• Giant puppet set to become symbol of fishing town
    on May 14, 2026 at 5:11 am

    Residents are helping to create the “Spirit of Fleetwood” figure for a special community project.

  • New Eric Morecambe mural to be unveiled for centenary
    on May 14, 2026 at 5:09 am

    A festival is underway to mark 100 years of Eric Morecambe – including a new mural to be unveiled.

  • Beaumont impresses as Blaze, Hants and Warwicks win
    on May 13, 2026 at 6:37 pm

    England opener Tammy Beaumont hits an unbeaten 99 as The Blaze, Hampshire and Warwickshire claim victories in the Women’s One-Day Cup.

  • ‘Murdered’ baby had human bite mark on him, jury hears
    on May 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm

    Former teacher Jamie Varley denies sexually abusing and murdering his adopted son Preston Davey.

  • Man guilty of model’s ‘frenzied and cowardly’ murder
    on May 13, 2026 at 3:25 pm

    Luke Harden was attacked in the street by Bhekisani Matabiswana, who then tried to flee the country.

  • I’ve been spat at and abused, says council leader stepping down
    on May 13, 2026 at 10:10 am

    Councillor Yvonne Gagen is resigning as leader as she says politics is toxic, especially for women.

  • Nordic walking workshops set for rural beauty spot
    on May 13, 2026 at 5:24 am

    The programme transforms a regular walk into a full-body workout and is suitable for all abilities.

  • Coventry star turns ‘Bank of Dave’ into musical
    on May 13, 2026 at 5:21 am

    West End performer Rob Madge has seen his show’s premiere at The Lowry in Salford.

  • ‘I’ll fight you til the day I die’, teacher accused of baby murder told police
    on May 12, 2026 at 4:50 pm

    Jamie Varley denies sexually abusing and murdering his adopted son Preston Davey in Blackpool.

  • Bid for 1,300 homes on Lancashire farmland rejected
    on May 12, 2026 at 2:19 pm

    The proposed Cuerdale plan is rejected by planners after attracting more than 1,200 objections.

  • Forty years of the EFL play-offs – choose your favourite memories
    on May 12, 2026 at 8:29 am

    BBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League.

  • Historic building’s £1.5m revamp to improve access
    on May 12, 2026 at 5:31 am

    Work on the 160-year-old building uncovers previously hidden stained glass and a secret tunnel.

  • ‘Ketamine took our loving and caring Archie’
    on May 12, 2026 at 5:29 am

    Archie Fotheringham’s mother wants to warn others of dangers of ketamine addiction.

  • Months of overnight M65 closures set to begin
    on May 11, 2026 at 5:08 am

    The closures, which begin on 11 May, are set to cause disruption around Blackburn with Darwen.

  • Mobile museum to spark memories in dementia patients
    on May 11, 2026 at 5:07 am

    The immersive experience will visit Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre as part of Dementia Action Week.

  • Nurse plans to buy homes for the homeless
    on May 10, 2026 at 5:32 pm

    Tony Norman wants to help break the cycle which stops homeless people getting somewhere to live.

  • Geddes fires Middlesex to victory over Lancashire
    on May 10, 2026 at 2:11 pm

    Ben Geddes hits a quickfire 74 as Middlesex clinch victory on day three at Old Trafford.

  • Spud Bros to open 30 petrol station shops
    on May 10, 2026 at 10:11 am

    The viral jacket potato sellers say they are “absolutely buzzing” to be opening the shops across the UK.

  • Seasonal bus service to beauty spot returns
    on May 10, 2026 at 6:02 am

    The service, which links Chorley, Adlington and Rivington, has resumed operating until 1 November.

  • Higgins wickets leaves Lancs v Middlesex evenly poised
    on May 9, 2026 at 6:41 pm

    Lancashire’s seamers hit back either side of a long rain break to help their side take a 32-run first-innings lead in their County Championship match against Middlesex at Emirates Old Trafford.