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Burnley MP Oliver Ryan pays tribute to government, Burnley Council and Environment Agency in rescuing Padiham flood defence scheme
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has spoken of his delight that a funding shortfall of £19m. has been found by the government meaning a paused flood defence scheme for Padiham can now resume.
Three Lancashire places to stay named among the England's best in Visit England's ROSE Awards 2024
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Organised crime group member jailed for part in Class A drug supply ring in North West
A leading player in an organised criminal group who conspired to run a multi-million-pound Class A drug supply ring throughout the North-West, Yorkshire and the Midlands from their bases in Pendle and Burnley has been jailed.
Reporting Back: Oliver Ryan MP: Winter Fuel, Darzi, NHS & House of Commons Update
The honest thing to do is not always the easy thing. It has been difficult few weeks in Westminster. I know many retired readers will be upset by the Government’s decision only to pay the Winter Fuel Allowance to those most in need.
'I want to end scourge of off-road bikes blighting our estates'
'I also want to improve our buses and public services for young people and pensioners' says self confessed sci-fi nerd Oliver Ryan
Man charged with stealing hundreds of pounds in cash from home in Padiham
A 29-year-old man has been charged with burglary
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan champions British farmers on Back British Farming Day
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan MP is celebrating the British farmers and growers on Back British Farming Day.
Two Lancashire beaches named 'most Instagrammable' - and 9 others within an easy drive of Preston and the Fylde Coast
A new study has revealed the most Instagrammable UK beaches, and there’s two in Lancashire that have made the list.
Restaurant review: The Aspinall Arms, Mitton Road, Clitheroe BB7 9PQ
Our restaurant review this week takes us to a beautiful corner of the Ribble Valley, the Aspinall Arms in Mitton.
Police charge man with burglary at a house in Padiham
Police have charged a man following a burglary in Padiham.
Full list as more than 50 undercover vape stings carried out in Lancashire
20 premises across Lancashire sold devices to underage volunteers
Colne-Skipton rail link to boost whole north 'could be third in queue for government support'
'Reopening would bring many benefits for the north and wider UK', meeting told
Burnley Council and Environment Agency secure £19m. funding shortfall to complete vital flood defence scheme in Padiham
Burnley Council and the Environment Agency are delighted to announce that the government has committed to meeting the £19m. funding shortfall required to complete the vital flood defence scheme in Padiham.
Burnley company CoolKit report record high output in 20th year
CoolKit – East Lancashire’s largest refrigerated transport specialist - has announced record high output to start their 20th year in business.
Victims of the cavity wall insulation scandal to hold public meeting with Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield MP Oliver Ryan following collapse of SSB Law
Victims of the cavity wall insulation scandal are holding a public meeting with the Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield MP next month.
'Top boy' of multi-million Lancashire OCG with 'Shark' and 'Rambo' lines caught at Manchester Airport after a year on the run
The OCG used luxury cottages to try and hide their drug empire before it all came crumbling down
Restaurant review: The Aspinall Arms, Mitton Road, Clitheroe BB7 9PQ
Our restaurant review this week takes us to a beautiful corner of the Ribble Valley, the Aspinall Arms in Mitton.
Ribble Valley Photographic Society hosting roaming exhibition and competition to attract new members
Ribble Valley Photographic Society is holding a roaming exhibition at several local libraries.
Burnley Council Marks the Retirement of Long-Serving Officer Darren Hunt
Burnley Council announces the retirement of Darren Hunt, a dedicated and long-serving council officer, after a career spanning over five decades.
Marella Cruises launches 'Happy-Hormone' formula with Greg Rutherford to promote positivity
GB Olympian, Greg Rutherford, has tried out the ‘Happy Hormone’ formula in the ideal test environment onboard an ocean cruise ship and to encourage people to boost happiness by trying something new, he’s joining forces with the UK cruise line to offer free excursions to customers