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Carol Beswick has run her business Florist Lancashire in Burnley for the past 11 years

Burnley florist definitely feels 'in the pink' in her new town centre shop

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

[From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams after the devolution deal was signed at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

'Milestone' moment at Lancaster Castle sees Lancashire devolution deal signed

A devolution deal is being signed today in Lancashire

Historic devolution deal to be signed in Lancashire today by minister

M&S in King William Street, Blackburn

M&S to close Lancashire store - here's what we know so far

See pics of the 16 winners and Highly Commended

21 pics of the winners and guests from the Active Lancashire Awards

Members of a Colne judo club, based at the Kanokwai Budo Renmei Dojo in Winewall, took on a sponsored throw challenge

Judo club's sponsored throw challenge for charity

A pub customer has been caught on CCTV placing their own hair into their food in an attempt to get a refund for their meal. (Credit: Tom Croft / SWNS)

Watch: pub customer puts their own hair into their food to get refund

Loan agency Sambla have done a study on the most expensive places to retire in the UK. Image: micheile henderson on Unsplash

Most affordable places to retire in Lancashire named by study

Nathan Hill, Central Radio's Station Director

Blackpool’s Central Radio will expand further into Lancashire

Professor Claire Nance uses an ultrasound machine to assess how tongues move to form different speech sounds

Lancaster University researchers using ultrasound to investigate Burnley accents

Ethan Warren and Haaris Irshad, who both joined the company in June, have been named joint winners of Holker IT’s Employee of the Quarter.

New employees have clicked at IT company

Lancashire companies are owed omore than £4million after high street shop Wilko collapsed and was placed into administration.

Wilko owes Lancashire firms including Graham and Brown more than £4m

The new BBC presenter AJ Odudu poses upon arrival at the "Vogue World: London" event in September 2023. Main image: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images. Inset: ITV.

Who is the new Big Brother presenter from Lancashire?

Burnley Council could be putting a stop to single dwelling properties being turned into small HMOs without planning permission.

Plans to crack down on Burnley bedsits

There have been changes to the way Lancashire County Council charges for respite care

Lancashire's respite care recipients could have to pay full cost of short breaks

North West bus operator Transdev is offering a guaranteed job interview to retail staff with a driving licence who are looking for a fresh start following the collapse of high street retailer Wilko

Transdev offering job interviews to Wilko staff

Delays on M65 between Preston and Blackburn

The Bell Boeing V-22 Ospreys, flown by the US Air Force, were spotted over Lancashire on Wednesday (August 16). (Picture by Amy Woods)

US Air Force planes spotted over Lancashire

Budget retailer Wilko has entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal (Credit: James Manning/PA Wire)

Around 12,000 jobs at risk as Wilko goes into administration

Channel Four News anchor man Krishnan Guru-Murthy, who grew up in the Ribble Valley, has been named as the fourth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

TV presenter who grew up in Ribble Valley to appear in 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Burnley brand manager Rachel Bayley says that the town deserves the big brand names that are opening up for business in the new Pioneer Place complex

Burnley a magnet for businesses ready to take a chance on the town

Burnley Council leader Afrasiab Anwar

Burnley Council leader column

A state-of-the art urology unit that will help to attract the very best medical talent has been opened at Burnley General Teaching Hospital.

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks opening of new urology unit at Burnley

Saira Hussain in the House of Lords

Burnley architect's House of Lords honour

Claudia Fogarty with the Nip, Tuck, Not Giving A' hosts, Ashley Stobart (left) and Lauren Harris (right). Credit: niptuckpod on Instagram

"Did you sleep with him?": Lancashire Love Island star is quizzed on Casey

Love Island's Claudia Fogarty has just got a new set of tiny tattoos. Claudiafogarty_ on Tiktok

Claudia Fogarty shares tiny new tattoos: what do you think of them?

Picture: (from left to right) Karen Wilkinson, Ken Howe, and the Bishop of Blackburn Philip North

Historic monument restored to former glory

Lancashire County Council - along with its fellow top-tier authorities in Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen - would lead the devolution charge under the latest proposals

Lancashire launches pre-election devolution push amid claims plan lacks ambition

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office to cover parts of Lancashire

More thunderstorms expected as yellow weather warning extended by Met Office

Parts of the M65 will be closed today

Drivers warned of M65 lane closures

It will be Go Ape's first adventure park for children under the age of 10, with two high ropes experiences for little daredevils with a head for heights

Go Ape to open new adventure park in Lancashire

Boy, 14, dies at school following ‘isolated incident’

New Home Agents

Ideal for growing families: three-bed detached home on the market for cut price

Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to develop across large swathes of Lancashire

Yellow thunderstorm warning extended by Met Office

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany holds the Championship trophy

​Clarets need to be smart in the summer transfer window - Vincent Kompany

Vincent Kompany (Credit: Dave Howarth/CameraSport)

Kompany shares praise for Manuel Benson as he reflects on the Bristol City win

Burnley players celebrates as champions Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Blackburn Rovers v Burnley - Tuesday 25th April 2023 - Ewood Park - Blackburn World Copyright © 2023 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Burnley Council leader column

Jon Dahl Tomasson

Tomasson reflects on Blackburn's derby defeat to Burnley

Burnley secured the Championship title

Burnley player ratings vs Blackburn as Benson shines off the bench

Burnley's Manuel Benson celebrates scoring his team’s opening goal The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Blackburn Rovers v Burnley - Tuesday 25th April 2023 - Ewood Park - Blackburn

Burnley crowned champions at Ewood Park after beating Blackburn

Have you seen missing Joanne?

Police search for missing Accrington woman last seen outside Tesco

Pass under the massive Hoghton viaduct near to the start of your walk

The Lancs hidden gem where you've got to take your dog for a walk this spring

Burnley's Nathan Tella battles with Blackburn Rovers' Dominic Hyam Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Police warning ahead of East Lancs derby

Everything must go in Hyndburn Retail Park sale before re-opening of flagship store with extended range and showroom

Ad Feature Up to 70% off beds and mattresses in Prestige Beds Blackburn relocation sale

George Greenwood with just some of the Easter eggs and goodies he collected for children spending Easter in hospital in Blackburn and Burnley

Caring schoolboy donates Easter egg treats to poorly children in hospital