Wellbeing

Pupils from Burscough Village Primary School, together with representatives from West Lancashire Borough Council and development partner Alliance Leisure, show off the time capsule they filled with their own artwork, which will now be buried during the £3.18m refurbishment of Burscough Sports.

Work begins on £3.18m transformation of leisure centre near you

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

The RSPCA wants to speak to this man after a dog was reportedly punched and slapped on Waterloo Road in Blackpool

Search launched for man after dog ‘punched and slapped’ on street

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Vandalism's toll: how damaged property affects local funds and taxes

Jeff Dixon was looking for a new job in construction when work started on the new IMAX cinema in Blackpool

I'd not been in a cinema for 45 years until I helped build one

Ofsted checks safeguarding, to make sure schools have good policies in place to protect vulnerable young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How Ofsted checks safeguarding in schools

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

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Research of 2,000 adults has revealed 20 per cent are more inclined to talk about how they feel when on a long drive.

Brits more likely to open up over a pint than a text message or meal

A poll, of 2,000 adults, found finances are still a main concern for 41 per cent of the nation

Cost of living crisis continues to bite a quarter of Brits

Freshers week can be a daunting time for students but there is support available.

Freshers Week: How to access mental health support as a student

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

The poll, commissioned by Warburtons, revealed 60 per cent worry about ensuring their children’s packed lunches are nutritious while meeting their child’s preferences

An expert has revealed what should be in the 'ideal' kids lunchbox

Plenty of cuddles, belly rubs and healthy treats are the top ways dog owners ensure the happiness of their furry companions.

7 in 10 dog owners care more about their pet’s health than their own

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

Exams and results day can be an anxiety-inducing time for many young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Four out of five young people say exams 'harmed their mental health'

Only one in three knew where to seek support for exam-related anxiety and stress 😰

Amber Allott

'I’m sober-curious and have never been drunk - not even at my wedding!' (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

Sober curious movement: ‘I’m sober curious and have never been drunk'

I'm a Lancs NHS doctor and I've seen first hand the devastation being caused in Gaza - Lancashire NHS Dr Matt Newport in Gaza

I'm a NHS doctor deployed in Gaza & I've seen real human devastation

A dedicated clinic for the management of pregnant and newly birthed women and birthing people with hypertension, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia will open this month as part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ maternal medicine centre.

New specialist maternity clinic for complicated births set to open

Seven in 10 women swear by a piece of beauty advice passed down from older family

7 in 10 women rely on beauty tips handed down by family

Councillor Munsif Dad stood outside the Wilson Sports Village with officers from Hyndburn and representatives from Hyndburn Leisure.

New £12m Lancashire sports village important construction milestone

Online trolls targeted the families of Nicola Bulley and Jay Slater

We're calling on PM Keir Starmer to stop online trolls in their tracks

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Snapping at others and losing patience are signs that you're 'tangry'

UCLan University in Preston is something of a celebrity, being of the UK's largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 42,000.

UCLan named in top 15 per cent of world's universities

Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

Work begins on new £12 million sports village in Lancashire town

Construction on a brand new £12m sports village is well underway in this Lancashire town.

Sam Quine

Emma found the property in question on AirBnb (Collect/PA Real Life)

Airbnb scammers leave dream £4,000 family holiday in tatters

Balshaw's High School, Leyland

School responds to reports of 'sexual assault' on school grounds

36 empty properties in Preston have been refurbished to boost affordable housing in the city (Credit: Preston City Council)

36 empty homes renovated to boost affordable housing in city

A good day for ducks ... and unicorns! Gabriella Godfrey braves the elements to go bathing at Edisford Bridge

Lancashire river set for swimming site following government plans

Dr Zoe Williams

Some adults are doubtful that they’ll stick to their 2024 health goals

Fire fighter Glen Bailey prepares for his world record attempt to be held at a gym in Leyland

Watch this: Firefighter attempts world weightlifting record

Concerns as unauthorised absences at schools in Blackpool rocket

Concerns as unauthorised absences at schools rocket

The top 20 pieces of advice adults would give their younger selves

Restaurants are the biggest enhancer of community spirit nationwide

From this to this: Mum-of-two Kelly Catterall, 42 from Whittle-le-Woods has opened up on how she battled with her mental health, isolation and confidence following the death of her dad before ultimately transforming her life. She did this with the support of May Wellbeing, a small group personal training gym in Clayton Brook

Chorley mum opens up on mental health and low confidence struggles

There were more than 10,000 safeguarding concerns raised about vulnerable adults in Lancashire last year, new figures show.

Huge number of safeguarding concerns raised about vulnerable adults

Here's some of the grot spots highlighted by readers.

10 'eyesores' in and around Preston - according to Post readers

Progress Housing Group held its Cultural and Community Event at Leyland Methodist Church Hall, food from around the world. Photo: Paul Heyes and Progress Housing Group

Wellbeing and fun at Cultural and Community Event

Ad Feature More than meets the dry eye - combatting eye discomfort

Withy Grove Park in Bamber Bridge

Popular park wins prestigious Green Flag Award for the first time

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

National Highways traffic officer Dereck Morrison (left) collecting his award from Chief Superintendent Mark Dexter, Head of Specialist Operations Branch at Greater Manchester Police

Officer praised for bravery after saving vulnerable person on M61

More than 15,000 easyJet passengers have been hit by flight cancellations. Picture by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images

easyJet flight cancellations: Safety and wellbeing “highest priority”

Prince Harry

Prince Harry in High Court: Key points from his witness statement

The common examples of ultra-processed foods include ice cream, ham, sausages, crisps, mass-produced bread, breakfast cereals, biscuits, carbonated drinks, fruit-flavoured yoghurt, instant soups, and some alcoholic drinks including whisky, gin, and rum.

Ultra-processed foods - are they really harmful

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

One of the growing areas already in place

£60,000 grant to 'grow' good mental health in Lancashire

Outdoor cooking

People learning to forage to cope with cost of living crisis

Boots offering free health MOT checks to people over the age of 40

Ikea automated drone

Ikea launch automated drones working in stores

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Emmerdale to showcase an all-male episode - here’s why

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon in Whitechapel near Adler Street.

Fears missing aristocrat and newborn baby are sleeping in a tent