Lancashire News

MailOnline editor and managing director Martin Clarke has announced his resignation. His departure is the latest in a series of changes among senior executives at Daily Mail’s parent company, the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). Mr Clarke, who relaunched MailOnline in 2008 and helped make it a major news …

A DEVELOPER acquired a large abandoned mill in the moors to transform it into an estate of 79 houses in what has been described as a “big blow in the arm” for a pretty suburban village. Earlier this year, councilors unanimously approved the redevelopment of the former Vernon Crus Mill …

Alarming footage was shared of a group attacking emergency services with fireworks on Bonfire Night. Lancashire Constabulary released the CCTV footage in an attempt to locate the offenders, who launched the assault on the fire trucks on November 5. In the video, a group can be seen throwing numerous fireworks …

UK music icons Elbow and Simply Red will headlining two of the additional five nights at the Lytham Festival next summer, as it has been revealed. Simply Red will take the stage on Wednesday July 6th with Bury’s best Elbow headlining the following Thursday July 7th. Festival director Peter Taylor …

A BREWERY has teamed up with one of the region’s most iconic historic railways to create a new beer for Lancashire Day. Burnley-based Moorhouse’s Brewery is hoping to celebrate the county with a new 4.5% lager, The Flying Hopsman, created in partnership with East Lancashire Railway. The company has also …

The chaplaincy team and mourning midwives at Ormskirk hospital hold a memorial service each December Submitted by Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust The chaplaincy team and grieving midwives at Ormskirk Hospital hold a memorial service every December for anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby or child. …

A NINE-day-old baby who “literally had her life shaken” suffered catastrophic and ultimately fatal injuries at the hands of her own parents, a jury said. Ava Grace Nolan was only home a few days before being rushed to Royal Blackburn Hospital with fatal brain damage. Preston Crown Court learned that …

Clashes in Europe over restrictions on coronaviruses, vaccinations and the prime minister are splashed in the papers at the start of the work week. The I is leading the roll-out of booster jabs to all over 18s in a bid to quell any further spread of coronavirus cases during the …

Have you ever been to another town or village, impressed with the shops, facilities and restaurants they have and find yourself thinking, ‘I wish Lancashire had one’? While Lancashire as a whole is blessed with some great places to eat, shop, and explore, there are still many of those places …

A van driver has been reported for running out of fuel on a motorway in Lancashire. Police were called to the scene after receiving a call about a van that had run out of gasoline on the M61. Lancashire Police Tactical Operations said officers subsequently flagged the motorist for careless …

The plan to link the Metrolink network from Manchester to Rossendale has been heavily criticized by the chairman of the East Lancs Railway (ELR). Proposals for a tram-train link between the two areas – via Bury – would see old London Underground trains running along the historic ELR line to …

The family of a Burnley football legend is appealing for donations following John Pender’s devastating motor neuron diagnosis. Pender was captain of the Burnley football team between 1990 and 1994 and was also known as “Captain Fantastic”. He twice skipped Burnley for promotion in the 1990s and has made over …

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) improves the diagnosis of rare diseases and could bring huge benefits in the NHS, according to a first global study. Research has found that the technique has proven to be a better way to diagnose rare diseases than usual genomic testing methods. This has led to …

The Duke of Cambridge said he was “happy to be back” to perform investitures in person as he hosted the first since the start of the pandemic. William shared his thoughts in a personal tweet, which included a photo of an honor resting on a velvet cushion at Windsor Castle. …

Boris Johnson condemned an attack on the Iraqi prime minister. The Prime Minister spoke with Mustafa al-Kadhimi after the armed drone attack on his residence in Baghdad. Seven of the Iraqi leadership’s guards were injured in the assassination attempt, which Mr. al-Kadhimi called “cowardly”. Damage caused in the drone attack …

A woman who provided transport for a murder plot, a mum who left her children at home to go and make knife threats and a caregiver who robbed vulnerable people are among those locked in Lancashire in recent weeks . All the women have presented crimes committed so serious that …

Police were attacked with missiles and fireworks following a protest against the Brexit protocol in north Belfast on Wednesday evening. The mess has come to Lanark Way in the Shankill Road Loyalist area near the Peace Wall. A protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol was scheduled in the region on …

An iconic McDonald’s burger is as bad for the environment as driving 15 miles, a new analysis suggests. With the COP26 underway in Glasgow this week, the magnifying glass shows how each of our actions has an impact on the state of the planet as we know it. New analysis …

There are delays in Lancashire following extreme weather conditions and persistent flooding in the county. Lancashire Police this morning (November 1) closed the A583 between Kirkham and Clifton due to flooding. Officers worked with other emergency services and contractors to clear flooding caused by heavy rains in the past 48 …

This was the warning from Lancashire County Council Deputy Chief Alan Vincent as he called on local authorities in the region to form a new committee to secure one of the “county agreements” which it claims the Prime Minister, could be proposed in places like Lancashire. In July, Boris Johnson …

An accident on the East Lancs road involving a wagon and a car sparked heavy traffic jams this morning. The accident happened at around 10:45 a.m. on the east side of East Lancashire Road, near its junction with Slag Lane. The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attended the crash at …

THE CHANCELLOR confused the town of Bury in Greater Manchester with Burnley in a live televised blunder, despite the two towns being within 20 miles of each other. During an appearance on BBC Breakfast, Rishi Sunak appeared to confuse the name of the town in which he was conducting his …

Brentford suffered a massive injury setback with goalkeeper David Raya ruled out for up to five months with a knee ligament injury. The Spaniard was injured in a collision with Leicester’s Ayoze Perez at the end of the Bees’ 2-1 home loss in the Premier League on Sunday. The club …

A mother of two left her children at home in a house full of drugs as she went out and threatened an innocent couple with a knife. Danielle Orrell, 33, had a tent in her bedroom with cannabis plants growing in it, as well as cocaine and amphetamines in the …

An investigation was opened after the report of a seriously sexually assaulted woman in a park. Officers were called at around 10:40 p.m. on Friday to report that the woman – in her 20s – had been followed into Jean Stansfield Memorial Park on Vicarage Road, Poulton, by a group …

A triple Michelin-awarded chef believes a Lancashire village can become one of the best restaurants in the country. Tim Allen has graced the highest caliber of restaurants in London and in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. His next adventure will see him go it alone to start his first restaurant – …

The Queen spent Wednesday evening in hospital for “preliminary inquiries”, Buckingham Palace confirmed. The 95-year-old monarch, who has been ordered to rest by medics and advised him to miss a trip to Northern Ireland, returned to Windsor Castle at lunchtime on Thursday and remains in “good spirits “. A spokesperson …

A Liverpool father was killed instantly when his motorbike crashed into a tree off the A59 near Clitheroe. Richard Michael Walters, known to friends and family as Ricky, was traveling to Scarborough and returning on Sunday June 6 of this year when the collision occurred. The 56-year-old was on his …

Patients waiting at least six hours for an ambulance will be “commonplace” this winter, a paramedic warned. UK faces ‘dark’ months amid reports of increasing wait times for A&E care. People who suffer from heart attacks or strokes are likely to be most affected. The warning comes as health services …

Awards LBV Center health and wellbeing Lee chambers Lee Chambers, psychologist and founder of Essentialize Workplace Wellbeing, won the Rising Star category at the HIVE Blackburn & Darwen Business Awards. He has been recognized for his continued work ethic, local impact and how he weathered adversity to build a sustainable …

A graduate aims to conquer the male-dominated construction industry after becoming the first female site manager in her company. Sarah Harwood is delighted to have achieved a distinction in Construction and Building Environment with a National Superior Certificate (HNC). The 51-year-old, from Darwen, returned to work as a qualified site …

A huge £ 125million eco-project bid in Morecambe Bay, due to open in 2024, will be considered in January, it has been confirmed. A planning request for the £ 125million Eden North project in Morecambe was submitted to council planners in August. The ambitious project, a tourist attraction based on …

Residents of West Lancashire are calling for change following a series of accidents in Burscough. They called the A59 between Burscough and Rufford on Moss Lane “dangerous” and a particular place where incidents occur – incidents which have resulted in fatalities. The last collision along this stretch occurred around 12:30 …

Plans for a £ 300million investment in Blackpool have been approved – and they will see a whole new leisure center and others created in the coastal town. The project was unanimously approved by the council’s planning committee last night (12 October) and is a key part of the Blackpool …

The new Turkish restaurant in a city center is set to open in time for the holiday season after getting the building permit. Blackburn’s Istanbul restaurant and bar will occupy the premises of the former Reidy’s music store on Nab Lane, near Blackburn College, the city’s sports and recreation center …

Police are looking for a man after the death of a woman with stab wounds in Camden. Metropolitan Police were called shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday over a disturbance at an apartment in Broxwood Way, Primrose Hill, London. Officers attended the scene and found a woman in her 30s …

A selection of images show scenes from the official unveiling of the Barbara Castle statue in Jubilee Square, Blackburn, today (October 9). Politicians and advisers from yesterday and today gathered in the plaza to witness the long-awaited unveiling. Mr Straw, who worked for Baroness Castle as a political adviser before …

A former Lancashire infantry soldier who was injured in an explosion in Northern Ireland, has to walk 1000 km for Help for Heroes. John Newcombe, 58, developed multiple sclerosis after his injury in Ireland in the 1980s, but the veteran, who once ran from Bosnia to Britain to raise money …

Firefighters have been called to Jollie’s Barn in Mere Brow following an incident around 12:30 p.m. today (October 7). It was reported that a truck had “unplugged the live power cable above the parking lot” causing a “serious power problem”. “Due to the safety of our customers and staff, no …

If you want to travel back in time and experience a Victorian shopping street then the incredibly pretty seaside town of Southport in Lancashire might be the perfect day for you. The popular tourist spot is easily accessible from nearby Liverpool and is home to wonderful examples of Victorian architecture …

Police are “extremely concerned” for the safety of a teenage girl who went missing after visiting a McDonald’s restaurant in Blackburn. Alisha Butler, of Catterall, has not been seen since 4:15 p.m. yesterday (October 5). Lancashire Police said the 14-year-old had frequented McDonald’s on Livesey Branch Road but had since …

A misconduct hearing at a former Lancashire Police Station guard sergeant learned how a new computer system installed at county police stations in 2016 could have changed the way some officers spoke to people under arrest and assessed their risks. The computer system has also “stressed” some officers across the …

Jurors watched shocking footage which showed the moment a motorist drove his van “deliberately” on an electric scooter driver at Bamber Bridge. Samuel Bretherton of Leyland was on trial today (October 4) at Preston Crown Court charged with the murder of Ben Smith – a charge he denies. The jury …

The Lancaster City Council Green leader dismissed accusation that she had taken “cheap punches” against the area MP over the Eden Project North talks, but apologized for the way she had made a written statement. City council chief Caroline Jackson also insisted the council is still seen as a trusted …

The Preston City Council planning committee rejected a proposal by Wainhomes to build 81 properties on two plots of land west of the ring road – officially known as James Towers Way – and south of Whittingham Lane. The plots are in areas defined as open countryside – and are …

More fallout from the Sarah Everard affair and increased post-pandemic freedoms are among a range of stories on the front pages of Sunday. The Sunday Telegraph leads on ‘vacation freedom’ for the British as the list of countries on the red list is reduced, while also signaling that the country’s …

AUTUMN is in full swing and before you know it Bonfire Night will be upon us. It truly is a beautiful time of year and the perfect time to wrap up and head to a wonderful fireworks display or bonfire with the family. Due to the pandemic, many exhibits had …

A woman has now been jailed for 15 years for her role in the murder of law student Aya Hachem in Blackburn. Judy Chapman (pictured above right), 27, is the latest person to be sentenced for her role. Seven people were jailed in August for a total of over 200 …

It’s International Coffee Day, a time to celebrate drink and the hard work that goes into sourcing, picking and roasting every bean. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 10 of East Lancashire’s top rated cafes, according to Google reviews. We have also only included the independent chains so you can support …

A local group of creatives have set up poignant exhibits in downtown Preston to highlight the threats and harassment women in the city have faced over the years. Aunty Social has created a group of friends who share a common interest in creating unique works of art, exhibits and pieces …

Police made several arrests on the M6 ​​last night and in the early hours of this morning in a series of incidents. One saw them deploy a dart to stop a pickup truck that had been reported stolen in Essex, while another saw them stop the driver of a sports …

The list below, taken from the West Lancashire Borough Council website, contains the requests received and decided on last week. Planning requests recently received for this week Demolition of the existing attached utility room and store and replacement with a one-story family / dining room extension at 35 Mill Dam …

National Highways North West has indicated that a section of the M65 eastbound is currently closed due to a traffic accident. The closure runs from junction 10 (for Burnley, Padiham and the A671) to junction 12 (for Nelson and Brierfield). Lancashire Traffic Police are currently on the scene, while traffic …

A game of first-class cricket at the end of the season, with little or nothing to ride, was the traditional way to bow out before the onset of winter. A carefree spin and hit festival, in Hastings or Blackpool or Scarborough, before the final curtain. The Bob Willis Trophy Final …

MANCHESTER St Brendan’s club ended their 25-year wait for another Lancashire Senior Championship title with a 2-11, 0-16 win over Liverpool’s John Mitchels at Old Bedians on September 19. The historic victory follows the club’s victory in the League final against Mitchels in July. When Brendan last won the championship …

Strictly Come Dancing is back and a contestant from Lancashire has opened up about how he felt about making history on the show as the first all-male couple. Holding back tears, Chorley-born John Whaite posted a series of stories on Instagram the day after his first dance on Saturday night …

A team of investigators was dispatched to the site of an Amtrak derailment in Montana in which three people died and seven people were hospitalized, officials said. The westbound Empire Builder was on its way to Seattle from Chicago when it rolled off the tracks around 4 p.m. Saturday near …

There are delays on the M6 ​​this morning after a collision near Preston. Highways England reported the incident around 8:30 a.m. this morning (September 26) with the southbound carriageway completely stopped while emergency services and traffic officers attended the scene. Shortly after, Highways confirmed that it was working to open …

AJ Odudu wowed the judges of Strictly Come Dancing on his debut in this year’s competition. TV presenter AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington received a score of 34 from the judges on the BBC’s hit show. She took first place in the ranking. Motsi Mabuse called her routine “the best …

M62 will be closed in both directions today (September 25) after a serious collision last night in which a woman was killed. The closure is expected to be in place until “mid-afternoon,” as police investigations continue following the incident between junction 7 and junction 8 on the highway. Traffic was …

The 16.9-acre residence has become one of the most viewed properties on RightMove A “phenomenal property” which can be found in an unpretentious location at the end of Brierley Lane, Preston, has become one of the UK’s most viewed properties. The seven-bedroom property is currently listed as a ‘POA’, which …

Blackburn Rovers Football Club has teamed up with a local distillery to create their own gin. Their £ 35 ‘Riverside Gin’ has a juniper flavor and even comes in a decorative blue and white bottle. The drink itself is distilled using “tactically selected” herbs that “embody the beautiful game.” Named …

Get ready for motorcycle action at Leighton Hall After the 2020 hiatus, fans were gearing up for 2021 when news broke that organizer Ian Sherrard, a mainstay of such events for many years, was retiring for health reasons. Thankfully, Marshals North West secretary Michael Clear, who was Ian’s right-hand man …

A drummer in Aigburth was floating above the others. His extra-large shirt hung down, his sleeves rolled up to the elbow, his bat in one hand when not in use, like a debonair driver eyeing his lunch. James Vince was patient. James Vince was careful. James Vince scored the only …

Police are calling for cell phone footage after a ‘shocking’ scuffle broke out between Burnley and Arsenal fans on Turf Moor. Officers responded to reports of unrest involving the two groups of supporters during the match on Turf Moor on Saturday (September 18th). Footage of the scene, captured by LancsLive, …

If the scene was serene, the bowlers were not. Onlookers spread out in camping chairs and stretched out on green benches as the Liverpool sun shined for their 7:13 p.m. nightcap, but no one was leaving early. Mohammad Abbas and Keith Barker were tapping the ground, desperate to get Hampshire …

New LBV Center Marketing and public relations Digital agency Bespoke has moved into new offices at Strawberry Fields Digital Hub, Chorley, citing the well-being of the team at the heart of the decision to complete the move. With the full team now back in the offices on the basis of …

A dog owner said he was pushed to the ground after a “pack” of Dobermans attacked his whippet. George Moore was walking his whippet, Barney, along Crosby Beach last night (Sunday) when four Dobermans “appeared out of nowhere”. The Liverpool Echo reported that Barney was ‘surrounded’ by the four Dobermans …

Carl Grimshaw (left) The prolific forward has scored an incredible 474 competing goals for the Villagers in 432 appearances over a 12-year span. Grimshaw made his Goldline Trophy debut in July 2009 and went on to serve the club in the West Lancashire League and the North West Counties Football …

A volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma in the Atlantic Ocean erupted after a week of seismic activity, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people as lava flows destroyed isolated homes and threatened reach the coast. The Canary Islands Institute of Volcanology reported the initial eruption near the …

A father of three who sold cocaine to pay off a drug debt has been jailed for 27 months. Paul Hopkinson, 40, was in a VW Passat with two other men when she was pulled over at Preston Road, Chorley on September 15 last year. Officers noticed a strong smell …

There have been 873 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Lancashire in the past 24 hours, according to Public Health England. More than 100 cases have been recorded in Blackpool and Preston. The number of new infections is down slightly from 893 yesterday, but up from 718 cases confirmed on Wednesday …

A Lancashire University has been named the best of its kind at a prestigious annual award. Edge Hill University was awarded the title of Modern University of the Year in The Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. Ormskirk Institution also achieved its highest ranking in the General …

A violent thug used his uncle’s identity to fraudulently obtain a door supervisor qualification and a license from the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Bernard Holmes, 35, of Bolton Road, Blackburn was given a suspended jail sentence after a court heard he had set up a security company and provided door …

Tributes were paid to a popular adviser who was remembered as a gentleman and a hard worker. Councilor Tom Blane, who represented North Meols at West Lancashire Borough Council, has been described as a caring man who has always had the best interests of residents at heart. Beloved by his …

A ‘near miss’ road incident that ‘almost killed a boy’ in Skelmersdale has prompted calls for a traffic safety pass in the city. Support worker Matthew Wright, who works at the Ecumenical Center in Skelmersdale, said he and his wife witnessed a child who was nearly killed by a taxi …

A newborn baby and his father were seconds away from being run over when a suspected alcohol driver lost control before crashing into several cars and clearing two garden walls. The father was preparing the baby’s seat moments earlier and had returned to the Lancashire house to retrieve the child …

Roads are closed in Blackpool this morning as emergency services respond to an accident. Progress Way and Ashworth Road are closed due to the collision with police warning that traffic is likely to develop in the area as people exit junction 4 of the M55 towards the complex. People have …

Neos Networks, which operates a huge fiber optic network of more than 24,480 km via 477 Presence points (PoP) that ISPs and businesses can operate across the UK, today announced that they are expanding their high capacity connectivity across Lancashire in England. The operator is currently in the process of …

British troops have been praised for running into the “carnage” caused by a suicide bombing, which took place as they tried to help Afghans flee the Taliban. Brigadier James Martin, commander of the 16th Air Assault Brigade, said the response to the attack near Kabul airport was “one of the …

2:40 p.m. BST 14:40 Ah. Livingstone carefully leaves one that clicks and removes its stump, sending it scurrying towards the locker room. Five for Norwell. Good game ! 2:35 p.m. BST 14:35 Livingstone has itchy feet. An inner edge makes its way through the briefs for four. It might be …

A POLICE team handled a busy night shift involving a drunk driver, arresting three suspected burglars and preventing a woman from self-harming. Officers were on duty at Burnley on a ten hour night shift on Friday August 27 and the early hours of Saturday August 28. Beside them were a …

Joe Biden’s refusal to extend his August 31 deadline for the United States to oversee Kabul evacuations dominates the front pages, as do tributes after the death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. Metro and The independent say Boris Johnson failed to persuade Mr Biden to extend his deadline to …

Tropical Storm Henri rocked the northeastern United States with high winds and rain as it made landfall on the Rhode Island coast on Sunday. Henri sent heavy rain bands westward, cutting power to more than 140,000 homes and causing downpours that closed bridges, flooded roads and left people stranded in …

President Joe Biden said 11,000 people were evacuated from Kabul over the weekend and that he remains committed to helping all Americans who wish to leave Afghanistan out. Mr. Biden added that his first priority was to get US citizens out of Afghanistan “as quickly and safely as possible.” This …

Video footage captured the dramatic moment a caravan caught fire on the M6 ​​in Lancashire, causing traffic chaos. Several lanes were closed leading to seven miles of queues following the incident on the southbound carriageway near Leyland. The fire broke out around 10 a.m. yesterday morning (August 21) forcing the …

Police say they are becoming “increasingly worried” about Eleanor Worthington, who was last seen around 11:30 am yesterday (Tuesday August 10). She is described as 5ft 9in tall with a slim build, long blonde hair and brown eyes. She might be wearing a silver necklace with a shamrock on it …

A hotel business backed by billionaire Issa brothers has been given the green light to transform one of Lancashire’s best locations. Monte Blackburn bosses say their hopes of modernizing Stanley House, in Mellor, rested on the creation of new rooms and a luxury spa. And now the Ribble Valley council …

The front pages feature contempt for key public figures on quarantine issues mixed with optimistic news about the pandemic and the Olympics. The Guardian says there is growing anger at Boris Johnson for refusing to self-isolate after an assistant tested positive for Covid-19. Guardian front page, Saturday August 7, 2021: …

Blackburn’s health boss praised the public for lowering the borough’s coronavirus rate to “the lowest in months.” The area has been at the top of the infection rate chart for months, with some of the highest Covid cases by population. The latest daily figures show Blackburn along with Darwen has …

DEFENSE giant BAE Systems has won a new £ 135million contract to modernize its flagship Eurofighter Typhoon jets and support 100 jobs at its Lancashire factories. The work will be carried out at its military aircraft factories in Samlesbury and Warton which assisted in its construction. The investment will enhance …

Longridge residents and business owners face further disruption as repairs to a sinkhole continue a fortnight after it first appeared. The big hole materialized on Inglewhite Road in Longridge on Tuesday, July 20, causing the main road to close which allows residents to enter and exit Longridge. The road had …

Eight men have been jailed for a combined total of over 100 years for their involvement in a major conspiracy to supply drugs. Appearing at Preston Crown Court Thursday and Friday (July 29 and 30), the gang were sentenced. The prosecution comes after Operation Collier – a full-scale investigation by …

Lancashire slipped to 115 for 7 chasing 271 before all-rounder Danny Lamb and crimper Tom Bailey shared a record 112 in 18 overs for the eighth wicket to turn the game around. Sedbergh: Sussex 270-9, Lancashire 274-8 – Lancashire wins by two wickets Scorecard Danny Lamb’s astonishing career, 86 not …

The current heat wave in Lancashire has welcomed swarms of horseflies which have razor sharp teeth and a very painful bite. Mercury levels in parts of the UK have reached 32.2C and are expected to last for at least a few more days. The hot and humid weather made them …

The list below, taken from the West Lancashire Borough Council website, contains the validated nominations and the nominations decided from last week. Planning requests received this week One-story rear extension at 186 Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire Recently decided planning requests for this week County Matter – Construction of …

A 24-year-old teaching assistant from East Lancashire unveiled her experience with endometriosis. Emily Bradshaw, from Clitheroe, was only 14 when she began to experience excruciating pain in her abdomen which was equated with period pain and irritable bowel syndrome. After a series of misdiagnoses, Emily learned in 2018 that she …

Rossendale man travels incredible 630 miles to raise money for Child Action Northwest. Tom Keir will walk the South West Coast Path, a national trail that starts from Minehead in Somerset and runs along the Devon and Cornwall coasts. The walk will end at Poole Harbor in Dorset. And he …

LANCASHIRE (UK): Indian drummer Shreyas Iyer has been banned from Lancashire’s upcoming Royal London Cup campaign, the club announced on Monday. “Following discussions between the club and BCCI, as well as player representatives, it was agreed that Iyer would remain in India before his return to cricket in due course,” …

We are appealing for witnesses and images after a 17-year-old boy was seriously injured following a serious assault in Burnley town center this morning (July 18). Just after 4:20 a.m. we were called to report that another 17 year old boy had been assaulted in Hammerton Street shortly before. The …

Blackpool’s beaches are packed today (July 17) as crowds of people flock to the resort in bright sunshine. Hundreds of people came to town today to make the most of the warm weather. As temperatures reach the mid-1920s, the resort has seen an influx of people swimming and spending family …

Holidaymakers from EST Lancashire heading to ‘stays’ in the UK are encouraged to pick up a postcard and send it to a resident in a care home. And several local stages – including the Darwen Tower – are available on the Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria website. The call is …

It was the message from the deputy head of authority as an attempt to force the Tory administration to rethink its recent decision to withdraw from the failed process. Alan Vincent said there was a question mark over how much other local county authorities were willing to contribute towards the …

An expat from Lancashire has denounced the UK government for “passing the buck” when it comes to allowing fully vaccinated Britons to return to the UK. Dan and Victoria Croft emigrated to Canada last July in what was a two-year move in planning – and one that has been put …

Detectives are encouraging victims of sexual abuse to continue to come forward after a Skelmersdale man was jailed for 11 years for historic abuses he committed in the city. David Gardner, 65, was also on the sex offender registry for life, after being convicted of sexually abusing a boy and …

England’s long wait for a major trophy continues after Gareth Southgate’s side saw their dreams for Euro 2020 end in a heartbreaking loss on penalties to Italy. The nation was at a standstill for the Biggest Three Lions game in 55 years and Luke Shaw’s first stunner at a rocking …

A biker was killed in an accident that closed a road for five hours. Police are now calling for witnesses, or anyone with information on what may have happened, to come forward, following the incident, which occurred at 3:50 p.m. on Friday. Officers were called to Holmeswood Road, near the …

Pakistani Prime Minister and Boris Johnson have been asked to intervene in the case of a Briton who died in Pakistan, with MPs and her family calling for transparency on the circumstances. Kelsey Devlin, a 27-year-old caregiver and mother of two from Burnley, Lancashire, died on June 30 in a …

The shift from catalogs to online retail has helped Accrington-based Studio grow its customer base and generate additional sales throughout the pandemic year. Total revenue for the 52-week period ended March 26, 2021 was £ 578.6million, up a third from the previous year. The group also sold Findel Education for …

The firm’s stance on the future of social distancing and mask wearing could be determined by what the majority of people decide to do in immediate response to the measures becoming voluntary. This is the assessment of a Preston-based human behavior expert as the Prime Minister announced that almost all …