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Burnley town centre warden’s £1,250 e-bike stolen from Bankfield car park in Hall Street
Dominic Tomlinson, a 33-year-old town centre warden, had recently spent £160 to make his bike more secure, but the thief still managed to steal it from the Bankfield car park in Hall Street, Burnley.
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Ribble Valley Council staff launch Christmas gift appeal to support cash-strapped families
Ribble Valley Borough Council staff are running a community Christmas gift appeal to support families facing financial hardship due to the cost-of-living crisis, with gifts to be distributed before Christmas.
Burnley Council gives green light to £2.9m floating pontoon at Finsley Gate Wharf
The new pontoon will allow passengers to embark and disembark directly at the historic wharf complex, creating a dedicated stopping point for canal traffic beside one of Burnley's biggest regeneration success stories.
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Burnley’s Byerden House Socialist Club set for redevelopment into 15 homes and flats
Burnley Council planning officers will decide the application at a later date, with the applicant citing shifting demographics and a lack of interest in the site as the reason for the redevelopment plans.
Pendle residents attend solemn Remembrance Sunday service
Pendle marks Remembrance Sunday
Burnley Express reader’s letter: Thank you to the kind lady who helped a lost visitor to find his way
Roger Tonge, a visitor to Burnley, has written to thank a kind stranger, known only as Molly, for helping him find the car rental office after he got lost in the town.
Planning inspector backs Ribble Valley council on luxury home refusal
A planning inspector has supported a decision by Ribble Valley Borough Council to refuse planning permission for a luxury home on green belt land, bringing to an end a long-running planning battle that began in 2022.
Burnley Council proposes borough-wide HMO licensing scheme to improve housing standards
Burnley Council is stepping up its approach to managing houses in multiple occupation, with proposals for a borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme
Nelson firefighters bring shed blaze under control after 90-minute operation
Firefighters tackle shed blaze
Tesco's Burnley store joins nationwide toy donation drive for local charities
Tesco customers in Burnley are being encouraged to donate toys to local charities and community groups as part of the supermarket's annual toy donation campaign, which aims to ensure every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
Burnley teenager Alfie Hale raises £303 for Pendleside Hospice in memory of dad Gordon
Alfie Hale, a regular fundraiser for Pendleside Hospice, raised £303 in memory of his dad Gordon, who passed away after a four-year battle with cancer in 2024.
Demise of once-popular working men's club in Burnley set to be turned into flats
The venue closed in 2019
Staff at RSPCA Lancashire East charity shop in Burnley devastated after break-in
Staff at the RSPCA charity shop in Burnley are appealing for help to bring back their treasured wooden dog, Red, after thieves broke into their premises and stole the much-loved mascot, which has been with the shop for decades.
Padiham gears up for festive fun with Christmas lights switch on date announced
The Christmas light switch on takes place on Friday, November 27 from 4pm and promises a fantastic evening of festive fun, featuring a funfair, festive market, live stage show and a grand finale firework display at 8pm.
Burnley College launches engineering scholarship to connect students with East Lancashire businesses
College launches ‘Made in Burnley’ scholarship
Clitheroe Pop Choir hits the high notes for local hospice Derian House
The choir, now boasting more than 100 members, has enjoyed a fantastic few weeks of singing and fundraising, entertaining a packed audience at St Paul’s Church in Clitheroe with an energetic evening of hits spanning the decades.
Ideal two-bedroom mid-terrace property hits the market in Barnoldswick
The property, which is chain-free, offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize, and is conveniently situated within easy reach of local amenities, schools, transport links, and the town centre.
Champion of Burnley Together Christmas Gift Appeal raises £731 towards gifts for teenagers
Jess Holt, a tireless volunteer for the Burnley Together Christmas Gift Appeal, has raised £731 for presents for teenagers at her 'Flight Night Royal Rumble' event, with hundreds of pounds and over 200 presents donated in the past two years.
WHN Solicitors strengthens commercial property team in Clitheroe
Nicola Hall, a 27-year veteran of the legal sector, has joined WHN Solicitors in Clitheroe as a senior chartered legal executive, bringing expertise in commercial property and agricultural sales to the firm.
Burnley friends swap pool games for 12-hour challenge to raise money for Pendleside Hospice
The 'I Definitely Meant That' gang will play pool non-stop for 12 hours at Sandygate Sports Bar in aid of Pendleside Hospice