East Lancashire News from Saturday, November 22nd, 2025

Blackburn beat Preston in Lancashire derby

Blackburn have beaten Preston 2-1 in the Lancashire derby in the Championship.
New Blackburn social homes for rent approved

New affordable homes on a Blackburn ‘eyesore’ have been hailed as good news for the area.
Plan to split Lancashire along North-South divide to be put to the government

Lancashire County Council will tell the government that just two new local authorities should be created to replace the 15 that currently exist across Lancashire, as part of a radical shake-up being ordered by ministers.