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Man (33) who groomed 12-year-old victim before raping her in his vehicle in Colne Asda car park jailed for 16 years
A man, who groomed a 12-year-old girl on the social media platform Snapchat, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
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'Pause water boss bonuses until sewage is removed from our rivers'
'It is unacceptable that water companies continue to pay their executives millions of pounds in pay and bonuses'
Burnley, Padiham, and Brierfield MP Oliver Ryan calls for compensation scheme for victims of the cavity wall insulation scandal
The Burnley MP is calling for urgent government accountability and a compensation scheme for victims of the cavity wall insulation scandal.
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Foulridge Social Club ‘Ladies That Can’ raise thousands for Pendleside Hospice and other charities
A small but determined group of ‘Ladies That Can’ have been been quietly raising thousands of pounds for charities over the course of the year.
Higham Village Hall invites tenders for major extension and improvement works
Higham Village Hall, the Grade II listed community hub best known as the home of the annual Higham Scarecrow Festival, is set for a major extension and refurbishment.
SSB Law collapse: SRA failed to protect vulnerable people hit with crippling debts, review reveals
England’s regulator of solicitors failed to protect vulnerable people hit with crippling, unexpected debts, an independent review reveals - prompting Burnley campaigners to call for greater accountability.
Student fraud: Lord Hanson and NatWest launch crackdown on scammers targeting undergraduates
At the start of the new academic year in universities, the Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson, writes exclusively for National World about the rise of fraud targeted at students.
Halloween: The one decoration experts say to keep out of your garden - which can trap and harm wildlife
These fake decorations can snare real prey 🕷
New home planned on site of shop and house destroyed by fire
Burnley Council is to build a new four-bedroomed home on the site of a shop and terraced house destroyed by fire.
Burnley nursery New Era based at Sion Baptist Church rated 'good' across the board by Ofsted
A Burnley nursery manager has said she is ‘delighted’ her setting has been rated ‘good’ across the board by Ofsted inspectors.
Pubs and Papers: Pillars of local life that deserve our support
As someone who is found perhaps more frequently than I should be in my local pub, I’m genuinely thrilled that the government has finally recognised the need for action to support these institutions.
Reporting Back: Oliver Ryan MP Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield
Giving your kids the best start with this Labour Government.
The 10 most popular Lancashire restaurants you need to try in October according to OpenTable
The most popular restaurants in Lancashire have been revealed by OpenTable.
Sony and Clitheroe photographer Gary Williamson launch Through Their Lens photography collection for World Sight Day
An inspirational photographer from Clitheroe who went blind at 18 has said he wants to challenge stereotypes after launching a collaborative exhibition with world-renowned company Sony.
Pioneer consultant geriatrician who worked at Burnley General for three decades dies aged 91
A former Consultant Geriatrician, who worked for 31 years at Burnley General Hospital before his retirement in 1995, has died at the age of 91.
Historic Lancashire sweet manufacturer Stockleys announces factory move from Blackburn to Burnley
A historic sweet manufacturer has moved its factory across Lancashire as it looks to meet bold expansion plans.
Donations from businesses help to make project to create wellbeing garden at Nelson Fire Station a reality
A fire station has unveiled a new wellbeing garden, developed to create a welcoming and relaxing space for both staff and visitors.
Ex-police investigator charged with sharing confidential information in court
Kate Miller was arrested after an IOPC investigation
15 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored
15 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: 'Ghostly' shot of rare hyena takes title - here are the other winners
It captures one of the world’s rarest hyenas, in a town that is ‘no longer ours’ 🐾