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North-South divide revealed in the number of older people out of work

North-South divide revealed in the number of older people out of work

The topping out ceremony for major Leyland town centre regeneration work, led by Eric Wright Construction

'Ambition becoming reality": Major milestone for Leyland regeneration

St. Ignatius Church was part of the Diocese of Lancaster until November 2014 but it was upgraded to a cathedral for the Indian Syro-Malabar congregation in 2016- now under the same St Alphonsa.

Listed Preston church to receive part of new £41 mil government fund

Sam Jones flies the Union Jack in Shanghai after winning gold in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at the WorldSkills championships

World champion engineer backs vocational GCSEs

Pickering Farm site, Penwortham (inset - the phasing plan for up to 920 homes)

18-year plan for Penwortham's 920-home site revealed

Cyber attack costs a UK business an average of £190,000, according to research from the Government. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

The Clitheroe cyber attack super-heroes awarded £300,000 to fight back

Paul Bowen (Credit: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston/PA Wire)

Apprentice star lays into Andy Burnham as he closes Chorley store

HMP Lancaster Farms will see places increase from 584 to 824, with cells equipped with modern security features such as reinforced windows to tackle threats like drones carrying contraband.

Lancashire prison expansion will see capacity boosted by more than 40%

HMP Lancaster Farms will see places increase from 584 to 824, with cells equipped with modern security features such as reinforced windows to tackle threats like drones carrying contraband.

Lancashire prison expansion will see capacity boosted by more than 40%

Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown believes the hopes the authority will have its life extended by no longer than 12 months

Why delay in abolishing Preston City Council is ‘frustrating, but may be useful’

Police in Lancashire have launched a campaign aimed at helping youngsters and their families recognise and respond to the growing threat from AI generated deepfake images.

Lancashire Police launches deepfakes campaign

Angela Rayner will address Parliament later today

Government to announce a review into plans to streamline councils

More than 650 businesses were named on the list, owing wages in excess of £4 million to 27,000 employees

15 Lancashire businesses named for underpaying workers

What cost a Lancashire mayor - and what price not having one?

Businesses back plans for Lancashire Mayor - but demand more funding

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his plan to lower business rates will save pubs more than £1,000 a year.

'Cost of TV and VAT is destroying our pubs'
Business rate cuts promise savings for pubs, but The Hesketh Arms in Preston highlights its financial challenges
Leslie Kerwin

Land oppostite Chorley Fire Station in West Way, Euxton

30-unit business park planned for former forensic science site

Kiena's Coastal 23km

Walking Lancashire coastline in memory of domestic abuse victim Kiena

Lancashire Constabulary

Police chiefs call for “fewer, bigger forces”

The state-of-the-art facility will be purpose-built

Ad Feature AG&P Industrial launches new fabrication yard

As kids break up for the summer holidays, cash-strapped parents in Lancashire are being offered six simple ways to cut down on food costs as household budgets come under increasing pressure.

Top tips for parents in Lancashire struggling with summer food costs

Adam Gradwell of Chorley Nissan and customers Ron and Gillian Ainsworth oversaw a milestone deal.

Chorley car dealer hands over 100,000th Nissan electric car sold in UK

Andy Burnham opens No 10 North in Manchester

'I mean it when I say every postcode' Andy Burnham opens No 10 North

The four highest ranking Lancashire employers in the Top Apprenticeship Employers 2026 list

The 37 Lancashire employers named in Top Apprenticeship Employers

Lancashire County Council has been crowned the top local authority for apprenticeships in the Top Apprenticeship Employers 2026 list.

LCC crowned top local authority for apprenticeships in national table

Preston Davey

Breaking Major update from coroner on inquest into murdered baby Preston Davey

Steph McGovern will host the celebration in Cornwall

Ad Feature Steph McGovern hosts first Vocational Day
Steph McGovern will host the UK's inaugural Vocational Celebration Day to highlight the celebrate vocational training.
Emily Jordan

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital's A&E was last open 24 hours a day in April 2016

'Case made' for reopening Chorley and South Ribble Hospital A&E 24 hours a day

How some of the proposed new office buildings, opposite Preston station, could look

Bid to bring government offices to redeveloped Fishergate site

Update on new Preston Davey vigil for baby murdered by ex-teacher Jamie Varley

Sign petition as second vigil held for murdered baby Preston Davey

Yes chef! Lisa Goodwin-Allen pictured with her scroll after being honoured with an award at a special ceremony at the University of Lancashire.

Yes chef! Lisa Goodwin-Allen among Lancastrians given awards

The developer's plan for land off the A59 in Langho

Council hit out after 300 home plan is approved for open countryside

Gibraltar is entering a new chapter following the landmark UK-EU Treaty

Ad Feature Gibraltar announces residency scheme reforms

Locals in Morecambe’s historic West End have highlighted what they see as the area’s strengths and weaknesses as a new £20m regeneration scheme gets under way.

Morecambe’s West End was once its ‘best end’. Can £20m bring it back?

The sight of people living on the streets of our towns and cities has become a common sight across the UK

Homelessness decriminalised in Lancashire as Vagrancy Act repealed

Some pubs may be allowed to stay open later for England’s World Cup clash with Mexico.

Preston pubs could open until 5am for England v Mexico World Cup match

Jonathan Hinder MP speaking in the House of Commons Chamber yesterday

'Of course it is wrong' - Lancs MP speaks out against puberty blockers

Four in 10 blamed geopolitical factors for rising energy price

Nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes

South Ribble's Labour MP Paul Foster

Lancs MP reveals heart diagnosis - and pushes Government to do more

Derian House Colour Run 2026 (credit Steve Salmon Photography)

Derian House Colour Run

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged to do “everything within our power” to prevent another child facing the same fate as Preston Davey.

Education Sec says stopping a repeat of Preston Davey case is priority

Blackpool MP Chris Webb has promised to take the fight for a public inquiry into the safeguarding failures that cost little Preston Davey his life to highest level ‘at the first possible opportunity’.

MP to take Preston Davey petition to PM 'at earliest opportunity'

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

A petition for the government to launch a national inquiry into the safeguarding failures which led to 13-month-old Preston Davey’s abuse and murder has received over 6,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.

Petition for inquiry into Preston Davey’s death signed by 6,000 people

Breaking Preston deserved better. Back Post petition for national inquiry

Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza

'State failed Preston Davey' - Children's Commissioner Rachel De Souza

Leyland Trucks solar array plan - the proposed location is marked in red.

Leyland Trucks announce plans for huge solar farm on land off A582

A general aerial view of Penwortham, where Home Office immigration enforcement officers visited two premises on Liverpool Road

Illegal working raids lead to two arrests in Penwortham

Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport commenced operations on 27 May.

Ad Feature Smooth take-off for new terminal at Hong Kong International Airport

Jenna Madden presenting the petition at 10 Downing Street

Preston mum takes under-16 social media petition to Parliament

Energy bills will go up on average £18 per month

Why your energy bills are about to go up £18 per month

Novuna Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of retail point of sale finance and personal loans

Ad Feature One in eight households couldn't cover essentials for two months

Fylde Says No protesters outside Fylde Town Hall

'The fight is far from over' Windfarm cable plan delayed

King Charles III takes a salute after returning to Buckingham Palace, London, following the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster. 13/05/26

'No meaningful action on business rates' | King's Speech