Time capsule buried at Lancaster University’s new Health Innovation Campus will provide benchmark to measure project’s success A time capsule dedication has taken place at Lancaster University’s Health Innovation Campus, ahead of its installation in the foundations of the new £41m building. Business
August bank holiday opening times 2019: This is when Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Booths, Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose will be open in Preston and South Ribble Still hoping for a bank holiday scorcher (despite what the weather forecast says), and the chance of a cheeky summer barbecue? Business
Lancashire women in line for regional business awards titles Women in business across Lancashire have made a strong showing in the bid to take the honours in the 2019 Enterprise Vision Awards. Business
Morecambe Foodbank gets support from major Lancaster and Morecambe businesses Morecambe Foodbank has been given the backing of both Lancaster and District Chamber of Commerce and Morecambe’s Arndale Centre. Business
Lancashire campaigners' fears over new fracking tremors Campaigners worried about the effects that fracking say they are concerned about the number of new tremors caused at a Fylde drill site. Business
Chinese takeaway in Preston forced to close after cook suffers burns in kitchen fire A Chinese takeaway in Preston has been forced to close after a member of staff suffered burns in a kitchen fire. Latest
Lancaster pub reopens with fresh new look The Greaves Park in Lancaster reopened its doors on Saturday, showcasing the pub’s brand new look following a refurbishment that created 15 new jobs. Business
This is when Preston's new Costa Coffee drive-thru is opening An opening time for Preston's new Costa has been revealed. Business
The Centre for Social Justice plan to raise the UK state pension age to 75 The state pension age should rise to 70 by 2028 and to 75 by 2035 to help boost the UK economy, according to a new report. Politics
Preston bids to retain its Purple Flag award for a safe night out Preston has welcomed the independent Purple Flag inspectors to the city. Business
Shoppers evacuated from Iceland in Preston after burst pipe floods store A burst pipe has flooded the Iceland store in Preston city centre, forcing staff to evacuate shoppers. Business
Why more Lancashire families are choosing nannies to look after their children In the final part of our series on childcare, CATHERINE MUSGROVE looks at nannies and the services they offer to families. People
M6 northbound between Lancaster and Carnforth to have overnight closures for resurfacing work Part of the M6 between Lancaster and Carnforth is to be closed overnight for four weekends from the middle of next month. Business
Chorley FM 'surrenders radio licence' after going off the air A popular community radio station has surrendered its radio licence after mysteriously going off the air. Business
Etsy award nomination for aspiring New Longton fashion designer A fashionista from New Longton is one of only 165 people in the world shortlisted for a prestigious design award. People
New tower block to add to Preston's skyline The Preston skyline could be about to get an impressive new high-rise block if plans for a 15-storey apartment complex get the nod. Business
Bosses of Lancashire housing charity 'devastated' at its collapse Bosses of a collapsed housing charity have admitted they are “devastated” to see it fold. Business
Plans for new bar at Leyland Sports Association look set for knock back Ambitious plans to transform a sports and social clubhouse into a bar look set to be knocked back. Business
The Boulevard: Take a look inside Blackpool Pleasure Beach's new £12m luxury hotel Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially opened its new £12m hotel. Business
6 of the best birthday restaurant freebies Brits can bag free champagne and two for one mains at some of the UK's most popular restaurants on their birthdays. Lifestyle
