Renee Kimberley devastation at industrial disease diagnosis of mesothelioma
A grandmother has spoken of her devastation at being diagnosed with a fatal industrial disease – having never knowingly worked in an environment where she could have contracted such a terminal condition.
Colleagues at Healycare Ltd in Burnley take on series of challenges for two charities
A bake sale, ‘brave the shave’ and a sponsored walk are on the cards for a group of Burnley colleagues as part of a charity challenge.
Nelson manufacturer ELE Advanced Technologies showcases AI success as new toolkit launched for SMEs by Made Smarter North West
A Nelson engineering business is being highlighted as an example of how artificial intelligence can deliver benefits for manufacturers, as a new regional toolkit aims to help more SMEs adopt the technology.
Barnfield Construction celebrates 50 years of building communities
Barnfield Construction marked a major milestone at the weekend with a special 50th anniversary celebration.
Police appeal after pedestrian seriously injured in collision on A59 at Clitheroe
Police are appealing for information after a collision left a woman with serious injuries.
Tyson Fury 'offered chance to become Mayor of Lancashire by Reform UK'
The boxer would probably have been the most well-known face in the political contest.
Fresh delay over Andy Burnham-style Lancashire mayor after meeting cancelled
The county hit an unexpected hurdle in its devolution negotiations with the government.
Cars damaged after Padiham charity football fundraiser
Police are appealing for information after several cars were reportedly damaged following a charity football fundraiser at Padiham Football Club.
Burnley entrepreneur Toby Uttley-Muldoon celebrates second year in business
An award winning young Burnley businessman has given thousands of pounds to charities and good causes since becoming his own boss at the age of 26.
A & H Halal Meat Limited in Nelson fined for seven food hygiene offences
A Nelson business has been charged with seven food hygiene offences and fined a total of £19,824.
Burnley and Pendle dancers land roles in prestigious Swan Lake production
Three talented East Lancashire dancers are preparing to take centre stage in a prestigious production of Swan Lake after securing places with the acclaimed English Youth Ballet.
Burnley College students chase football dreams in USA after winning scholarships at Meridian University in Los Angeles and University of Rio Grande in Ohio
All eyes turn to the USA for this summer’s World Cup, but two Burnley students are on their own road to glory.
DIY SOS volunteer’s Burnley home transformed so mum with Alzheimer’s can move in safely
A Burnley tradeswoman who has spent years helping transform lives on BBC’s DIY SOS has spoken of her gratitude after a construction charity stepped in to finish her own family’s home renovation – allowing her mother, who is living with Alzheimer’s, to finally move in safely.