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GALLERY: More than 1,000 of runners take part in Towneley Park Race for Life

Hundreds of runners took part in the event

10:08am Monday 17th June 2013

A ‘FORMIDABLE army’ of more than 1,000 women put their best foot forward to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

New book tells life story of Burnley Shameless star Alice Barry

Alice Barry has returned to live in East Lancashire

5:26pm Monday 17th June 2013

ALICE Barry answers the front door of her Burnley home with a welcoming smile and invites me in to her cosy living room.

A thousand runners expected to take part in Towneley Park Race for Life

10:00pm Saturday 15th June 2013

A BURNLEY mum whose husband survived testicular cancer will be among an estimated 1,000 runners in tomorrow’s Race for Life.

Burnley mum attacked former best friend in the street

4:00pm Saturday 15th June 2013

A YOUNG mum who attacked her former best friend outside the victim's home was stressed as her mother had just undergone cancer surgery, a court heard.

Thieves target Burnley hotel

2:00pm Saturday 15th June 2013

THIEVES stole hundreds of pounds in cash and a flatscreen television during a late-night raid at one of Burnley's most popular hotels.

Solar panel work starts at Burnley College

6:00am Saturday 15th June 2013

THE future of Burnley College is looking brighter - after 600 solar panels are being fitted to power the multi-million pound campus.

Homeless man denies attempting to rape woman on canal barge in Burnley

Ricky Stuart

5:00pm Friday 14th June 2013

A HOMELESS man accused of attempting to rape a woman in Burnley was convicted of a similar offence 12 years ago, the jury at his trial was told.

Bikes stolen from Burnley school are found in police raids

Pupils celebrate the return of their bikes

4:00pm Friday 14th June 2013

PUPILS at a Burnley school are ‘wheely’ celebrating after a fleet of stolen bikes were recovered by police.

Cyclists plan epic pedal for Clarets legend Gary Parkinson

MOVEMENT Ex-Claret Gary Parkinson

5:38pm Friday 14th June 2013

FINAL preparations are being made for a coast-to-coast cycling epic to help Clarets legend Gary Parkinson.

'Bump' clinic opens in Burnley

2:45pm Friday 14th June 2013

A CLINIC for new mums and mums-to-be has been launched in Burnley.

Parrot rescued from Burnley house blaze

Mika the parrot

10:44am Friday 14th June 2013

A FAMILY fled their Burnley home when a tumble dryer left on overnight burst into flames.

Sadness as Padiham's 'Butcher Bob' dies aged 54

Bob Brough

8:00pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A POPULAR butcher who was well known for his singing and banter with customers has died, aged 54.

Dad from Burnley jailed over attacks that left baby son in agony

3:01pm Thursday 13th June 2013

AN ‘inadequate’ dad who repeatedly attacked his new baby and left him screaming in agony, has been jailed for three years.

Burnley Market re-opens after power cut

9:41am Thursday 13th June 2013

TRADING has returned to normal after a power failure forced the evacuation of Burnley Market Hall yesterday afternoon.

Explore the world of lace at Padiham's Gawthorpe Hall

4:46pm Thursday 13th June 2013

PEOPLE can get up close with Gawthorpe Hall’s textile collection and its curator on Saturday.

Burnley apprentices pipped at the post

4:22pm Thursday 13th June 2013

APPRENTICES from Burnley Council narrowly missed out on a top three finish at a national competition.

Burnley stone quarry set to reopen

4:21pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A STONE quarry is set to reopen in rural Burnley – but restrictions have been put on opening times.

Friends take the plunge for Burnley sports centre

Donna and Katy in training

3:35pm Thursday 13th June 2013

TWO Burnley women have signed up to The Great North Swim to raise cash for the Burnley Enterprise of Sport and Training (BEST).

Warning after pan left on hob in Padiham catches fire

3:05pm Thursday 13th June 2013

FIREFIGHTERS have warned householders about the dangers of leaving cooking unattended after a blaze in Padiham.

Oil blast scare at Burnley market

2:42pm Thursday 13th June 2013

DOZENS of traders and customers were evacuated from Burnley Market Hall after an oil leak.


Burnley what's on

Top pianist to perform at Burnley church (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:37pm Thu 6 Jun 13

AN internationally-renowned pianist will be giving a recital at St Peter’s Church in Burnley on Saturday.

Burnley theatre The Garrick to reveal 2013/14 production details (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:09pm Tue 28 May 13

FULL details of The Garrick's 2013/14 season will be revealed at a launch night on Friday.

Burnley's youth theatre doubles in size (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:00pm Tue 21 May 13

Burnley’s Basics Youth Theatre School has more than doubled in size and it moving to a new larger venue for its…

Summer of rock music planned for Burnley (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 2:00pm Tue 21 May 13

MUSIC fans will be rocking all over the park as part of the annual outdoor summer programme across Burnley.

Burnley blues stage beckons for young hopefuls (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:28pm Fri 17 May 13

YOUNG musicians are being given the chance to perform at one of the country’s top festivals.

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