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The cast of Heer Ranjha, an adapted stage play version of Pakistan’s Waris Shah's famous love story, equivalent to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Stage play makes history in Burnley

Burnley Council leader Afrasiab Anwar

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Lord Wajid Khan of Burnley receiving the University of Gujrat’s first ever Honorary Doctorate from Pervez Ellahi, the Chief Minister of Punjab

Lord Khan of Burnley's prestigious international honour

Lord Khan of Burnley with Garter Principal King of Arms Mr Thomas Woodcock

Burnley touted as House of Lords new home

Former Burnley MP Julie Cooper, Angela Rayner MP and Peter Thorne from UNISON at Burnley's last May Day Festival in 2019

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Lord Wajid Khan and Anie Santillan at Burnley Charter Walk vaccination centre

Burnley’s Charter Walk vaccination centre marks one year since first Covid jab

Photo left to right: Vanessa Holland, Ann-Marie Stockwell, Kathryn Calverley and Lesley Baxendale hand over a cheque for £1,850 to Pendleside Hospice the cash they raised in memory of their friend Lindsay Sharples.

Friends of brave Burnley mum who raised thousands for the NHS while battling can...

Phil Jones (Director of New Services at The Calico Group), Lord Wajid Khan, and Dr. Sarah Ward (Chief Executive of Burnley FC in the Community)

Appeal for foodbank donations to help Burnley families still struggling in the w...

The former Duke of York pub which was set alight during the disturbances of 2001

The Burnley Disturbances 2001: A time to reflect on the dark days of 20 years ag...

Phil Jones of Calico Homes has been honoured for the instrumental role he played in helping to launch community hub Burnley Together

Honour for man who played leading role in launch of community hub that has helpe...

Sharon Lees (second from left) with Team Rise supporters and the Mayor of Burnley Lord Khan at the medal presentation ceremony

Mayor's medal joy for Burnley group that supports adults with learning disabilit...

(Left to right) Coun. Wajid Khan with Ibby Ali, wife Rushada, and children Adnan, Aqeela and Ayaan.

Burnley restaurant owner deeply honoured after being awarded Mayor's Medal

Local protestors bearing the Palestinian flag gather at Thompson Park in Burnley

Dozens gather for peaceful pro-Palestine protest in Burnley

Jordan North after collecting his Mayor's Medal from Lord Wajid Khan.

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The Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley at the unveiling of The Bridge project at St Mary Magdalene's RC Primary School

Burnley school's VIP unveiling of unique project that aims to break down barrier...

Lord Khan of Burnley in his Burnley Mayoral regalia

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The Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun. Wajid Khan and his wife Anam, arrive ay the 'pop up' shop organised by members of the Mayoress's fundraising committee.

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The Mayor of Burnley Coun. Wajid Khan made a special visit to St Augustine's RC Primary School in Burnley this week to thank children for writing letters to cheer the elderly up in the community.

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Lord Khan of Burnley with Garter Principal King of Arms Mr Thomas Woodcock

Picture Gallery: Lord Khan of Burnley welcomed into House of Lords

Burnley Mayor Coun. Wajid Khan presenting the Certificate of Honour to Mr Stephen Bacon, watched by his proud daughter and son-in-law

Much-loved Burnley war hero honoured as he celebrates his 100th birthday

The Mayor of Burnley, Coun. Wajid Khan, soon to be Lord Khan of Burnley

Mayor of Burnley to become Lord Khan of Burnley in historic moment for town

Burnley Mayor Coun. Wajid Khan

Burnley Mayor becomes youngest ever opposition peer in House of Lords

Coun. Cosima Towneley

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Remembrance Sunday in Burnley was marked with dignity

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