We asked you to tell us why your mum is ‘the best’ to honour them for Mothering Sunday at the weekend. And we were flooded with responses and photos of some Burnley’s most cherished mothers, grandmothers and other amazing women who go above and beyond for others.

9. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Gillian Ratcliffe: "My mum Rosemarie Adamson is amazing 💖this year has been tough for her and my dad, but she is still the heart of our family with 3 children 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren, she is such a blessing to us all 💖love you mum." Photo: s

10. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Chloe Hoy: "My mum Charlotte Forrester is a legend ❤️ brought me up by herself, always spoilt me rotten & runs her own coffee shop business Charlatte’s whilst helping bring her nieces up with my mama Carole Forrester was Mcgowan." Photo: s

11. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Nicola Mitchell: "My beautiful mum Patricia Mitchell has been through a lot off illness and still fighting pain everyday but carries on thinking of her family everyday love her so much she is my world ." Photo: s

12. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Natalie Stephenson: "My momma bear is the best. She Burnley born and bred and now lives in South Wales but always plays her part." Photo: s

