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British Transport Police confirm death of man on railway tracks at Hapton
Police have confirmed that a man has died on railway tracks at Hapton.
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Person found dead on railway tracks in Burnley
The death is not being treated as suspicious
Investigation launched over Burnley house fire in early hours
Three fire engines attended the address on Brooklands Road in Burnley
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Pendle Borough Council annual electoral canvass household visits
Pendle Council canvassers are out and about in the borough to visit residents who haven’t yet returned their annual electoral registration form.
Iconic Lancashire landmark set for major makeover under new plans
The sculpture made from steel pipes uses the wind to produce musical notes
Burnley FC in the Community brings back Turf Sleepout fundraiser at Turf Moor
Businesses, community leaders and supporters are being invited to swap their beds for sleeping bags next month as Burnley FC in the Community brings back its flagship Turf Sleepout fundraiser.
Blackburn leader sends message to Burnley as new mega-council takes shape
Tensions have continued as work gets underway on the biggest shake-up in decades
Historic Burnley church at risk as £100,000 rescue appeal begins
A 180-year-old Briercliffe church has been officially placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register as urgent efforts begin to save it from further deterioration.
‘The system's unfair’: Lancashire's Reform UK county council quits refugee role amid ‘xenophobia’ row
The plans sparked a sometimes heated debate.
Late-night fireworks crackdown launched across Pendle
Late-night fireworks being set off across Nelson and surrounding areas have prompted a joint crackdown, with residents urged to report those responsible.
'Mano-Pause-Padel' event at Pendle Padel Club will help couples navigate menopause
To mark World Menopause Day two wellbeing coaches have joined forces to host a special event.
New Pennine Lancashire council faces £43m black hole before it even begins
Council bosses warn of potential tax hikes and service cuts to fix the crisis
Police seize off-road pit in Burnley's Abel Street
Police have seized an off-road pit bike in Burnley that was being ridden without insurance, a driving licence or an MOT.
Shuttleworth College teacher Bronte Lloyd to run GB Ultra Chester for Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield
A Padiham secondary school teacher is marking out her route on what will be an epic and deeply personal challenge when she takes on an ultra marathon for charity.
Bungling raiders face embarrassing twist after targeting Burnley Spar ATM
Police rushed to Padiham Road in the dead of night following reports of a dramatic break-in
Best UK plug-in solar kits as prices start from £349.99
Households in Great Britain can now plug approved solar systems directly into a socket, although the bargain-priced revolution may need a little longer to arrive.
Padiham children’s home plan rejected as Lancashire care home oversupply revealed
An attempt to convert a family home into a residential care facility for children with behavioural issues has been thrown out after the county council revealed astonishing data about children’s homes in Lancashire.
Colne Blues Society's 35th Rhythm & Blues festival hailed a success with star-studded line-up
A special year has been wrapped up on a high for Colne’s Rhythm & Blues Festival.
Majorcan wedding on cards for landlord at Padiham's Flying Dutchman pub after beachside proposal
A pub landlord’s plans for a romantic proposal to his girlfriend almost sank without trace!
Singing Ringing Tree sculpture planned for upgrades
One of East Lancashire’s most recognisable landmarks could be set for a major overhaul after Burnley Council submitted plans to improve access to the Singing Ringing Tree ahead of the borough’s Year of Culture celebrations in 2027.