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Confiscated criminal proceeds help fund new youth space

The Float to Live Campaign in memory of Junior Slater to help save lives

Family of beautiful boy who drowned launch Float to Live video

Peter Jackson, who has helped hundreds of customers through many timelines in their lives through the art of jewellery, has announced new owners will be taking over his stores in Preston and Blackburn from next week.

It has truly been a privilege to serve you

The Lancaster Gate pub in Preston has come under fire by a customer who left a scathing one star review and likened it to something out of a David Attenborough documentary.

This pub makes all others in Lancashire look like the Ritz

London office opening

Ad Feature Meiyume opens new London beauty innovation hub in Mayfair

This screen riser is ideal for keeping desktop clutter stored away

This bargain desk organiser could transform your home office setup

Wyre Civic Centre in Poulton

Wyre Council's £150K community grants

Sir Adrian Fulford

Southport attack prevention inquiry

Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026: Religious Leaders and Academics Discuss Harmony and Cross-Cultural Exchange

Ad Feature Religious leaders highlight key themes at Boao Forum 2026

1,000 children aged 6-12 would eat three ice creams a day on holiday

The top 10 things kids would do on holiday if they were in charge

SwitchBot's new AI Art Frame is a fabulous gadget - if you can afford it

AI frame turns photos into wall art – I tested it

Gift ideas for men and women

Valentine’s Day gift ideas that take the stress out of choosing

Unforgettable Lancashire days out to add to your 2026 travel wishlist

23 unforgettable Lancashire days out to add to your travel wishlist

Feel-good things to do in Preston to beat Blue Monday

15 feel-good things to do in Preston to beat Blue Monday

Things residents say would make living in Lancashire better

11 things residents say would make living in Lancashire better

Beautiful gifts and personalised presents are a speciality for Not on the High Street - our fashion expert takes a closer look

This website turns gifting into an art form - and it’s addictive
Thoughtful gifting doesn’t have to be difficult — and this site filled with artisanal, personalised presents proves it.
Julie Bayley

Lancashire’s independent retailers offer unique local gifts to make Christmas shopping simple

13 businesses to help you tick off your Xmas list with local gifts

The main reason for introducing new routines before the turn of the year was in the hope it would help them to settle into healthy habits

An expert says you should ‘soft-launch’ New Year’s resolutions early

Men’s Christmas gift ideas 2025: unique finds he’ll actually love including Perfect Draft, Star Wars and Boots

Men’s Christmas gift ideas that he’ll actually love

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

Christmas gifts guaranteed to make kids happy

Salter's Digital Pet Food Scale is a game-changer for anyone with a portly pooch

Salter Digital Pet Food Scale review: smart bowl now 20% off with code

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

Playing at the beach and walking around the zoo topped the list

The top 20 'kids' activities that parents secretly love

Which zodiac signs get the most – and least – attention from prospective dates?

What star sign are you? It might make a difference to your love life

aeriel view of Rawtenstall. image courtesy of Paul Lambert

Organisations and residents invited to submit project ideas to help deliver 10-y...

David Walliams at Churchtown Primary School

I can't believe I met David Walliams - renowned author visits school

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business
More than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business.
Charlie Bayliss

An Eden Project public workshops event at Morecambe Winter Gardens in April 2024, Pic: Robbie MacDonald

Public invited to free event to dicsuss latest Eden Project Morecambe

Stuck for that special soundtrack this Valentine's Day 2025? Then perhaps some of AI's suggestions might help set the mood?

What 15 songs does AI consider the most romantic for Valentine’s Day?

Clay Fields

Have you say on new mental health facility opening near you

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The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

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How to fund your side hustle - top ways to finance a passion project

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Gareth chose a mushroom pasta dish for one of his four meals

I've just ordered four meal kits for £3 and I can't wait to try them

Review: I tried the 3.5L Cosori Air Fryer

The festive season approaches ever nearer this year, so to take some of the stress out of your holiday season, here's 17 events around the North West ahead of Christmas 2024.

17 festive events taking place in the North West before Christmas 2024

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

Beetlejuice themed Halloween decorations like this door cover are all the rage this year

How I'm giving my Halloween a Beetlejuice theme this year

Glorious collection of 41 retro pics of Preston life in the mid-1960s

Back to school! 62 nostalgic retro pics of school back in the 1990s

A poll of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged 0 to 16, found 51 per cent have identical or similar lunches on weekdays

Parents and kids stuck in a lunchtime rut eating the same meals daily

A tuna pasta bake was a doddle to make, and cost just a few quid

I used a free magazine subscription to make the perfect meal

Bathroom revealed as a hotspot for creativity

Summer is fun time in Lancashire - and here are some great things to do and see in the weeks ahead

26 great events and attractions to go to in Lancashire over the summer

Fly the flag this weekend with a selection of England merchandise

We pick out Euro decorations, merch and clothing ahead England v Spain

Single dad Daniel Hardcastle from Blackpool is accused of killing his toddler son and has admitted in court he was responsible for a bite mark on the boy’s thigh.

Jury told to ignore 'guesswork' when deciding if dad murdered boy, two

30% of Brits would back defaulted plant-based menu in NHS hospitals

Father's Day experience for 2024

Father's Day: Memorable experience gifts starting at just £25

Dads just love cooking up a treat on a barbecue

We pick out the best Father's Day gifts for dads who love to barbecue

The ultimate Father’s day gift guide 2024

Professor Matthew Paterson addressing the On Resilience launch event organised by Policy@Manchester . Photo: The University of Manchester

Ideas to strengthen national resilience exchanged at University of Manchester pu...

Ross Noble will be bringing his latest tour to Lancaster Grand on February 25

Comedian Ross Noble is coming to Lancashire with his new tour

Whether it's a family tradition or an office must, Secret Santa is a Christmas tradition

17 Secret Santa gift ideas for £10 and under

More than 80% of children currently waiting with Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool for their forever home are in sibling groups.

Mum tells firsthand her experience of adopting siblings in Lancashire

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