Lancashire

A previously released artist's impression of how the new business hub and Black Sheep Coffee shop would look.

Plans to redevelop derelict former club site move closer

The house is set in gorgeous rural surroundings, and the driveway has plenty of space for the bonus Land Rover

Win a £1.25m dream home, Land Rover, and £25k cash for just 25p

The £1.4m dream home bundle includes a luxury Lancashire property plus a Rolls Royce Cullinan and Lamborghini Huracan

Last chance for £1.4m dream home draw with cars and £100k cash

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling expects Pools, who are bidding to record three successive victories for the first time since August, to line up in Lancashire.

How Pools could line up against relegation-threatened Morecambe

This dream house could be yours for 19p - and you'll even get the cars with it

Win a £1.4m house, two supercars and £100k cash for just 19p

This has to be one of the cheapest ways to head to the coast for your 2026 holiday

Full list of seven-night Parkdean Resort beach holidays under £200

A Viking longship like those once used by Norse settlers who travelled to Britain.

Which UK surnames have Viking ancestry? Check if yours is one of them

Christina Marshall on the set of Adolescence.

Art graduate dresses cast of Netflix hit series Adolescence

Archie Mair, Ben Williams and Jake Cain, who all spent time on trial at Pools this summer, have signed for Morecambe after Panjab Warriors completed a dramatic takeover of the Lancashire side. Picture by Kelvin Lister-Stuttard.

Three former Pools trialists sign for National League side

Think your family came over with the Normans? This fearsome Viking re-enactor is a reminder that many northern surnames trace back to Norse invaders.

30 surnames that could mean you’re descended from Vikings

Members of the Hartlepool Power Station team have a breather in the baking conditions.

Power station staff take part in charity cycle ride

Ellie Pacey with her 'light modified' tractor called On The Limit at the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie, from Northants, has been tractor-pulling since aged 7 and was crowned Miss Northamptonshire in July 2020. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I've been tractor-pulling since age 7 -and I was Miss England finalist

Johnnie Norman and his wife, Rachel

Watch: Man's romantic gesture for wife goes hilariously wrong

The former Engineers Club in Raby Road is being demolished after being derelict for a number of years.

Engineers Club demolition welcomed

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardian

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

New documentary explains how old Christmas trees are helping to protect the coast

Sand, Sea, Xmas Trees: How old festive saplings guard against floods
A new documentary explains why you are likely to see so many Christmas trees in the sand dunes, and how they protect the coastal town from flooding.
Lucinda Herbert

Campaigners from Somerset displayed their Brown Flag at a clean beach protest

County Durham beaches praised for cleaning up water quality

Night falls on Landal Twin Lakes, a stunning lakeside retreat alive with wildlife, awash with natural beauty.

Sink into illuminated bubbles beneath twinkling skies at Landal Twin Lakes

The volunteers of Trawden, Lancashire.

Britain's 'most community-minded village' owned and ran by residents

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

Chair burlesque dancers hold midnight burlesque-athon in their pyjamas

We had all-night pyjama burlesque-athon. We feel sexy and empowered

Victoria Quinlan, a dog groomer, was crowned Miss Manchester and will compete in Miss England beauty pageant.

I'm a dog-mad beauty queen. I want an end to cruel puppy farms

A roller derby training session in Preston

The Great British Hobby Hunt: “It’s like rugby on skates”

An impressive number of Hartlepool United fans braved the cold to follow their side to relegation-threatened AFC Fylde on Tuesday night. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?

43 amazing photos of Pools fans at Fylde

Anthony Limbrick felt "key moments" cost his side after Pools suffered a fourth successive defeat at relegation-threatened AFC Fylde. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach feels "key moments" cost his side following Coasters defeat

Police seized £21,000 in cash and approximately £25,000 worth of cannabis during drug raids in Blackpool and St Annes

Watch: Police smash into warehouse using chainsaw as £25k drugs seized

Matt Horsfall, 39, scaled the rocks forming the waterfall at Dockber Farm near Sawley in Lancashire when he was attending the Beat-Herder music festival. He ignored a 'do not enter' sign which warned of "sharp rocks" and said the "water is poison" to pose for a video

I fell off a waterfall during a music festival. I nearly died.
This was the moment when a man in his 30s "nearly died" when he fell down a 20ft waterfall while filming a video clip during Beat Herder music festival.
Matthew Calderbank

Mourners at the funeral of singer Linda Nolan have been told she would have “loved all the fuss”

Video: Massive crowds pay respects to Linda Nolan at showbiz funeral

The Honda Acty micro-van was flipped onto its side in Clifton Road, Fleetwood at around 3.40am on Tuesday (January 22)

Video: Vandals tip van onto side in social media stunt

Walkers battle stormy weather.

Watch: The 60 areas included in the Met Office’s amber weather warning

A pair of adventurous brothers built an igloo on Rivington Pike in Chorley

We built an igloo at a local beauty spot...watch how we did it

Paul Roberts created an interactive display which sings and talks to visitors.

Our village has over 200 snowmen...including a newlywed snow couple

AirB&B host Mike Afflick reads his Lancashire Post while taking a break at his Hobbit House in Inglewhite, near Preston.

I built a perfectly round house. There's wildlife but no hobbits

Aaron shaking his dog Kinder.

Watch: 'Aggressive’ dog owner hits and shakes ‘six-month-old’ puppy

Paul Fiddler died after a tree fell onto his Citroen van on the A59 at Longton

Breaking Storm Darragh: Falling tree kills football coach driving on busy road

Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK

Spudman AKA Ben Newman poses for selfies outside Mecca Bingo in Blackpool

I went to meet TikTok's Spudman and watch him make a £50 jacket potato

Owner EDF has extended Hartlepool Power Station's life by another year.

'Great news' as power station's lifespan is extended

Yellow warnings caution against further rainfall and colder snaps for Ireland, says Met Office

Ad Feature UK-based radiator supplier comes to Ireland as temperatures plummet

The back of the 31-year-old's bat will be sponsored by Balqis Capital, a leader in private market credit

Ad Feature England Cricketer Liam Livingstone secures new sponsorship deal

Parts of Pontypridd, South Wales, have been left submerged in water as the River Taff bursts its banks.

Watch: Residents bail out their flooded homes after heavy rainfall

Amanj Hasan Zada is arrested.

Human trafficker labelled 'best smuggler' jailed for boat crossings

Border Collie Jax.

Watch: Dog struck down with chronic cough saved thanks to Shania Twain

Amanj Hasan Zada is arrested.

Watch: People smuggler who advertised services on Facebook is arrested

The M6 was closed a after lorry crashed through the central reservation near Preston

Shocking video shows horrific motorway crash as lorry driver is killed

Mason Gee, 3, worried about his father Stephen Gee, 30, walking on a glass walkway

Toddler attempts to 'save' dad from glass floor at Blackpool Tower

Video grab from footage as Police have mocked a group of dopey dealers who were caught after they videoed themselves bagging up illegal drugs.

Watch dopey drug dealers film themselves bagging up heroin and cocaine

Terri Picton-Clark and dance partner Glenn Badham at the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Twinkle-toed lottery winner dances at the Tower Ballroom in dream gown

The driver of a Citroën C1 travelling the wrong way on the M55 in Lancashire on September 26.

Watch: Pensioner drives wrong way on motorway forcing driver to swerve

Young Evie Smith meets her hero Melanie Martinez

Watch: Girl excluded from school over Cruella de Vil hair meets idol

Tom Moss' hole in his leg | Tom Moss / SWNS

I have a permanent hole in my leg...doctors say it will never heal

Contestants from Dance Floor Heroes, and inset: Ian Waite and Vincent Simone hosting the charity event at Blackpool Winter Gardens.

64 year old Strictly superfan lives her dancefloor dream on TV

The owner of the site of the former Hourglass pub, in Hartlepool, has been fined in court after failing to clear rubble from the site following its 2023 demolition.

Firm fined over state of former pub site

A Lancashire homeowner has described the 'hilarious' moment when she found a flock of sheep walking around on her roof.

Watch the bizarre moment a woman finds a flock of sheep...on her roof

Roger Haywood was arrested after attacking police officers and spouting abuse during a protest in Blackpool.

Watch: Man who assaulted police during riots is arrested

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