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FIVE FRESHERS TIPS FROM BURNLEY SOCIAL
This week, a lovely new bunch of you are joining us here in the greatest town in the entire world as you embark upon your journeys at Burnley College and UCLan. First things first [...]
Wrestling with Stereotypes: How Georgina Nelthorpe is Fighting Back
Everyone has fantasised about meeting their childhood sports heroes, haven’t they? We still reckon we’d lose it if we ever met Ashley Barnes. Now, imagine actually competing against your childhood sports hero!? For pro-wrestler Georgina [...]
Snarl for the Camera
Laughing, 21-year-old Jake Cook says his stage name came about when his friends saw him performing. “They say I look aggressive whilst rapping, like I’m snarling. That’s why I chose to go by ‘Snarlie’.” Being [...]
From Burnley to the BAFTAs – How Jordan North worked his way to Radio 1
Everyone’s favourite Radio 1 DJ Jordan North has had a career that we can only dream of. Within the last year alone, he has earned himself a slot on Radio 1’s breakfast show, been featured [...]
Raise a Glass to Illuminati
One of Burnley’s favourite cocktail bars has reopened its doors following a fancy new re-fit – queue the hallelujah chorus! With a suave new look (who doesn’t love a good makeover?), a refreshed cocktail [...]
How Charlotte is Redefining the Phrase ‘Throwing like a Girl’
Charlotte Williams is smashing stereotypes when it comes to women in sport. At just 17, the hammer thrower is proving you can be at the top of your game, winning medals across Europe – while [...]
Liberty’s bowling over the cricketing world
The England cricket team’s World Cup win is expected to inspire a whole new generation of cricketers to take to the field. But 15-year-old Liberty Heap is already making waves in the sport she hopes [...]
Courtney’s designs on success with fashion brand Genki
Imagine spotting someone in a crowd of people and they’re wearing a hoody with a design you’ve spent ages perfecting. Or tens of thousands of people like a picture of a blogger in one of [...]