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A young man is pictured with a dog displaying aggression. The RSPCA says the first signs of canine anxiety, which can lead to aggression, are subtle. In a dog, they include yawning, licking their lips, lowering their body posture, hanging their tail between their legs, pushing their ears back, or turning their head to avoid eye contact.

Dogs attack hundreds of people in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley Laura Longworth

Ian Whalley, Neil Whalley (front), Shane Johnstone and Ivor Emo with the Butter Cross near the site of the former Bull and Butcher pub in Habergham Eaves

'Medieval' Butter Cross erected on former Bull and Butcher site Dominic Collis

Real Coffee Bean which will be opening in the former Red Lion Pub in Burnley Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

New coffee shop to open in former town centre pub Sue Plunkett

Kathryn Halton, whose poem about Burnley is displayed in an empty shop window in the town centre.

Countdown on to the Burnley Words Festival Laura Longworth

Some of the Meals On Wheels volunteers prepare for their daily round.

35 years of volunteering has been key to Pendleside Hospice’s success Laura Longworth

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2022, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2023, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon Sian Lewis

The Ro is one of the best places to admire the picturesque surroundings of Lake Windermere. Image: Pellier Photography

The Ro Hotel: a dog-friendly retreat in the heart of the Lake District Daniel Bailey

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Armitstead Barnett

Rural five-bed countryside home with sprawling views on the market Jack Marshall

Entwistle Green

Idyllic four-bed Grimsargh home with spectacular private garden hits the market Jack Marshall

Roberts & Co Estate Agents

Four-bed Preston home with five reception rooms hits the market Jack Marshall

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Contestants negotiate a course during The Red Bull Soap Box Race. (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)

'Feel-good' soapbox challenge in aid of the hospice coming to Colne Laura Longworth

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect Active (Photo: Ford)

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect review: the little van that can Matt Allan

(Photo: Vauxhall)

Vauxhall Corsa updates brings new looks and improved EV range Matt Allan

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Members of the Gawthorpe National Trust team show off their award with Katherine Bates, of the South Pennines Park.

Burnley volunteers celebrating after winning two South Pennines Park awards Laura Longworth

A local model, who withdrew from beauty competitions two years ago because of a weight problem, made a comeback on Wednesday, 14th July 1971, when she won the Burnley heat of the Miss United Kingdom contest. Now, 23-year-old Miss Sylvana Swailes of Fir Grove Burnley has the chance of winning the Miss United Kingdom 1971 title when she competes in the final at Blackpool next month. Runner up was Miss Sandra Pye, 19-year-old Lucy Clayton model, who lives at Church Street, Padiham. Third was out-of-town Miss Gillian Duxbury of Lea, near Preston.

Burnley's Miss UK contestants and old school photos in retro gallery Dominic Collis

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Fantastic images capture heyday of iconic Burnley nightspot Sue Plunkett

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Beat-Herder 2023 will welcome acts such as Pendulum, Alison Goldfrapp, Eats Everything, Dream Frequency, Tall Paul, Peter Hook and The Light, and many, many more.

Win tickets to Beat-Herder Festival 2023 John Deehan

Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool is urging people to adopt children aged four and above.

Former Burnley mayor urging people to adopt children aged four and above Laura Longworth

A good night's sleep can be difficult to come by for so many people (photo: Adobe)

Foods to help get a better night’s sleep Fiona Evans

Bridgfords

Charming four-bed Bamber Bridge home with gorgeous garden up for sale Jack Marshall

12 pictures of Burnley people having a cracking time in the town's bars and pubs.

12 pictures of people enjoying a cracking time in Burnley's bars and pubs Laura Longworth

mi home estate agents

Grand four-bed Warton family home hits the market for eye-catching price Jack Marshall

New Home Agents

Huge three-bed Walton-le-Dale family home with stunning garden hits the market Jack Marshall

Tiger Sales & Lettings

Two-bed terraced home with two reception rooms on the market for cut price Jack Marshall