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.

13. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Joan Ward: "My mum Yvonne ward the most loving, caring, supporting, positive person you could meet . Some lunch & retail therapy today for International womens day & Mothers day." Photo: s

14. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Vanessa Williams: "Julie Pickard, the best mum, mum in law and nanna 👵 so good even the King came to meet her 👑." Photo: s

15. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Danielle Walby: "Samantha Walby - best mum in the world x" Photo: s

16. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Jess Burnley: "The best mum 💕 Nicola Burnley" Photo: s
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