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Burnley Christmas Parade

Burnley Believes proved to be a dazzling success

Chainsaw artist create life-size WW2 soldier for Remembrance Day

Armistice Day: Watch as chainsaw artist creates lifesize WW2 soldier

A ban on the sale and supply of single use vapes has been announced for next year.

Disposable vapes to be banned next year from this date

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treating

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats

Money mule statue created by Blackpool student

Stark warning issued to all college and uni students in Lancashire

A scene from a previous Preston Christmas Lights Switch On

Preston’s Christmas Lights Switch On line-up & date revealed for 2024

Ryland Pretty

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Design team outside Chorley Town Hall

Chorley town centre's £20m transformation takes a step forward

Dominos launch Slice Security safes to keep students leftover pizza safe from hungry housemates

Domino’s has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe

Events will include: a Cinema Weekend, Themed Food Markets, and a Music Event.

£70k grants made available for events to put Lancs town on the map

Exterior of Clitheroe Castle. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Here's why temporary supports have been installed at Clitheroe Castle

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Free Circus Workshop

Lots of free activities for children to enjoy in Burnley town centre this summer

2024 Blackpool Illuminations unveiled

I went to illuminations event & I'm in awe of those who make it happen

Lime trees growing either side of High Street in Henley-in-Arden, Warks., had their tops hacked off without notice leaving locals “devastated”.

Residents left furious after council "butchers" trees to save cash
Residents in a leafy market town are “furious” after their council ‘butchered the trees beyond all recognition’ - to save money.
Lucinda Herbert

The plot off Sandy Lane which was meant to be part of Preston's new linear park - but is now being eyed up for housing (image: Google)

Bid for plush houses on land earmarked for new Preston park

Morecambe FC has been up for sale since September 2022 Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images

Morecambe owner reportedly turned down takeover offer

Great Harwood wants to become the next Clitheroe

I think we're better than the Clitheroes and Whalleys of the world

A look back at the first ever Burnley Customer Service Awards held in July last year. The night had a very festive flavour to it

Countdown on to Burnley's second Customer Service Awards

Four gang members accused of kidnapping a teen were caught on camera

Four gang members accused of kidnapping a teen were caught on camera

Strictly stars Curtis and AJ have issued a video appeal for the safe return of Lakeland Terrier Bear.

Strictly stars issue video appeal to find missing dog Bear

Preston Business Improvement District (BID) is joining forces with social media sensations, ‘The Spud Brothers’ - Harley (left) and Jake (right) Nelson, to host a free Social Media Masterclass for all city centre businesses.

We've fans all over the world & now we are going to share our secrets

Living Roof shelter example.

Five Living Roof bus shelters to be installed across Chorley

Harry and Jack Jermy-Doyle together on their 18th birthday

Man killed in senseless attack lost his twin brother four years ago

TV and radio host Jordan North is presenting a one-off BBC Three documentary called 'The Truth About Vaping'. Photo by BBC.

'Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping': BBC show questions habit

Easter puzzle event announced for next week in Lancashire town
This Lancashire town will be getting into the Easter spirit by hosting its very own puzzle trail around the town centre!
Sam Quine

Officers have released release new sketches in a bid to identify a man who was found dead in a Rivington field (Credit: Lancashire Police)

New sketches released in bid to identify man found dead in field

Family history website reveals women aren't traced in family trees

A campaigner's bid to get over 65s to retake their driving test has failed (Credit: Matheus Ferrero)

Do you think drivers should have to retake their tests at 65?

The Preston Weekender

Local talent to take centre stage at Preston Weekender

Ad Feature LinkedIn reveals the time that workers begin 'Christmas Coasting'

Shoppers in Preston City Centre

All the shops staying closed this Boxing Day - including Aldi

Legendary radio broadcaster John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore who recently finished his run as a presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire is getting back behind the microphone to host a one day, coach trip to Morecambe next month

Radio legend to host one day coach trip

See your winners and other scenes from the night

In pictures: Preston’s 2023 ‘High Street Heroes’ have been crowned

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet Annabel Croft

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

DJ Jax Jones performing at Preston's Flag Market,

Preston’s nightlife receives global recognition

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

A general view of the Wythenshawe branch of Wilko on August 04, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The privately-owned company has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it failed to find emergency investment.

Wilko: New bid for flailing chain after it fell into administration

Here are 15 foods you can eat past their expiration date, saving money and reducing food waste.

15 foods you can eat way past their expiration date

Lidl has announced it is considering two South Shields locations as part of its latest expansion

Lidl making major change to popular drink

No Boris so now I’m a Celeb is targeting Liz and Dom

One of the planters on Morecambe promenade is painted with eco-friendly fence stain.

Morecambe prom planters given eco-friendly makeover by town’s BID

Murder probe launched as boy, 7, dies after falling from ferry

The NHS is aiming to tackle declining breast screening attendance in England with conveniently placed sites

Supermarket car park to host ‘vital’ NHS breast cancer units

Figures from the annual Crime Repor show that theft has reached new record levels

Shop owners call for ‘most wanted’ lists to be available to stop theft

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

People head in to Glastonbury Festival after Emily Eavis officially opened the festival.

Glastonbury 2023: Thousands queue overnight as festival declared open

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Celebrity Masterchef 2023: Full line-up announced

In this aerial view, a fire engine is seen on the field while smoke rises from the trees on July 19, 2022 in Blidworth, England

Risk of wildfires in England & most of Wales raised to ‘very high’

The Met Police have confirmed that a man dies on railway track in south London after being involved in a car chase with police officers. (Credit: Getty Images)

Man dies on railway tracks following police car chase

The fully restored Roswarne House after Elizabeth and Reg Price's hugh renovation project.

Regency stately home turned ‘crack den’ restored to former glory

Tesco is making huge changes to its bakery section

Tesco making huge changes to bakery section in all stores

Wegovy: What is the weight loss jab which GPs will offer on NHS