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Pictures of black puddings being swaddled in stockings ahead of iconic event
The annual black pudding throwing competition held in Ramsbottom town centre is back in full swing today.
Inside a historic house with links to the Towneley family
Royle Hall Farmhouse is all that’s left of a majestic three-gabled hall dating to the 16th century and owned by several members of the Towneley family
Walkers and runners undertake 35-mile trek for very important reason
Hundreds took part in The Great Pendleside Trek, a 35-mile endurance event across Burnley and Pendle, raising vital funds for Pendleside Hospice.
Shop in Blackburn shortlisted for 'UK's favourite' award
A vibrant and welcoming” charity shop in Blackburn has been shortlisted for a national award recognising the very best charity retailers in the country.
New waste transfer station could be built in East Lancashire
A new waste transfer station could be coming to Futures Park in Bacup
Owner of popular Royal Dyche pub to abseil down college in hospice fundraiser
Justine Bedford, owner of The Royal Dyche pub in Burnley, is set to abseil 60ft down Burnley College
'Things had to change' - Dad's 'huge realisation' after heart attack
Omar, a father of four from Preston, experienced a life-changing heart attack in 2022 after living with high blood pressure for a decade
Take a look inside new £20.5m housing complex with 75 apartments now open
Jubilee Gardens, a new £20.5 million care housing complex in South Ribble, has officially opened, offering 75 apartments for residents aged 55 and over
Abandoned car blocking path linking roads removed by council
The vehicle had been left between Gisburn Road and Beverley Road in Blacko, just outside Barrowford.
Council staff commended for ‘lowest’ sickness rates in Lancashire
Staff at Burnley Council have been commended for having the lowest sickness rates in the region.
Sometimes saying nothing is better than saying the wrong thing
Whilst people may not agree with what he said and some of the stuff he was saying, his death was indeed tragic. There is no other way of looking at it.
Crowd gathers outside hotel housing family of Afghans who supported British Army
Protestors, many draped in the English flag, listened to speakers who spoke mostly about taking their country back and shared unfounded claims.
UK and World News from Sky News
Archbishop of York sends message to Nigel Farage over migrant deportation plan
The Archbishop of York has told Sky News the UK should resist Reform's "kneejerk" plan for the mass deportation of migrants, telling Nigel Farage he is not offering any "long-term solution".
Celebrity peer Lord Brocket charged with rape
A celebrity peer has appeared in court accused of drugging and raping a woman.
Greta Thunberg rejects accusations of antisemitism as she embarks on second flotilla to Gaza
Greta Thunberg has rejected accusations of antisemitism as she embarks on her second flotilla to Gaza.
Number of dead in Gaza reaches 63,000, health ministry says - as Israel declares city a combat zone
More than 63,000 Palestinians have now reportedly been killed during Israel's war in Gaza, a figure likely to rise after the IDF declared Gaza City a combat zone on Friday.
