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Star-studded Bank of Dave premiere in pictures as Dave Fishwick makes dramatic entrance
The Burnley businessman was met with cheers, applause and a hero’s welcome from fans
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Man sentenced at Preston Crown Court after drugs worth £40,000 found by police at his Brierfield home
A man has been jailed after drugs valued at more than £40,000 were found during a search of his home in Brierfield.
A walk through one of Lancashire's biggest parks with an amazing café
The park is set over 180 hectares and is next to the golf course
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No overall control at Burnley Council as Reform take 11 of 15 seats
Turnout ranged from 32.5 per cent to 52.6 per cent
Pendle Borough Council elections: a good day for Reform UK and independents
It was a good day for Reform UK and independents on Pendle Borough Council as both groups won or held four seats each in today’s local election.
Burnley Council elections 2026: The winners and losers voters went to the polls
The Reform Party were celebrating after winning 11 of the 15 seats up for grabs in the Burnley Council elections today.
Liberal Democrat Pendle Council leader David Whipp loses Earby and Coates seat to Reform UK
The leader of Pendle Borough Council, Liberal Democrat David Whipp, has lost his seat by a margin of just seven votes to the Reform candidate.
The £1 mystery book sale fundraiser supporting Burnley FC charity
Marsden Building Society’s Colne branch is encouraging customers to participate in their mystery book sale fundraiser to help support Burnley FC In The Community.
Burnley Borough Council elections 2026 results in full as Reform win 11 seats
Results for Bank Hall, Briercliffe, Brunshaw, Cliviger with Worsthorne, Coal Clough with Deerplay, Daneshouse with Stoneyholme, Gannow, Gawthorpe, Hapton with Park, Lanehead, Queensgate, Rosegrove with Lowerhouse, Rosehill with Burnley Wood, Trinity and Whittlefield with Ightenhill
The Clitheroe teacher helping young people develop physical literacy skills
A Clitheroe teacher with over 25 years’ experience in coaching and education across Lancashire and Yorkshire has launched a community-focused initiative to help support the young people of Clitheroe and the surrounding areas.
14 cracking photos from second Colne Pub Walk
The second Colne Pub Walk was a huge success, with numbers attending almost tripling.
'Catalyst for a decline' Wife of late former Burnley FC coach Matt Beard felt club 'bullied him' - hearing
During a pre-inquest review held on Thursday, the hearing was told the wife of late football coach Matt Beard felt Burnley FC 'bullied him' before his death.
The Clitheroe-based nurse running to raise funds for Meningitis Now
A Clitheroe-based nurse is set to run her tenth Great North Run half-marathon in September in her continued efforts to raise money for Meningitis Now.
Police scour Burnley woodland in urgent search for missing woman
Lea-Anne Heys was last seen at the end of April and officers are "extremely concerned" for her welfare
Former Burnley Women manager Matt Beard was 'bullied' by club before death, hearing told
The inquest into Matt Beard's death has been delayed over concerns raised by his family
Call 999 alert over wanted Burnley man with 'Only God can judge me' tattoo
Jamie Carlisle is wanted on recall to prison.
Man who sexually assaulted teenager after locking her in his Nelson shop appears at Preston Crown Court
A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a teenage girl in his shop.
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Powering family adventures this May: why portable energy from Jackery is the ultimate outdoor essential
Whether it’s a spontaneous beach day, a countryside escape or a celebration in the garden, UK families are making the most of the warmer weather and longer days.
Novel inspired by Clitheroe road cycling routes set for late May release
A father-and-son dual-timeline mystery novel, which links 1970s professional cycling with a modern investigation, is set to be released at the end of May, and it’s partially based in Clitheroe.
Burnley to host free community Health Mela at Victoria Mill as charity marks 25th anniversary
A free community health event offering advice, health checks and wellbeing activities is set to return to Burnley later this month as part of a charity’s 25th anniversary celebrations.