A Lancashire bakery chain that had been in business since 1905 closed all of its 13 branches. Oddies, which had shops in Pendle and Burnley, closed its doors but made an intriguing comment saying it “continues in discussions with parties who have interest in the business.”A Lancashire bakery chain that had been in business since 1905 closed all of its 13 branches. Oddies, which had shops in Pendle and Burnley, closed its doors but made an intriguing comment saying it “continues in discussions with parties who have interest in the business.”
A Lancashire bakery chain that had been in business since 1905 closed all of its 13 branches. Oddies, which had shops in Pendle and Burnley, closed its doors but made an intriguing comment saying it “continues in discussions with parties who have interest in the business.” | submit

Lancashire bakery Oddies closes after 120 years with intriguing statement of hope - January's top stories

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Nostalgia and Property Writer

Published 30th Jan 2025, 11:25 GMT

These were the Lancashire Post’s top online stories in January.

From the sad closure of one of Lancashire’s historic bakeries, to testing expensive tyres, farmhouses for sale and the best of Retro, these stories were the ones you wanted to read.

Here are the links:

Lancashire bakery Oddies closes after 120 years - and the intriguing statement that could mean hope

Review: We swap cheap tyres for premium tyres to see if it's worth paying extra

I could be the next Jeremy Clarkson! 5 Lancashire farms up for sale for budding farmers in 2025

25 of the best places in Lancashire for an afternoon tea you need to try in 2025

Lancashire's 26 best restaurants according to you, from Michelin star eateries to local takeaways

37 incredible nostalgic photos of Preston streets and vehicles in the 1960s

41 amazing retro pictures of Camelot Theme Park in Lancashire during the 1980s and 1990s

210 homes planned for either side of road leading into Darwen countryside

RSPCA Preston: Meet 12 adorable cats and dogs looking for new homes in Lancashire

We revealed Lancashire's best restaurants according to Google review - was your favourite mentioned?

5. Best restaurants...

We revealed Lancashire's best restaurants according to Google review - was your favourite mentioned? | submit

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Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield changed his cheap Chinese tyres over for some top-spec Michelin all-season tyres to see if there was a noticeable difference in the way his car drove - you wanted to know in your tens of thousands

6. Cheap or pricey?

Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield changed his cheap Chinese tyres over for some top-spec Michelin all-season tyres to see if there was a noticeable difference in the way his car drove - you wanted to know in your tens of thousands | submit

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We discovered some of the top-rated venues in Lancashire offering afternoon tea – the perfect spots to visit in 2025

7. Anyone for tea?

We discovered some of the top-rated venues in Lancashire offering afternoon tea – the perfect spots to visit in 2025 | submit

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You loved our retro round-up of Preston in the 1970s

8. Nostalgic Heaven...

You loved our retro round-up of Preston in the 1970s | National World

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