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'Absolute carnage': Bank of Dave star slams 'colossal' Manchester Airport queues
The Lancashire businessman shared footage of huge passport control queues after returning from Mallorca
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Lorry stuck under Burnley bridge sparks town centre traffic chaos
Multiple roads were closed as emergency services responded
Burnley Business Awards 2026: More photos from a glittering night at Towneley Hall
Here's another chance to relive one of Burnley's biggest business celebrations as we bring you even more photos from the Burnley Business Awards 2026.
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Owner of Barrowford's Presentation Cards and Gifts has fund raising for charity wrapped up
Barrowford gift shop owner Andrea Pinder has fundraising for Rosemere Cancer Foundation all wrapped up after donating £1,000 to the charity.
Burnley's Rosegrove Neighbourhood Watch youth and community hub awarded £20,000 from National Lottery
A youth and community hub in Burnley has been awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery.
The Lancashire town that's now the North West's top burglary hotspot
Home burglaries have fallen across the country, but one Lancashire town has bucked the trend
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan backs five-unitary authority model for Lancashire
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has made a final appeal to the government to back the five-unitary authority model for Lancashire, arguing it is the best option to protect local identity while delivering high-quality public services.
Burnley takeaway Shagor named Curry Takeaway of the Year in British Curry Championships
A Burnley takeaway has scooped a top national title.
Burnley Conservative Group appoint new leader and deputy leader
The Burnley Conservative Group has appointed a new leader and deputy.
Fortress Group plans 30 new homes for former Langroyd restaurant in Colne
One of Colne's best-known former restaurants is set for a new lease of life after plans to transform the long-vacant Grade II listed Langroyd Hall into apartments were given the green light.
Tour of Britain Race Route Through Ribble Valley Revealed
World-class cycling is coming to Ribble Valley next month.
Party Pics: 25 scenes from 70th birthday bash at Burnley's Ighten Leigh Social Club
Family and friends gathered for a 70th birthday party at Burnley’s Ighten Leigh Social Club.
Details of huge Lancashire council shake-up due within days - all you need to know
It’s going to be a big week in Lancashire politics.
Urgent 999 appeal for woman reported missing eight weeks after she was last seen
Kirsty has links to Burnley, Nelson, Brierfield, Blackpool and Bolton
Former Burnley election candidate Ann Widdecombe remembered after death aged 78
Tributes continue to be be paid to former Conservative minister, broadcaster and Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe following her death aged 78, as police confirmed a man arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released from custody while enquiries continue.
43 photos from the glory days of Burnley's Pharaohs nightclub
For many people in Burnley, a night out wasn't complete without a trip to Pharaohs.
Lolli Molyneux crowned Rising Star at Pendle Business Awards 2026
A Colne writer and marketing professional has been recognised as one of Pendle's brightest new business talents after winning the Rising Star Award at this year's Pendle Business Awards.
Drug dealer who posted deliveries ordered to pay back £49k despite making £665k
'The outcome demonstrates that crime does not pay', police have said
Padiham honours community stalwarts with Freedom of the Town
Two of Padiham's longest-serving public figures have been awarded the Freedom of the Town in recognition of decades of service to the community.
Burnley police worker took his own life days after being arrested
Derek Woolley worked for British Transport Police investigating fatalities including suicide