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Dog-friendly places in Burnley: parks, cafés, walks & days out with your dog
Whether you're a Burnley local or visiting with your four-legged friend, there are plenty of dog-friendly places in Burnley to enjoy together. From beautiful parks and scenic walks to welcoming cafés, markets and pet stores, Burnley offers plenty for dogs and their...
Northern Community Bank Celebrates Official Opening of Transformational Burnley Branch
Northern Community Bank officially celebrated the opening of its transformed £2.5 million Burnley branch by welcoming more than 60 guests for an evening recognising the power of community banking, partnership and investment in the future. Councillors, neighbouring...
Burnley to Celebrate National Play Day with Free Family Fun Across the Town
Families are invited to enjoy a day packed with free activities as National Play Day comes to Burnley on Wednesday 5 August, transforming locations across the town into spaces for play, creativity and community fun. Celebrated across the UK on the first Wednesday of...
Discover Burnley meets… Raynor Pepper, Burnley Markets
Discover Burnley Meets……Raynor Pepper, Burnley Markets We sat down with Raynor Pepper, Assistant Manager at Burnley Markets, for a quick Q&A to find out what makes Burnley Market such a special place to shop, the hidden gems visitors can discover and what’s coming...
Discover Burnley Meets…..Lisa Cowley, Burnley Artisan Market
We sat down with Lisa Cowley of Independent Street, which operates Burnley's monthly Artisan Market for a quick Q&A to find out why it's so popular and how budding traders can get involved. For those who haven’t visited before, can you tell us a little about the...
The Ultimate Guide to Half Term in Burnley: Find Out What’s On
Half term is here and so is your go-to family guide for fun in Burnley. Whether you’re planning action-packed days out, low-cost adventures or simply trying to bust the boredom, there’s plenty happening across the town this May… Sunday 24th May Disney Takeover at...
Life-Saving Defibrillator Installed at Burnley’s Pioneer Place
A new publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Pioneer Place in Burnley as part of a wider rollout of ten devices helping to strengthen emergency response across the borough. Accessible 24/7, the new defibrillator forms part of a growing network of...
Burnley FC Brings Matchday Excitement to Town Centre with Special Fan Activation
Burnley town centre is set to score big with Clarets fans this weekend as Burnley Football Club hosts a special fan activation on St James’s Street on Saturday 18 April, from 10am to 2pm. Located near McDonald’s, the event marks the Club’s first official...
Hop into Easter this Week: Your Guide to the Best Family Events in Burnley
Looking to keep the kids entertained this Easter break? Whether you’re planning creative days out, family adventures or just looking for ways to keep boredom at bay, there’s plenty to do around Burnley to fill the diary… WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL Take a break and enjoy...
Rev Up and Take Part: Entries Now Open for Burnley’s Vintage & Performance Car Show 2026
Owners of vintage and performance vehicles are being invited to take centre stage as entries officially open for the return of the Burnley Vintage & Performance Car Show this September. Taking place on Saturday 12th September 2026, the event...