Parliament

MP Paul Foster wants an urgent meeting over Ulnes Walton Lane safety

'A matter of urgency' - MP calls for meeting over 'super prison' work

Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Speaker of the House of Commons paid tribute to the late Captain Cyril Gordon Reuss Hibbert, of the 1st/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

Speaker pays tribute to former Chorley MP's son killed in WW1

The report by the Government’s Science and Technology Committee found that guidelines governing the industry are a “confusing mess” and have failed to adapt to newer products like fillers.

MP calls for new rules on beauty products

The uncle of tragic animal lover Bailey Lister (pictured) has announced that he has started a petition to try and gain Parliament approval to make cyberbullying a standalone criminal offence and raise mental health funding.

Uncle of tragic animal lover starts petition to help others

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.

Preston cathedral reveals how government funding will be spent

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

Surrogacy

'Pregnant women are not factories' - Lancs MP on surrogacy petition

Angela Rayner will address Parliament later today

Government to announce a review into plans to streamline councils

Price Bailey have released their new report

Ad Feature British businesses trust Parliament more than MPs do

Albert Pierrepoint

The Much Hoole pub landlord who took 600 lives - including Ruth Ellis

Ann Widdecombe

Death of Ann Widdecombe now a murder inquiry

Ann Widdecombe

Former Burnley MP contender Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78

Sir Lindsay Hoyle reads the new Mr Men and Little Miss book to schoolchildren

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

Paul Foster MP launches 'St Catherine's Law' over hospice funding

'Stop asking hospices to pay for essential medication' - Lancs MP

I am campaigning for change after my two beloved cats were left to die in agony by the roadside

I am campaigning for change after my two cats were left to die
The Cats Matter petition has amassed over a whopping 180,000 signatures so far.
Emma Downey

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with Director General of the Tidy Britain Group Professor Graham Ashworth, Mayor of Wigan Councillor Audrey Bennett, and Environment Minister David Trippier when Mrs. Thatcher opened the Tidy Britain HQ at Trencherfield Mill on Friday 26th of January 1990.

Retiring Local Democracy Reporter Bill Jacobs' journalistic travels

Jenna Madden presenting the petition at 10 Downing Street

Preston mum takes under-16 social media petition to Parliament

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

St Paul's Harmony

Ad Feature St Paul’s Cathedral hosts harmony event

Ryan Liam Morgan.

I am determined to get justice for my late son after horror crash

Webb delivering a 107,000 signature strong petition to 10 Downing St, alongside campaign partners from LadBaby, Metro and Feed UK

Baby formula to be more affordable thanks to Lancashire MP's campaign

Blackpool Tower, 1893

21 retro photos of the Red Rose County to celebrate Lancashire Day

Pupils From Westmorland School With Sir Lindsay Hoyle

School’s pupil Parliament welcomes Speaker of the House of Commons

Baroness Helen Newlove

Victims’ commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove dies at 63

Oluchi receiving her award

I was shortlisted for award the day my daughter was on life support

Former Lancashire MP Jack Straw has shared his thoughts on Reform UK.

Former Lancashire MP Jack Straw says Labour should not fear Reform UK
Former Blackburn MP Jack Straw has said Labour must not panic over the surge in support for Nigel Farage and his Reform UK party which saw it take control of Lancashire County Council in May.
Aimee Seddon

Elektra Fence

RuPaul’s Drag Race star named as JustGiving Awards finalist after running London...

The group were able to visit the Capital City thanks to generous fundraising and donations by the local community

Pendle Teens Visit Parliament Thanks To Local Youth Employment Service

Britain is facing a swimming crisis - 9m adults don’t know how to swim

Freckleton’s Award Winning ‘Ponky’s’ Pub Praised in Parliament by Fylde MP.

From Fylde's pub of the year to being mentioned in Parliament

A petition has been launched to help Lancs working dogs receive a pension

Petition launched to help Lancs working dogs receive a pension

Schools may soon only be able to require families to buy three branded uniform items

How school uniforms rules could change for four million pupils

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

Damian Mercer, owner of Cavity Extraction.

Cavity Extraction wins prestigious Lancashire Business View Award at Red Rose Aw...

PM Sir Keir Starmer addressing the reception of regional journalists at 10 Downing Street

It's not everyday you get an invited by the PM to visit Downing Street

Katie Brett and Lorraine Beavers with a photo of Sasha Marsden.

I promised I'd keep Sasha safe please help me keep her killer in jail

Katie Brett and Lorraine Beavers with a photo of Sasha Marsden.

My sister was murdered after fake job interview: MP backs Sasha's Law

Dr William Bodel (second from right) presents Lord Hunt, Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, with the Dalton Nuclear Institute policy paper from which his article is sourced, alongside University of Manchester colleagues Professor Zara Hodgson and Professor Adrian Bull

Nuclear technology can open door to low-carbon energy production – academic

The House of Commons' Education Committee took a deep dive into the effects of screen time on children last year

11 ways phone use impacts children, from school to mental health

Stars including Bill Bailey (pictured) are backing calls for the ban to be enacted quickly - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Lancashire reside...

Ulnes Walton is to get a third prison

"This will keep our streets safe" - prison supremo hails jail decision

Campaigners both for and against turn out as MPs prepare to vote on the proposed assisted dying bill in Parliament.

Countries that have legalised assisted dying as MPs vote on bill

Katie Brett is campaigning again to keep David Minto in prison and to change the lenient sentencing appeals law. Inset: 'Evil' David Minto

I'm trying to keep the man who murdered my sister behind bars

The first gathering of Lancashire's shadow combined county authority. [Back row, left to right] - Alistair Bradley, Chorley Council leader; Mo Isap, chair of Lancashire Business Board; Stephen Atkinson, Ribble Valley Council leader; [front row, left to right] Cllr Lynn Williams, Blackpool Council leader, Phillippa Williamson, Lancashire County Council leader, Alan Vincent, deputy Lancashire County Council leader; Phil Riley, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader

Key moment reached for Lancashire devolution deal - here's what it means

Lancashire Day

21 amazing historical pics of the Red Rose County on Lancashire Day

If passed the bill means that terminally ill adults in England and Wales who have six months to live will legally have the choice to end their life.

Assisted dying bill UK: What is the proposed law?

A disability campaigner from "Dignity in Dying" holds a placard as she demonstrates outside Westminster (Pic: Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images)

Blackpool residents get chance to give their views on assisted dying

The Rt Revd Philip North, the Bishop of Blackburn, has spoken out against the assisted dying bill. Credit: submit and Nani Chavez on Unsplash

Lancs' most senior church official speaks out against assisted dying

Kim Leadbeater MP to introduce bill to legalise assisted dying.

Watch: Kim Leadbeater MP formally introduces assisted dying bill

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb

MP Chris Webb quizzes minister Liz Kendall over Waspi campaign

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

A crossbow

Man who sent threatened an MP and greeted cops with a crossbow jailed

Paul Foster has taken up residence at his new constituency office in Leyland

'I've had nearly 2,000 emails already': new South Ribble MP on his first 50 days

The staff member from Sir Lindsay’s office who opened the email and read the social media post was severely impacted by their distressing nature and told police that she had not slept since the incident.

Chorley man who made threats against Sir Lindsay Hoyle sentenced

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