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VIDEO: Leading MP backs Burnley’s Bank of Dave for Britain video

The Shadow Business Secretary wants to see a Bank of Dave opened in towns across Britain, he announced during a visit to Burnley.

BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy video guide to full Pennine 10k route video

With race day little over a week away, we have mapped out the full Pennine Lancashire 10k route around Burnley.

David Fishwick’s pay day loans TV crusade video

Burnley businessman David Fishwick is set to do battle with payday loan companies for a new TV show.

PHOTOS: Burnley soldiers’ homecoming parade video

Our second photo gallery from the homecoming parade of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

VIDEO: Colonel Steven Davies addresses the crowds outside Burnley Town Hall video

Colonel Steven Davies, the Deputy Colonel of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, addressed the crowds gathered outside Burnley Town Hall.

VIDEO: Lieutenant Colonel Nick Wood speaks of soldiers pride video

Lieutenant Colonel Nick Wood, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, spoke on behalf of his soldiers following their homecoming parade.

VIDEO: Burnley-born soldier speaks of his pride video

Burnley-born soldier Cpl Ben Simpson spoke to the Burnley Express about his huge pride in taking part in the homecoming parade.

PHOTOS: Duke of Lancaster Regiment march through Burnley video

Burnley soldiers have spoken of their pride at taking part in this morning’s parade through the town centre.

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VIDEO: Soldiers march through the streets of Burnley video

Proud families of Burnley soldiers were among the crowds lining the streets for this morning’s parade.

VIDEO: Soldiers parade through Burnley video

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Burnley this morning to welcome home soldiers from Afghanistan.

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.

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.

VIDEO: Read and Simonstone procession video

People of all ages paraded through the streets of Read and Simonstone to celebrate the annual whit walks.

VIDEO: Fun at the fair video

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

VIDEO: Families meet horses at Burnley charity video

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

VIDEO: Knife attack on Burnley shopkeeper video

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

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

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

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

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.”

VIDEO: Burnley Mayor making video

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

VIDEO: Soap stars and Clarets battle it out video

Television soap stars and former Clarets favourites played out an entertaining exhibition match at Turf Moor.

PHOTOS: Soap stars and former Clarets come out to play video

Stars from the soaps and former Clarets played out an exciting exhibition match at Turf Moor to raise money for the club’s youth development.

VIDEO: Fugitive is arrested in Spain video

A man who escaped from the dock at Burnley Crown Court more than four years ago before going on the run has been arrested by police in Spain.

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VIDEO: Ben Allen delighted with goal tally in historic season for Padiham video

Potent Padiham striker Ben Allen believes his decision to pull the plug on his American dream has been fully validated after ending a historic season with a NWC Premier Division winners medal and a Goldon Boot award.

VIDEO: New Padiham Mayor takes office video

Padiham’s new Mayor has vowed to help businesses and community groups in the town.

PHOTOS: Troubled Colne nursery now in safe hands video

A Colne nursery that was last year threatened with closure is going from strength to strength thanks to an extensive investment.

VIDEO: Burnley May Day Festival video

The sun shone bright as families enjoyed a fun packed day of festivities at Burnley’s annual May Day Festival.

Photo slideshow: Burnley’s 25th Rock and Blues Festival is best yet! video

An unforgettable weekend of live music had the whole town singing the blues.

Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson speaks out after arrest of Deputy Speaker video

Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has spoken of his shock at the arrest of fellow Conservative MP Nigel Evans after allegations of rape and sexual assault.

VIDEO: Conservative stalwart backs Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans video

Conservative party stalwart Joyce Holgate MBE has spoken of her shock and sadness at the allegations against Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans.

PHOTOS: Burnley celebrates annual May Day Festival video

THE sun shone bright as families enjoyed a fun packed day of festivities at Burnley’s annual May Day Festival.

PHOTOS: Storks celebrate promotion from North West Counties Premier Division video

There were scenes of celebration and jubilation as Padiham FC marked their sensational promotion from the North West Counties Premier Division.

VIDEO: Nigel Evans faces the national media over sex claims video

The sleepy village of Pendleton was shown on television screens nationwide over the Bank Holiday weekend as MP Nigel Evans denied allegations of sex assaults.

VIDEO: Burnley Rock and Blues Festival (Sunday) video

An unforgettable weekend of live music was brought to a spectacular end on the final night of the Burnley Rock and Blues Festival.

VIDEO: Padiham boss Wilkes dedicates title to biggest fan video

Storks boss Steve Wilkes has dedicated the club’s sensational promotion from the North West Counties Premier Division to his late dad, Brian.

PHOTOS: Ribble Valley MP sex assault arrest - how events unfolded video

The arrest of Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has sent shockwaves through the close-knit community and drawn national media attention.

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PHOTOS: Burnley 2, Ipswich Town 0 video

With nothing to play for on the final day for either side it was no surprise to see the scoreline blank at the interval.

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VIDEO: Burnley Rock and Blues Festival (Saturday) video

Hundreds of music lovers have been taking in the sights and sounds of the Burnley International Rock and Blues Festival.

VIDEO: Burnley’s Labour gains mirror Lancashire result video

The Labour gains in Burnley mirrored voting across Lancashire.

PHOTOS: Labour Party celebrates in Burnley elections video

Burnley’s Labour group took seats off the Liberal-Democrats and the British National Party at Thursday’s county council elections.

Author speaks to Express about new book video

Popular Burnley author John Cowell has published his first book of poems.

PHOTOS: Keeper Grant cleans up at fans’ player of the year awards video

Keeper Lee Grant beat off stiff opposition from 28-goal top-scorer Charlie Austin to be crowned Burnley fans’ player of the year.

VIDEO: Mayor of Padiham hosts charity ball video

A glittering night for Padiham has helped raise hundreds of pounds for the community fund.

VIDEO: Burnley band The Strange are making a name for themselves video

These are certainly strange times in the world of music.

PHOTOS: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Burnley 2 video

The full-time whistle at Molineux sparked angry protests as a large section of the Wolves support vented their frustration and impatience at club chairman Steve Morgan after a tumultuous campaign.

VIDEO: Prime Minister David Cameron visits Barnoldswick video

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

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PHOTOS: Pendle MP welcomes Prime Minister to Barnoldswick video

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

Burnley school football team reaches national final video

Young footballers from Burnley’s Blessed Trinity RC are just one match away from something that has never been done before.

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