Latest news from Burnley and the surrounding area.
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A defendant has received a 23-year prison term for sexually assaulting a sex worker during a prolonged attack in Burnley. The incident, which lasted three and a...
Police are searching for a suspect following a disturbing incident in Preston where a woman was pushed from a van and dragged along the road. The victim was hol...
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has challenged ministers to improve protections for child refugees travelling alone to reach relatives in Britain. The Lancashire parliam...
A former police officer who served in Burnley has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to charges of coercive and controlling behaviour against a woman. The de...
A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for raping a woman in Burnley. The lengthy custodial term reflects the gravity of the attack committe...
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has pressed the government for details on recent measures implemented to reduce knife crime. The inquiry seeks clarity on how national st...
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has formally asked a government minister to outline her current departmental responsibilities in a parliamentary question. The request de...
A collection of 42 archive photographs capturing Burnley's nightlife scene from 2014 has been published, featuring images from venues including Mojitos and Reme...
Developers have submitted plans to transform Langroyd Hall in Colne into residential apartments specifically designed for residents aged over 50. The proposal w...
Staff and pupils at St Mary's RC Primary School in Langho have started a skating programme to improve mental well-being. The headteacher is participating alongs...
Burnley Council is reviewing plans to increase fees for cremations and burials within the borough. The proposed changes would impact local families arranging fu...
Council officials have welcomed confirmation that five million pounds will be spent on flood defences for Padiham. The Environment Agency will use the funding t...
Burnley residents face a closing deadline to influence sweeping changes to Lancashire's local government structure. The reorganisation proposals could reshape h...
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A long-awaited flood defence project for Padiham has secured £5 million in government funding to finally move forward. The Environment Agency will oversee const...
Lancashire residents face the deadline to contribute their views on potential restructuring of the county's local authorities. The consultation invites public f...
St Peter's Health Centre in Burnley is set to undergo renovation work. The improvements aim to upgrade the facility serving local residents. Details on the scop...
A Burnley man has pleaded not guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and will now face trial. The case, which involves significant injuries to a ...
Burnley FC has secured young defender Roman Egan-Riley for their Under-21 squad following his departure from Tottenham Hotspur. The signing continues the family...
A senior Burnley councillor has publicly defended herself after failing to properly declare her financial interests to the authority. She asserts there was no d...
Reform UK has suspended a Lancashire councillor following reports of extreme anti-immigration comments shared within a private messaging group. The Lancashire E...
A student from Burnley has re-established the Northern Society at York University to support classmates who feel isolated or outnumbered by southern peers. Lucy...
Burnley residents face a deadline to voice opinions on proposed restructuring of Lancashire's local government system. The county council shake-up could alter h...
Burnley Football Club faces uncertainty over player contracts as the team battles to avoid relegation from the Premier League. The outcome could significantly i...
Detectives have detained a 29-year-old Nelson resident following allegations of indecent exposure near the boundary with Burnley. The incident reportedly involv...
Burnley must defeat West Ham this weekend to keep their faint Premier League survival hopes alive as the season enters its final stages. The match represents a ...
Burnley winger Mike Tresor has publicly denied reports that a failed medical caused the collapse of his transfer to French club Lille on deadline day. The playe...
Burnley families will benefit from reduced school travel costs as a new discounted "School Return" bus ticket launches this weekend. The lower fare follows a su...
Major traffic disruptions are expected on main routes into Burnley town centre as £55 million Levelling Up improvement works commence. Motorists and pedestrians...
Thompson Park Miniature Railway Society in Burnley is recruiting volunteers to assist with operating the popular community attraction. The group seeks local res...
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service dispatched four fire engines and a hazardous materials unit to a garage blaze in Padiham on Wednesday. The substantial emerge...
Forty local organisations, events and individuals have been shortlisted for the upcoming Culture Burnley Awards celebrating community creativity. The nomination...
Magistrates in Lancaster and Burnley have handled recent cases involving defendants from the Lancaster and Morecambe area. The court proceedings covered various...
Local arts collective Ground Up has opened a new exhibition on St James Street in Burnley showcasing ceramics, felting, silk painting, and mosaic works. The dis...
A Lancashire councillor representing Reform UK has been suspended over comments made in a WhatsApp group. The party has withdrawn support pending further review...
A senior Reform UK official at Lancashire County Hall has been suspended from the party. The action affects governance at the county's primary administrative ce...
A Reform UK councillor in Lancashire has been suspended after extremist material was reportedly shared in a WhatsApp group they participated in. The party remov...
A Reform UK representative on Lancashire County Council has been suspended regarding undisclosed WhatsApp communications. The suspension removes the councillor ...
A Reform councillor serving Lancashire faces suspension following the emergence of WhatsApp messages containing apparent references to "Islam genocide." The con...
Lancashire's Reform UK grouping has dealt a setback to Nigel Farage's leadership after suspending a local councillor over inflammatory WhatsApp correspondence. ...
A Reform UK councillor representing Lancashire has been suspended after posts advocating for "mass Islam genocide" surfaced in a private WhatsApp group. The par...
Former Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen has departed from his coaching position at Shrewsbury Town following a six-year tenure. The Danish stopper, affectionatel...
Organisers of Padiham on Parade have secured £5,500 to support this year's 1940s-themed celebration. The annual Burnley borough event showcases wartime heritage...
Excel Fostering is seeking new foster carers across Burnley and Pendle to provide homes for local children in care. The agency hopes more residents will step fo...
Police have launched an investigation following reports of indecent exposure near the Nelson-Burnley boundary. The incident allegedly involved a man exposing hi...
Burnley manager Scott Parker has addressed the prolonged absence of defender Quilindschy Hartman from the first team. The player has endured a difficult period ...
Burnley is pioneering a major £55 million investment initiative now expanding across East Lancashire. The programme, overseen by Lancashire County Council, aims...
Lancashire County Council's leader has publicly supported a colleague embroiled in allegations of failing to declare financial interests properly. The defence c...
Burnley Council is seeking public input on proposed changes to taxi and private hire licensing rules. Residents and drivers can share views on how the borough r...
Burnley Central Library has unveiled a new performance space designed to showcase emerging musicians and host cultural events. The initiative aims to nurture lo...