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A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Lancashire on suspicion of murdering a Vicky Glass in Middlesborough almost 26 years ago

Man, 65, arrested on suspicion of murder almost 26 years ago

The Railway Touring Company's Cumbrian Mountain Express will cross the Ribblehead Viaduct this July. Picture: Bob Green

New Preston train marks 150 of Settle to Carlisle railway line

Missing man Samuel Smith, 6, was last seen at Skipton Tarn House Caravan Park on Monday, March 2, between noon and 1pm.

Search for missing Colne man, 66, gets redeployed

Former Wigan Observer columnist Dr Zak Uddin, who went missing in May last year and whose body was found nine days later

Observer GP columnist died from cliff fall

Killing in the Shadows by Kate Ellis

Killing in the Shadows by Kate Ellis: book review

A Dangerous Train of Thought by Faith Martin

A Dangerous Train of Thought by Faith Martin: book review

The boys raised an impressive £1,800 for St John’s Hospice.

‘Shear’ determination on display as pupils brave the shave to raise £1,800 for S...

Quirky and quaint: Aldwark Manor left a lasting impression on Julie

Quirky charm and golf at Aldwark Manor: a playful Yorkshire escape

Raven Hall Hotel is being reinvented as Grand Villa Heights

I found the best view in North Yorkshire at revamped historic hotel

Faye is determined to have run 31 miles by month’s end

Faye maps out the best way to say thanks to hospital heroes

Booths, Ripon

Booths supermarket announces closure of store after 16 years

Even Walter was as good as gold on this holiday. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Bed by nine, sausages by day, all in all a perfect break

Inside Fortress Festival 2025. Hero image: 1349. Inset: Screengrabs from the video report including fans and (lower) Katherine Shepard aka Sylvaine. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

Fortress Festival: Weekend of sun, sea and metal is a dream come true

A boil your tap water alert has been issued in some parts of the UK 'until further notice'.

'Boil tap water' warning issued in North Yorkshire ends

The 1982 Eurovision Song Contest was staged in the north of England for the first time. That year's show opened with the question 'Where is Harrogate?' as an international audience was introduced to the charms of the North Yorkshire spa town.

When Eurovision came to Harrogate - a look back at the 1982 final

Tess travelled 100 miles to Lancashire in search of a new home

Wait goes on for dog who made 100-mile journey in search of new home
An overlooked rescue dog who travelled 100 miles to Lancashire in search of a new home is still patiently waiting to be adopted.
Sean Gleaves

Bolton Abbey and the footbridge over the River Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. PIC: Tony Johnson

I went to Bolton Abbey - why it's worth the eye-watering parking fee

Video shows moment murder victim runs away from scene.

Watch: Moment murder victim runs away from scene before collapsing

Mia the Dutch Shepherd.

Watch: Britain's most unwanted dog Mia finally finds forever home

Shocked homeowner catches lightbulb thief squirrel on camera

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

A bride given less than six months to live after losing her leg to cancer made it down the aisle to marry her partner -for the second time.

I lost my leg and was given six months to live...I just got married

Walkers battle stormy weather.

Watch: The 60 areas included in the Met Office’s amber weather warning

Snow trapped guests at the Tan Hill Inn, in North Yorkshire

I was snowed-in at 'off-the-grid' pub...it was a great adventure

Sunset over beached fishing boats in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, England. The estuary of Morecambe Bay is the largest area of intertidal mudflats and sand in the United Kingdom

10 local beaches for Boxing Day walks - as one named among best in UK

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Friendship across the Pennines

Lancashire ladies reunite with school friends 25 years running
A group of childhood friends have meet for the 25th year running, with the ladies travelling from Lancashire, Yorkshire and Nottingham to meet at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park - marking more than 65 years of friendship.
Deborah Hastie

The Appleeton's festive hamper.

Appleton’s Butchers lights up Yorkshire town with Christmas charity initiative

Footage shows a suspected big cat sitting in a field near the town of Askrigg, North Yorkshire.

Watch four "foot long big cat" angelically strutting across farmland

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

A member of the St John's Hospice at Home team with Russell Pritchard and Sue McGraw

Central Power Services donates second backup generator to St John’s Hospice

Lucy has developed free art resources for schools

Blossoming art brings economic boost

Security guard who fled down M6 after killing army veteran and hiding his body in the woods found guilty

Man fled down M6 after killing army veteran & hiding his body in woods

Picture: Getty Images

Most farmers in Lancs have been a victim of crime at some time

Two men were charged after multiple high-value agricultural GPS units were stolen across the North of England

Two charged after multiple high-value agricultural GPS units stolen

John Marsden is wanted in connection with a number of offences including burglary and assault

Man wanted in connection with burglary and assault

Amidst UK's insect decline, Make It Wild's Moth Surveys offer a glimmer of hope.

Amidst UK's insect decline, Make It Wild's Moth Surveys offer a glimmer of hope

Preston skateboarder Sam Bamber wins the first ever Skatefest comp

abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

The service 11 bus between Clitheroe and Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire will be launched from Monday, April 8.

Bus service set to return to Ribble Valley

Way of the Roses - Stride for a Cause: The Sponsored Spectacular

Way of the Roses - Stride for a Cause: The Sponsored Spectacular

The sprouting fountain on the lake at Allerthorpe Golf & Country Park. Image: Prestige Country Parks

A luxury lodge staycation in the stunning North Yorkshire countryside

Anna Hopkin MBE from Chorley is hosting a master class swimming session in March. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard.

Chorley Olympian Anna Hopkin to teach people to learn to swim like her

John Bishop

John Bishop is coming to Blackpool with new tour - how to get tickets

Beautiful Burnsall's The Red Lion rural retreat (photo Daniel Thwaites PLC)

Rural retreat: Red Lion revamp is a roaring success

The Harrogate Inn warm welcome awaits

Inn-provement puts great into Harrogate

Safely rescued and back home: The pelican with zoo keepers Jason, Brendan, Khaled and Dan

Escaped pelican returned to Zoo safe and well

Dolphins swim alongside RNLI lifeboat in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Watch: Dolphins swim alongside lifeboat off UK seaside town

A Red Arrow jet has found a new home at Coneygarth Services

Red Arrow jet finds new home at Coneygarth Services

Keir Mather

Who is Keir Mather? The new Labour MP for Selby and Ainsty

Lancashire Police are appealing for information about Jane Rigby, 70.

Missing 73-year-old: Police searching for woman in ill health who is ‘confused’

Family pay tribute to 16-year-old found dead in the sea

Comedian and Tik Tok star Tom Houghton is returning to Chorley with his 'Absolute Shmables' tour on Wednesday, June 14.

Comedian and TikTok star extends tour to Chorley due to phenomenal demand

Apollo the hen harrier, who has flown from his nesting site in Bowland, Lancashire to his winter home in Extrremadura, Spain, twice in two years. His brother Dynamo, meanwhile, has ventured less than 50 miles in the same period.

Rare hen harriers go missing from beauty spots near Lancaster

Aldi has brought back a popular alcoholic beverage after selling out in just a week last year

Aldi brings back popular alcoholic drink just in time for summer

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