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Burnley man's 30-year battle for justice following his brother's tragic death
A Burnley man has been battling for justice for his brother for more than 30 years following his tragic death.

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Bees Knees: Burnley town centre bar set to close
The owners of a Burnley town centre bar have made “the tough decision” to close it.


Planning meeting discusses new cemetery for Nelson and children’s homes applications
A heated planning meeting saw a number of contentious applications discussed last night at Nelson Town Hall.

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Dog adoption: 26 precious pups at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary looking for a new family
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is home to a wonderful mix of rescue dogs, each one patiently waiting to be part of a family again.


I popped to Prague and it was alive with the sound of music
Marion Ainge pops to the stunning city of Prague for a cultural reset


Refurbishment plans for Michelin-starred Northcote revealed - here's what's happening and when
Exciting refurbishment and building plans at Michelin-starred Northcote have been revealed.


Padiham on Parade: 34 lovely photos capture magic and nostalgia of annual event
Thousands of people flocked to the annual Padiham on Parade event at the weekend.


The 10 ‘dead zones’ where it is hardest to get a mobile phone signal in the UK
Could you be living in - or planning to visit - one of these ‘dead zones’ 📱😫


This is why Lisa Goodwin Allen left- and came back to - Michelin-starred Northcote
The reason why celebrated chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen left - and then came back to - Michelin-starred Northcote has been revealed.


Ribble Valley primary school leavers celebrate the end of an era
The end of primary school is a milestone moment – and pupils across the Ribble Valley marked the occasion in style.


Family pay tribute to Brierfield great grandfather and Clarets fan who has died at the age of 91
“A brave and true gentleman to the end.’


Former Burnley, Blackpool and Preston footballer Clarke Carlisle to receive Honorary Fellowship from University of Central Lancashire
A former Clarets defender is to receive a special honour from the University of Central Lancashire.


13 schools & colleges from across Lancashire with new Ofsted ratings in June
In June, 13 mainstream schools and colleges from across Lancashire received new Ofsted reports.


Fears over unstable land in Lancs mini housing estate build
There have been concerns over the stability of the land


19 of the biggest celebrities coming to Lancashire in July inc Jools Holland & Leo Sayer
Looking for some star-studded entertainment this July? Well here are all the biggest celebrities coming to Lancashire over the next month...


Michelin-starred Northcote unveils first new menu since the return of Lisa Goodwin-Allen
Michelin-starred Northcote has revealed it’s new Summer Gormet Menu - the first to be unveiled since the return of Lisa Goodwin-Allen as chef patron-director.


This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day
This clever £14 tower fan is flying off the shelves as temperatures soar—fill it with ice, power it by USB, and enjoy a quiet cooling breeze anywhere in the house.


The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - amid Met Office ‘tropical night’ warning
Met Office warns it will be a “tropical night” for many in the UK 😲


25 new food hygiene ratings in Lancashire including two fails
25 businesses across Lancashire have recently received updated hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA)


This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal
Stay cool for less this summer with Wowcher’s air con deal—grab a HomCom portable unit from just £132.99 and save up to 56% off the usual price. Both 5,000 and 10,000 BTU models are available while stocks last.
