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Firefighters tackle Burnley skip fire

Flames rose as high as five metres during a skip fire in a Burnley back street.

Security stepped up for soldiers’ parade video

Security in Burnley town centre has been stepped up ahead of today’s Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment parade.

Burnley back yard fire extinguished

A small fire which threatened to get out of control was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

Runners on track for UK’s oldest half marathon

A trio of running friends are on track to tackle the country’s oldest half-marathon.

PHOTOS: Mayor of Pendle’s Sunday Parade video

Pendle’s new mayor, Coun. Smith Benson, starred in a big parade through Colne as lots of people marched to the Mayoral Sunday service at St John’s Methodist Church.

Travellers back in Burnley video

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

Sport

BACK HOME: Tom Heaton shelters from the rain after agreeing terms with Burnley on a two-year deal with a one-year option

Tom Heaton eyeing a place in the Premier League

New signing Tom Heaton is delighted to be back “home” after completing a switch to Turf Moor on Friday.

Martin Paterson celebrates his late equaliser at Peterborough United

Season Review: February - Clarets drop off the pace

Charlie Austin marked his return to action following January’s absence with a goal in the opening 60 seconds at London Road.

Lowerhouses Ben Heaps bails are sent flying by Enfields Hassan Fazal on Sunday

Cup holders Lowerhouse through to last eight - and Burnley join them there!

Lowerhouse cruised to a 131-run victory over Enfield at the Neville Gee (Recruitment) Cricket Ground as they began their defence of the Worsley Cup on Sunday.

Burnley announce friendly at Tranmere Rovers

Burnley have announced a fifth pre-season date.

BIDDING WAR: Aston Villa are believed to be weighing up a move for Clarets striker Charlie Austin

Aston Villa in frame for Burnley strike ace Austin

Burnley are bracing themselves for a bid for player of the year Charlie Austin.

MILESTONE: Burnleys Jimmy Anderson salutes the Lords crowd after claiming his 300th Test wicket for England.

Jimmy Anderson joins the England elite

England cricketer Jimmy Anderson marked his name indelibly in to the nation’s history books after joining an esteemed group to take 300 Test wickets.

Video

Security in Burnley town centre has been stepped up ahead of today’s Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment parade.

Lifestyle

Book review: The Fast Diet Recipe Book by Mimi Spencer and Sarah Schenker

It has been described as the biggest diet revolution since the Atkins, and the Fast Diet is fast becoming THE way to lose weight and keep healthy.

Book Review: DC Super Friends: Going Bananas Colour First Reader, by Benjamin Harper

What an excellent book for youngsters just getting to grips with basic vocabulary and short sentences.

Book review: The Holiday Home by Fern Britton

Here’s an invitation difficult to turn down... a trip to the beautiful Cornish coast, courtesy of one of Britain’s best-loved TV presenters.

EASTERN BEAUTY: Klaudia Kwaitkowska, who was first runner-up in the Miss Manchester finals

Burnley beauty queen Klaudia’s dream is dashed

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.

LANCASHIRE LASSES: Jacky Murtaugh (left) and Helene Hardy, who are holding an art exhibition at the The National Wine Centre of Australia

Burnley artist hitting heights Down Under

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

Photo of the Week: Friday, May 17, 2013

This edition’s photo of the week has been submitted by John Richmond, showing the summit of Pendle Hill, with the clouds below.

Community

Duke of Lancaster's Regiment march through the streets of Clitheroe as they receive the Freedom of the Ribble Valley.

Troops set for Burnley parade

Come down and support your troops.

VIDEO: Burnley Mayor making video

Burnley’s new first citizen has been officially installed at the town hall.

The old County Courts and Offices building in Curzon Street.

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