Cost of living

The Hub at Padiham has 16 invitations for people to spend Christmas Day at the venue from 1 - 3pm. There will be Christmas goodies, a baileys or a sherry, and crackers.
If you know someone that will be spending Christmas alone, please inbox The Hub so they can be sent a personal invitation.
If you would like to donate items nearer to the time, please contact founder Vivien Storey on 01282 789873 or Thehubatpadiham@gmail.com
Vivien is pictured inside the hub. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Eight venues offering free Christmas dinners for vulnerable people

Diners enjoying the Waste Not Feast More event at Down At Town in Burnley Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

19 pictures of people enjoying an amazing charity dinner in Burnley

Barry Wright, formerly of Burnley and Pendle, pictured outside Jobcentre Plus before signing up for benefits. He claims he finished an apprenticeship in 2000 through Pendle Training but did not receive his certificate of completion.

Dad forced to turn to benefits after proof of qualification lost two decades ago

Natalie Stephenson, James Bannister and Libby Stalton-Tracey inside the Down Town Kitchen & Cafe. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Burnley Together collecting winter clothing to help struggling people stay warm

Ribble Valley Council Offices in Clitheroe.

Applications open for cost of living cash for vulnerable households

Frankie Musso and Brad Hensby-Musso, who own Mangia Pasta in Burnley. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Couple to relaunch family-friendly Italian bistro to include live entertainment

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

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

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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

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

NFL superstar releasing limited edition Clarets caps in aid of foodbank

Big Bike Revival.

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

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

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

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

One-third of children in Burnley living in poverty

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Italian restaurant in Burnley facing 'nightmare' tomato shortage

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

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

Ribble Valley Borough Council doubles the value of its food vouchers

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

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

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

Former nightclub to be transformed into community support hub

James Anderson, founder of DEPHER.

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

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

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

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brierfield animal sanctuary fundraising after rescuing six abandoned rabbits

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

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

Burnley church helping families who cannot afford to celebrate Christmas Day

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

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

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

Volunteers at Lighthouse Christian Centre Foodbank in Brierfield.

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

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

Depher CIC founder, James Anderson.

Plumber scoops top business award for helping vulnerable people

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

Padiham woman collecting warm winter clothing for people living in poverty

Burnley FC in the Community Foodbank manager Nathan Norris. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Food bank demand soars by almost 80% in a fortnight ahead of rising energy bills

Peter Simm, Ribble Valley Foodbank manager, with some of the volunteers.

Citizens Advice Bureau in Clitheroe set to close by December 31