Cost of living

Shelves with food available to buy at the new Community Grocery in Burnley town centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Inside new one-stop support hub offering affordable food in Burnley town centre Laura Longworth

More than 15,000 households in Burnley are due to receive the first cost of living payment from the Government, new figures show.

More than 15,000 Burnley households to receive cost-of-living payment Laura Longworth

One-third of Burnley children living in poverty. Photo credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

One-third of children in Burnley living in poverty Sonja Tutty

(Inset): BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 20: Hugh Grant attends the "Dungeons And Dragons" Premiere at Zoopalast on March 20, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Gerald Matzka/Getty Images)

Hollywood superstar Hugh Grant could be coming to Burnley Laura Longworth

James Anderson, owner of Depher CIC in Burnley, which helps people to pay for food and energy. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Documentary: Surviving the cost of living crisis in Burnley Laura Longworth and Kelvin Stuttard

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs Jacob Little

Some 46 Burnley families who were not expected to work had their benefits capped last year, according to Government data.

Burnley families have their benefits capped despite not being expected to work Adam Care

Pino Cafasso, ower of The Palazzo in Burnley. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Owners of Italian restaurant in Burnley face £6,000 monthly electricity bill Laura Longworth

Simon Widdup, Sionny Williams and Francesco Tutrone, owners of Ballaro' in Barracks Road, Burnley.

Italian restaurant in Burnley facing 'nightmare' tomato shortage Laura Longworth

Police are investigating after footage captures two men stealing aftershave from Depher CIC UK's charity shop in Keirby Walk, Burnley.

'Heartbreaking' footage captures thieves stealing aftershave from charity shop Laura Longworth

Woman shopping at a grocery store. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Ribble Valley Borough Council doubles the value of its food vouchers Laura Longworth

Pastor Mick Fleming and Pastor Emma Daggers in the worship room in the new Church on the Street premises. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Historic church to become poverty support hub with addiction recovery academy Laura Longworth

Jonathan Ferguson and Maryse Dubois, owners of Patisserie Chanel in Burnley Market. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

French bakery facing chopping block calls for revival of Burnley Market Laura Longworth

James Anderson, owner of Depher Community Plumbing Service in Burnley. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Former nightclub to be transformed into community support hub Laura Longworth

James Anderson, founder of DEPHER.

Community group helped thousands of Burnley families living in poverty in 2022 Laura Longworth

In survey Audi A1 was car with the lowest running costs (photo: Adobe)

Data reveals UK’s favourite cars that cost you most and least to run Nigel Booth

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living Nigel Booth

Aldi donated more than 10,000 meals to people in need in Lancashire on Christmas Eve.

Supermarket donates 11,540 meals in Lancashire on Christmas Eve Laura Longworth

Bethany Cook, owner of Quaker Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation, who is helping to care for an abandoned pet rabbit.

Brierfield animal sanctuary launches pet food bank to help struggling people Laura Longworth

Left to right are Nathan Norris and Ben Bottomley, from Burnley FC in the Community, and Charlotte Lofthouse, Social Media Executive at Hippo Motor Group.

Motor business raises more than £600 for Burnley FC in the Community Laura Longworth

Lighthouse Christian Centre Foodbank in Halifax Road, Brierfield, require: any tins of food, mince pies, cakes, and any other Christmas products.
Referrals are not required.
To contact the centre regarding accessing food parcels and making a donation, call 07725 899128 or send an email to info@lighthousechristiancentre.co.uk
To make a monetary donation, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/lighthouse-christian-centre-foodbank-brierfield
Pictured are volunteers at Lighthouse Christian Centre Foodbank.

Five food banks appealing for Christmas Day food donations for people in need Laura Longworth

Community Grocery Burnley is hosting a Santa's Grotto this Friday.
(Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Burnley food hub collecting selection boxes for Santa’s Grotto Laura Longworth

Good Samaritan Parish in Burnley is hosting a free two-course Christmas Day dinner in the parish rooms of St Mary's Church for those who would otherwise be on their own.
To book a place, please contact Michael Morris by Sunday on 07929 451 566 or website@goodsamaritanparish.org.uk
Please state your name, telephone number and any dietary requirements.
(Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Seven venues offering free Christmas dinners for vulnerable people Laura Longworth

Bethany Cook, owner of Quaker Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation, with one of the abandoned pet rabbits.

Brierfield animal sanctuary fundraising after rescuing six abandoned rabbits Laura Longworth

Babygrown CIC is inviting parents to a Christmas toy swap on Saturday, December 17th, from 10am to noon at Primet Community Centre in Primet Hill, Colne. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Pendle group hosting toy swap to help both the planet and families in need Laura Longworth

The Rev. Kat Gregory-Witham, of St Matthew’s Church in Burnley.

Burnley church helping families who cannot afford to celebrate Christmas Day Laura Longworth

Adult and children's social services are amongst the biggest pressures on Lancashire County Council's budget

Lancashire County Council ‘thinking about’ five percent council tax increase Paul Faulkner

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween Sophie Wills

Volunteers at Lighthouse Christian Centre Foodbank in Brierfield.

Volunteer reveals fears Brierfield foodbank could close due to lack of donations Laura Longworth

Burnley singer Leeann Innes is running Donate a Brew at her Sing For Your Supper events at The Loom and The Circ, both in Bank Parade.

Burnley singer helping to prevent people from becoming house-bound Laura Longworth

Depher CIC founder, James Anderson.

Plumber scoops top business award for helping vulnerable people Laura Longworth

Vivien Storey varnishing the sign inside The HUB at Padiham. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Padiham woman collecting warm winter clothing for people living in poverty Laura Longworth