West Lancashire

There were 720 hate crimes recorded across Lancashire in the past 12 months.

People who abuse taxi drivers and retail workers face being arrested

Teen with life limiting illness sent 3,000 footie scarves after appeal

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

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Sewage spill duration caused by United Utilities increases

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

[Clockwise from left]: Chorley Council leader Alistair Bradley, Burnley Council leader Afrasiab Anwar and the leader of Preston City Council, Matthew Brown

From optimism to betrayal: Lancashire leaders respond to devolution deal

Will the changes to winter fuel allowance affect how residents decide to heat their homes in the coming months?

Winter fuel allowance cuts: here's how many Lancashire pensioners will lose out

Cllr Stephen Atkinson says Ribble Valley residents must have the final say over the future of the council that serves them

Residents will get referendum over whether council is abolished

Linda Mitchell in her new Prospect home

Prospect Homes go above and beyond for West Lancashire buyer

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Downholland

Quaint canalside Lancashire village named property investment hotspot

Josh Norgate with children and staff at Rainbow Hub

Lancashire company raises over £10,000 to support Rainbow Hub

There will be many more new housing estates springing up across Lancashire under government plans

Huge housebuilding increase planned for Lancashire amid greenbelt fears

Lancashire in devolution deadlock - again - as local leaders clash over deal

Preston and Chorley council leaders Matthew Brown and Alistair Bradley think the mayoral model might be the way forward for Lancashire

Preston and Chorley leaders say it's time for a Lancashire mayor

The Red Arrows are set to fly over parts of Lancashire prior to England’s Euro 2024 final against Spain

Red Arrows to fly over Lancashire before England Euros final

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Lancashire hospital trusts pay out £97m for childbirth failings

Hospitals across Lancashire have paid out almost £100m in negligence claims for childbirth and maternity failings in the last five years.

Catherine Musgrove

37 photos from Tarleton Academy's 2024 prom

37 fabulous photos from Tarleton Academy's 2024 prom

Preston restaurant Aven at Camden Place is celebrating its local suppliers and produce with the launch of a new tasting menu and £20 off.

Preston restaurant launches new Celebration of Lancashire menu

Chef Mark Birchall outside Moor Hall

Michelin-starred Mark Birchall on Moor Hall's exciting new chapter

Places to stay in and around Aughton

9 places to stay close to Lancashire village with 3 Michelin stars

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Forward Thinking - West Lancashire launches with visionary leader Keith McMurtri...

Forward Thinking - West Lancashire Launches with Visionary Leader Keith McMurtrie

Forward Thinking - West Lancashire Launches with Visionary Leader Keith McMurtri...

The YouGov poll has given a snapshot of how Lancashire residents might vote in a month's time

Lancs election poll predictions are in - and it's not good news for the Tories

Ormskirk School's Current Pitches to be Replaced Thanks to Investment

Lancashire school awarded funding for community all-weather pitches

Father's Day at Westerleigh Group's crematoria

Paying tribute to fathers at Westerleigh Group's crematoria in Lancashire

The signing of Lancashire's devolution deal in November - but has the election turned the smiles to uncertainty? [From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

General election derails Lancashire's devolution deal at the eleventh hour

House prices see a change in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble

House prices increased in Preston and Chorley but in South Ribble they dropped slightly.

Vanessa Sims

Some bus services will operate more often than they have been

Better Lancashire buses: special fares and more frequent services on the way

Housing costs are taking up more of Lancashire resident's disposable income currently. Credit: Tom Rumble, Fred Moon and freestocks on Unsplash

New data shows impact of rising costs on renters & homeowners in Lancs

Endeavour Learning Trust Leadership Team (CEO David Clayton centre right)

Lancashire Academy Trust shortlisted for prestigious Tes Schools Awards 2024

Live Local elections Lancashire 2024: Latest results LIVE

Qais being presented with his Fishing Achievement Medal by Duncan Smith and Harry Cox

‘Catching the Smile’ with The West Lancashire Masonic Fishing Charity

15 people were caught exceeding the 30mph speed limit on Holmeswood Road in Rufford (Credit: Google)

Driver caught reaching speeds of more than 70mph on 30mph road

Syd Brook Lane (Credit: Jackson Stops)

No neighbours, I love it! - country mansion with tennis court for sale

Should I buy a house now as house prices in Preston are falling?

Edge Hill University has become the only higher education institution (HEI) in England to be rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted across all three teacher training age phases.

A Lancs uni = 1st to be outstanding across all teacher training phases

Award winning chocolatier Paul Williams at Choc Amor.

My wife used cannabis oil after cancer - now I put it in chocolates

CCTV coverage to be improved

Historic market town given go-ahead for £160,000 CCTV scheme

Prospect's Barbara Furness with players from JN Sports

Football club scores hoodies from Prospect Homes

Two people have been charged after a motorbike was stolen in West Lancashire

Man and teen charged with number of offences after motorbike stolen

The A582 in South Ribble (left) could become a freer-flowing route thanks to Network North cash, while the reopening of Midge Hall station (top right) is another potential project, along with a boost for bus facilities across Lancashire