Local News
Bid to save historic Ramsbottom theatre gets £11k cash boost
“Theatres Trust is delighted to support Ramsbottom Co-Op Hall with this project that will help it move a step closer to its ultimate goal”
Preston City Council elections 2024: who are the candidates and how can I vote?
The candidates have been unveiled for this year’s Preston City Council local elections.
Preston City Council local elections 2024: who should I vote for?
Residents living in the Preston City Council area have the chance to elect one of their local representatives on 2nd May.
Couple take helm of Clayton-le-Moors flooring business operating since 1965
Border Flooring opened in 1965 and was run by Karl, 67, who started in the industry at the age of 15
Accrington to host spectacular war re-enactment to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day
Visitors will get the opportunity to take control of an iconic WWII Spitfire simulator
WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history |Booky podcast
He’s the author fighting for the north’s history to be heard | Booky podcast
Major football-led redevelopment of Preston's Ashton Park gets the go-ahead
Controversial plans to install a 3G football pitch and build a new sports pavilion on Preston’s Ashton Park have cleared their final hurdle after being granted planning permission.
Council tax checker: here's how much you will be paying in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble this year
The full council tax bills facing residents in Central Lancashire over the coming financial year have been calculated.
Robber removed balaclava on CCTV moments after masked gang stole two motorbikes from teens in Blackpool
Clear footage of Booth paying at the garage till was played in court, along with film of him pulling off his face covering on the forecourt before going inside to settle up.
'I think smart motorways are death traps and hard shoulders should be brought back'
Rishi Sunak cancelled all future planned smart motorway projects in April last year.
Preston and South Ribble roadworks this week, how long they are scheduled to last and why they are in place
This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston and South Ribble.
Blackpool Wake Park water sports amenity at Weeton in Lancashire bought by outdoor adventure group ADV
New owners have taken over a popular water sports business which had been running on the Fylde coast for more than a decade.
The Big Preston Election Debate - the city's politicians on the issues that matter at the local elections in 2024
With local election day looming on 2nd May, the Lancashire Post has once again put Preston City Council’s political leaders on the spot to debate the big issues facing the city.
Pedestrian suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being struck by Ford Transit van on M6 near Lancaster
The pedestrian had been walking in lane 1 of the carriageway.
It's been a seaside tradition for generations, but Blackpool rock is now fighting for its life
"It's our cultural heritage and it's being taken away from us"
School caretaker at Blackpool Unity Academy arrested in paedophile hunter sting near Sandcastle
The 55-year-old was apprehended at the Velvet Coaster Wetherspoons on the Promenade on Tuesday evening.
Takeaway lover travels 150 miles to test out 'ridiculous' Blackpool Munch Box
'A nice wee mish mash in ya mooth'
Founder of Lathams of Broughton bakery Mrs Gwen Latham passes away
Her delicious fresh products have made many customers happy over the years who described her as the Mary Berry of Lancashire.
Around 30 jobs at university at risk but union vows to 'vigorously defend' roles
The jobs at risk are in the English and Creative Arts department
City shopkeeper collared after flogging cherry elf bar to girl, 15, in school uniform
'The regulations are there to protect young people. You have not been diligent enough.'