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Former Love Island star Georgia Steel and PNE footballer Harry Clarke have announced they are expecting a baby

Love Island star Georgia Steel expecting baby with PNE footballer

Lucy Letby

Babies may have been saved if police called sooner -Letby inquiry

Bugaboo x Stella McCartney launches the designer pram collection new mums will love

Bugaboo and Stella McCartney launch stylish new pram collection

L: Rob prepares for the off on his Tour de France inspired “Stage o’t’tour” Baby Beat cycle. R: Rob and friend Ian reach the end of their journey.

Preston dad raises hundreds for Baby Beat with French inspired cycle

Gareth the gardener with the award-winning Derian House garden

Derian House garden wins gold award at Chorley Flower Show

The Silver Cross Cove 2 Chocolate Travel System Accessory Bundle includes eight coordinated essentials for parents and babies

The Silver Cross bundle new parents will love

Ilona Hepburn (second from left) signed up to play the Derian House Lottery for £1 per week, as she wanted to support the charity that had meant so much to her late sister Heather Rodgers (pictured above with her goddaughter) and ended up winning £10,000

I supported a charity of my late sister's and ending up winning £10k

The Owlet Dream Sock is a wearable smart baby monitor that tracks pulse rate, oxygen levels and sleep through a companion app

Parents can save £100 on the Owlet Dream Sock smart baby monitor

Head gardener Gareth Elliott is preparing the gardens at Derian House Children's Hospice, Chorley, with his army of volunteers, ready for the National Open Garden Scheme day on 12th July.

Derian House opens its gardens to the public this weekend

The Mother Wellness Club offers weekly walks, pre/postnatal pilates classes and social events such as a flower arranging class (pictured).

A new Preston group tackling loneliness in mums has proven to be a hit

The BooBoo Baby PuréePro steams, blends, warms bottles and sterilises feeding accessories in one compact appliance

Parents can save on this 5-in-1 baby food maker with bottle warmer

Royal Preston Hospital has issued a statement after baby Brodie was born in the car at the car park of the hospital, 8.20am on 18th May, weighing 8lb 1oz, to Lara Heyes and Matthew Bell from Chorley.

RPH issue statement after baby born in car park

School staff at Lostock Hall Academy have issued advice after a worried parent mistook their child’s flu symptoms for meningitis.

Worried parent mistakes flu symptoms for meningitis

Thumbs up from Adam as he plummets back down to earth.

Preston dad takes on 'thrilling' challenge for local maternity unit

Baby Beat - Jake and Ellie

Coffee shop couple's pledge to Baby Beat after two devastating losses

Blackpool FC captain George Honeyman has joined organisations across Lancashire to support this year’s Safer Sleep Week 2026.

Lancashire footballer throws support behind Safer Sleep Week 2026
Blackpool FC captain George Honeyman has joined organisations across Lancashire to support this year’s Safer Sleep Week 2026.
Jack Marshall

A “frustrated” father murdered his baby son when he violently shook him at their home in Preston, a jury has heard

'Frustrated' father killed baby son when he shook him, court told

Finley was born a healthy bouncing baby like many others, but at his mum’s 12 week scan his loving parents found out he had Congenital Anomaly Upper Limbs which came as a huge shock.

This is Finley Christopher Thomas Edmondson - and this is his story

Parents and carers are being advised not to use baby sleep pillows, which can cause serious harm or death to babies and infants

Parents issued major safety alert over item that 'suffocates' babies

Babies born on Christmas Day 2025 at Royal Preston Hospital

Meet the babies born on Christmas Day at Royal Preston Hospital

Perinatal mental health services supporting mothers and babies across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been rated ‘outstanding’ following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission

Lancashire and South Cumbria perinatal services rated 'outstanding'

Angela Rotherham and Ant Potts with the new Abi Cuddle Cot for Baby Beat

Preston parents honour memory of late baby daughter by helping others

Caitlen and Arthur in NICU

'Help me carry on my baby's legacy by creating Arthur's Room at RPH'

An ice sculpture of classic two-up, two-down terraced homes has been unveiled.

An ice sculpture of classic terraced homes has been unveiled

Police are offering a £50k reward in their search for information regarding a baby’s remains which were found next to the M61 a year ago today.

£50k reward for information on anniversary of baby’s remains found

Christmas gifts for boys, girls and little ones who deserve something extra magical this year

Christmas gifts guaranteed to make kids happy

Some of Team Sharkbait from Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery, including Lisa Rhodes and nursery manager Abbie Rawcliffe at the front with Paige Rhodes, Jazmin Hoyle, Megan McManoman and Emily Shorrock at the back.

Why Preston nursery staff are off to swim with some Blackpool sharks!
A team from a Preston nursery school are planning to get very fishy this weekend for an important cause.
Aimee Seddon

Ryan, Emily and Carter Waterhouse from Blackpool

We've been through hell - but our miracle son inspires us to do this

Maternity staff at LTHTR raising awareness of ICON Week

ICON Week 2025: Helping parents stay calm when babies cry

Blackpool Zoo has announced the birth of a critically endangered Cotton-top tamarin ahead of the international awareness day for the highly at-risk species.

Blackpool Zoo announce birth of critically endangered animal

On average, Brits experience five unforgettable moments each year

Life’s most unmissable moments revealed - from babies to first homes

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has recommended that the NHS admminister the chickenpox vaccine to children aged 12 months to 18 months. (Credit: Adobe)

How to tell if your child has chickenpox or a heat rash

Lucy

Morecambe Mum of Two Re-Launches Postnatal Fitness Classes in Lancaster to Suppo...

Tributes left by the community at the scene in Manchester where the remains of a baby girl, now namedd Ava by police, were discovered.

Breaking Police make major breakthrough on dead baby found next to M61

Huge savings off the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Day & Night the Baby Bottle Maker Machine

Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep Bottle Maker Machine now less than £100

Signalong for Babies Learning Cards

Sign-Supported Communication Charity Launch Baby Signing Classes Across The UK

Say hello to 19 adorable babies born in April at Royal Preston Hospital

Say hi to 19 adorable babies born in April at Royal Preston Hospital

From batteries to wet wipes: 17 items the Government wants to put in your family emergency kit

What it costs to build a UK 72-hour emergency kit on Amazon

1 in 7 babies in the UK admitted to neonatal care each year

Parents could receive 12 weeks FULL paid leave in new neo natal policy

Aldet Hay Hospital in Liverpool

Our baby is fighting so hard to live so we'll never give up on him

The Bears Paw

'I’ve seen newborn babies with more teeth than the clientele in there'

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each week

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

Ida Lock died from a lack of oxygen during her delivery at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

NHS trust slated over baby death received payment for maternity care

Blackpool star Charlotte Dawson has given an update on life a week after giving birth to daughter Gigi.

Sorry if it offends you says Charlotte Dawson as she gives update

The safety gates have been recalled due to risk of serious injury or death.

Child safety gates sold on Amazon urgently recalled

Josh Laurent

Footballer in safe sleep plea for babies - as shocking stats revealed

Chickenpox is a viral infection that mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age

Warning to parents over the dangers of 'chicken pox parties'

Honey is a popular pancake topping - but it shouldn't be given to children under one.

The one ingredient you should never feed your baby on Pancake Day

These are the 10 essential questions to ask your partner before the baby arrives.

10 questions you should ask your partner before you have a baby

Maria Williamson, midwife at Derian House

I'm a midwife - this is my ground-breaking role for special babies

Amazon has huge deals on toys, games, crafts and Lego to help keep the kids entertained this half-term

Amazon has huge deals on toys, games and crafts

From helping teach essential skills to connecting you with your child's nursery school - there's probably an app for that

Four of the best apps for parents of babies and toddlers

Take a look at 11 famous February babies from Lancashire and where they are now

11 celebrities form Lancashire with Feb birthdays & where they are now

Medical negligence claims

The staggering amount NHS has paid out over child medical negligence

Why hospitals need to explain the reasons behind baby loss

Ad Feature Coping with neonatal deaths and stillbirths from a legal perspective

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