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Colne M&S food hall faces crucial planning decision

Marks & Spencer is set to find out this week whether it can build a new food hall on the edge of Colne, after arguing no other suitable site in the town can meet its requirements.

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Clitheroe firefighters overcome serious motorcycle endurance challenge

They completed a gruelling challenge across two countries last week.

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Funeral details announced for respected Burnley Labour Party figure Marcus Johnstone

Funeral details for Marcus Johnstone, a long standing and respected figure in the Burnley Labour Party, have been announced.

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Burnley's football history to take centre stage in major Towneley Hall exhibition next summer

A major exhibition celebrating Burnley Football Club and the town's rich footballing heritage is set to open at Towneley Hall next summer as part of Burnley's Year of Culture 2027 celebrations.

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Dopey fly-tippers fined £20k after £20 pizza receipt exposes address

Huge piles of waste were dumped in the grounds of Royal Blackburn Hospital

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How Burnley College helped one retail worker become a future midwife

Not long ago, Victoria Bottacin was standing behind a shop counter in Burnley, wondering if there was something more.

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'Do not approach' warning as police hunt wanted Lancashire sex offender

Shaun Aver, 40, is known to use several aliases including Paul Ava, Jason Crown and Mark Balantyne

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Smoother journeys ahead for Clitheroe residents after road improvements

It’s set to bring improved road conditions for residents.

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Taxi safety checks help keep the public safe in Ribble Valley

Taxi safety checks are being down to help keep the public safe in Ribble Valley

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Police stage undercover operation in Pendle to target illegal use of e-bikes

Police in Pendle staged an undercover operation last night (Sunday) to target the illegal use of e-bikes.

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Three fire engines called to tackle fire at McDonald's restaurant in Burnley's St James Street

The fire service was called out to McDonald’s restaurant in Burnley town centre after smoke was spotted coming from the side of the building.

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Firefighters deal with house blaze in Brierfield's Elland Road

Fire crews were called out to deal with a house blaze in Brierfield over the weekend.

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Emergency services called out after flames from fire pit spread to door of house in Nelson

Flames from a fire pit spread to the door and window of a property in Nelson on Saturday night.

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Burnley florist praised for 'kind gesture' leaving bouquets of flowers at cemetery

'This world needs more like you'

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NFL 'Milkman' legend takes a tour of local landmarks to unveil Burnley's 2026/2027 shirt

The former Houston Texans player became a minority shareholder in 2023

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22 photos as couple tie the knot at Burnley Register Office and host reception at Burnley's Inn On The Wharf

Burnley Register Office was the venue for the wedding of Alex and Alisha Ashworth-Makey.

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42 fantastic throwback photos from Burnley's Posh nightclub days

Our trip down Burnley Retro Nightlife Lane takes us to Posh this week.

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Conservation group raises cash for Rosemere Cancer Foundation in memory of late Ribble Valley chairman

A group that exists to identify, record and conserve native species of fungi, have donated £4,100 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation in memory of their former chairman, who lived in the Ribble Valley.

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37 images from charity fun day at The Commercial pub in Burnley's Harle Syke

A community came together in a massive show of support for a Burnley family hit by cancer.

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Man (26) and teenage boy (16) arrested in Nelson in connection to supply of Class A drugs

Police arrested a 26-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy in connection to the supply of Class A drugs in Nelson.