John Deehan

1 week ago | burnleyexpress.net | John Deehan

The Billy Hill Family Fun Fair is back in Burnley, bringing colour, rides and laughter to Towneley Park. Running daily from noon to 7pm until Monday, April 21, the fair features a mix of crowd favourites and new attractions. Entry is free, with pay-per-ride pricing. Mayor of Burnley, Coun. Shah Hussain, visited on opening day to show support for the event and meet some of the first families through the gates. Scroll through the gallery below for scenes from the fair’s return.

2 weeks ago | burnleyexpress.net | John Deehan

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2 weeks ago | burnleyexpress.net | John Deehan

From crispy roasties to towering Yorkshire puds, our readers have named 27 of the best spots in the area to enjoy a proper Sunday roast. Whether you're after a cosy country pub or a modern twist on a classic, there’s something on this list to satisfy every appetite. So if you're wondering where to book for your next roast, start here – these are the local favourites, as voted by you (in no particular order):BurnleyPendleRibble ValleySunday roastYorkshire

2 weeks ago | burnleyexpress.net | John Deehan

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNelson’ Aneila Afsar is set to appear in the Gladiators final this Saturday on BBC One after storming her way through the competition. Aneila qualified as the fastest runner-up in the semi-finals, having already made her mark earlier in the series with a gripping showdown in Hang Tough against Sabre and a blistering run in Unleash – where she set the current women’s record of 23.6 seconds.

2 weeks ago | burnleyexpress.net | John Deehan

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowBurnley and Colne have emerged as two of the worst-hit places in Lancashire for arson, as new figures reveal the scale of the fire-starting epidemic gripping the county. The data from Lancashire Constabulary, collected by Legal Expert, shows that Burnley suffered 239 arson attacks from 2022 to 2024 – second only to Blackburn – and one of only two places where offences have risen year-on-year.