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Hapton woman’s revolutionary cancer fight
A HAPTON woman who has been told by doctors she has terminal cancer is fighting the disease with a revolutionary raw food and juice diet.
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Padiham addict jailed for attacking OAP
A “DESPICABLE” heroin addict who mugged a 75-year-old woman and left her lying in the road, has been jailed for four years.
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Sick children should go to Blackburn
PARENTS are being told to take their children to Blackburn if they think they need medical care, because there are no in-patient beds for children in Burnley.
Burnley hospital patients’ wheelchair boost
A NATIONAL charity has donated two new wheelchairs to Burnley hospital patients.
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Stun gun kept in airing cupboard
A FORMER paratrooper had a stun gun and a CS gas canister at his home in Burnley, a court was told.
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Police probe after human skull is found in Burnley river
A COUPLE out walking their dogs made a grim discovery when they stumbled across a human skull at a Burnley beauty spot.
Photo Slideshow: Burnley Mayor-making video
HELPING Burnley families is the aim of Burnley’s new Mayor, Coun. Charles Bullas, who has taken over the helm as the town’s first citizen.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW THREE: Race For Life 2012 video
THERE was certainly more than one winner at Burnley’s Race For Life 2012.
Stolen Turf tickets sold on facebook
A BURNLEY teenager who got hold of two stolen Burnley season tickets was able to sell them through Facebook.
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PHOTO SLIDESHOW TWO: Race For Life 2012 video
THERE were plenty of miles done with smiles at Burnley’s Race For LIfe 2012.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW ONE: Race For Life 2012 video
HUNDREDS of women turned Towneley Park pink at this year’s emotionally-charged Race For Life.
VOTE: Should the Pendle Witches receive an official pardon?
IT’S a big year across the whole of the area ... 2012: the 400th annievrsary of the infamous Pendle Witches trials.
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VIDEO: Burnley’s Race For Life is huge success video
TOWNELEY Park was awash with pink as hundreds of determined women took part in this year’s Race For Life.
Padiham dad receives kidney transplant from cousin
A FATHER-OF-TWO who almost died from kidney failure has been given the gift of life by his kind-hearted cousin.
Book Review: Oor Wullie and The Broons Notebooks
HIS cheeky face and spiky hair have kept children entertained for years as he starred with his family in The Sunday Post’s The Broons cartoon strips.
Education pack in memory of tragic Padiham football coach Adam (24)
THE parents of 24-year-old Padiham football coach Adam Rogers, who was killed trying to break up a fight, have launched an education campaign in his memory.
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Burnley workers strike in pensions dispute
PUBLIC sector workers in Burnley walked out as part of the latest national strike in the pensions dispute.
Burnley cannabis factory found
CANNABIS with an estimated street value of £17,000 has been seized by police in Burnley.
Burnley’s new Mayor ‘putting families first’
HELPING Burnley families is the aim of Burnley’s new Mayor, Coun. Charles Bullas, as he takes over the helm as the town’s first citizen.
Simon is Padiham Mayor at 26!
“My heart belongs to Padiham.” That simple but heartfelt pledge came from Padiham’s newly-elected Mayor, Coun. Simon Morley, during his installation this week.
Burnley fund-raiser set for mountainous challenge
A BURNLEY fund-raiser with a thirst for challenges is embarking on his most gruelling one yet.
Burnley candlelight fire drama
A BURNLEY family who lit a candle when their home was hit by a power cut ended up having a lucky escape when fire started in a living room.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The Queen visit Turf Moor, home of Burnley FC video
THERE were joyful scenes and a sea of red, white and blue as Turf Moor welcomed the Queen and Prince Philip today.
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VIDEO: Crowds welcome the Monarch to Turf Moor on her historic Diamond Jubilee tour video
TODAY the Queen paid an historic visit to Turf Moor, home of Burnley FC.
Memorial day for Pendle soldier killed in Afghanistan
A MEMORIAL day will be held on Sunday as a tribute to a Pendle soldier killed on duty in Afghanistan in March.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Burnley College welcomes the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee tour video
STUDENTS and staff from Burnley College were delighted to meet the Queen today when she called into the town centre campus as part of her historic tour of the area.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The Queen sees plans for the Weavers’ Triangle video
HER Majesty the Queen has seen plans for the transformation of Burnley’s Weavers’ Triangle - and viewed some of the work her son, Prince Charles, has spearheaded to help regenerate the town.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The Queen takes a barge to the Weavers’ Triangle, Burnley video
the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles took to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal today on their visit to Burnley.
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VIDEO: The Queen and Prince Philip at Burnley College video
REPORTER John Deehan was at Burnley College this moment to see the Queen and Prince Philip pay a special visit to the town centre campus.
VIDEO: Crowds turn out to welcome the Queen in Burnley centre video
CROWDS started lining up hours in advance to catch a glimpse of the Queen and Prince Philip as they drove through the centre of Burnley.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The Queen’s arrival in Burnley video
OUR photographer Georgina Brewster was out with the crowds greeting the Queen on her visit to Burnley.
VIDEO: The Queen visits the Weavers’ Triangle, Burnley video
OUR video shows the historic moment that Her Majesty The Queen visited Burnley’s Weavers’ Triangle.
VIDEO: Queen arrives in Burnley as part of her Royal tour video
HERE’S a great video of the Queen arriving in Burnley on her historic jubilee tour.
Royal party arrives at Slaters Terrace
THE Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles have arrived at Slaters Terrace.
Crowds and media gather for Burnley’s Royal visit
CROWDS have begun to flock into Burnley in preparation for the Queen’s visit this morning, accompanied by Prince Philip and Prince Charles.
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Burnley’s Royal visit: weather forecast
TODAY’S the day that the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles visit Burnley as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee tour of the nation.
Theatre students entertain crowds ahead of Queen’s visit to Burnley
THEATRE students marked the Queen’s visit to Burnley by performing a short street production in the town centre.
VIDEO: Burnley butchers Jubilee sausage and burger video
BURNLEY butcher George Heys marked the Queen’s historic visit to the town by creating a commemorative sausage and burger specially for the occasion.
Schoolchildren will entertain crowds at Queen’s visit to Turf Moor
BURNLEY Football Club is pulling out all the stops to ensure the Queen and Prince Philip have a memorable visit to Turf Moor tomorrow.
Death of ex nurse who was loyal Burnley FC fan
A FORMER nurse who dedicated her life to helping families has died after a long illness at the age of 63.
Countdown begins to historic Royal visit to Burnley
HUNDREDS of people are set to join the Queen in celebrating her Diamond Jubilee during this week’s historic Royal visit to Burnley.
Burnley man had almost 2,000 child porn pictures
A MAN who had a stash of nearly 2,000 child porn images on his computer at his Burnley home was spared jail.
The Queen’s Visit to Turf Moor: Viewing Details
THE Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Turf Moor on Wednesday, May 16, as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
VOTE: Are the days of the Coalition numbered after the local election results?
IS the Coalition finished after its recent losses in the local government elections this month?
Family of five flee blaze at Burnley home
A FAMILY of five was forced to flee a blaze at their Burnley home in the early hours of this morning.
Four arrests in Bradford after Burnley and Pendle burglaries
POLICE investigating a spate of burglaries in Pendle and Burnley have arrested four people following a series of raids in Bradford.
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Missing man found safe and well
A MAN who went missing from his home in Slaidburn late last night has been found safe and well.
Burnley crews tackle kitchen fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house in Burnley this morning after a kettle set alight.
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Weather for Burnley
Thursday 24 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 11 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 10 C to 20 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: East
