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A WELL-LOVED school cleaner has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her work during the pandemic.

A ‘MEAN’ dad-to-be who stole vital laptops meant to help under-privileged children during the coronavirus pandemic spat at a police officer while he was being arrested. Cy Holt targeted schools in Accrington, Burnley and Colne causing thousands of pounds of damage and stole vital equipment needed by children for home schooling. At Burnley Crown Court, the Honorary Recorder of Preston Judge Robert Altham described Holt’s offending as ‘particularly mean and low’ while jailing him for three-and-a-half years. It was heard the drug addict, who has previous convictions for school b...

A YOUTH theatre are hosting a free virtual performance to keep festive spirits high and keep live performance alive. Burnley Youth Theatre are letting families experience theatre from the comfort of their home in a winter production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Produced by Byteback Theatre Company and written and directed by Rachael Bamber, the show also features shadow puppetry by Taylor Barnes. The performance will be just under 30 minutes followed by the chance to interact with storyteller and actor Ollie Daley. Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Burnley Youth Theatre, Karen Me...