Lancashire

Motorcyclist, in 60s, in critical condition after crash closed road Lancashire Telegraph14:49England

London Road crash leaves biker in his 60s in critical condition Blog Preston10:21England

Three children 'swept into sea' in Blackpool after being 'caught out by the tide' Wales Online13:28Blackpool (town) Wales

Three children swept out to sea near Blackpool’s North Pier after being caught out by tide on… Blackpool Gazette13:07Blackpool (town) Wales

Car mounts pavement and ploughs into two pedestrians in Padiham hit-and-run Lancashire Evening Post13:37

Man arrested after two hurt in hit and run BBC12:25

Appeal over former Preston pub 'heritage centre' possibility Lancs Live05:20Preston (city) Pubs

Council urged to delay Tithebarn demolition in new documents from Preserving Preston’s Heritage Blog Preston18:49Preston (city) Pubs

Burnley man Habibur Masum who stabbed wife in front of baby told doctor he ‘felt he would kill… Lancs Live07:21Knife Crime

Man who stabbed wife in front of baby told doctor he ‘felt he would kill her’ Lancashire Telegraph17:52Knife Crime

Trial date set for accused after death of 13-month-old baby Preston Davey Blog Preston16:03Preston (city) Sex Crime Cases Murder

Baby's family weep in court as couple meant to adopt him accused of his murder The Mirror20:43Preston (city) Sex Crime Cases Murder

Morecambe paedophile who preyed on victim when she was young girl and again as teen jailed Lancashire Evening Post13:03Child Abuse Crown Court

'Dangerous' paedophile preyed on girl as young child and again as a teenager Lancs Live12:34Child Abuse Crown Court

Man kicked medics after pulling baby's oxygen tube BBC07:05Blackpool (town) Nursing Rail Travel

Man attacked staff at hospital where seriously ill baby was being treated Lancashire Telegraph14:49Blackpool (town) Nursing Rail Travel

Developer of Dryden Mill apartment complex told it will need to contribute to affordable housing elsewhere Blog Preston07:11Preston (city) Cost of Living Affordable Housing

Developers of huge Preston apartment scheme 'may have to fund affordable homes' after losing… Lancs Live06:21Preston (city) Cost of Living Affordable Housing

18 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored Blackpool Gazette17:46Food Standards Agency Food Safety Food & Drink

Latest scores on the doors as 27 businesses in Lancashire visited by food hygiene inspectors Lancaster Guardian18:32Food Standards Agency Food Safety Food & Drink

Latest News

In the last 10 minutes

Drivers blatantly disregarding road closure set up amid water main repairs Bury Times12:57

In the last 15 minutes

Rock Up to Clitheroe Castle for Free Fun-packed Geology Day Ribble Valley Borough Council (Press Release)12:54

In the last half-hour

Works set to begin on £275,000 investment into play area at Tardy Gate, Lostock Hall South Ribble Borough Council (Press Release)12:45

In the last hour

Safety warning as footage emerges of a child throwing stones at a passing car in Padiham Burnley Express12:34

The three 'priority' Lancashire areas where Aldi wants to open new stores Lancs Live12:27

Residents demand clampdown on controversial 6G poles across Fylde towns Blackpool Gazette12:15

Police speed gun 63 motorists on 20 mph Lancashire road - this is how many are getting letters… Blackpool Gazette12:15

Will Lancashire have an elected mayor? Mayoral row rumbles on in county Lancashire Telegraph12:12

Yellow Day for St Catherine’s Hospice raises £10,000 Blog Preston12:07

In pictures: Preston’s St Catherine Hospice Yellow Day 2025 Blog Preston12:07

Wigan fibre glass factory to close despite 'tireless' efforts to save it Wigan Today12:05

In the last 2 hours

How East Lancashire's MPs voted on measures to decriminalise abortion Lancashire Telegraph12:02

Aldi looking at Heysham for new store location Lancaster Guardian12:01

Cameras rolling to film new Harlan Coben Netflix drama The Oldham Times11:59

Beloved grandad killed in Oldham by man 'who treated road like a race track' The Oldham Times11:59

Suranne Jones to star in new BBC rom-com drama alongside Aimee Lou Wood The Oldham Times11:59

New images of Oldham's three peregrine falcon chicks The Oldham Times11:59

'Onwards and upwards' for village pub recognised in prestigious awards The Oldham Times11:59

Blackpool youth homeless charity Streetlife celebrates £475,000 National Lottery boost Blackpool Gazette11:44

Four charged with smuggling cocaine through Manchester Airport The Bolton News11:19

Blackpool Council issues update after Stanley Park fishing ban survey passes deadline Blackpool Gazette11:14

Club DJ, radio host and TV presenter Trevor Nelson coming to Lancaster’s Kanteena Lancaster Guardian11:06

In the last 4 hours

Lancashire man jailed after vehicle stop uncovers almost £100,000 of cocaine The Carlisle News & Star11:00

Lancaster University to make staff job cuts due to increased operating costs and declining… Lancaster Guardian10:54

For 300 years it's been home to one family - now the farm's legacy is ending Lancs Live10:45

What's in Your Shed? visits a Lancashire beef farm Farmers Weekly Interactive10:44

Hundreds of reports of dog mess in Lancaster Lancaster Guardian10:33

Lancashire Police searching for missing 32-year-old with distinctive "refuse to sink" tattoo Blackpool Gazette10:33

Crunch meeting over Lancashire mayor amid government 'backtrack' Lancaster Guardian10:23

He was caught on M6 with £100k cocaine haul after 'swerving onto hard shoulder' Lancs Live10:14

Corinne Bailey Rae added to Lytham Festival line-up alongside Stevie Wonder Lancashire Telegraph10:10

Beastly Blackpool teacher charged with the murder of Preston Davey Social Care Today10:09

In Pictures: See inside Foulridge’s revamped Hare and Hounds pub Burnley Express09:59

Lancashire could get mayoral referendum decision this week Lancs Live09:54

Bolton based firm delivers record profits as sales jump higher The Bolton News09:37

I visited Blackpool with just one ticket - train, tram and bus included Blackpool Gazette09:34

Lane closures on M55 mean severe delays stretching onto M6 Blog Preston09:24

Police issue 999 appeal for public's help to find missing man last seen four days ago Lancs Live09:24

Ashton school wins national Silver Award – and goes for Gold Tameside Correspondent09:17

In the last 6 hours

Bluecoat to Redcoat, Preston woman’s life on stage at Pontins, Butlins and everywhere in-between Blog Preston09:03

How the tragic death of a Lancashire hiker solved 12-year mystery of missing doctor Lancs Live09:03

Explore opportunities at Hattersley Jobs and Training Fair Tameside Correspondent08:58

Stalybridge primary school praised for giving pupils a ‘flying start’ Tameside Correspondent08:57

It's going to be a traffic nightmare - £30 million project to tackle M65 congestion set to begin Lancashire Evening Post08:54

Why there are delays on the M65 and M55 this morning Lancashire Telegraph08:28

CCTV appeal after teenage girl sexually assaulted on train between Burnley and Accrington Burnley Express08:18

Lancashire village could soon get new 121-home housing estate - close to BAE Systems site Lancashire Evening Post08:15

He sought out the services of an escort and ended up behind bars Lancs Live08:12

Owner of Eccleston bungalow told they can demolish and replace home with taller version Blog Preston08:02

Hypnotist given the go ahead to perform - under certain conditions The Bolton News07:56

Owner of popular family restaurant surprised by diners to mark special occasion The Bolton News07:56

Pupils line streets in tribute to much-loved Blackpool teacher Lancs Live07:52

Two people arrested for drug offences during police patrol in Wigan Wigan Today07:50

Objection lodged to scheme to demolish shopping centre 'without a known future' The Bolton News07:49

Tough new rules come into force on bedsits after 'a lot of campaigning' The Bolton News07:49

Nurse called wrong team when trying to resuscitate young woman, inquest hears The Bolton News07:49

Six gas canisters seized after reports of men taking drugs in car Lancashire Telegraph07:47

Drug dealer claims man stabbed to death in his home had 'tried to tax him' The Bolton News07:24

Meeting to discuss drug dealing and traffic issues in this part of Bolton The Bolton News07:24

The fight against terror strengthened as new specialist recruits join GMP The Bolton News07:24

Burnley man Habibur Masum who stabbed wife in front of baby told doctor he ‘felt he would kill… Lancs Live07:21

'Obviously disappointed': Police appeal to public as no residents attend meeting Bury Times07:18

Developer of Dryden Mill apartment complex told it will need to contribute to affordable housing elsewhere Blog Preston07:11

Conmen pretended to be cops to defraud elderly Blackburn residents Lancs Live07:09

Keep your pets cool in summer with these Amazon cooling mats Lancashire Evening Post07:08

Man kicked medics after pulling baby's oxygen tube BBC07:05

In the last 8 hours

Future of under-threat pub building to be decided BBC06:58

Plans for 1,800 homes on colliery site move closer BBC06:55

'We bought perfect £400k home - now a quarry could be built next door' Lancs Live06:41

Blackburn golf club retains spot in British Isles top 200 rankings Lancashire Telegraph06:05

'After a stressful day at work I can either sit at home and worry or come here' Lancs Live06:00

Man told MP to be 'lined up and shot' in menacing email Lancashire Telegraph05:55

Shoplifter was back stealing a day after getting suspended sentence Lancashire Telegraph05:55

Appeal over former Preston pub 'heritage centre' possibility Lancs Live05:20

Trouble magnet Wigan home hit with extended closure order Wigan Today05:05

Warrant issued for young Wigan car theft suspect Wigan Today05:05

Developer set to appeal Wigan Council decision to block more Standish homes Wigan Today05:04

Earlier today

Former mayor pays tribute to ‘wonderful’ son who has died Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Look inside: Pub reopens after six-week £375K renovation Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Public hearing planned to determine future of controversial travellers’ camp Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Charity volunteer ‘deeply moved’ by King’s Birthday Honours List recognition Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Care home praised by inspectors after first CQC visit Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Crowds enjoy Eid in the Park 'extravaganza' in Blackburn Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Woman who damaged sofa in arson attack given suspended sentence Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Plans submitted to keep flat above hair salon Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Lancashire’s Reform-led council unveils app despite it having been in use since 2022 Lancashire Telegraph05:04

New evidence comes to light following murder of man killed in axe attack 35 years ago Lancashire Telegraph05:04

"It's like real life Bambi" - Rishton residents capture beautiful baby deer Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Lancashire councillor urges "zero tolerance approach" to grooming gangs inquiry Lancashire Telegraph05:04

East Lancashire's hardest schools to get a place at revealed Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Classic car show coming to Blackburn this summer Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Public invited to choose favourite object from this Lancashire museum exhibition Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Therapist's top tips for mindfulness and wellbeing: how to be truly in the moment Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Britain's Got Talent star moves audience to tears with 1st performance since victory Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Businessman celebrates 40 years service and journey of success Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Families gather for day of arts and entertainment at East Lancs park festival Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Relay for Life organisers hope to surpass half a million pound mark Lancashire Telegraph05:04

New exhibition celebrates East Lancashire town's stone-built architecture Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Refugee Week continues in Blackburn with school play and food festival Lancashire Telegraph05:04

Slices of life at Nicol Mere Primary, Ashton, pictured over the years Wigan Today04:57

Wigan school's gift to family of late pupil Alex Crook on what would have been his last day Wigan Today04:57

How the disappearance of a father led to solving the mystery of a missing doctor who vanished… MailOnline01:37

Yesterday

Family enjoy 'really positive' feedback after launch of new food and coffee van Leigh Journal22:03 17-Jun-25

'Give us a chance to save Preston pub', campaigners plead Lancashire Evening Post20:23 17-Jun-25

Hold-up on Blackpool prom was not down to 'huge pothole', says council Blackpool Gazette20:08 17-Jun-25

Man charged over firearms offence and causing actual bodily harm The Bolton News20:07 17-Jun-25

Oldham men were accountant and courier for drugs operation 'driven by greed' The Oldham Times19:42 17-Jun-25

Third man charged in connection with Shaw fight which left man in hospital The Oldham Times19:42 17-Jun-25

70kg of Class A drugs with street value of £7m seized following raids in Oldham The Oldham Times19:42 17-Jun-25

Dealer thought he was 'untouchable' and smiled as he posed with drugs The Oldham Times19:42 17-Jun-25

Food venues across Blackpool invited to apply for new healthier choices accreditation Blackpool Gazette19:39 17-Jun-25

Vacating Pendle Rise and getting it demolished is a key project. It cannot be delayed Lancashire Evening Post19:12 17-Jun-25

Shawn Sharpe strikes again with iconic Church Street mural Blog Preston19:10 17-Jun-25

25 Lancashire pubs where you can win thousands of prizes including £10,000, holidays and more Burnley Express19:06 17-Jun-25

Council urged to delay Tithebarn demolition in new documents from Preserving Preston’s Heritage Blog Preston18:49 17-Jun-25

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Lancashire, historically famed for its industry and textiles in the 19th and 20th centuries, is home to a multitude of large towns including Lancaster, Preston, Blackpool, Bolton, and more. The current county was formed in 1974 but is centred around, and can trace its history back to, the old county palatine.

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