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Vet Olivia Goodman checking over animals at an RSPCA Community Paws initiative at Valley Street Community Centre in Burnley.

Struggling pet owners receive free support and advice at RSPCA event

The Royal Dyche landlady Justine Lorriman and wife Steph at the Great British Pub Awards 2023 in Manchester

Burnley pub scoops top Great British Pub award

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First-look inside Burnley Nando's

David and Jo’anne Greenwood are celebrating 30 years of their sofr furnishings and upholstery business, Swankies, in Colne

Husband and wife entrepreneurs champion Colne as a great place to trade

Clitheroe’s high street has been given a boost with the opening of a branch of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill.

High street boost for Clitheroe as new shop opens

Victoria Wilson stole from Home Bargains on several occasions.

Home Bargains announces three-day store closures

Mayah McDonagh (left) and Evie Little, business partners at new salon ME Beauty at the Northlight Offices in Brierfield. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Burnley beautician doubling size of salon three months after opening

Lynn and John Scibetta at Bellissimo Italian coffee shop and bistro in Parker Lane, Burnley

Burnley's Bellissimo shortlisted in top English Italian Awards

Administrators for ill fated Wilko, which has branches in Burnley and Nelson, have revealed the locations of 52 stores which will close after failing to secure a rescue deal for the whole business.

Fate of Burnley and Pendle Wilko stores announced today

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Prestigious tourism award given to five accommodation providers in Lancashire

Burnley born businesswoman Sarwat Jaleel has been shortlisted in the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Burnley born businesswoman shortlisted in Great British Entrepeneur Awards

Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham

Burnley MP backs 'Buy British' campaign

Langroyd Hall in Colne

Wedding venue option touted for popular former carvery

Youngsters on a cookery course at the Down Town Kitchen & Cafe in Burnley Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Inside look at affordable new cafe and community kitchen in Burnley town centre

Co-owners of The Workshop Speciality Coffee House, Sean Routh and his son Bailey. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Vintage sports car is centre-piece of quirky new cafe

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Seven Burnley businesses have been awarded food hygiene ratings

Food hygiene ratings handed out to seven Burnley eateries

Clitheroe entrepreneur Alfie Cookson is doing free odd jobs for elderly people. Credit: Aaron Dunleavy

TV documentary star doing his bit to help the elderly

Haffners pies will be sold at the Turf Moor Fan Zone ahead of Burnley's Premier League return against Manchester City

Haffners Pies announces its Turf Moor debut

JJ Watt, American NFL legend and Burnley Football Club investor.

NFL superstar releasing limited edition Clarets caps in aid of foodbank

Budget retailer Wilko has entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal (Credit: James Manning/PA Wire)

Around 12,000 jobs at risk as Wilko goes into administration

Pharmacy dispenser Carole Livesey is retiring from Rosegrove Pharmacy after 46 years Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Burnley pharmacy technician retires after 46 years

The newly created terrace bar at the back of the Hidden Bar in Burnley Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Former iconic 80s Burnley bar has new lease of life

Bowland Tipis, a new wedding venue set within a 62 acre park in the Forest of Bowland, will be hosting brides from 2024.

New wedding venue to open in the Ribble Valley

Burnley based Caribbean chef Mama Shar will headline the live demonstrations at this year's Nelson Food and Drink Festival in September

Nelson Food and Drink Festival back in September

Burnley's Woodland Spa at Crow Wood Hotel has won title of Best UK Hotel Spa at Good Spa Guide Awards 2023 for the second year running.

Top award for Burnley spa for second year running

Burnley brand manager Rachel Bayley says that the town deserves the big brand names that are opening up for business in the new Pioneer Place complex

Burnley a magnet for businesses ready to take a chance on the town

Pendle Rise shopping centre in Nelson. Redevelopment images.

Nelson businesses react to new Pendle Rise shopping centre plans

Energy saving grants for your home: EnergySmart will help you every step of the way

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Mark Birtwistle, who is the owner of new Barrowford bar Mellows lounge bar and eatery has thanked the public for their support

Owner of new bar thanks customers for their support

Raja Asim Hussain and Chiefs Health Kitchen pleaded guilty to 10 offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 at Burnley Magistrates’ Court

Nelson food business fined over hygiene offences

Guests enjoy the festive awards night

14 great photos of winners at first Burnley town centre Customer Service Awards

The Eco Escapes Team with their Chamber Low Carbon Award: (from left) Mark Sutcliffe, campaign consultant, Shaun Turner, Lancashire County Council, Hetty Byrne, Forest of Bowland AONB sustainable tourism officer, Karen Lawrenson, Senior Project Manager, Lancashire County Council

Top green tourism award for Forest of Bowland AONB

Colne couple Adam and Jessica set up Chosen by Jessica, which sold home decor and accessories on eBay and Amazon

Family business grows from Amazon to Colne

Amanda Hanson outside her shop, Sweet William florist in Burnley's Standish Street. Amanda and other traders claim their trade has been severely affected by roadworks to repair the Curzon Street bridge and also work that is taking place on the new Pioneer Place development

Burnley traders appeal to customers to 'shop local'

Chris Forrest (third from right) with his team at TCB Designs, the Burnley based signage company he launched five years ago

Burnley brand manager Rachel Bayley speaks to Chris Forrest of TCB Designs

Housing developers are offering the chance to win two VIP tickets to the Royal Lancashire Show

Win two VIP tickets for the Royal Lancashire Show

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More photos from the first-ever Burnley town centre Customer Service Awards

The first ever Burnley town centre Customer Service Awards had a festive theme to it at The Mechanics Theatre

Festive theme for first Burnley town centre Customer Service Awards

Big Bike Revival.

Big Bike Revival is back to help people get pedalling this summer

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The interior of award winning Burnley restaurant Shimla Spice

Review: Burnley's Shimla Spice a treat for the tastebuds

NHS colleagues at the new Age UK store in Burnley

New Age UK store for Burnley

Transdev bus driver Kornelia Holmes celebrates as the bus operator confirms its £2 ‘Price Drop’ fare cap offering savings of up to 87 per cent across its East Lancashire network and beyond will continue until the end of October, with a £2.50 fare cap in place from then until November 2024

Bus £2 price cap set to continue

Pet Angels owner Lisa Collinge at the new parlour in Albert Road, Colne

Pet Angels dog groomers new home is paw-fect

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17 photographs as Burnley's Pioneer Place nears completion