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Nelson gym helps competitive dad make it to dream family holiday after horror injury

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Police are investigating

Shotgun brandished in attempted burglary at Nelson home

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Many parents started saving for Christmas earlier this month.

Study: North West parents spend £123 per child on average

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The defendant owned up to the theft straight away when stopped.

Barred Burnley shoplifter stole battery charger from Boots

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Burnley drink-driver banned after clipping two parked cars

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Burnley's Mad Cow’s Halloween Ball raises £900 for Pendleside Hospice

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Burnley pervert used false name on Facebook

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Mathematicians Awards: Burnley primary school mathletes shine

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Towneley Hall

Dry rot at Towneley Hall will cost thousands to repair

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There aremore than twice as many children waiting for families than there are prospective adopters.

'Biggest scandal of our times': Adoption UK blames austerity for putting kids in care

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Transport More Transport >>

Department of Transport to invest £53m in North West roads

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Scammonden Bridge

Motorway closed after man dies in fall from bridge

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Jack Parkinson, 86, from Brierfield, was struck by a car whilst crossing the road on Sunday November 11.

Family pay tribute to Pendle pensioner who was killed crossing road

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On Saturday, Northern expects to run around 30% of services

More rail strikes: Northern releases train timetables for RMT strike on 17 November

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Highways England traffic officers have both front and rear-facing cameras fitted to their vehicles.

This is the "stupid act" that cost one motorist six points

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Crime More Crime >>

Shotgun brandished in attempted burglary at Nelson home

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The defendant owned up to the theft straight away when stopped.

Barred Burnley shoplifter stole battery charger from Boots

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The defendant had no previous convictions.

Burnley drink-driver banned after clipping two parked cars

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Burnley Magistrates' Court

Burnley pervert used false name on Facebook

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Education More Education >>

Mathematicians Awards: Burnley primary school mathletes shine

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(From left) PC Steve Murphy, PCSC Dan Richards, and PSCO Trish Ashworth with pupils from Reedley Primary School in Brierfield.

'Think Before You Park' road safety campaign comes to Burnley primary school

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Dr Sakthi Karunanithi is warning about future health problems in Lancashire

Public Health boss Dr Sakthi Karunanithi's prescription for cutting health problems in Lancashire

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The cast of Mary Poppins Jr, which will be presented at the Burnley College Sixth Form Centre. (s)

Get set for a festive adventure with Mary Poppins Jr at Burnley College

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Burnley Schools Gotta Dance is coming to the Mechanics. (s)

Burnley Schools Gotta Dance in spectacular show at the Mechanics

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Business More Business >>

'Exciting' Burnley Masterplan could bring £100m. boost to town

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A 'Best By Bus' slogan on a vintage vehicle.

Feature: ‘Crisis’ on the buses

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Roads in the North West are set to be improved via government investment.

Department of Transport to invest £53m in North West roads

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10 people from the area having died in the industry over the past five years

Deaths of 10 North West farmers in last five years leads expert to preach vigilance

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Politics More Politics >>

Brexit deal 'worst of all worlds' – Burnley MP Julie Cooper

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Dr Sakthi Karunanithi is warning about future health problems in Lancashire

Public Health boss Dr Sakthi Karunanithi's prescription for cutting health problems in Lancashire

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The landowner's appeal has been dismissed.

People power helps shelve controversial Read planning application appeal

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The average property in Burnley costs around 79,400

Average cost of a house in Burnley now £79,400 as prices continue to fall

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The old Habergham Sixth Form building in Burnley is being brought down to make way for a housing development

Demolition work begins on former Burnley school building

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Environment More Environment >>

Public Health boss Dr Sakthi Karunanithi's prescription for cutting health problems in Lancashire

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Padiham town centre floods, Boxing Day, 2015

Have your say on Padiham flood risk

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Pendle's recycling centre is to have its hours cut

Cutting hours of household waste recycling centre could lead to more flytipping

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Opening hours could be cut at the household waste recycling centre in Cottam, Preston, along with others in the county

Hours and opening days could be cut at Lancashire Waste Recycling Centres

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Health More Health >>

Urgent plea to Preston's Asian community to help save 22-month-old Anaya Kandola's life

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More playgrounds are set to be closed in the North West over the coming years.

Twenty-nine North West playgrounds to be closed following massive cuts

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Michelle Bromley set up the Snowdrop Doula Community Interest Company four years ago inBurnley to provide support to new Lancashire mums.

Burnley's Snowdrop Doula project is a lifeline for struggling new mums in Lancashire

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Marie Curie's Christmas appeal

Opportunity to volunteer with Marie Curie in Lancashire this Christmas

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East Lancashire Infant Feeding Team members Donna Butler, Danika Pendlebury and Sue Henry proudly display the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Gold standard certificate

East Lancashire wins gold award from Unicef for baby care

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