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Multiple vehicle crash causes delays on M65 this afternoon
A multiple vehicle crash on the M65 is causing delays this afternoon.
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Burnley based AA Scaffolds Ltd signs sponsorship deal with Padiham Cricket Club
Padiham Cricket Club has been bowled over by a new ground sponsor.
Rosewood Primary School pupils in Burnley celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with inspiring week of environmental learning
Pupils at Rosewood Primary School have marked the 100th birthday of celebrated broadcaster and natural historian Sir David Attenborough with a special week of activities celebrating his lifelong dedication to protecting the natural world.
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Voters fed up warns Blackburn MP as post-election talks start
East Lancashire MP Adnan Hussain says voters have ‘had enough of the status quo’ after local election results left three councils in no overall control.
Appeal launched for 22-year-old woman wanted on recall from prison
Anyone who sees Brodie is urged to contact police
The 2026 Burnley & Pendle Local Council Elections in 33 photos
The Reform Party emerged as the biggest winners at the Burnley Council elections on Friday, winning 11 of the 15 seats up for grabs.
Operation Shore launched by Lancashire Police in bid to crackdown on ketamine supply and use
Today sees the launch of a county wide crackdown on ketamine by Lancashire Police.
Blackburn with Darwen crime rate goes up by almost 20 per cent in March
The crime rate in Blackburn with Darwen went up by nearly 20 per cent in March compared to the previous month.
Firefighters called to blaze at house in Burnley's Hodder Street
Firefighters tackled a house blaze in Burnley yesterday afternoon. (Saturday)
Lancashire roadworks warning as 90km of gas pipes across region to be replaced
Cadent is carrying out work in all 14 boroughs over the next 12 months
The former health centre in Burnley with its own 'secret garden'
The property was listed with a guide price of £220,000
'Nightmare neighbours made our lives a misery so the police evicted them'
Police obtained a Closure Order
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
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
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
Reform UK surge leaves Burnley Council in no overall control
Burnley’s political map was redrawn at Thursday’s local elections, with Reform UK recording a dramatic breakthrough across the borough and the council remaining under no overall control.
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader says Keir must quit as Labour loses control
Blackburn with Darwen Council's leader has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign after the Labour Party lost control of the authority in Thursday’s local elections.
Burnley’s Jordan North strips off in cheeky Soccer Aid photoshoot
Burnley’s Jordan North has taken part in a cheeky UNICEF Soccer Aid photoshoot ahead of the charity match
Review - Bank of Dave the Musical is a warm celebration of northern life
The story of Dave Fishwick is so remarkable and so outlandish that had it actually not happened no scriptwriter would ever deem it credible.
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