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Could Lancashire’s £1 evening and Sunday bus fares be saved by Andy Burnham's £2 cap?
The rock-bottom rate currently has only six weeks left to run.
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Firefighters take on “Tower to Tower in 24” motorcycle challenge
Four motorcyclists are set to embark on their most difficult challenge yet
Students secure national funding to protect Lancashire ecosystems
In the North West, 98 per cent of lowland raised peat bogs have already been lost
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'Easy to think business has to wait until September' Lancashire event for business women to stay connected
“Business can be incredibly isolating” Pink Link’s Summer Regional Event will help women stay connected during the summer slump.
Burnley is named the best area in the North West for first-time buyers
A new survey shows Burnley is one of the best places for first-time buyers to purchase a property
Full list of Clitheroe Food Festival road closures & parking restrictions
Here’s everything you need to know if you plan to attend the Clitheroe Food Festival.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Cancer Alliance celebrates England's best improvement in early cancer diagnosis
Medics are celebrating celebrating significant progress in early cancer diagnosis in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
How to enter prestigious Made in the North West awards for manufacturing businesses
Calling all North West manufacturing businesses - here’s your chance to shine at Made in the North West awards.
Burnley man, 42, wanted for failing to appear in court
Cammack has connections to Accrington, Clayton-Le-Moors, Blackburn and Burnley
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IMD's growing influence on the village of Whalley
Two of Whalley’s much-loved establishments have undergone transformations in recent years.
Six fire engines called to commercial building blaze in Colne Road in Kelbrook
Motorists are being asked to avoid Colne Road in Kelbrook this morning while firefighters tackle a huge commercial building blaze.
The Milltown Brothers’ end-of-year party in Barnoldswick
One of Lancashire’s biggest bands is set to return to Barnoldswick this Christmas.
Reaction from Burnley venues to news that pubs and clubs to receive 20 per cent business rate cut
News that cafes and restaurants will not benefit from a 20 per cent cut in business rates, announced last week by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has been slated by a Burnley business owner.
Community comes together at Earby Cricket Club to raise £1,500 for Andy’s Man Club
They hope to make it an annual event.
£198,000 grant will boost community volunteer programme at the heart of Burnley 2027 Year of Culture
A grant of almost £200,000 secured by Burnley Leisure & Culture will help to expand a flagship community volunteer programme at the heart of Burnley 2027 Year of Culture and its legacy.
All the Manchester Airport flight delays and cancellations today
Expecting to get away on your jollyies today? See below for all the disruptions at Manchester Airport...
Clarets fan's coast to coast challenge walk raises thousands for Pendleside Hospice
Burnley fan and this year’s ‘Strictly Does Pendleside’ contestant Matt Simm has completed his challenge to walk the entire width of the North of England.
Pendle youngster is charity champion at 10 in the Alder Hey Hospital children's summer challenge
A little girl’s efforts to complete a charity challenge to walk 43 miles has touched the hearts of a community.
Appeal from Friends of Towneley Park group after vandals wreak havoc on dragons' summer trail
Mindless vandals have been destroying ornamental dragons on a Burnley park trail that has been enjoyed by 700 families this year.
The 2026 Pendle Witch Tractor Road Run in 18 photos
Can you spot anyone you know in The 2026 Pendle Witch Tractor Road Run photos?