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The Fun House in Colne

All the fun of the Fun House

The new bakers in the Great British Bake-Off tent. From left, Josh, Nicky, Amos, Cristy, Dana, Rowan, Saku, Matty, Tasha, Abbi, Keith, Dan (Picture: Channel 4/Love Productions/Mark Bourdillon)

So nice to see the Bake-Off back

CNN's Richard Quest with Dave Fishwick

Dave from Burnley makes CNN debut

Su Murley with her new book

New children's book set in Burnley

Skinner Brothers.

The Gathering Sounds: All you need to know for one day Teesside festival

Frankie Musso and Brad Hensby-Musso, who own Mangia Pasta in Burnley. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Couple to relaunch family-friendly Italian bistro to include live entertainment

Arts and Entertainment

Local children at a previous Halloween event in Colne

Colne's 'Spooktacular' event coming soon

A new Parkinson's UK support group is being launched at the Leisure Box in Brierfield.

New Parkinson's UK support group to be launched in Brierfield

The winners have been announced for the Lancashire Choir of the Year 2023.

Trio of choirs hit high note as they become award finalists

Burnley children Jonah and Noah, of A Boys Day Out.

Family Fun Day coming to Burnley in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Soprano Kate Daggett and organist son Tom will perform a recital, ranging from Alma del core by Antonio Caldara to the Coronation March from Le Prophète, at St Peter's Church in Burnley

Mother and son to perform at memorial concert in Burnley parish church

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Women play table tennis at the Ping Pong Parkinson initiative in Berlin on April 11, 2023. The World Parkinson's Day takes place on April 11th every year to raise awareness of Parkinson's. The disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. Being active can help manage Parkinson's symptoms. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Bat away boredom at Charter Walk Ping Pong Parlour in Burnley

Trish Buck, Sharon Chapman, Pauline Smith (front, from left to right) and Vicky Stevenson and Tracy Moran (back) have set up Support After Suicide in Burnley to help those who are grieving.

Pals behind Burnley group Support After Suicide hosting charity ball

A new Burnley Family Hub is hosting a free fun launch day.

New Burnley Family Hub hosting fun launch day

Towneley Hall at Towneley Park, Burnley.

Spook-tacular Pendleside Pumpkin Trail in Towneley Park

Hurst Green's War Memorial Hall has undergone a £300,000 revamp.

Ribble Valley village hall hosting celebration of £300,000 revamp

Trish Buck, Sharon Chapman, Pauline Smith (front, from left to right) and Vicky Stevenson and Tracy Moran (back) have set up Support After Suicide in Burnley to help those who are grieving.

Friends hosting charity band night to help people bereaved by suicide

Walkers will gather in Slaidburn on Sunday October 1st for a 10-mile hike exploring the scenic south-eastern boundary of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in rural Lancashire

Historic guided walk through Forest of Bowland

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Left: Toby Jones as DCS Dennis Hoban. Right: Lee Ingleby as DCS Jim Hobson. Credit: ITV Plc

Lancashire actor Lee Ingleby stars in new show about the Yorkshire Ripper

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In pictures: Revellers get into the spirit of 80's night at Burnley venue

Saanvi Reddy (centre) with her friend Eloise Czapowski and younger sister Anvitha, who collected donations from Saanvi’s appreciative audience after her violin recital in aid of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals charity’s Children’s Appeal

Teen violinist raises £1,500 for children's charity

Rugby World Cup fans learn the Haka in the Paris fan zone

I flew to Rugby World Cup in Paris and it opened my eyes Nicola Adam

Brian Potter from Phoenix Nights Credit Channel 4

Comedian Peter Kay wants to bring back Phoenix Nights as a film

Chris Packham presented a new documentary this week, pondering whether the campaign influence governments on climate change needs to change (Picture: Rob Parfitt/Channel 4)

TV naturalist fights the law, and the law mainly wins

Bikepacking in the Lake District by Ed Hunton

Bikepacking in the Lake District by Ed Hunton: book review

The Strength of Love: Embracing an Uncertain Future with Resilience and Optimism by Kate Garraway

The Strength of Love by Kate Garraway:  book review

The Dance Deception by Becky Ward

The Dance Deception by Becky Ward: book review

Paul McGowan and Lesley Jackson in the Rossendale Players' production of Albert Nobbs at the New Millennium Theatre, Burnley Road East, Waterfoot

Buckle up for a bittersweet comedy of belly laughs and tears

(L-R) Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen attend Take That's "Greatest Days" World Premiere in June 2023. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Take That tease return: where can the people of Lancashire watch them?

The Royal Dyche landlady Justine Lorriman and wife Steph at the Great British Pub Awards 2023 in Manchester

Burnley pub scoops top Great British Pub award

Opera singer Sean Ruane

A classical Christmas concert with Seán Ruane

TV celebrity Antonella Brollini, known to her fans as ‘Aunty Nelly’ is coming to Burnley to host an 80's music event this weekend

TV celebrity and 'agony aunt' to host music event in Burnley

The Secret of the Blood-Red Key by David Farr

Heroic siblings, coastal wonders and monster poems: children’s book reviews