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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

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

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

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

Steven Greene, of Burnley, has set up an adults' LGBTQ+ friendship group in Pendle as part of Connect Through.

Burnley man launches adults' LGBTQ+ friendship group in Pendle

Thompson Park miniature railway

Thompson Park miniature railway charity weekend

Becky Ewins, a former primary school teacher, is the new owner of Little Voices in East Lancashire.

New leader of performing arts school Little Voices to launch new classes

Burnley town centre nightclub Mode has been shut down after its premises licence was revoked. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Defiant Burnley club owners vow to remain open despite premises licence revoke

Burnley town centre nightclub Mode has been shut down after its premises licence was revoked.

Town centre nightclub shut down over violence

Pendleside Hospice in Burnley is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a family fun day to thank the community for its support.

Pendleside Hospice celebrating its 35th anniversary with family fun day

Coun. Mohammed Rehan Hanif and competition winner Zahra Akhtar in Nelson

Bumper hamper for drawing competition winner

New upmarket fashion store FLANNELS selling clothes by Gucci, Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana coming to Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley.

New upmarket fashion store FLANNELS coming to Burnley town centre

The Vintage & Performance Car Show in Burnley town centre.

The Vintage & Performance Car Show revs up the fun

Seating in the large screen room at the new REEL Cinema in Burnley. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Take a peek inside Burnley's newest cinema

The Mayor of Pendle officially opened the Nelson Food and Drink Festival

Thousands flock to food and drink festival

The Starkie Arms in Padiham, which is being taken over by the owners of Bees Knees in Burnley and Colne.

New owners to revamp popular pub: who has bought it and when will it reopen?

Caribbean chef Mama Shar will also be launching her brand new book ‘Cooking the Caribbean Way' at the Nelson Food and Drink Festival

Nelson Food and Drink Festival to take place this weekend

La Escotilla Taco & Tequila Bar, a new Mexican street food restaurant in St James' Street, Burnley.

REVIEW: This new Mexican restaurant is just what the town has been missing

Burnley musician Greg Worden has organised the Revive Music Festival to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society

One day music festival will see 12 acts perform in Burnley

Burnley’s brand-new purpose built REEL cinema opens on September 8. Submitted picture

Ad Feature Opening weekend fun at REEL Cinema Burnley

Winding wheel, found in a local scrap yard, is believed to be the smallest of the three wheels shown on original photographs of Woodend Colliery which closed in 1959.

New 'gem' unearthed at mining museum

19 photos of people enjoying Colne's Great British R&B Festival 2023. Photo by Naz Alam

19 photos of people enjoying Colne's Great British R&B Festival 2023

The Poulteney Bridge in Bath, famous for its rows of shops.

Trinity Travel Talks return to Clitheroe with Cotswold villages and gardens

Whalley Corn Mills is hosting a charity dog walk and show for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Charity dog walk and show in Ribble Valley

Finsley Gate Wharf will host the Burnley Canal Festival Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Burnley Canal Festival returns this weekend

SEA LIFE Blackpool's first ever Rockpool Ranger Ellie Speight is shown the ropes by aquarist Matthew Errington. Photo by Anthony Devlin Photography.

Burnley girl becomes SEA LIFE Blackpool's first young Rockpool Ranger

Towneley Hall at Towneley Park, Burnley.

Burnley Express readers have their say on how Towneley Park could be developed

Woodend Mining Museum is having an Open Day to unveil its latest acquisition. This is the smaller of the three Winding Wheels which used to stand proudly on the top of the Head Gear of the mine which closed in 1959.

Coal mining museum has unearthed a new gem

Members of Ribchester Art Club at a Wednesday night meeting.

Ribble Valley art club to host its first annual art exhibition since 2019

Lancashire County Coun. Rupert Swarbrick, cabinet member for highways and transport, catching the bus to visit Clitheroe Castle Museum.

Visit Lancashire County Council's museums with the kids thanks to £2 bus fares

More than 40 people are taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise money for Support After Suicide in Burnley.

Three Peaks challenge to fundraise for new suicide bereavement support group

Gatecrasher 30th Anniversary Show at Don Valley Bowl adds yet more DJs and a second stage

Epic Gatecrasher 30th Anniversary Show adds yet more DJs and a second stage

Great British R&B Festival.

The Great British R&B Festival set to rock Colne over the Bank Holiday weekend

Kirsty Lauder and Amy Goldsack, founders of Women Who D&D, a new Dungeons and Dragons group.

Burnley pals hosting Dungeons & Dragons group for women

Burnley Market Hall.

Burnley Record Fair spinning back into town this weekend

Jonni Thomas and Rachel Boys outside their new restaurant La Escotilla Taco & Tequila Bar in the former Hideaway Bar & Kitchen in St James's Street, Burnley.

Mexican street food sensation to relaunch as town centre restaurant

Barnoldswick Town Council chairman Coun. Chris Church joins local youngsters to launch Barlick Beach 2023

Come and enjoy balmy Barlick Beach