• 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.

  • ‘Parrot experience’ plan for former ice cream shop
    on May 9, 2026 at 4:56 pm

    The project would see the creation of an artificial jungle at a former ice-cream shop in Blackpool.

  • More prison time for abuser whose partner took life
    on May 9, 2026 at 7:13 am

    Ryan Wellings was “coached” in how to give evidence by his mother and partner, a court hears.

  • Coaches to run ultramarathon calling at four football grounds
    on May 9, 2026 at 6:28 am

    Three junior coaches at a grassroots football club set up in 1884 are running 55km for a new 3G pitch.

  • Boy bullied for busking gets big break on stage
    on May 9, 2026 at 6:28 am

    Carter, 13, says singing is still his safe space and loves performing in the seaside town.

  • Anderson strikes after Middlesex knock over Lancs
    on May 8, 2026 at 5:57 pm

    James Anderson takes both wickets as Middlesex end day one 38-2 after bowling out Lancashire for just 201 at Emirates Old Trafford.

  • Reform make major gains across Lancashire, with Labour losing control of three councils
    on May 8, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    Labour lost control of Blackburn with Darwen Council for the first time in 15 years.

  • Pedestrian killed in crash was ‘beautiful father’
    on May 8, 2026 at 11:07 am

    Philip Hayes suffered serious injuries after being struck by a Tesla on the A49 in Coppull in April.

  • ‘Forever 18’ family’s tribute to teen killed in crash
    on May 8, 2026 at 10:14 am

    Victoria Niebylska died the day after a car she was a passenger in collided with a house in Haslingden.

  • Mums call for more understanding of ‘dangerous’ pregnancy condition
    on May 8, 2026 at 5:02 am

    Mothers have shared their survival stories of a life threatening condition known as PAS.

  • Baby murder accused could not recall ‘horrible’ video
    on May 7, 2026 at 7:20 pm

    Blackpool teacher Jamie Varley denies sexually abusing and murdering his 13-month-old adopted son.

  • Replacement rule ‘daft’ & ‘nonsensical’ – Anderson
    on May 7, 2026 at 4:37 pm

    James Anderson calls the regulations around injury replacements in the County Championship “daft” and “nonsensical”.

  • ‘No crumpet shortage’ after Warburtons site fire
    on May 7, 2026 at 11:26 am

    The Burnley factory is the firm’s largest crumpet producing site but it has “upweighted” baking elsewhere.

  • Sophie Lancaster charity remembers ‘all hate crime victims’ as killer released
    on May 7, 2026 at 10:33 am

    A charity set up after the 2007 murder “chooses to remember all victims” as killer set to be released.