Christmas

The fun will kick off during February half-term next week when families can enjoy free robot-themed activities.

This photograph shows a humanoid robot talking about different drugs, painkillers and antidepressants and mimicking their effects, in a makeshift pharmacy, as part of an art installation and performance called Happiness by Dutch artist Dries Verhoeven, in Barcelona on January 27, 2023. (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Six unmissable events to be hosted in the town centre in 2023 Laura Longworth

Barnardo's

Barnardo’s urges people to donate unwanted Christmas presents to kids in need Jack Marshall

Pendleside volunteer and ambassador Keith Jackson, M&S staff Sonny and Ruth, hospice fundraisers Sarah Holdsworth and Leah Hooper, and M&;S food manager Rebecca Gregory at the cheque presentation.

Volunteers raise more than £10,000 packing bags at M&S Laura Longworth

Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick, who has vowed to help a former Rugby League player with motor neurone disease after his disability minibus was vandalised.

Dave's vow to help former sports star with MND after disability van vandalised Laura Longworth

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

Redroom

Photo round up of Christmas festivities in Burnley's town centre pubs Sue Plunkett

Burnley's ASDA superstore. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

New Year's Eve/Day: When will pharmacies and supermarkets in Burnley be open? Laura Longworth

Sir David Attenborough the most sought after guest speaker (photo: Getty Images)

UK’s ultimate Christmas dinner guest is named Nigel Booth

The Grinch - the favourite character for movie-inspired Christmas jumpers

REVEALED: Favourite Christmas jumpers inspired by Christmas films Jon Peake

What's on your Christmas list this year?

These are the UK’s most Googled tech items for Christmas gifts Jon Peake

Limited edition Elton John Marmite

Great last minute gift of Elton John Marmite Chris Page

A traditional roast dinner contains things not always good for your pet pooch

Feeding your dog Christmas dinner leftovers can leave them feeling ill Chris Page

Hayley Bradshaw (right) and Marie Mason dressed in festive costumes, complete with flashing fairy lights, for their daily morning walk to raise money for Pendleside Hospice.

Burnley pals' festive walk helps to raise cash for Pendleside Hospice Sue Plunkett

Stanley the daschund

Happy pets are all ready for Christmas Sue Plunkett

Santa Claus and his helpers ready to receive letters from around the world

UK Capital of Christmas is crowned in survey! Nigel Booth

Christmas season poses a number of dangers for our precious pets (photo: Adobe)

Keeping pets safe this Christmas with PDSA Nigel Booth

Home Alone voted top Christmas movie by Brits (photo: Adobe)

Brits have chosen their favourite festive films Nigel Booth

Do your children struggle to get to sleep on Christmas Eve or get up ridiculously early on Christmas morning?

Top tips to help your excited youngsters to sleep well this Christmas Eve Jon Peake

A Christmas reveller. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

29 things to do in East Lancashire over the Christmas weekend and during Twixmas 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

Sainsbury's Superstore, Burnley. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

When will pharmacies and supermarkets in Burnley be open over Christmas? 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

Enjoy an afternoon tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Enjoy a range of tasty treats and gifts at The Lane this Christmas Chris Page

Make sure your pets avoid the foods below as they can be harmful

10 Christmas foods that are toxic for your pets Jon Peake

Picture gallery captures families at ice rink attraction Sue Plunkett

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

An ice rink has been installed in Burnley town centre to keep youngsters and families entertained right up until this Friday (December 23rd)

Town centre's festive ice rink is a red hot hit Sue Plunkett

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

Children and Holly Grove Primary School in Burnley received a special visit from Santa who arrived by helicopter

Tears of joy for children as Santa arrives at their school by helicopter Sue Plunkett

The NHS has urgent mental health helplines for people of all ages. You can call for: 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for; help to speak to a mental health professional; and an assessment to help decide on the best course of care. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline to find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline.
(Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Here are five mental health helplines that will be open over Christmas Laura Longworth

Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books

Christmas gift ideas for mums, including jewellery, sportswear, books Katrina Conaglen

Carluccio's advent calendar

Introducing Carluccio’s and Mariage Frères 2022 advent calendars Chris Page