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Office for National Statistics

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means Chelsie Sewell

More than two in five Burnley residents are economically inactive, according to Government data.

More than two in five Burnley residents economically inactive Andrew Dowdeswell

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names Rahmah Ghazali

Census data shows number of people never married rises Daniel Mcneil

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices Daniel Mcneil

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list? Daniel Mcneil

Burnley

News Burnley’s richest and poorest neighbourhoods based on average income John Deehan

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’ Benjamin Jackson

A North-South divide in health is apparent

Excess deaths 2022: How many extra people are dying this winter in Lancashire Catherine Musgrove

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’ Sophie Wills

The number of smokers in Burnley continues to fall

Fewer people in Burnley smoking Sonja Tutty

The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.

Most popular Christmas-themed baby names including Holly and Sprout Sophie Wills

ONS figures from the 2021 census show 48% of people in Burnley selected Christianity as their religion, down significantly from 64% 10 years earlier

Less than half of Burnley population Christian Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession Sophie Wills

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween Sophie Wills

<p>Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.</p>

Read This UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked Jamie Jones

Figures from the ONS show eight newborns were given the name Willow in Burnley last year

Most popular baby names in Burnley revealed John Deehan

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The UK areas where house prices have increased the most since 2012 Sophie Wills

Data from the Office for National Statistics show 17 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in Burnley in 2021.

Drug deaths hit record high in Burnley John Deehan

CPI: inflation rose to a new record high of 9.1% in May 2022

20 items with the biggest price rises as inflation hits new record Harriet Clugston

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

Love Island embraces pre-loved fashion - how to help the planet and save cash Fiona Evans

Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names Christine Emelone

Burnley

St George's Day: More people identify as English in Burnley Dominic Collis

The average house price in Burnley is now £108,998

Prospective buyers in Burnley need four times their annual salary to buy a home John Deehan

A shopper wearing a protective face covering to combat the spread of the coronavirus, chooses items off the shelves of an Asda supermarket in London on December 14, 2020. - With just over two weeks to go until Britain leaves the EU single market, preparations have been stepped up as fears grow about the impact of customs checks and congested ports. Concern is rising over the supply of perishable fresh fruit and vegetables, much of which is imported from EU countries. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Asda axes Smart Price range in product shake-up launching legal clash with Waitr... Isabella Boneham

A volunteer from the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice campaign group paints a heart on the National Covid Memorial Wall opposite the Palace of Westminster in central London, which remembers people who have died of the virus. Picture date: Friday January 28, 2022.

Covid-19: Burnley's death toll two years on John Deehan

The average property price in Cliviger, Worsthorne & Lane Bottom was £191,500. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Burnley property market: these are the most expensive areas to buy a home By The Newsroom

Office for National Statistics data shows the median house price hit £103,000 in Burnley in the year to June – an increase of £8,000 compared to the previous 12 months.

Burnley house prices: Buyers forking out thousands more on average, and most exp... John Deehan

Millions of pounds go unclaimed when people die, according to Treasury figures

Are you a secret millionaire? The 16 unclaimed Lancashire estates up for grabs Adam Lord

The ever-changing coronavirus

Health Is the new highly infectious 'Covid XE' variant in the North West? Jon Peake

Martin Lewis is urging people to check their mobile phone contract to see if they are overpaying (Photo: ITV)

Simple Martin Lewis tip could save mobile users hundreds on bills per year Claire Schofield

Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT customers face 9% price hike from March amid cost of living crisis Claire Schofield

Burnley

More than two in three Burnley people have now received two Covid jabs Dominic Collis

Burnley

Four more Covid deaths in Burnley in last 24 hours Dominic Collis

Cases have increased again in Burnley

News 253 new Covid cases in Burnley in last 24 hours Dominic Collis

Burnley

Two more Covid deaths in Burnley By The Newsroom

Older people living in cold homes risk developing respiratory and cardiovascular disease alongside other seasonal illnesses. Picture: Adobe Stock.

Government urged to tackle winter death and cold home crisis facing Lancashire Michelle Blade

Escape the gym and get out into the great outdoors on one of these inspiring Leeds running routes (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to look after your mental health this winter Fiona Evans

Trust House Lancashire

70% of women are affected: Key Lancashire services hold Preston gathering to hig... Jack Marshall, Reporter

Have you looked up your name on Urban Dictionary? (Photo: Shutterstock)

New Urban Dictionary ‘name meaning’ Instagram trend explained - and how to take ... Rhona Shennan

Burnley

Hundreds fewer Burnley people claiming unemployment benefits despite end of furl... Dominic Collis

Female workers in Burnley were paid an average of £11.17 an hour while their male peers received £13.21, according to the ONS

Gender pay gap means Burnley women 'work for free' John Deehan

The most popular baby names in Burnley have been revealed

Revealed: the most popular baby names in Burnley Dominic Collis

Burnley

Burnley birth rate falls but still above national average Dominic Collis

This map shows the most popular baby name choices in every area of England and W... Carly Roberts

Burnley

Burnley Covid infection rates remain above national average Dominic Collis

Burnley

Revealed: Covid death figures from Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley Dominic Collis

Burnley

Latest coronavirus case figures for Burnley Dominic Collis

Burnley

Covid infection rate in Burnley far higher than national average Dominic Collis

Fewer opposite sex couples opting for marriage in Lancashire

Marriage falling out of fashion in Lancashire Mike Hill