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Going Green: Last chance to prepare soil before winter sets in

World Soil Day is on December 5 and while it’s a global movement to help encourage learning and raise awareness of the vital importance of soil for growing food for our planet, it’s also an opportunity to look closer to home at the state of UK soil.

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Going Green: Food waste in the UK is a huge issue

How bad is the food waste issue in the UK? I've heard some really high figures but are people really wasting that much food?

Lancashire Telegraph | Burnley

Burnley: JJ Watt speaks out about Vincent Kompany's future

Former NFL star JJ Watt has revealed the fate of Burnley manager Vincent Kompany, after the team’s crushing defeat against West Ham United.

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The Couple Next Door review: This unappetising stew of mystery-thriller cliches makes a mockery of us viewers

And our topic this week is: the most unlikely person to pop up playing a pervy neighbour in a new Channel 4 drama.

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Renovation work unveiled at William's Lounge Bar in Yorke Street Burnley in time for fourth birthday celebrations

Tonight marks the unveiling of renovation work carried out at a popular Burnley bar in time for its fourth birthday.

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Meet the amazing pupil at Burnley's Brunshaw Primary School who saved his pocket money to buy gifts for homeless

He has been saving his £5 a week spending money to buy gifts and treats for the homeless people of Burnley.

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Residents in Burnley Pendle and Ribble Valley invited to support ELHT&Me 'Give a Gift' appeal to buy presents for patients in hospital at Christmas

Residents in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley are being encouraged to spread some festive cheer by buying a gift for every patient who will be spending Christmas in hospital.

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Former ‘Hollyoaks’ and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star Gemma Atkinson launches shoebox appeal at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary President Gemma Atkinson has launched th the charity’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal so the animals at the sanctuary have a present on December 25th.

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Phoenix Plant Engineers in Burnley enjoys double celebration after triumphing in the Northern Enterprise Awards

A Burnley engineering company has double cause for celebration.

Lancashire Telegraph | Burnley

Blackburn ratifies devolution despite districts' fears

Blackburn with Darwen Council has endorsed the devolution deal to bring new powers to Lancashire despite other East Lancs borough's fears.

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Carol Vorderman calls for change after discovering King Charles' estate gets the money if you die without a will in the Duchy of Lancaster

TV star Carol Vorderman has called for a change to historic laws dictating what happens when people in Lancashire die without a will.

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Help for Lancashire households struggling with energy costs as research shows two thirds are in difficulty

Two in three Lancashire residents are having difficulty paying their energy bills, according to new research.

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Parkinson’s UK’s Burnley support group issues urgent appeal for volunteers

Parkinson’s UK’s Burnley support group, which offers information, advice, help and friendship to local people affected by Parkinson’s, has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers to keep the group operating.

Lancashire Telegraph | Burnley

Man was attacked outside pub after Burnley FC promotion

A man has been sentenced after randomly attacking a Burnley FC fan outside a pub while celebrating the club's promotion.

Lancashire Telegraph | Burnley

Burnley Pride of Britain winner clear of cancer cells

Hughie Higginson, 13,  was diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukaemia) in 2020 and began treatment at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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Labour pledges to bring banks back to Britain’s high streets as 42.9% close in Burnley since 2015

Research from the Labour Party shows that only eight banks remain in Burnley, meaning that 42.9% have closed since 2015.

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Head and neck team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust crowned Public Health Heroes after care shown to Burnley family

A team from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been crowned Public Health Heroes after showing compassionate care during a Burnley family’s difficult time.

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18 photos as couple tie the knot at Higher Trapp Hotel in Simonstone

The Higher Trapp Hotel in Simonstone was the setting for the wedding of Burnley couple Lindsey Barrett and Jordan Morrison.

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Ribble Valley one of the healthiest places to live in the UK

Ribble Valley has been confirmed as one of the healthiest places to live in the UK in recent ONS Health Index scores.

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35 more fabulous photos of people attending the Healthier Heroes CIC Ball 2023 at Burnley Football Club

Kind-hearted folk came together last weekend to celebrate some of Burnley’s Good Samaritans.