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Police continue their search for Brian Blakeman

Police continue thorough search for pensioner missing for four days

A road closure remains in place in Accrington Road towards Burnley Road, Hapton, due to flooding. (picture for illustration purposes only)

Flooding causes road from Burnley to Hapton to be closed

A group of Bengali women, brought together by Age UK Lancashire, met with Trefoil Guild members at Burnley Fire Station

Cross-cultural event at fire station was roaring success

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

Kevin Day, police sergeant for the Rural Task Force, with Coun. Stuart Hirst, chairman of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s health and housing committee.

Speed indicator devices tackle speeding in Ribble Valley

Trouble at Blackburn Rovers v PNE game - do you recognise these men?

Lancashire Police need help identifying a body - the man was found wearing a distinctive Casio watch.

Body of an unidentified man found in a field - do you recognise this watch?

Pendleside Hospice has announced its outstanding achievements at the prestigious Hospice UK National Conference Awards

Double celebration for Pendleside Hospice

Burnley musician John Garrett held a concert in memory of his friend, Rachel Butterworth, who hosted Christmas toy appeal for 26 years

Burnley musician hosts concert in memory of lifelong friend

Burnley FC

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 09, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Kompany's reaction to Burnley's draw at Brighton & James Trafford's solo display

Made a string of heroic stops to earn Burnley a draw. Almost a one-man mission in the second-half to keep Brighton at bay.

Burnley player ratings vs Brighton as heroic goalkeeper receives deserved 9/10

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Wilson Odobert of Burnley celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 09, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Brighton 1-1 Burnley: Clarets show resolve to claim hard-earned point

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on December 05, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Burnley name starting line-up for Brighton clash as Kompany makes three changes

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: (EDITORS NOTE: In this photo taken from a remote camera from behind the goal.) A general view as Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion scores the team's second goal from a penalty kick past Thomas Kaminski of Luton Town during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Luton Town at American Express Community Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Brighton v Burnley: Team news, predicted teams and TV details

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany lifts the Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on May 12, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Kompany returns to scene of final Man City triumph as Burnley take on Brighton

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, gestures during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Will Luca Koleosho's injury impact Burnley's January transfer plans?

Sport

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on December 05, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany delivers message to Burnley's fringe players

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Lyle Foster of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester City at Turf Moor on August 11, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany provides Lyle Foster update amid Burnley striker's break

Arijanet Muric is back fit and available, but the number one shirt remains Trafford's to lose.

Gallery: How Burnley are predicted to line up vs Brighton as Koleosho misses out

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his side's victory into a TV Camera after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 07, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Burnley fans vent their frustration as Spurs FA Cup game is given late kick-off

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Burnley's odds of sealing Premier League survival after midweek defeat to Wolves

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on December 05, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany on Wolves defeat, Brighton trip, progress & relegation picture

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Nelson Semedo of Wolverhampton Wanderers is challenged by Luca Koleosho of Burnley during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on December 05, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Burnley dealt huge Luca Koleosho injury blow ahead of Brighton trip

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36 cracking photos from 2019 reunion of Angels nightclub Burnley

The Clitheroe Young Farmers Club is preparing for its annual charity Christmas Tractor Run

Hundreds of tractors expected for annual Christmas run

Blackpool's Illuminations from a drone. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Here is what we did during a magical family trip to Blackpool this winter

Lifestyle

Wellfield Primary School in Burnley has received a good rating from Ofsted

Ofsted rates Burnley school good across the board

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25 old photos from former Burnley town centre nightspot Inside Out

The Pennine Trust school celebrates ‘outstanding’ Ofsted inspection result. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature The Pennine Trust school celebrates ‘outstanding’ Ofsted inspection result

The winning dessert.

The £15 Lancashire "showstopper" dessert everyone should get for Christmas

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Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter

Two finalists were chosen from each school. They were: Anya and Brooke from Castercliff Primary Academy, Malaikah and Zara from Casterton Primary Academy, Megan and Keira from Colne Primet Academy, Ibrahim and Aleeza from Pendle Primary Academy and Hashim and Sophie from West Craven High School.

Christmas cards are real crackers

Ribble Valley Borough Council is supporting community initiatives which help provide residents with spaces to keep warm and comfortable this winter

Bid to beat fuel poverty heating up

Shopping

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The 26 favourite salons in Burnley and Padiham named by our readers

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

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Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

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