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Age UK Lancashire is hosting a fashion show at Mitton Hall

Charity fashion show at Mitton Hall this week

Sylvia's Wedding presented in 2001 by Burnley Garrick Theatre Group.

12 photos of Burnley people performing in plays in the 1990s and early 2000s

Adrian Leather, Coun. Mahmood and Alison Davies in Nelson town centre

New service launched to support Pendle residents into work

Burnley Town Hall

Plea for help over Burnley neighbourhood plagued by anti-social behaviour

Cole (six) on the slide at the Tay Street Family Hub launch. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Here is an inside look at a new family hub in Burnley

Burnley Labour parliamentary candidate Oliver Ryan in Cliviger

High praise for historic Cliviger sheep trials

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Burnley for second time in six months

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham.

Burnley to receive extra £20m. in Levelling Up funding

Phil Woodford could not get a thrombectomy, because his stroke happened at the weekend

'Lifesaving' stroke treatment on offer at the weekend in Lancs for first time

Angelo Musso with his golden poodle, Gio, who helped to inspire his Burnley bakery.

Meet the Burnley man whose p-awesome bakery makes cakes for dogs

Some of the stars who will be at Obsession 24

This is why 19 Michelin-starred chefs are coming to Lancashire

CNN's Richard Quest with Dave Fishwick

Dave from Burnley makes CNN debut

Su Murley with her new book

New children's book set in Burnley

Anthony Williams, of Padiham, took on the gruelling pilgrimage route Camino Del Norte in aid of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

Anthony's gruelling 500-mile trek to support cancer charity

Diane Beach, owner of Rosegrove Fruit & Vegetables in Burnley is the subject of this week's My Burnley feature

My Burnley: Greengrocer Diane loves her new life in the town

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

Burnley man Jason Severn (centre) is taking on the Great North Run 2024 in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

Jason's half marathon charity challenge in memory of his grandfather

Left: Toby Jones as DCS Dennis Hoban. Right: Lee Ingleby as DCS Jim Hobson. Credit: ITV Plc

Lancashire actor Lee Ingleby stars in new show about the Yorkshire Ripper

Councillor John Harbour (right) with some of those who attended the good landlord event

Praise for responsible private landlords

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26 photos of former Burnley bar and nightspot The Mix

A new Parkinson's UK support group is being launched at the Leisure Box in Brierfield.

New Parkinson's UK support group to be launched in Brierfield

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In pictures: Pendle couple tie knot at Barnoldswick church

Lee Mansfield's photograph of the full moon over Rivington Pike was highly commended in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

Global recognition for Burnley amateur photographer

Preston North End and Burnley FC players hold up the acronym 'ICON'

PNE and Burnley F.C. players help share important message to parents

The winners have been announced for the Lancashire Choir of the Year 2023.

Trio of choirs hit high note as they become award finalists

The countdown is on the annual Clitheroe Castle bonfire for 2023

Countdown on to annual Clitheroe Castle bonfire

Funds raised by the Turf Moor sleepout will go to domestic abuse service SafeNet, homeless charity Emmaus and Burnley FC in the Community

Chance to sleep in the Turf Moor home dugout

'Best in Show' winner Buddy gets a cuddle from Emily Roberts, who owns the six-month-old Cavapoo with brother Freddie, at an open day and dog show at Whalley Corn Mills

Buddy the cavapoo steals limelight at dog show for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Alfie Hale at the end of his walk a mile a day challenge for Pendleside Hospice with his parents Jane and Gordon and hospice mascot Penny

Kind hearted schoolboy walks a mile a day to raise £1,500 for hospice

Heavy winds expected on Wednesday through to Thursday as Storm Agnes due to make landfall. Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Warning of power cuts and injuries in Storm Agnes - this is what to do

Burnley children Jonah and Noah, of A Boys Day Out.

Family Fun Day coming to Burnley in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Dedicated grassroots football coach Gaz Edwards with his two sons Colby (seven) and Theo (12)

Tributes flood in for much loved grassroots football coach

Women play table tennis at the Ping Pong Parkinson initiative in Berlin on April 11, 2023. The World Parkinson's Day takes place on April 11th every year to raise awareness of Parkinson's. The disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. Being active can help manage Parkinson's symptoms. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Bat away boredom at Charter Walk Ping Pong Parlour in Burnley

RAF Lancaster bomber veteran Stephen Bacon from Burnley, who has died aged 102

Tributes to Burnley RAF hero who has died aged 102

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.

Pals behind Burnley group Support After Suicide hosting charity ball

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Burnley Nightlife: Photos from the weekend in the town's bars and pubs

A new Burnley Family Hub is hosting a free fun launch day.

New Burnley Family Hub hosting fun launch day

The average Ribble Valley house price in July was £279,587

Ribble Valley house prices increased more than North West average in July

Clitheroe Rotary Club is once again supporting Wrap Up East Lancashire and Hands On London with the collection of unwanted coats to keep those warm who may be
suffering hard times during the winter.

Rotarians back winter coat collection for the vulnerable

Saanvi Reddy (centre) with her friend Eloise Czapowski and younger sister Anvitha, who collected donations from Saanvi’s appreciative audience after her violin recital  in aid of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals charity’s Children’s Appeal

Teen violinist raises £1,500 for children's charity

Some 10,000 Muslims gathered in Nelson to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

Some 10,000 Muslims gather in Nelson to commemorate Prophet Muhammad's birthday

Canteen girls at Main Gas celebrate after winning £3,000 in 1982

In pictures: A glimpse into Padiham's past

Burnley fan Chris Hogan (front left) with his wife Sam and their family and friends to to celebrate his 1,000th home game

Clarets fan throws party to mark his 1,000th home game

House prices have dropped in Burnley, according to latest figures.

Burnley house prices dropped slightly in July

Towneley Hall at Towneley Park, Burnley.

Spook-tacular Pendleside Pumpkin Trail in Towneley Park

Coastal areas can expect gales this weekend, according to the MET Office

This is when it will stop raining - and gale force winds could begin

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