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Huge outcry at plans to build new homes in Harle Syke

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:47:41 GMT

Furious residents are rallying against plans by Calico Homes for a new £6m. housing development in Harle Syke.

Huge concert arena plan for Burnley

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:12:06 GMT

Burnley could be home to a major multi-million pound concert arena thanks to the drive and vision of a world-renowned local businessman.

VIDEO: Feast of fun for families at Read and Simonstone gala

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:50:27 GMT

A fun-filled day saw families enjoying the first ever joint Read and Simonstone village gala.

Pair to appear in court over death of shot Burnley PC

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:20:09 GMT

Two Greater Manchester Police firearms officers will appear before Manchester Crown Court on Monday to answer criminal charges over the death of a PC who was shot in a training exercise in 2008.

The history of Burnley’s very own Bedlam

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:05:07 GMT

Recently, I gave an illustrated local history talk to a group and, as part of it, I referred to Wapping, an area of Burnley which has long since disappeared. This raised a question about whether there were other place names associated with London in the Burnley area.

Calico plan to build homes on historic Harle Syke mill site

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:12:01 GMT

Housing provider Calico Homes has announced plans to build a number of homes in Harle Syke – on the site of a historic mill destroyed by a huge fire in 2005.

Beach party at Burnley Campus

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:34:37 GMT

Burnley Campus opened its doors and welcomed the community to its “beach” for an annual summer fun day.

VIDEO: Volunteers Week launched by Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale CVS

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:14:05 GMT

Volunteers Week was celebrated in Nelson today when the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale CVS staged their annual event.

Burnley landlord scheme to be extended?

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:54:12 GMT

Burnley residents are being asked for their views over plans to extend a landlord licensing scheme.

Brierfield ‘Now And Then’ group raises £1,800 for Pendleside Hospice

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:58:31 GMT

A social networking group based in Brierfield has raised a fantastic £1,830 for Pendleside Hospice with an evening of entertainment at the town’s Walter Street Working Men’s Club.

Ightenhill fun in the sun

Tue, 28 May 2013 16:32:12 GMT

Fun-loving families enjoyed a grand day out at this year’s Ightenhill Festival.

Proud day for Padiham on historic Whit Walks

Tue, 28 May 2013 16:27:56 GMT

Sunshine blessed a proud Padiham tradition as the town marked its historic Whit Walks.

VIDEO: Hundreds ride new Burnley park railway

Tue, 28 May 2013 16:26:32 GMT

It was full steam ahead for a new miniature railway extension in a popular Burnley park.

Travellers back in Burnley

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:22:29 GMT

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