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.

29. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Leanne Elizabeth Routh: "The best mum! Always there when I need a vent or a cry! Tries to do her best by her 5 girls (yeah I think that’s enough on its own hehe) we always have a laugh! She’s one in a million and I love her to bits! Andrea Routh 😍😍😍" Photo: s

30. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Olivia Naylor: "My beautiful mum Bernadette Carroll 💗" Photo: s

31. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Kirsty Smith: "My best friend Louise Cheetham is the best mum in the world!! She does everything for her beautiful children, she never lets themDown and she is generally the best person who is always there for her friends and family! Including my children too! She adores them, She supported me ever since I lost my mum lesley stacey suddenly and my mum rip my angel would 100percent agree that Louise cheetham deserves to be spoilt on Mother’s Day as much as any other day" Photo: s

32. In pictures: Burnley's loved and cherished mums
Vickie Banner: "My beautiful mama -Kay Blunstone. The most kind, caring mum and nanna, she always goes above and beyond for us all 🩷She’s worked hard all her life and always puts herself after all of us, she deserves the world and more 💜" Photo: s

