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Shock death of much-loved Blackburn woman just 12 months after wedding

Abigail was well-known as a horse rider in the Ribble Valley

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Can you leave money to your dog in your will? How to provide for your pet after you're gone

There are some ways that dog owners can continue to provide for their pets after they are gone 🐶

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'Goodbye, big brother': Heartbreaking tribute from teenage sister of motorbike crash victim

Alex Birnie died at the scene

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Emergency alert test 2025: can you turn-off emergency alert text? Rules explained

You can opt out of the emergency alert in September 🚨

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Latest scores on the doors as 28 Lancashire businesses scrutinised by food hygiene inspectors

28 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.

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Family pay tribute to Burnley man who died in A683 collision

The family of a man who died in a collision involving a single motorcycle on the A683 between Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh have paid tribute to a young man “everybody loved”.

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Controversial waste site changes 'will help people in Lancashire' says Reform leader

'Some of the landfill smells can be horrendous'

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Burnley retro: 45 fantasttic flashback photos from Posh nightclub

Who remembers Posh?

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Social worker and well known Burnley 'doorman' Darren Tahir thanks community for help after vandals trash his car to tune of almost ÂŁ2,000

A children’s social worker said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the response from family, friends and the people of Burnley after his car was vandalised, causing almost £2,000 worth of damage.

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Pendle Borough Council warning Lancashire County Council not to shunt waste transfer costs onto borough councils

An East Lancashire council leader is warning Lancashire County Council not to add millions of pounds to district council tax bills by shunting waste transfer costs onto borough councils.

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Thug with '30 offences on record' spared jail after battering brothers outside Burnley nightclub

A thug who assaulted two brothers on a boozy night out, putting one of them off work for a month, has been ordered to pay them compensation.

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'He lit up the room' - tributes pour in for 'truly beautiful' Lancs entrepreneur, 21, after motorbike horror crash

He was also a talented goalkeeper

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Usdaw urges Boohoo to end its anti-union stance following plans to close Burnley site

A union for retail workers is urging Boohoo to engage with it over the fast fashion giant’s plans to close its Burnley site.

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Closure of Debenhams distribution hub 'catastrophic' for town

An MP has written to the boss of Debenhams Group

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Haffners and Diane’s Catering back Colne Open Door Centre anniversary

The Colne Open Door Centre has announced the support of two long-standing community partners, Diane’s Catering and Haffners, at its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration evening.

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Burnley's University of Central Lancashire student Samiya Rahman part of Great Britain European Championship-winning women's baseball team

A Burnley student is feeling on top of the world after being a part of the Great Britain women’s nationals baseball team that has made history by winning the European Championships.

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Aroma Asian Restaurant in Burnley named Curry Restaurant of the Year (North West) at English Curry Awards

“A great honour” for the town was the proud verdict of Burnley restaurateur Abdul Majeed who saw his Aroma restaurant collect its fifth English Curry Awards accolade in eight years.

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Burnley favourite Usha expands with new Thai menu and dining space

A Burnley institution known for its Indian cuisine is branching out into Thai food with a bold new concept.

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In photos: Couple host Hollywood glamour themed three day wedding celebration at Fence Gate in Fence

Hollywood glamour was the theme for the wedding of Rachel Kelly to Ray Ferguson.

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More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Boohoo announces its closure in Burnley

Burnley has been dealt a huge workforce blow as fast fashion giant Boohoo announces its closure in the town.