Europe

MMA Fighter Connor Hitchens from Preston has died suddenly in Blackpool aged 27

Coroner to probe death of Lancashire MMA fighter and dad aged 27

Mercure Szczyrk Resort

I visited Europe’s longest hotel with stunning misty mountain views

(Photo: Michael Cracknell/SWNS)

I've travelled the world without taking any time off work - here's how

Europe travel: Stunning summer scenery in a winter wonderland

Terminal V: Scotland's top festival reveals lineup for 2025 edition

easyJet holidays launches packages for the Summer 2026 season

Cosmic Getaways: Astro-tourism set to soar in 2025

Discover the magic of Christmas in Vilnius, Lithuania

Disney debuts heartwarming holiday short film

Some of the stars who will be at Obsession25

21 Michelin-starred chefs Lancashire-bound for Northcote Obsession

The Mersey Beatles are coming to Blackpool tonight.

One of the best Beatles tribute bands can’t wait to be back in Lancs

The Bamfords team

Animal feed manufacturer eyes export growth after business support

We went interrailing with our teenage children

Europe travel: On track for an Interrail trip with teenage kids

Jorvik mountain trikes give you the confidence to ride off the beaten track.

Jorvik Tricycles range of e-trikes perfect for a Christmas treat

Jet2holidays: Grab a last-minute sunshine break this October half-term

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses
It is said that Istanbul is the gateway to Asia, a city that lies on the cusp of two continents and is a true melting pot of cultures and ideals.
Patrick Hollis

Bryan Adams announces huge ‘Roll With The Punches’ May 2025 UK arena tour. Photo credit © Steven Stanley 2024

Bryan Adams announces huge ‘Roll With The Punches’ May 2025 UK arena tour

I think Valhalla in Blackpool is the world’s best, nothing beats it!

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

Founder and managing director Peter Harrison along with some of the FGH team at the recent Eurovision in Liverpool, where they ran the security operation.

Lancs security firm named as one of the UK’s fastest growing employers

Walker Park, where Heathside have been based

Lancashire toy firm that works with Minecraft and Sonic is bought out

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 European alternatives to UK music festivals for your 2025 calendar

Colin Robinson the owner of the new Gothica Dark and Limited on Clifton Road Blackpool

I opened a gothic gift shop after bombing made me reassess my life

Valhalla at Pleasure Beach Resort has officially been named Europe’s Best Water Ride in the European Star Awards

Valhalla at Pleasure Beach Resort named Europe’s Best Water Ride

Experience DRESSED TO KILL on Saturday 9th November!

Ultimate Kiss tribute at The New Continental!

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

The three nations that will compete in this year’s World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool have been unveiled.

Finland next to compete on stage at World Firework Championships
Finland will be the next nation to compete in this year’s World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool.
Sean Gleaves

Dua Lipa is set to return to Europe and the UK as part of her highly anticipated world tour, the Radical Optimism Tour.

Dua Lipa announces 2025 world tour including UK dates

Staci UK has been acquired by bpostgroup in a deal valued at £1.3bn.

Fulfilment expert based in Blackburn acquired by bpostgroup in £1.3bn deal

The virus is thought to have originated in pale throat sloths. (Photo: Pexels, Steve Paton)

What is 'sloth fever'? As first cases are found in US

Tangerine Group employs over 180 people.

Tangerine Group comes first in Lancashire Business View's Hot 100 list

Bex Elliott and son Ronnie on their travels with their campervan.

Watch: Couple save £9.6k-a-year travelling in a van with their toddler

Death on the Lusitania by R L Graham

Death on the Lusitania by R L Graham: book review

The Foreign Office has updated its ‘do not travel’ list which now includes 31 countries. (Photo: Kim Mogg/NationalWorld)

‘Do not travel’ alert for 31 countries

Tourist hotspots in Europe have been evacuated due to extreme storm warnings. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Tourist hotspots in Europe evacuated

Do you recognise this man?

Preston business calls for office thief caught on CCTV to come forward

FightFest event

Win a once in a lifetime robot experience at this year’s FightFest event

Bilk's Sol Abraham

Boardmasters 2024: Bilk’s Sol Abrahams reflects on Cornish experience

Joel Lambert Photos from the Rebellion Festival in Blackpool

19 eye-catching pictures of Blackpool's 2024 Rebellion Festivalgoers

Grab a bargain holiday in Stella Gardens

easyJet holidays' deals of the week

The sea around Sardinia is spectacularly blue on a summer's day (Photo: Amber Allott)

Experience Sardinia in style at the Chia Laguna Resort

The south east region of France is most impacted by the outbreak. (Photo: Pexels, Pierre Blaché)

Warning to UK tourists over severe gastroenteritis outbreak in Europe

Almost all EU countries still work out somewhat cheaper for UK university students (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty Images)

The 25 EU countries where it’s still cheaper to get a degree

A travel warning has been issued for Spain and Italy after an outbreak of the deadly West Nile Virus. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Deadly virus outbreak in holiday hotspots

Beat-Herder runs from Thursday, July 18, until Sunday, July 21. Photo: Giles Smith.

'No way we couldn't be on': New-look Beat-Herder awaits revellers this year

Going Green: Trees helping breath new life into the world

A WBD team led by Associate Nazmin Akthar supported on the securing of a new women's refuge.

Blackburn charity finds new home thanks to pro bono support from WBD

Facebook ‘broke law’ over ad-free subscriptions, says EU

Award-winning songwriter-singer Cyndi Lauper has announced her highly-anticipated UK and EU dates to her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell tour.

Legendary singer Cyndi Lauper announces UK tour

MMA Fighter Connor Hitchens from Preston has died suddenly in Blackpool aged 27

Tributes to Lancashire MMA fighter & father after shock death aged 27

It could be cheaper to see Taylor Swift (left) in locations such as Amsterdam (top right), Dublin (middle right) but not so much for Munich (bottom right) (Credit: Getty Images)

I missed out on Taylor Swift - is it cheaper to see her overseas?

A FedEx courier sorts packages before starting his delivery route (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Delivery giant jobs at risk as company announces redundancies

Luxury hostel brand in Berlin makes going to the Euros affordable

‘Europe’s most important hippo calf’ born at Flamingo Land

D-Day veteran Bernard Morgan reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe.

Watch: D-Day hero reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe