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A Blackpool councillor has called for a crackdown on the increasing number of camper vans parking up for free on a main seafront road.

A community cafe in the middle of a Fylde coast park is to close permanently at the end of this month.

Plans have been put forward to set up an enlarged traveller site in Blackpool’s Marton Moss area.

Blackpool Council is holding several fostering information events this month.

Fleetwood is gearing up for its first Food, Fish and Music Festival, offering three days of free entertainment, food, live music and fun for all ages.

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) and Furness College have formally merged – marking the beginning of a new chapter for education across Lancashire and Cumbria.

Fylde Council say St Annes swimming pool and gym will remain closed ‘for an extended period’ while extensive renovation works are carried out.

A man who blew up his Hambleton home has been jailed.

Residents, businesses and anyone interested in making the switch to electric vehicles are invited to attend Electric Preston, a free electric vehicle showcase.

A Lancashire fire search dog who has helped rescue people around the world has retired after nine years of outstanding service.

Plans to convert the upper floors of Preston’s historic Miller Arcade into apartments are set to be given the green light by councillors later this week.

Dozens more roads have been added to the number that will be resurfaced by Lancashire County Council this year.

Almost two dozen new council homes in Leyland are now available for prospective tenants to apply to live in them.

A closure order has been issued for a shop in Chorley after they were caught selling illegal vapes.

Residents, landlords and community organisations are invited to have their say on proposals to introduce a Selective Licensing scheme across three Preston wards.

Lancashire NHS bosses are staying tight-lipped about the likelihood of Chorley and South Ribble Hospital’s A&E department reopening 24 hours a day – after the government revealed local leaders were considering “evidence” for the move. 

Volunteers who played a vital role in the success of the 2026 National Festival of Making have been honoured at a special celebration event at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery.

Marks & Spencer wants to build a food store on the edge of Colne, saying it will boost the town and create 70 jobs.

Families across Hyndburn are invited to enjoy another summer of free outdoor fun as the popular Let's Move Hyndburn Parks Events return for a fifth consecutive year.

Burnley College is hoping to build on its success training the next generation of tradespeople, with a brand new workshop facility.

Four men from Blackburn have been jailed after a pursuit led to their drug enterprise being uncovered by police.

One of the top-rated GP surgeries in Burnley is set for a major overhaul that will effectively double it in size and allow it to see more patients, after receiving approval from the town’s planning committee.

A roofer who Padiham who misled, threatened, and took thousands of pounds from an elderly victim in Blackpool has been jailed.

A man who carried out an armed robbery at a bookmaker’s shop in Burnley has been jailed for eight years.

Preston’s Vault Youth Zone has announced a series of holiday clubs throughout August. 

The Arc Cinema Blackpool is undergoing a major refurbishment, with luxury seating and new screens planned ahead of the summer blockbuster season.

A major refurbishment draws crowds, entertainment and charity support as EG Group relaunches flagship Blackburn Starbucks site.

Workshops, partnerships and local events accelerate support for families across Blackburn and Darwen

The operators of Guy’s Thatched Hamlet have announced they have ceased trading after 46 years.

This January the town’s only high street energy hub is celebrating Warm Welcome Week, starting on January 19.

Owner of the historic Dalton Arms in Glasson Dock appeals for unity and community backing amid rising costs and concerns about the future of village pubs.

A heartfelt call to the community to donate unwrapped gifts or vouchers — helping ensure every child and young person supported by Barnardo’s in Lancashire receives a present this Christmas.

Annie is one of the few musicals to have stood the test of time, and this latest production delighted the audience on its opening night at the Blackpool Opera House.

With everything from Bon Jovi to a bit of Blackadder - Robin Hood in Williamson Park is an absolute riot, says GREG LAMBERT.

There are some shows you watch… and there are some shows you feel.

A major refurbishment draws crowds, entertainment and charity support as EG Group relaunches flagship Blackburn Starbucks site.

A Blackburn branch of popular coffee chain Starbucks has announced they’ll be serving half price selected drinks as part of a grand reopening following an extensive refurbishment.

Boyzlife will perform a mix of Boyzone and Westlife’s classic songs and some of their own original music when they tour the UK in May 2027.

Lionel Messi has donated money to help restore an area outside Madrid that has been affected by wildfires.

Ariana Grande has said her decision to take a break from the spotlight was “not a reactive or impulsive thing” and has been planned for a long time.

Ben Stokes insisted he has “definitely” played for England for the last time but outlined ambitions to return to the dressing room in a coaching capacity in the future.

FIFA’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw from a plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors was “absolutely necessary and beyond question”.

The development of Gatwick Airport’s second runway is set to begin after the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier ruling that the plans could go ahead.

The Government has apologised to the family of Pc Andrew Harper as two of his killers remain eligible for early release

The Prime Minister has said rape, serious child sex offences and grooming are to be excluded from upcoming cuts to prison sentences.