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Work on £300,000 Clitheroe play park gets underway
It’s the latest step in reinvigorating the town’s play areas.
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Family of Nelson Royal Mailer worker raise thousands in his honour for charity that supports orphans and vulnerable families
The family of a 20-year-old man have raised over £10,000 in his memory for a humanitarian charity that helps orphans, children and vulnerable families, as a lasting legacy in his honour.
Next phase of Colne bus station improvements to begin in August
Work on the next phase of improvements to Colne town centre will begin in August, following the completion of a major upgrade to the bus station earlier this year.
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20 photos from Burnley's Sir John Thursby Community College prom at Crow Wood Hotel
Students from Burnley’s Sir John Thursby Community College have celebrated the end of their years at school with a prom.
Ribble Valley cycling star Katie Lawson bounces back from horror crash to shine at Colne Grand Prix
A Ribble Valley teenager who battled back from a serious cycling crash to become a national champion again has continued her remarkable rise after competing in this year's prestigious Colne Grand Prix.
Stirk House celebrates double award success
Stirk House is celebrating a double achievement after being named Best Venue in Lancashire at the 2026 North West Wedding Awards, just days after receiving a Travellers' Choice Award from TripAdvisor.
Community day to support people affected by ketamine addiction
A Burnley man who has spoken openly about his battle with ketamine addiction is hosting a community day aimed at supporting people in recovery and raising awareness of the dangers of the drug.
Bar accused of allowing ‘insufferable, stunningly loud’ music disturbance to neighours faces review
Bosses of a Whalley bar accused of allowing ‘insufferable, stunningly loud’ music disturbance to local residents face a licensing review.
Greenarc Fuel Cards team completes 24-hour charity bike ride for Pendleside Hospice
Staff at Burnley-based Greenarc Fuel Cards got into gear and completed a gruelling 24-hour charity bike ride to raise money for Pendleside Hospice.
Plans to buy historic Clitheroe house given green light
Developer funds to be used to buy town centre house
Town urged to re-bid for share of £1.5m community cash after ‘rule-bending’ row
Earby has been urged to re-bid for a share of £1.5m for community projects, after a row over ‘rule-bending’ prompted an MP to step in.
Cliviger church stalwart marks 80th birthday with marathon music fundraiser
A Cliviger church member celebrated his 80th birthday in style by performing 80 songs in a four-hour musical fundraiser that raised hundreds of pounds for a local community project.
Thousands attend Healthier Heroes Family Fun Day at Towneley Park
More than 5,000 people flocked to Towneley Park as the Healthier Heroes Uniformed Services Family Fun Day returned for another successful year.
Colne conservation area plans back on track after three-month pause
Moves to create a conservation area restricting development in part of Colne has been re-started, three months after they were controversially paused.
19 planning applications lodged across Burnley and Padiham last week
New homes, garage conversions, extensions and major renovation projects feature among the latest building regulation applications received by Burnley Council.
Lancashire's Mayors meet at Queen Street Mill in Burnley to celebrate county's rich textile heritage
The High Sheriff of Lancashire, David Collinge, welcomed newly appointed Mayors from across Lancashire to a special gathering at Queen Street Mill Museum in Burnley, bringing together civic leaders at the start of their year in office.
Urgent search to find missing Burnley boy, 17, last seen at train station six days ago
Gerald Spata was last seen on June 22
Burnley girl aged 21 months died from anaemia caused by diet of 'predominantly' cow's milk
Anaya died 'as a consequence of severe anaemia caused by a predominantly milk-based diet'
Man attacked with glass bottle in Burnley street as police hunt suspect
Police believe the two men involved are known to each other
Fake HRT medicine and 195 cigarette packets seized in Lancashire raids
Three shops in Nelson and Brierfield face civil action after a major multi-agency operation