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The southbound carriage of the A56 will remain closed overnight

A56 to remain closed overnight due to flooding

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Ideal first-time buyer home for sale in popular village

Lancashire schools reported a record number of suspensions in the autumn term last year, new figures show.

Schools report record number of suspensions - including 585 under 11s

Pupils from St Mary's RC Primary School perform their nativity play at Littlemoor House in 2009.

17 retro Christmas nativity photos

Estate and lettings agency Pendle Hill Properties will present local Year 3 children with a special cricket bat and a selection box for the fourth consecutive year this December

Cricket bats and selection boxes donation for local schoolchildren

Guests attending Healthier Heroes Ball 2023 at Burnley Football Club. Credit: Vicky Leigh Photography.

34 brilliant photos of people attending Healthier Heroes CIC's charity ball

Up to 45 homes could be built on the land off Ridge Avenue, Burnley.

New homes plan for land near to Burnley park

Police are currently questioning two suspects

Arrests after Burnley town centre bar broken into

The Lettings Cloud, a leading property management company with offices in Barrowford and Whalley, has won the Gold Award for Letting Agents in Colne and Nelson from this year’s British Property Awards

Gold for lettings agents in national property awards

Burnley FC

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: J.J. Watt, Minority Owner of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

JJ Watt makes emphatic statement about Vincent Kompany's Burnley future

Skipper Steven Caldwell lifts the Championship play-off final trophy

Where are they now? The 2009 promotion-winning Burnley team that beat Sheff Utd

Points without VAR: 29. Difference 0.

Gallery: Where Burnley would sit in Premier League table without VAR

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley, looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

How is Vincent Kompany still able to believe despite miserable start to season?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: A general view of the inside of the stadium as The LED board shows the message "Checking Possible Penalty Foul", after a VAR Review takes place after Harry Wilson of Fulham (not pictured) is fouled by Joao Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers (not pictured), during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage on November 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Official involved in Fulham v Wolves controversy on VAR duty for Sheff Utd clash

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Luca Koleosho of Burnley is challenged by Vladimir Coufal of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany's message to Burnley players after West Ham controversy

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Luca Koleosho of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Dermot Gallagher delivers verdict on penalty incidents during West Ham defeat

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Pep Guardiola's men remain favourites despite slipping to second following their 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

Supercomputer predicts final table following Burnley's defeat to West Ham

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Emerson Palmieri of West Ham United battles for possession with Johann Gudmundsson and Vitinho of Burnley during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

Johann Gudmundsson sends crucial message following heartbreaking West Ham defeat

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United, acknowledges the fans alongside Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

West Ham boss David Moyes provides honest assessment of Burnley win

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Ian Wright, pundit for ITV sport ahead of the UEFA Womens Nations League match between England and Belgium at The King Power Stadium on October 27, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ian Wright makes damning Burnley claim following painful late West Ham defeat

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Dara O'Shea of Burnley looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

Opinion: Burnley's cruel West Ham defeat proves they must find a way to win

Rachel Blackmore at Haydock Park

Rachel Blackmore documentary premieres at Haydock Park

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Burnley FC and West Ham United at Turf Moor on November 25, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany's verdict on Burnley's devastating late West Ham defeat

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St Peter's Church young singers and choir members in Burnley

Church to host Celebration of Christmas concert

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Richard Ashcroft to play long-awaited homecoming show at Robin Park in Wigan on Saturday, July 20

Ad Feature Rock superstar Richard Ashcroft is coming home - here’s how to get tickets

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The NHS has urgent mental health helplines for people of all ages. You can call for: 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for; help to speak to a mental health professional; and an assessment to help decide on the best course of care. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline to find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline. You can also call NHS 111, text 18001 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for non-emergency medical help and advice. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Here are five mental health helplines that will be open over Christmas

Readers have named Mansells Coffee Shop Ltd in Swan Courtyard, Clitheroe, as one of their favourite places to pick up a sweet treat. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Readers name 18 great places to buy cakes and sweet treats in the Ribble Valley

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24 festive photos from the annual Padiham Christmas lights switch on

The former Nino's at The Fighting Cocks in Cliviger, Burnley. A shortlist of buyers has been drawn up fo the historic former pub and restaurant that went on the market in September

Dozens of potential buyers lined up for landmark Burnley pub and restaurant

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St Michael and All Angels Foulridge is holding a 10 day festival of light and angels

Festival of light and angels kicks off with concert

The Inn On the Wharf

Burnley Nightlife: 29 photos of weekend revelries in the town's bars and pubs

The new range.

Restaurant quality pizzas and pasta with pizzazz from PizzaExpress

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Burnley nail salon Hard As Nails and Beauty has been presented with a prestigious honour at the English Beauty Industry Awards North West for 2023.

Burnley beauty salon nails top award

Wayne Walsh hopes his new venture, Sui Generis in Burnley town centre, will be a great a boost for the town

Iconic town centre building set to become Burnley's Afflecks Palace

Guests at the ladies' day event, organised by CARES charity and held at Burnley's Penny Black, with the cheque for £250,000 to purchase vital equipment for the ELHT

Charity makes £250,000 donation to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Will Jamie Lynn Spears still get paid if she quits I’m A Celeb? (ITV)

Jamie-Lynn Spears leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds

Full calendar of celestial events to look out for in 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

Spotify Wrapped: How to find yours as 2023 feature released

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

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