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Refugee scheme decision cleared as Lancashire County Council Reform UK cabinet member admits having 'a view' beforehand
The rationale for the controversial move was put under the microscope.
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CCTV of man police want to speak to following alleged attack in Burnley released
The incident happened the day that England played Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
When Lava and Ignite ruled Burnley town centre nightlife
Fire eaters, giant inflatables and even a hot tub were all part of a night out at Burnley’s Lava and Ignite.
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Police appeal to identify man after assault outside Colne pub
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault outside a Colne pub.
Clitheroe at the ready for foot-stomping clog dancing festival
It’s sure to be epic weekend of clog dancing.
East Lancashire blood test backlog builds as Burnley and Blackburn hospital strike rages on
The prospect of a resolution appears more distant than ever.
Two Lancashire hospitals face more strikes in bitter holiday pay row
Unite says the trust "continues to act like a rogue employer"
Burnley nursery manager Lydia Spencer-Plumb leads cross-Pennines fundraiser for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Lydia Spencer-Plumb, nursery manager at Partou Habergham Day Nursery and Pre-school in Burnley, co-ordinated a cross-Pennines team effort to raise £854.25 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance after a close friend was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in North Yorkshire.
Safenet marks 50 years with Pendle Hill community walk
Colleagues from across Safenet and The Calico Group came together to celebrate the organisation's 50th anniversary year with a community walk up Pendle Hill, marking five decades of supporting survivors of domestic abuse across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
Firework attack destroys two vehicles in Clitheroe
Police have asked parents in Clitheroe to check where their children were on Wednesday after two vehicles were completely destroyed by fireworks in a “reckless” and “dangerous” incident.
Families recall 'amazing dedication' of Lancashire men in the Spanish Civil War as plaque unveiled at Unity Hall in Nelson
Relatives of local men who fought fascism in the 1930s Spanish Civil War attended the unveiling of a memorial plaque at a historic building in Nelson.
No politics this week: suicide, depression, men, and me | Burnley MP Oliver Ryan column
No politics this week: I want to talk about something serious, and close to me, so it might not be for everyone, but I promise it's important.
Burnley man jailed and banned from Home Bargains and SPAR after what he was caught doing
Gareth Howarth has been slapped with a five-year court order
mydentist Burnley opens NHS places for 2,000 new patients
A Burnley dental practice is offering NHS appointments to up to 2,000 new patients amid continuing difficulties accessing NHS dentistry.
The Burnley road where 34 drivers were caught speeding in just 40 minutes
The police operation comes as children return to schools after the summer break
'You couldn't make this up' - Burnley Council leader welcomes plan to step back from local government changes
Cllr Anwar says the Government has 'finally listened' to Burnley
Police appeal after man seriously injured after car crashes into barrier on M65
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a crash on the M65.
Inside Jamie Vardy's new life in Burnley after ditching £2m Lake Garda mansion
The veteran striker has a big decision to make after returning from Italy
Burnley and Pendle Labour offer mixed response to pause over Local Government Reorganisation
The two MPs representing Burnley and Pendle have given a mixed response to the government’s pause on a plan that would have seen the two local councils merge with others, despite widespread local opposition.
Colin’s remarkable turnaround after just one week at Pendleside Hospice
When Colin arrived at Pendleside Hospice a couple of weeks ago, he was experiencing delirium.