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The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate - how to watch BBC documentary Will Millar

Lancashire's councils rely on staff to deliver their services

Fear that job-seekers are 'fed up with the public' amid council staff shortages Paul Faulkner

Students in the Netherlands have built a 3D printed car that is fully electric and removes carbon dioxide from the air.

Students build fully electric car that removes carbon dioxide from air Dennis Morton

The open world RPG sets players in the centre of the action at Hogwarts. Photo: IGDB.

Hogwarts Legacy: Warner Bros unveils gameplay trailer and release date Beth Franklin

Schoolchildren awaiting the arrival of a Northern service.

Get a valid train ticket or risk being fined, students told Rahmah Ghazali

Burnley's Holy Trinity Primary School has been rated 'good' by Ofsted inspectors

News School kicks off 2023 with glowing Ofsted report Sue Plunkett

“Less time to study, more time working and, in the end, that might have the effect that they’re not able to succeed in their course and again lead to the risk of them dropping out” Universities UK chief executive warns

University dropout numbers could rise amid cost of living crisis Benjamin Jackson

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay Ethan Evans

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17 great photos of dazzling 'spooktacular' ball at Crow Wood Hotel Sue Plunkett

The cost of living crisis is an added pressure for students  (photo: Adobe)

Coping strategy for students struggling with cost of living crisis Fiona Evans

Moorland School's Ballet Academy

Ballet and football at Clitheroe school Dominic Collis

Students urged to get vaccinated against life-threatening diseases before Freshers Week

Students urged to get vaccinated against virus before Freshers Week Will Millar

Students celebrating on graduation day

These are the best and worst paying careers for degree students Jon Peake

Nationally top GCSE grades are down on last year but higher than pre-pandemic

Nationally top GCSE grades are down on last year but higher than pre-pandemic Aimee Seddon

Burnley College students celebrate their A-level results

News Record-breaking A Level results for A* students at Burnley College John Deehan

24 hours a day, they help to keep some of the busiest airspace in the world moving. The work is challenging and demanding, but it’s immensely rewarding too. Air traffic controllers give information and advice to airline pilots to help them take off and land safely and on time.
You have to be over 18 and have at least five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4 or above (previously A-C) or Scottish Nationals 5 Grade A-C or equivalent, including English and maths. As well as having a good level of physical and mental fitness, you must satisfy the basic medical requirements set down by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The National Air Traffic Control Service (NATS) has developed a series of games to help gauge whether you’re right for this career.

Here are 10 jobs that don’t require a degree Sean Gleaves

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‘I want to inspire others’: educational mentoring scheme changing kids’ lives Jack Marshall

Rebecca Jane, the CEO of RJ8, with students at Blessed Trinity RC College in Burnley who are launching their own mental health charity.

Students at Burnley school set up their own mental health charity Sue Plunkett

Some of the pupils who designed posters on sustainable travel which went on display at Rosegrove railway station in Burnley

Pupils’ eye catching posters on sustainable travel on display Sue Plunkett

Almost a quarter of UK University students can't afford to buy textbooks Richard Jenkins

Pupils and staff from Sir John Thursby Community College at 10 Downing Street

Sir John Thursby pupils visit Downing Street Dominic Collis

Pupils at St Mary Magdalene's RC Primary School in Burnley dressed up for World Bee Day

Bee friendly garden set to blossom at school Sue Plunkett

Georgia Wheadon, founder of the Umii app

University loneliness being tackled at UCLan with app Dominic Collis

Burnley FC Co-Chief Operating Officer Mark Thompson, Principal of Burnley College Karen Buchanan and Burnley College student Joshua Butterworth.

College takeover for Burnley clash with Wolves Chris Boden

Staff and students at Nelson and Colne College have been collecting for Ukraine

Nelson and Colne College Group uniting to support crisis in Ukraine Dominic Collis

Hosted by the Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun. Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry, 'The Greatest Showman'  was the theme of the annual ball held at the Mechanics Theatre

'The Greatest Showman' theme went down a storm at Mayor of Burnley's civic ball Susan Plunkett

Collage at the Pavilion Community Hub and Café

Students create diversity collage to celebrate Pendle Dominic Collis

Students at Wellfield Primary School in Burnley get ready to begin their mission to plant 140 trees in the school grounds

Helping to save the planet... Burnley school plants 140 trees as part of major e... Susan Plunkett

Music school teacher Janet Westmoreland with some of her students who performed at a charity concert at Simply Fields in Hurstwood

Education Music school students captivate audience at charity concert Sue Plunkett

How much it would actually cost to go to Hogwarts Christine Emelone

Students at Ridgewood Community High School with some of their artwork and their very own royal throne

Burnley students become 'royal subjects' for the day to celebrate Queen's platin... Susan Plunkett

Driving test changes will force learners to wait longer for resits Matt Allan

Staff and tutors from Lancashire Adult Learning, Brierfield.

Nelson and Colne College warming hearts this winter through ‘Cards for Kindness’... John Deehan

Staff and tutors from Lancashire Adult Learning, Brierfield

News Nelson and Colne College Group warming hearts this winter through ‘Cards for Kin... Dominic Collis

Left to right: Joleon Lescott, Lee Carsley, Ashley Cole and Tim Dittmer with the Burnley FC Shadow Youth Team

Former England defender Ashley Cole praises Burnley FC Shadow Youth Team after E... John Deehan

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre students with the Lit In Colour books received from Penguin

International publisher’s Lit In Colour boost for students and staff at Burnley ... John Deehan

Mark Webber. Photo: Richard Tymon

Burnley College students team up to help save the planet by designing eco-friend... John Deehan

Casterton pupils enjoying World Poetry Day

Pendle pupils enjoy a spot of poetry Dominic Collis

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Burnley professor inspires students at launch of top university access programme Dominic Collis

Students can choose A-Level and GCSE exam topics next year - Ofqual and educatio... Carly Roberts

The Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun. Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry are welcomed to the summer concert by Janet and John Westmoreland (photo by David Westmoreland)

Music teacher leads students and guest performers in VIP summer fund raising con... Susan Plunkett

Basically Cheer and Fitness will present its  Movie Stars showcase on Saturday, October 9th, one year after it was first due to be staged.

Movie star dance showcase spectacular set go ahead in Burnley one year after cov... Susan Plunkett

David Smith, who has stepped down as chairman of Burnley Twinning Association, and his wife Kay (left) receive their afternoon tea gift from vice chairman Janet Elliott.

End of an era for Burnley Twinning Association as chairman steps down after 20 y... Susan Plunkett

Huge smiles of joy for Stonyhurst pupils

Students flying high on GCSE results day at Stonyhurst College Faiza Afzaal

Head boy Sam Chadwick celebrates gaining 10 GCSEs. (photo by Andy Ford)

Future looks bright for Burnley GCSE students who shone through despite having t... Susan Plunkett

Unity College, Burnley, headteacher Sally Cryer has praised her students for their hard work and effort in achieving 'excellent' GCSE results

Burnley headteacher congratulates students as they strive to be 'the best they c... Susan Plunkett

Lancashire County Council is offering help and support to students who haven't got the GCSE results they wanted

Council offers support for 'resilient' Lancashire students after GCSE results da... Phil Cunnington

Delighted with her A-level results, Anna Heeley

A-Level results 2021: Clitheroe girl off to study medicine after achieving 'outs... Faiza Afzaal

A Level grades have been awarded by teachers this year (Photo: Getty Images)

Students receive teacher-assessed A Level results after second year of cancelled... Claire Schofield

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