• I bought a £2 scratchcard on a whim then won £250,000 overnight
    by Ciara Fearn on December 4, 2025 at 7:38 pm

    A health worker from Lancashire has struck it lucky, winning £250,000 on a National Lottery Scratchcard – following his win, he treated himself to a luxury bottle of aftershave and a stylish pair of trainers.

  • 17 amazing pictures of Carleton’s new bar Gilberts in former doctor’s surgery
    by Ciara Fearn on December 4, 2025 at 6:52 pm

    A new cafe bar – Gilberts – has opened and is set to bring coffee, cakes, and live music to Carleton, as entrepreneur Tim Wood transforms the former Wellbeing Centre into a vibrant community hub for day and night visitors.

  • Shocking report exposes ‘toxic’ culture of bullying & harassment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
    by Tony Durkin on December 4, 2025 at 1:22 pm

    A leaked report has claimed that a culture of “systemic bullying and harassment” has been allowed to flourish among staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

  • Strictly star reveals they’re after Blackpool star Coleen Nolan’s job!
    by Aimee Seddon on December 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    A Strictly Come Dancing star has revealed on national television that they have their eye on Coleen Nolan’s job.

  • Alan Carr coming to Lancashire for new tour after The Traitors win – here’s how to get tickets
    by Charlie Watts on December 4, 2025 at 11:54 am

    National treasure Alan Carr is coming to Lancashire for a new tour.

  • ‘Loud explosion’ reported as earthquake measuring 3.3-magnitude hits Lancashire and is felt across the county
    by Catherine Musgrove and Gayle Rouncivell on December 4, 2025 at 10:51 am

    Residents in Carnforth reported a ‘loud explosion’ after an earthquske hit Lancashire with tremors felt by people across the Fylde coast, Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, Arnside and Silverdale.

  • 47 unforgettable pictures of Preston more than 70 years ago bring an era back to life
    by Claire Lark on December 4, 2025 at 6:00 am

    1954 Preston was a very different city indeed…