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Nikki Sanderson has filmed her last scene with Hollyoaks

Blackpool-born Nikki Sanderson leaves soap Hollyoaks

Lancashire Police say they have found the body of missing birdwatcher, Brian Fletcher

Sad news as police say body of missing birdwatcher is found

Police have cordoned off an area at Rivington reservoir

Bomb disposal team called after suspected grenade type devices found

Pictured (top left clockwise): Freddie Flintoff, Jordan North, Ranvir Singh, Phil Jones

13 of Preston's biggest celebrities and where they went to school

A group from Churchtown Primary School are running the London Maraton in memory of the Southport stabbing victims.

Celebs wish Southport marathon runners good luck

Teachers across the UK have reported that the number of pupils exhibiting violent and abusive behaviours has increased.

Teachers are being punched, kicked, shoved or spat at say union

999: The Critical List on Channel 4 will follow the staff at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.

Lancs town to be centre of new show starting on Channel 4 next week

I spoke to the iconic Paul Whitehouse ahead of Only Fools and Horses arrival in Lancashire

I spoke to the iconic Paul Whitehouse ahead of Only Fools arrival

Discovering that your child has severe food allergies can be both frightening and overwhelming

8 lessons I’ve learnt that other food allergy parents should know

Some Lancashire families are not getting the help they need for youngsters with special needs as soon as they should

'Do I have to get my child sectioned before you'll help me?'

An inquest into the death of MMA fighter Connor Hitchens is to be held in Blackpool next week.

Inquest into death of former MMA champ to be held next week

The Lottery Winners, fronted by singer Thom Rylance in the centre, are performing at Lytham Festival this year.

Interview with lead singer of The Lottery Winners ahead of Lytham Fest

The official artwork for 'Flintoff'.

Trailer unveiled for Freddie Flintoff's new Disney+ documentary

Twins born April 11 - Yahya, (left), at 5.29pm weighing 5lb 15oz, and Yusuf (right), born at 5.28pm, weighing 5lb 2oz, to Shahina and Hussain Kauji from Preston.

Meet 10 adorable newborn babies at Royal Preston Hospital

Preston TV star Freddie Flintoff could be set to announce a whole new venture.

Lancashire star Freddie Flintoff teases yet another new venture
The Lancastrian cricket legend turned TV star Freddie Flintoff has teased yet another new venture...
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L: Blackpool born chroeographer Ashley Luke Lloyd. R: Two dancing scenes from Rent in Concert.

I spoke to the Blackpool choreographer behind ‘Rent in Concert’

Meet energetic ne-year-old Howard who is a male wire-haired lurcher. He is looking for his forever family to take him on plenty of journeys and adventures. He loves zoomies but is more than happy enough to put the brakes on them if there is some treats involved! Due to his size and boisterousness when playing and running, it is best that he only goes to a home with children of a secondary school age and above.

Meet all the cats and dogs available for adoption this Easter

Scott Ashton tragically died following a motorcycle crash near Astley Park in Chorley

Family pay heartbreaking tribute to ‘much-loved’ man after fatal crash

Craig Revel Horwood brings a night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour to Blackpool in May.

A chat with Craig Revel Horwood ahead of his upcoming Lancashire show

Ayla was born “pale, floppy and not breathing” at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. She suffered seizures and her care was transferred to Royal Preston Hospital, where she died two weeks later in Shannon’s arms

Doctor breaks down at baby's inquest after admitting fatal mistake

Take a look at photos from the Rent dress rehearsals inside the Winter Gradens.

19 fabulous pics from Rent In Concert rehearsals at the Winter Gardens

Imran Ayyaz, 29, formerly of Lynwood Road, Blackburn, was jailed for seven years for raping a woman in July 2023

'Dangerous rapist' attacked woman while she was sleeping

Plans are in the pipeline for this property on High Street in Garstang|Google

New developments on plans for bar and restaurant in Lancashire town

Mental health patient missing after fleeing hospital in pyjamas

L-R: Danny Bayne, Mia Austen, John Cleese, Joanne Clifton, John Nicholas.

Lancs headed Fawlty Towers cast includes an Eastenders & Strictly star

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Hannah Dixon - an “extremely talented performer"

Heartfelt tributes paid to 'extremely talented performer'
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to an “extremely talented performer” and Miss Lancashire 2025 finalist, Hannah Dixon, who sadly died last month.
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Preston's Freddie Flintoff is set to return as a permanent host of the legendary TV show Bullseye but a spinoff could also be on the cards.

Bullseye spinoff series in talks following Freddie Flintoff's success

All the outstanding primary schools from across Lancashire

All the outstanding primary schools from across Lancashire

Lancashire comedian Steve Royle has been awarded the ‘Best Comic’ gong at the Pantomime Awards 2025 for his hilarious performance as Buttons in Blackpoool Grand Theatre's Cinderella.

Chorley comedian Steve Royle wins Best Comic at national awards

Star Wars stormtroopers at Blackpool Comic Con World 2025 at the Winter Gardens

Comic Con Blackpool 2025: 15 amazing pictures from weekend

The scale of Blackburn with Darwen’s mental health crisis has been revealed to councillors.

£1mil to be spent in borough where mental health crisis is an epidemic

How Tauheedul Girls High School will look when the solar panels are installed

Outstanding Lancashire high school set for an eco-friendly makeover

Campervans and motor-homes in Morecambe are the focus of debate, with topics including the visual, environmental, safety and economic impacts of the vehicles parked along the seafront promenade.

Calls for campervans in Lancashire seaside town to be banned

The former pub on Whalley Road set to become the new Barrow Village Hall - pictured in 2023.

Challenges of half-built village hall are like unfinished HS2 railway

John Simm pictured in I, Jack Wright as Gray Wright. Credit: UKTV

Everything we know about John Simm's new show as release date set

A new music and arts festival called Clitheroe Live is heading to the Ribble Valley next month.

Everything you need to know about new music festival Clitheroe Live

The Morecambe based Radfords are on holiday in America right now - but four members have been let behind!

Lancashire's the Radford family share nightmare start to holiday

Blackpool born Ashley Luke Lloyd is the choreographer for Rent in Concert which comes to the Winter Gardens next week.

Meet the Blackpool choreographer behind a hit show coming next week

Shannon Lord, 27, and Dayle Newton, 36, with baby Ayla shortly before her tragic death. "We had to make the decision to withdraw her care as a result of severe brain damage. We sat with our girl in our arms for eleven hours watching her slowly die."

Inquest into newborn's tragic 'avoidable death'

Lancashire Police beleive they have found the body of missing 31-year-old Jo Overton.

Missing Lancashire man sadly found dead following police search

Jarang the baby Bornean orangutan at Blackpool Zoo.

Blackpool Zoo welcomed a record number of visitors in March

I spoke to top comedian Omid Djalili ahead of his shows in Blackpool, Burnley & Lancaster

I spoke to top comedian Omid Djalili ahead of his Lancashire shows

The 15 Lancashire primary schools that are the hardest to get into

The 15 Lancashire primary schools that are the hardest to get into

31-year-old Joe Overton is missing from his home in Scorton.

Lancashire Police increasingly concerned for welfare of missing man

Take a look around the garden centre given two awards

Horse dealer Emma Bamber has been given a suspended jail semtence for fraud

Lancashire horse dealer's suspended jail sentence for fraud offences

L: Lucy Fallon pictured at the start of April. R: Hanging out with Colson Smith and Ellie Leach yesterday.

Lucy Fallon hangs out with Corrie mates before denouncing her enemies

Barnfield Construction have been named as sponsors of the 2025 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival

All you need to know about the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival

Frontierland Morecambe (unknown date). Picture by Darren Andrews.

27 pictures bring back fond memories of fairground

Nathan Yeo, 28, was spared jail for sexual offences against children after a judge at Preston Crown Court handed him a suspended two year sentence

Local paedo captured in 'live sting' spared jail by Preston judge

James Anderson of Lancashire during the Lancashire CCC photocall at Emirates Old Trafford on Tuesday. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Lancashire cricket legend Jimmy Anderson has been awarded a knighthood

Andrew Sugden, of Southlands Avenue, Lostock Hall, died in Chorley and South Ribble Hospital in November 2024.

Drug user died after life-saving surgery "too dangerous" to carry out

All tickets will be £25 during the Easter Bananza, pictured is the play Pig Heart Boy.

Blackpool Grand Theatre launches Easter Bananza discount

A podcast lifting the lid on life in Preston and named after a Lancashire delicacy is up for two national awards

The Parched Pea Podcast in the running for two national awards