Burnley dinner lady in fire rescue drama

6:07pm Sunday 11th May 2008

A DINNER lady has praised neighbours after they pulled her and her dog out of a smoke filled house when the chip pan caught fire.

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Burnley flats arson probe

8:15pm Saturday 10th May 2008

ARSONISTS are suspected after a block of flats was set on fire.

Guides advise with flood tips

5:24pm Friday 9th May 2008

THREE new guides have been launched to help Burnley and Pendle residents prepare for floods.

Murderer must serve at least 11 years

4:05pm Thursday 8th May 2008

A YOUTH who beat a former school mate to death could be freed after spending just 11 years behind bars.

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Ricky Tomlinson and guests in Burnley tonight

2:33pm Thursday 8th May 2008

RICKY Tomlinson is bringing his laughter show back to Burnley - so hold onto your sides, for they'll be in grave danger of splitting.

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	4 years in jail for rape of drunk Burnley party-goer
	10:14am Thu 8 May 08
	A MAN has been jailed for four years after raping a woman who fell asleep after getting drunk at a house party, a court heard.
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Clarets treasures sold-off

2:01pm Thursday 8th May 2008

BIDDING was fierce for a Burnley FC star's football treasures.

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'Inspirational' headteacher praised

5:21pm Thursday 8th May 2008

A SCHOOL found to be failing just 18 months is now 'rapidly' improving after a determined effort by teachers, governors and education chiefs.

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Event to help cancer boy, 7

5:37pm Thursday 8th May 2008

A FUNDRAISING event is being held for a brave Burnley seven-year-old boy battling cancer.

Turf Moor set to host beer fest

1:39pm Thursday 8th May 2008

THE Clarets Trust and the East Lancashire branch of CAMRA are holding their fourth Beer Festival at the 1882 Lounge, Burnley FC, tomorrow and Saturday.

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Good sports raise £1,700 for hospice

1:32pm Thursday 8th May 2008

HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for Pendleside Hospice by a sports and social club.

	Police sniff out Burnley cannabis farm
	4:48pm Wed 7 May 08
	POLICE used their sense of smell to sniff out a cannabis factory.
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	Burnley's Graham Alexander admits driving over 100mph
	5:27pm Wed 7 May 08
	BURNLEY FC fullback Graham Alexander narrowly escaped a driving ban after being clocked at 105mph on the M6 in Cumbria.
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Tragic Burnley teen was due to collect award

6:15pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

A BURNLEY teenager who died after being hit by a car on a motorway was due to collect an award this weekend.

	Burnley dog attack boy faces more surgery
	7:51pm Wed 7 May 08
	A BOY who was attacked by the family pet dog will need more surgery to rebuild his nose, his family said.
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Homebase store for Burnley

6:56pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

A NEW DIY superstore and garden centre in Burnley is set to create 45 jobs in the town.

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	Talented Burnley artist's latest exhibition
	5:28pm Wed 7 May 08
	A TALENTED artist has launched his latest exhibition of work featuring "sassy and streetwise" paintings.

Burnley hall’s plea for war memories

4:23pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

TOWNELEY Hall is asking residents to help them commemorate the 90th anniversay of the end of the First World War by sharing items and stories of local families.

	Harrison Hartley 'was playing chicken'
	10:09pm Tue 6 May 08
	A TEENAGER who died after being knocked down on the M65 was playing 'chicken', it has been revealed.

	Tributes to Peter Lincoln
	4:31pm Tue 6 May 08
	UPDATE Peter Lincoln's headteacher has paid tribute to the 16-year-old boy who died after being knocked down on a motorway.
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	East Lancashire helps Burmese aid effort
	3:11pm Tue 6 May 08
	ORGANISATIONS across East Lancashire are rallying to help the aid effort in cyclone-hit Burma.
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	Oswaldtwistle man admits flashing at 10 women in Burnley
	4:59pm Tue 6 May 08
	AN OSWALDTWISTLE man has admitted flashing at 10 women in Burnley.
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Carjackers beat up Good Samaritan

2:45pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

DETECTIVES have condemned two carjackers who beat up a Good Samaritan in Burnley and stole his car.

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	Burnley antiques dealer's child porn shame
	4:23pm Tue 6 May 08
	AN ANTIQUES dealer was spared a jail sentence after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography.
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Pub faces demolition for homes

1:18pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

ANOTHER pub in Burnley could be set to face the wrecking ball after blueprints were unveiled to build nine new homes on the site.

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	Burnley folk celebrate May Day
	11:24am Tue 6 May 08
	BANK Holiday revellers gathered at Burnley's Towneley Park for the annual May Day Festival yesterday.
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	Cliviger boy wins QEGS scholarship
	10:33am Tue 6 May 08
	LUKE Penswick, a pupil at St Joseph's RC School in Park Hill, Padiham, is this year's winner of the John Law Scholarship offered by Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Blackburn.
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	Yobs tsar to fight anti-social behaviour in Burnley
	10:43pm Mon 5 May 08
	A NEW yobs tsar has been unveiled by council bosses to lead the fight against anti-social behaviour in Burnley and Padiham.
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Burnley boy, 16, dies after M60 crash

11:27am Monday 5th May 2008

A 16-year-old Burnley boy has died after being knocked down on the motorway.

	Restaurant and takeaway prices set to rocket
	6:31pm Mon 5 May 08
	RESTAURANT and takeaway customers in East Lancashire could be set to see a massive increase in the cost of meals.
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