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VIDEO: Fun at the fair

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:45:47 GMT

Music, dance, games and a host of fun-filled attractions greeted visitors to a church spring fair.

VIDEO: Families meet horses at Burnley charity

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:37:59 GMT

Families from across Burnley visited a horse and pony charity yesterday as part of a bid to find new homes for the animals.

‘Drunk’ man rescued from Burnley river

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:44:12 GMT

A man had to be rescued from a river in Burnley in the early hours of this morning.

Fire at derelict house in Burnley

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:57:55 GMT

Burnley fire crews were called after a blaze broke out in a derelict house last night.

Woman punched in the face in Padiham

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:28:59 GMT

A thug who attacked a woman in Padiham, punching her in the face, is being hunted by police.

Burnley beauty queen Klaudia’s dream is dashed

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:54:41 GMT

A Polish-born student from Burnley has seen her hopes of competing in the famous Miss England beauty pageant dashed – because she does not currently hold a UK passport.

‘Shabby chic’ comes to Padiham high street

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:51:13 GMT

A new family business is set to bring a touch of “shabby chic” to Padiham’s high street as part of a renaissance of the town’s shopping street.

New social club for ex-vets and 999’ers

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:47:49 GMT

A social group for veterans and members of the emergency services has been set up in Burnley.

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.

Burnley workers to run for sick children

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:27 GMT

Two workers at a Burnley car parts manufacturer are preparing to pound the streets of Edinburgh to raise money for a children’s charity.

Pino’s losing his long locks for charity

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:26 GMT

Plucky Phillip ‘Pino’ Saunders is losing his long locks in a bid to raise cash for charities close to his heart.

Million pounds on the way to Gannow

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:14:47 GMT

People living in the Gannow area of Burnley are being invited to say how a £1m. lottery grant can be spent over the next 10 years.

Troops set for Burnley parade

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:34 GMT

Come down and support your troops.

Travellers set up camp in Burnley

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:19 GMT

A group of travellers have again set up camp in Burnley.

Burnley artist hitting heights Down Under

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:31 GMT

A Burnley woman who emigrated to Australia four years ago has been fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming an artist.

PHOTOS: Blessed Trinity create history by winning English Schools’ Cup

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:32 GMT

Blessed Trinity made history on Wednesday as they became the first team from Burnley to win the English Schools’ Cup.

VIDEO: Knife attack on Burnley shopkeeper

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:25:23 GMT

A brave shopkeeper who battled a knifeman who stormed into his Burnley shop says he thought he was going to die.

Rovers employee lost his job after taking seat home

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:10:08 GMT

A member of the Blackburn Rovers ground staff scored an own goal when he found a seat ripped out during the derby match against Burnley.

Burnley cooks are instant hits on ‘Come Dine With Me’

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:22:48 GMT

The hit television show, Come Dine With Me, has made instant stars of the three Burnley competitors who battled it out for the £1,000 prize money.

BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on how to beat the Pennine 10k hills

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:16 GMT

I recently read a tweet a few months ago from ex-professional footballer Stan Collymore who claimed “If you want strong legs all you need to do is run up hills.”