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Amanda Waring, Master of the Furniture Makers’ Company, with some of the winners of the Furniture Makers’ Company’s ‘60 for 60’ in the North West: (L to R) Sam Coggin, Mark Denby, Nathan Whiffing, Hannah Shore and Jordan Hargadon

Hapton company going places with London showroom opening

Makeup brushes. (Photo by Getty Images)

16 amazing makeup artists in Burnley and Padiham, according to our readers

Lancashire Police Dogs Unit calendar 2024

Adorable Lancashire Police Dogs charity calendar 2024 is now on sale

Aldi pay deal.

Aldi to give all Lancashire staff a January pay rise - here's how much

Jack Jones Gentleman's Lounge, Burnley Road, Padiham.

Readers name 19 of their favourite Burnley and Padiham barbers

Married couple Beth and Getty Schinkel, of Burnley, dressed up as a fairy and Santa to help spread Christmas magic to children in need.

Family making dreams come true with free Santa visits for children in need

Homes and Gardens

Facade

Rare opportunity to buy home in great location

Two-bed apartment available to rent

Stylish two-bed flat up for rent in Burnley town centre

Food and Drink

Review: Taste the 'Rolls Royce' of garlic breads at Burnley Italian restaurant

Treat yourself to some festive fayre.

Review: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater serving up great Christmas dishes

Mike Smith, Rachel Crossland, Rachel Myers, Dale Clark, Linzi Clark, of The Traders Arms.

Two Ribble Valley pubs celebrating after scooping Thwaites Hospitality Awards

Remedy

Burnley nightlife: 26 cracking photos from the weekend's antics and fun

Take a sneak look around this newly renovated Burnley bar

Trish Buck, Sharon Chapman, Pauline Smith (front, from left to right) and Vicky Stevenson and Tracy Moran (back) have set up Support After Suicide in Burnley to help those who are grieving.

Vintage & Christmas Fair in Burnley to help people bereaved by suicide

Staycation

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Check out which hotel has won what.

7 of the best places to stay in and around Lancashire revealed

Guests at Pendleside Hospice's Corporate Challenge at Crow Wood Hotel and Spa in Burnley.

14 more pictures of people at the hospice's Corporate Challenge Awards Night

Cars & Motoring

Suzuki Ignis

The diminutive Suzuki Ignis has plenty going for it, says Julie Marshall

Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line

Compact SUV Volkswagen T-Roc is an ideal choice, says Julie Marshall

Subaru Solterra

The Solterra is Subaru’s first electric car. Julie Marshall tries it out

Pets

Animal companions are an integral part of Christmas festivities for much of the nation.

Feliz Navi-dog: Morrisons unveils biggest supermarket festive pet range

A dog who was going round and round in circles confined in a tiny crate before she was rescued by the RSPCA is now enjoying her freedom - but Tess has yet to receive any interest from potential adopters.

Dog left confined to a tiny crate - is looking for a new forever home

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Cocker spaniels have been named the most expensive pet to own in 2023

How much it costs to be a pet parent in 2023

Retro

Students at Cliviger C of E Primary School have won award from The Milestone Society for their innovative new design for a village milestone.

Competition judges 'blown away' by Burnley pupils' design for historic milestone

Sandra McArdle and Melanie Diack MBE are figthing to protect and preserve the former Calderstones Hospital cemetery in Whalley

Fight goes on to give dignity in death to those who suffered in life

Burnley's Blessed Trinity RC High School came off timetable for a day to host an inter-faith event

Bollywood dancing one of highlights at Burnley school's inter-faith day

Shopping

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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Colne’s Business Improvement District (BID) has decided to try something new this year to encourage shoppers into local businesses by hosting a craft trail

Colne's Christmas craft trail awaits

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Ad Feature These tips can help you nail your online bingo game

18 cracking photos of festive jamboree and Carols at the Castle in Clitheroe

The Nelson Civic Ladies' Choir, led by Burnley musical director John Garrett, named Lancashire Choir of the Year 2023.

Nelson singers crowned Lancashire Choir of the Year 2023

A glimmering red post box, scattered in snow, has landed in Barrowford at Northstone’s Keld development, located on Trough Laithe Road

Post your letters to Santa and receive a reply

Gary Kay of the Robert Windle Foundation with nurse Karen Reece at Airedale General Hospital. The foundation bought some arts and crafts to help cheer up patients in the children's ward

Pendle charity brings cheer to patients in hospital children's ward

Launch night of Participation Works' new youth and community van in Burnley.

New community van unveiled in Burnley following closure of Space Youth Bus

Christmas services will be held throughout Clitheroe

Carols, crafts and church services this Christmas

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Rare opportunity to buy large home in sought-after location

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

Some of the cast of Burnley College's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Burnley College's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz panto will blow you away

Tyler Bruce (7) will hand out 10 gift bags to the needy on Christmas Eve . He has bought the items from his own pocket money. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Meet the Burnley boy using his pocket money to buy Christmas gifts for homeless

Launching the Give a Gift Appeal to buy presents for people forced to spend the festive season in hospital in East Lancashire are (left to right) Denise Gee, Head of Charity at ELHT&;Me, Demi Houghton, Digital Fundraising Officer and Rebecca Bartle, Fundraising Assistant

Charity's appeal to buy a gift for patients spending Christmas Day in hospital

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary President Gemma Atkinson has launched th the charity’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal so the animals at the sanctuary have a present on December 25th.

'Strictly' star launches Christmas shoebox appeal at animal sanctuary

Danyal Mahmood and Beatrice Kay, apprentices at Phoenix Plant Engineers in Burnley.

Burnley engineers enjoy double celebration after award triumph

Dave Fishwick has been in Guernsey offering advice on his community bank model

Dave channeling his advice to Guernsey

FILE PHOTO Carol Vorderman.

Carol Vorderman outraged over King's claim on Lancashire money

Burnley Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Nealry half of Burnley banks shut since 2015