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The late Dame Penelope Keith (inset) and Wycoller, where she had a house for many years

The picturesque Lancashire hamlet Penelope Keith fell in love with

Plenty of smiling faces protected by umbrellas during Longton Carnival.

The scenes as Longton Carnival makes comeback after two decades

Liverpool Road, Longton

The road closures you need to know about for Longton Carnival

A Tesco Express sign

'Bit of a downmarket move for Longton?' Locals react to Tesco news

It has been reported civil servants are being asked to call Christmas parties 'festive celebrations'

Kind-hearted roofer organises Christmas meal for 120 pensioners

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

I saw a new side to Italy during a brilliant adventure holiday

Blundells, Liverpool Road, Longton

Shop at heart of village for nearly 80 years announces shock closure

Flooding in Lea Town - at the A582 underpass

Our village is being cut off by flooding - someone take responsibility

Plans have been tabled to build nine large houses on land at Whalebone Farm, 123 Marsh Lane, Longton, following the demolition od existing buildings. The land is currently in equestrian use, and is within Green Belt.

Recommendation made over controversial homes plan for farm site

Bayley Arms, Hurst Green

Community look to reopen pub where Hollywood star had a pint

Lancashire High Sheriff Helen Bingley OBE and Under Sheriff David Cam, with the clubs president, Tessa Corrigan, the club’s oldest member James Jackson and Shirley, a friend

I told my mam I was coming and she said she had all the holiday photos

Angry villagers kick off over rowdy football club

Watch: Angry villagers kick off over rowdy footballers swearing

Residents say the village of Featherstone is the 'grimmest' place in the UK and is surrounded by three prisons.

'We live in UK's grimmest village... it's worse than prison'

New Longton playground

This is when work on two village playgrounds will start

The parked cars are causing a nuisance for Buckshaw residents.

Buckshaw residents see red over 'carpark'

Despite tourists bringing noise pollution and traffic chaos to the quaint nearby village of Alton, locals living near Alton Towers say it has major benefits.

Alton Towers: Why residents living next to theme park ‘love’ it
Locals say having Alton Towers on the doorstep has major benefits, despite noise pollution and traffic chaos.
Sophie Wills

The entrance to the now approved estate on Charter Lane, shown on the left of the picture (image: Google)

Village to get new affordable housing estate in spite of residents' roads fears

Nicola Bulley's final moments to be examined as inquest into her death begins

The centuries-old Toll Bar Cottage has had a complete refurbishment - and the cafe and meeting space it houses have been a roaring success (image: Broughton Parish Council)

Community café so successful it needs more volunteers

The Diddly Squat farm shop sells local produce from the farm and neighbouring local producers in the Cotswolds (Picture: Clarkson's farm)

Workers at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm must now wear body cams

Imber and Tyneham are two villages that were abandoned during World War Two

England’s ‘lost twin villages’ frozen in time since World War Two

The crumbling Gregson Green Community Centre is set to be bulldozed.

Bulldozers get ready to rumble on crumbling village hall

A view over Warkworth Castle and the surrounding village which has topped the list of British villages which have risen in value for 20 years straight.

20 British villages with property value increases for last 20 years

Barton Village Hall will soon have a 15-metre high phone mast in its car park.

Giant phone mast in village to boost train wi-fi

Last season's Macron Cup winners Charnock Richard will host Padiham on the opening day of the new NWCFL season

Euxton Villa to begin new North West Counties season with trip to Bacup Borough

Terry Burns, volunteer project manager, said the site "would not make any money"

Row over county snail farm and holiday lodge development rekindled

The scene of the incident in Ulnes Walton

Frustration for villagers as torn cables mean no phone or internet connections
A Lancashire village has been left without phone or internet connections for days after a HGV tore down overhead cables.
Tony Durkin

The former Windmill Hotel pulled its last pint in 2014.

Villagers vow to fight pub plan 'to bitter end'

Architects say the building would dominate the skyline.

Village super mosque plans face stiff opposition from community

Carl Grimshaw

Goal machine Carl Grimshaw back at spiritual home Charnock Richard

Action from Charnock's win at Northwich (green shorts). Photo: Steven Taylor Photography

Charnock Richard up to third in table after victory at Northwich

Brad Carsley was on target for Charnock Richard (photo: Steve Taylor photography)

Charnock Richard lose 4-2 at home to Runcorn, Chorley game called off plus non-l...

Carl Grimshaw (left)

Prolific striker Carl Grimshaw leaves Charnock Richard

Susan Hankinson with her prize-winning dahlia at the Freckleton Show

Freckleton Show attracts record number of entries on return

Charnock Richard celebrate one of their nine goals against Ashton Athletic
(photo:Steven Taylor photography)

Charnock Richard 9, Ashton Athletic 1:Villagers go goal crazy

The narrow roads leading to the site off Square Lane and Moss Lane.

Villagers mobilise to kill off halal abattoir plan near their rural homes in nor...

Photo Neil Cross; Barbara and Richard Farbon with Gavin Hughes protesting against Open Reach in Bretherton

Villagers protest over £22,000 cost to install full fibre broadband to 18 'misse...

The parcel of land overlooked by houses on Rydal Road in Bolton-le-Sands is to be sold, villagers have learned. Picture from Google Street View.

Villagers launch bid to buy land in Bolton-le-Sands to protect it from developme...

The former Touch of Spice at Broughton traffic lights.

Decision due on controversial over-55s apartments for former restaurant site

Croston lit up at Christmas

Croston Covid champ to be treated to Christmas dinner

Roads flooded in Croston

Villagers call for urgent action on £7m dam after 'roads flood and houses are ma...

Charnock Richard's Mossie Park clubhouse will remain shut indefinitely

Player at Charnock Richard tests positive for Covid-19

The current hall which is nearing the end of its useful life.

Community centre plan for Hesketh Bank

Mick Taylor

League leaders Celtic will provide stern test for Bamber Bridge

Bamber Bridge were without a game due to opponents North Ferriby United being wound-up in the High Court

Bamber Bridge could lose points in relegation battle because of the demise of No...

The action plan meeting against the closure of Clapham Primary School.

Fight begins to save Clapham Primary School from closure

Villagers gather for Act of Remembrance at Ribchesters war memorial

Villagers gather for Act of Remembrance at Ribchester's war memorial

Carl Grimshaw has notched 403 career goals for Charnock Richard in a nine-year spell at Mossie Park

BIG INTERVIEW: Meet Charnock Richard's record-breaking goalscorer Carl Grimshaw,...

Coun David Mills, coun Pat Hastings and coun Leila Eccles following the yes vote

Broughton residents back plans allowing greater control on new housing developme...

Villagers in Broughton fought a controversial housing development in Whittingham Lane to no avail. Now they want to maintain some control of the homes coming to the area with a neighbourhood plan.

Vote to help shape Broughton's future

St Michael's Gala 2018

PICTURES: Residents enjoy 'glorious' St Michael's Gala despite the Great British...

Chorley boss Matt Jansen

Basement boys' visit is a '˜horrible' one for Matt

Villagers in Hoghton got their creative hats on to come up with sparkling designs at a Christmas tree and crib festival at Holy Trinity Church.

Twinkling trees light up Holy Trinity Church in Hoghton

Carl Grimshaw in action for Charnock

Charnock bounce back but need ruthless edge

Carl Grimshaw scores for Charnock Richard. Photo credit: Ken Chapman

Charnock go top of the pile after third win from three

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