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Seven Welsh mountain ponies rescued as part of a massive multi-agency operation are settling into their new home in Lancashire. The horses were part of a herd of 40 taken in by the Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) at Shores Hey Farm near Burnley in February. Upon arrival, the …

Derby County have another chance to try and escape the Championship relegation zone, but the odds are stacked against them. Wayne Rooney’s Rams are in action against promotion hopefuls Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday (7.45pm kick-off), quite a high order on its own. But the trip to Ewood Park was always …

There will be a mix of cloudy and sunny skies in Lancashire today (March 15). According to the latest forecast from the Met Office, every region of the county will bask in sunshine until around 1pm – which will be followed by cloudy skies. Burnley is expected to have sunny …

Ben Mee is set to miss Burnley’s Premier League game at Brentford on Saturday through injury. The Clarets captain had a knee problem in the loss to Leicester and missed Chelsea’s 4-0 thrashing last time out. Sean Dyche described the issue as a jab rather than a twist when discussing …

A drug dealer who sold heroin and cocaine to pay off his own cannabis debt has been jailed for 27 months. Hamza Ali, 20, owed a man ‘notorious for violence’ £700 and agreed to pedal Class A drugs for him in March last year. When police arrested him in Blackburn …

Blackpool have defied all odds since Neil Critchley took over the reins two years ago and with their eyes watching the board at the end of the season they have more than proven their worth. Back-to-back wins over Reading and Stoke saw the Seasiders rack up 48 points after 35 …

Petrol prices in Lancashire and the rest of the UK continue to rise. Amid a cost of living crisis that is affecting food and energy bills, price hikes at the pump are adding to the mounting pressure on daily life. Even at some of the county’s cheapest filling stations, prices …

A homebuilding company behind new residential developments around Skelmersdale and West Lancashire is to be wound up by the Borough Council that owns it, following a ruling by Conservative councilors and others. The decision angered some Labor advisers. Some claim that more than £1million of public money could now be …

Burnley have been handed a further Premier League fixture after Southampton’s FA Cup win over West Ham on Wednesday night. The Clarets were due to host the Saints on Saturday March 19 in a televised evening on Sky Sports. But Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side will now be in the FA Cup …

One of Blackburn’s billionaire brothers, Issa, is set to launch a new supermarket. Asda co-owner Zuber Issa will open Euro Groces in his hometown of Blackburn, BusinessLive reports. It is reported that his brother Mohsin is not involved in the new venture. READ MORE:Blackburn’s Issa brothers monitor controversial plot where …

Work is due to start in July on a multi-million pound project to renovate historic buildings in Blackpool town center and convert them into a hub for start-up businesses. The rejuvenation scheme for council-owned Stanley buildings between Church Street and Caunce Street is being funded by the station’s £39m Town …

Three weather warnings are in place in Lancashire and Cumbria heading into the weekend. A yellow weather warning for ice is in effect until 9am this morning (February 19), this covers all of Cumbria and Lancashire. Storm Eunice hit the county yesterday with gales over 80 mph and it left …

There are an endless supply of hotels and B&Bs in Blackpool, in fact there are so many that it can be difficult to work out where is best to stay or where you will find the best deal. We have seen both sides of the coin. Often a low room …

Burnley are set to be without three senior players for their Premier League game against Manchester United – but Sean Dyche could still name an unchanged starting XI. Having won once all season, the Clarets are anchored at the bottom of the table amid the ongoing relegation battle with Newcastle, …

Airdrie teenager Johnny Armstrong hopes Falkirk can give him a platform to launch his career, and says it’s up to him to seize the opportunity. The 17-year-old midfielder was benched for Bairns in their 2-1 Ligue 1 home loss to Clyde on December 26, and will hope that’s just a …

It’s a title any hotelier would no doubt strive to avoid, but it was Britannia Hotels that was officially crowned the worst in the country. Britannia Hotels have been historic holders of the label for almost a decade and for the ninth consecutive year the annual survey by consumer group …

A semi-professional footballer and weightlifter for Team GB is about to open a new gym in an empty industrial unit in Burnley. A planning application has been submitted to Burnley Borough Council to change the use of a unit at Kestrel Court in Hapton from storage to personal training. The …

Council tax in Blackpool is set to rise by 2.99 per cent this year, with town hall bosses set to withdraw a further £8.6million from the resort’s budget. However, there are no mandatory job cuts this year and city services such as libraries and leisure centers have been protected. There’s …

Plans have been revealed to build 52 new homes on part of Marton Moss previously slated to become part of a wider Kensington Developments scheme. Rowland Homes has submitted a full planning application to council seeking permission for a mix of two to five bedroom, semi-detached and detached properties on …

The start of the week is expected to be gray for most of us in Lancashire, with a few spells of rain in some areas later in the week. Temperatures are unlikely to reach double digits or drop below freezing and should largely avoid any dramatic downpours. Some areas can …

Appearing on The Weakest Link on Saturday January 22, famed DJ and radio presenter Tony Blackburn who suffered a scandal with the BBC and battled valium addiction. Tony rose to fame with BBC Radio 1 as the first DJ to be heard on the station, on the morning show, when …

It’s somewhat of a guessing game trying to predict Burnley’s squad for their Premier League return to Arsenal on Sunday. The Clarets haven’t kicked the ball since losing to Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup earlier this month and have seen several players test positive for Covid since. It forced …

Proposals have been put forward to convert the Odeon Cinema in Blackpool into a trampoline park, indoor golf course or bowling alley amid speculation the building may no longer be used as a cinema after next year. According to planning documents, the cinema chain’s lease is due to expire in …

A woman was caught having sex with a man on a grassy edge after trying to break into cars, a court has heard. Corallena Loveridge, from Blackburn, was spotted in the act by a witness who called the police fearing she was the victim of a sexual assault, with officers …

A coroner has highlighted how a 14-week-old baby girl died following missed opportunities to anticipate complications after certain medical details were not fully reported. An inquest at Accrington Town Hall heard how Elsie-Lynn Ganley was born prematurely at 26 weeks on November 26, 2020 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit …

Burnley transfer target Seko Fofana first arrived in England aged 18 but if the Clarets were able to secure a deal for the midfielder he would return as one of the France’s most successful players. The Ivory Coast international joined Man City as a teenager, and immediately comparisons were drawn …

Selling Chris Wood to Newcastle United would be an indication that Burnley has raised the white flag, believes former England stopper Rob Green. The Magpies have an interest in the Clarets forward and there has been speculation that there was a release clause in his Turf Moor contract. If that …

Police are concerned about the disappearance of two teenage girls from Blackpool who were last seen yesterday morning (January 10). Caitlyn Morgan and Alicia Bond are both missing in the Bispham Road area of ​​the complex and are believed to be still in town and together. Read more:Two women and …

Two NHS workers who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic were devastated to return from their shifts on Christmas Day to find they had been robbed, including vital savings that had been spent on treating IVF. Jodie Toal and her partner Jamie are both health assistants and spent Christmas Day …

Gary Neville admits he fears for Burnley’s chances of survival in the Premier League, but still believes the Clarets could pull off an act of survival. Sean Dyche’s side are in the last three ahead of Thursday’s game at Manchester United, but after seeing their last three games canceled due …

Leeds United’s postponements of consecutive games have not dampened hopes that 2022 will start at the first opportunity on the pitch for Whites. As 2021 ends in a 4-1 loss to Arsenal, Burnley’s planned trip to Elland Road will hopefully prove to be the starting point of the footballing year …

A Lancashire town with high Covid rates is likely a sign of what’s to come in the county, a health official has warned. Cases in the town of Darwen last week reached more than 1,000 per 100,000 inhabitants, placing the region among the highest in the UK. Dominic Harrison, director …

Neil Critchley admits his Blackpool side would have taken their position midway through the campaign before a ball was kicked, but admits the Tangerines want more as they consider the second half of the season. The Seasiders sit 12th in the league standings after playing their 23rd game of the …

Big-hearted staff at a popular Lancashire pub are raising funds to help a ‘smiling’ and ‘laughing’ toddler with several serious health issues. Two-year-old Scarlett Steeden-Smith from Blackpool suffers from cerebral palsy, a cyst in her brain and chronic kidney disease. Scarlett and her twin sister Beatrix were born at Royal …

One of Lancashire’s most popular event spaces has seen a mixed response from visitors, since the government’s Covid Plan B guidelines were announced last week. Blackpool Winter Gardens have a busy Christmas events schedule and although it is confident it will remain open during the holiday season, the new guidelines …

Welcome to the LancsLive Traffic Blog where you will find the latest updates from all over Lancashire. LancsLive will be keeping an eye on Lancashire’s extensive motorway network as well as the A and B routes. We will also be taking a look at the railway lines and general traffic …

Welcome to the LancsLive Traffic Blog where you will find the latest updates from all over Lancashire. LancsLive will be keeping an eye on Lancashire’s extensive motorway network as well as the A and B routes. We will also be taking a look at the railway lines and general traffic …

Most parts of Lancashire and the Lake District will be affected by heavy rains tomorrow (December 9) following flooding in parts of the county due to Storm Barra. Most of the county will see showers throughout the day, with a few sunny intervals in places. The strong wind from Storm …

Snow, ice, heavy rain, high winds, sleet – winter can be beautiful, but sometimes the weather makes us want to stay indoors. But that doesn’t mean we have to miss the fun of Christmas or a trip out of the house and places across Lancashire have a plethora of festive …

A guest at the Norbreck Castle Hotel said the “scruffy” hotel caused a nightmare stay for her and her autistic daughter. Stephanie Hughes, from Newcastle, stayed at the Norbreck Castle Hotel in Blackpool last month with her daughter. They had come to the resort so her daughter could participate in …

A racist thug called his German neighbor a “Nazi scum” and threatened to burn his face in a row in a parking lot, a court said. Paul Darren Marr, 50, lashed out at Norbert Letsch and said he would stab him after his car was allegedly scratched in their shared …

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 …

Wind warnings were issued ahead of the weekend as a low pressure system is expected to bring strong gusts and heavy rain on Friday and Saturday, with even sleet and snow forecast in some spots. The strongest winds are expected to arrive in northern Scotland on Friday afternoon and then …

One of the swans who died in a Blackpool park has tested positive for bird flu, it has been confirmed. Three swans have died in Stanley Park after showing symptoms of the disease, also known as bird flu. The Blackpool Council says a total of 15 birds died with similar …

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 …

A jury has heard that a woman who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend Jordan Monaghan did not like taking medication. Evie Adams, 24, died of a fatal overdose of tramadol and diazepam on October 24, 2019. Monaghan, 30, denies the murder of Ms Adams, as well as the murders …

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 …

Overall Lancashire will have a lot of low cloud today with haze and hill fog in many places. However, this will improve slightly throughout the day, with the development of a brighter period. The rain will arrive from southeast Cumbria at dusk and then move to the southeast during the …

Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has confirmed Tony Mowbray spoke to him to confirm Blackburn’s interest in Ryan Hedges. Sport record revealed last month that the England league squad will take another step forward for the Dons star, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Aberdeen pushed …

Four Lancashire towns have been named in the dreaded list of ‘worst places to live in the UK’. The list is published annually by iLiveHereUK and is made up of thousands of votes. In Lancashire, Burnley, Blackpool, Blackburn and Accrington had the worst 50. READ MORE: Four Lancashire towns voted …

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 …

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has spoken at length about the criticism on social media and the support he believes his players need. His side were beaten 0-7 at home to Fulham in midweek – a record-breaking home loss for Rovers as a club football. Mowbray has just a few …

Jay Rodriguez says no discussions have yet taken place over extending his contract with the Clarets. The Burnley-born forward returned to his hometown club in 2019 and his contract expires at the end of the season. The 32-year-old has struggled to start this tenure, making it just one in the …

Blackpool’s very first Winter Pride event is set to take place this weekend in the iconic Winter Gardens. The Blackpool Pride Committee announced this morning that the one-day celebration will take place on November 6 with an entertainment lineup that will appeal to everyone. The full-day event will be open …

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 …

The old saying goes that love is a roller coaster – but that’s literally the case with a man from Leeds who asked his partner to marry him on one of the world’s most infamous roller coasters. Jamie Scrutton, from Leeds, decided to ask about the ‘Big One’ at Blackpool …

Burnley’s win over Brentford provided the first three Premier League points of the season and ended a long wait for a top-level home win. The Clarets were at their best in the first half to overthrow the Bees and ultimately register a 3-1 victory against Thomas Frank’s side. Sean Dyche …

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 …

A Blackpool hotel responded to a notice that its rooms were “too small”, telling the customer that they wished to present the “FACTS” about their reservation. Blackpool is renowned for its wide variety of holiday accommodation. From its B & Bs to its hotels, there are plenty of places to …

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 …

Burnley withdrew from the Carabao Cup with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Tottenham on Wednesday night. The first half was a forgettable affair, with neither team having a shot on target. Spurs made the breakthrough midway through the second period when Lucas Moura was given the freedom of the penalty …

The Blackpool council posted grim images inside the Metropole Hotel, which was criticized for its poor food hygiene in a recent report. The Princess Parade hotel has been welcoming asylum seekers since last month (September), but an inspection carried out on August 26 concluded that it needed to make a …

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 …

We all know Merseyside is a top filming destination, with many directors flocking to the area. Liverpool is the UK’s second most filmed city outside of London – and it’s easy to see why. With its historic buildings and iconic waterfront, directors often choose the city as the perfect backdrop …

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley celebrated his side’s 2-0 victory over Preston in a way very similar to Jurgen Klopp. After seeing his side reach the point level with Luton Town fifth in the Championship standings, the Seasiders boss approached the fans at home after the final whistle and the fist …

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 – …

Midfielder Jack Cork has revealed there is an option to extend his contract with the Clarets for another year, providing security for the player and the club given the number of stars whose contracts expire this summer. Cork, who returns to former club Southampton with Burnley in the Premier League …

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 …

Tony Mowbray has vowed that the time of young Blackburn Rovers forward Dan Butterworth will come after experiencing a tough game in the loss to QPR. The 22-year-old made his first start of the season for the Rovers last night, having made a few brief substitute appearances so far. He …

Southampton received a selection boost ahead of their Saturday clash with Burnley that could help them get through tough games ahead against Chelsea, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich City. Ralph Hasenhuttl was starved of four players in his win over Leeds United with James Ward-Prowse (suspended), Jack Stephens (hamstrings), Will …

Sky Sports expert David Prutton is predicting a share of the loot when the Blackburn Rovers face Queens Park Rangers tonight. Tony Mowbray’s side travel to the capital to take on an R side who were beaten by Fulham last time around. The Rovers, meanwhile, felt like it was two …

Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone has taken another big step forward to make his first-team comeback. The 22-year-old midfielder is a player greatly missed by Saints fans who were disgusted to see his rise to the senior squad interrupted by a serious knee injury nine months ago. Ralph Hasenhuttl spoke about …

Blackpool and Chorley are two areas in Lancashire which saw a significant increase in the number of daily coronavirus cases on Sunday. A total of 825 people have tested positive for the virus in Lancashire in the past 24 hours, according to data from Public Health England released this afternoon. …

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 …

A plan for future bus services around Blackpool has been agreed and is expected to be submitted to the government by the end of this month. All councils must publish a bus service improvement plan in order to be eligible for a share of a £ 3 billion pot of …

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 …

His capture was unexpected but the presence of Tayo Edun is a welcome addition nonetheless. Signed for an undisclosed six-figure fee from Lincoln City, the 23-year-old epitomizes the caliber of player the Blackburn Rovers seek in their recruiting program. The club’s inability to sign a striker in the dying hours …

The owner of a Blackpool hotel hit back at a TripAdvisor reviewer who said he “didn’t understand personal space at all”. The guest, who stayed at the Somerville Hotel in June, decided to leave a review about his stay two months later. User Lizzy21 called the hotel “mediocre” and said …

Blackpool may be famous for its Illuminations display – but the lighting in some of its side streets has been criticized for being too dim. Now calls have been made for brighter street lighting as part of a £ 5million system upgrade. City Councilor Gary Coleman said at a Tourism, …

Whether you are walking around Lancashire this weekend or planning to stay closer to home, it is always worth being prepared for whatever the weather throws at you. This Saturday and Sunday (October 9 and 10), the general forecast is mostly dry for the most part, with parts of the …

Joe Hilton is hoping his Hamilton Academical loan will serve him well for more playing time when he returns to the Blackburn Rovers. The 21-year-old is currently north of the border at Accies in a bid to get more playing time under his belt in the Scottish Championship. Hilton has …

Ben Whiteman and Ryan Ledson are one game away from a suspension that could see them miss the crunch derby with Blackpool later this month. The midfielder duo have both been booked four times so far in the Championship and one more warning will amount to a ban. North End …

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 …

Police are becoming “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a missing Blackburn man who has not been seen for 11 days. Louis Richards left Blackburn town center on Friday September 24 and proceeded to Preston station. He was then seen on CCTV at Lloyds Bank in Walthamstow, London, around 11 …

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 …

A couple who stopped to check room availability at a Promenade hotel were stressed and “out of breath” after being fined for parking. Georgina Lister, 61, a business assistant from West Lothian, Scotland, visited Blackpool on August 3 with her partner Nigel for the first time after descending from 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 …

Family event Winter Gardens Wonderland is about to sled down to Blackpool for the holiday season. The winter treat will include a Santa Claus cave and magical shows, while visitors can browse the wooden chalets of the Bavarian-style Christmas markets. The festivities will take place indoors and outdoors from November …

Tony Mowbray believes Ben Brereton Diaz “was not very good” in the first half of the Blackburn Rovers’ loss to Blackpool and believes the forward is still a young player with a lot to learn. The 22-year-old started the season on fire for Rovers and scored his tenth goal of …

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 …

A Blackpool family have paid tribute to a ‘hero’ father who died suddenly after developing a blood clot. Pat Meehan, 74, died on September 7 and has been described by his son, Patrick, as a “hero” who taught him “a lot about the world and its people”. Read more:Children cry …

A member of the Native American community in the UK has revealed his reasons for believing that part of the Blackpool illuminations should be removed. Anthony Perry, director and author of the NHS, described a painting of the ‘Wild West’ at the historic exhibition as a ‘caricature’, LancsLive Reports. He …

It was his first Premier League start to the season and you could tell Matej Vydra was serious. In less than 15 minutes at Leicester City, he had already created a few half-chances, worried the Foxes endline with his pace and moves and collapsed to tie the game. By the …

The Blackpool council has agreed to “explore options” for new paintings following complaints of racism from two Native Americans on a lighted display. Located north of Blackpool Promenade, the 1960s ‘Wild West’ light show features six men wearing their hair around a totem pole. A letter of complaint from the …

A man suffered life-changing injuries after being punched where part of his skull was missing. The assault took place in downtown Blackburn on Clayton Street, near the Salvation Inn, around 4:30 p.m. on April 26. Brendan Duff has since been jailed for three years for the assault, after appearing in …

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 …

Seeing Cardiff City concede goals as easily as was illustrated in the loss to Blackburn Rovers is not a regular appearance and Mick McCarthy will not be a happy man. That’s the point of view of former Blackpool, QPR and Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway. The Rovers put the Bluebirds …

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 …

Burnley City Council is seeking to appropriate the city’s main shopping center. The local authority made an offer for the Charter Walk complex which went on sale in June. Council bosses have asked officers to bid for the mall in the middle of Burnley. It would be lower than the …

A Blackpool hotel has come under fire after two newlyweds claimed they were heartbroken on their honeymoon due to the condition of their accommodation. Sonya Cunningham has booked a week at the Alumhurst Hotel on Charnley Road in Blackpool to celebrate her honeymoon with her husband. She said they had …

A campaign to save a couple’s outdoor enclosure has gathered thousands of supporters after they were told it may need to be demolished. Blackpool couple Lorraine and Adrian Marshall installed the darling ‘catio’ in June outside their home in Pedder’s Lane after three of their beloved cats were tragically killed …

It’s no secret that Blackpool has a plethora of original and independent businesses. Stroll through several of its seaside streets and you are sure to find a number of uniquely named businesses or slogans designed to capture your attention. After all, Blackpool is a busy place where everyone competes for …

Ball numbers have been confirmed for the Carabao Cup round of 16 draw tonight. The draw takes place around 10 p.m. and will follow the end of Manchester United’s game against West Ham United, with Burnley and Preston North End in the hat. Sean Dyche’s men took out Rochdale at …

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, …

The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup takes place Wednesday evening around 10 p.m. This will follow the conclusion of Manchester United’s game against West Ham United, with Burnley and Preston North End in the hat. Sean Dyche’s men took out Rochdale at Turf Moor on Tuesday …

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 …