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Boost to before and after school care for Lancashire children to help parents with work commitments
The number of places on offer at before and after school clubs in Lancashire is set for a boost in an attempt to help the parents of primary school children to more easily balance work and family life.
Motorists rejoice as busy road with some of the 'worst potholes' in Burnley finally fixed
Drivers were thrilled, and slightly surprised today, when workmen moved in to repair what have been described as some of the ‘worst potholes’ in Burnley.
Up to 17 off-road bikers at a time causing 'horrendous' damage in Hapton, say residents
Hapton residents say they are being plagued by up to 17 off-road bikers at a time causing “horrendous” damage to the land.
Bags For Strife Ribble Valley suicide charity raises £14,000 on 5k run in Clitheroe with help from Forbes Solicitors
Enthusiastic runners raised a whopping £14,000 and much-needed awareness of suicide in a charity run.
Family pay loving tribute to 'doting' Burnley grandad who faced devastating no-win no-fee £7K debt following SSB Law's collapse
The family of a "doting" Burnley grandad has paid a loving tribute to him.
Blackburn man to appear at Preston Crown Court charged with child sex offences in Burnley
A Blackburn man must appear at Preston Crown Court charged with three offences of sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 17 in Burnley and Padiham.
Oceanic Consulting reveal all the finalists of The British Muslim Awards 2024
The British Muslim Awards 2024 is one of the most prestigious events in the British Muslim community, recognising and celebrating the achievements and contributions of British Muslims in various fields.
No place like home: 27 places in Burnley that make you smile from Towneley Hall and the Mechanics Theatre to Crow Wood Spa and Palazzo restaurant
Burnley gets its fair share of stick and, at the moment, roadworks in the town centre and across the borough are causing a lot of frustration to drivers and business owners.
16 images as couple tie the knot at The Stirk House Hotel in Gisburn
Rachel Mussell and Neil Quinney have tied the knot.
Half-built shop on Burnley street corner can finally be completed
Burnley Council has granted planning permission for the unit on the corner of Angle Street and North Street in Duke Bar to be finished
East Lancashire mosque's upgrade plan given green light by council
The Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghousia Mosque will get a bigger entrance and a new boundary wall
The cheapest 'fixer uppers' on the Lancashire property market right now
These run-down properties have heaps of potential for anyone looking to take on a big renovation project
For sale: impressive three-bedroom semi-detached home in Trawden
Our property spotlight todays falls on this gorgeous semi-detached home in Forest Bank, Trawden.
Lancashire Take That fans slam 'far worse' seats at rearranged AO Arena gigs
"I didn't buy a Ferrari and expect to get a Punto"
Speeding driver from Burnley Jonathan Lyle jailed for causing a collision which killed another motorist in Whins Lane in Simonstone
A speeding driver has been jailed for causing a collision which killed a man on a country road in the Ribble Valley.
Labour's Clive Grunshaw wins Police Crime Commissioner election to take back role he lost three years ago
Mr Grunshaw got 135,638 votes.
Here is the full list of results from this year's Burnley Borough Council elections
Here is the full list of results from this year's Burnley Borough Council elections (the winner is highlighted in bold):
Labour fail to win a single seat as Gaza defections means independents come out on top in Pendle Borough Council elections
It was an uncharacteristally bad day for Labour in Pendle as the party failed to win a single seat in the borough council elections.
New educational partnership proposal seeks community feedback in Lancashire
This week an exciting proposal for an education partnership across East Lancashire and the Craven area is reaching out to parents, students, staff and local communities for feedback.
Strike action lead by Unite union results in pay rise for workers at Nelson based ELE Advanced Techologies
Strike action at a Pendle based company has resulted in a pay rise for workers.