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Dad fears a child will die on Padiham ‘racetrack’ road

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT

A Padiham dad is campaigning to put the brakes on speeding drivers he says are endangering children’s lives outside his home.

Win family ticket to see ‘In The Night Garden’

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:51:06 GMT

A magical experience awaits fans of CBeebies favourite “In The Night Garden’’ as the show takes to the stage in Manchester in August.

Apartments plan for Burnley County Court building

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:44:21 GMT

New life is set to be breathed into one of Burnley’s most iconic and historic buildings.

Burnley footbridge to be taken down

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:24:21 GMT

A footbridge in the Piccadilly area is being closed and taken down after it was found to be becoming unsafe.

Three arrests after heavy machinery is stolen

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:44:34 GMT

THREE men were arrested during raids by police investigating the theft of plant machinery.

Historic Cliviger house sold to mystery buyer

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:06:32 GMT

An historic building in the heart of Cliviger has been sold at auction to a mystery buyer.

Opposition grows to Burnley wakeboarding plan

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:14:22 GMT

Public opposition is growing ahead of a plan to create a wakeboarding facility at a Burnley beauty spot.

Barden Mill and Pendle Village Mill merger takes place

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:47:20 GMT

Two of the biggest retail outlets in the area have come together under one roof.

Burnley arson attack Spar store to be rebuilt

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:33:13 GMT

A mini-market torched in a £1m. arson attack is set to rise from the ashes.

Potholes and speed humps make motorists’ lives a misery on busy road

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:17:30 GMT

Motorist Mr Peter Haworth has expressed concern about the condition of Halifax Road, Nelson, thanks to two problems – potholes and speed humps.

Burnley girl aims for final of Miss England contest

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:19:14 GMT

A BEAUTIFUL girl from Burnley is hoping to reach the final of the famous Miss England competition.

VIDEO: Prime Minister David Cameron visits Barnoldswick

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:55:38 GMT

Prime Minister David Cameron has been in Pendle today visiting one of the borough’s burgeoning businesses.

PHOTOS: Pendle MP welcomes Prime Minister to Barnoldswick

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:42:21 GMT

Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson was among representatives welcoming Prime Minister David Cameron to Barnoldswick today when he visited Hope Technology.

Lottery cash hope for Brierfield Mills transformation plans

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:18:58 GMT

A new lottery fund launched on Monday has been described as “potentially great news” for a derelict Pendle mill by the area’s MP, Andrew Stephenson.

Review: TevaSphere trainers

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:27:49 GMT

If you have been inspired by this year’s London Marathon you will need a decent pair of running shoes to help you on your way.

Teen claims he was paid by rival shopkeepers to torch Burnley Spar

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:32:39 GMT

A troubled teenager who admitted to starting a devastating fire at a Burnley Spar shop said he was paid £1,000 by rival shopkeepers to carry out the arson.

Eight new jobs at Burnley town centre store

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:33:13 GMT

Eight new jobs have been generated in Burnley town centre through household goods retailer PerfectHome’s new store in the shopping centre.

TV star Dave Fishwick pays visit to the Burnley Express

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:21:32 GMT

TV star David Fishwick has recruited the Burnley Express on a crusade against “predatory” payday lenders.