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350 ex-commercial hens need loving homes to avoid slaughter - here's how you could help
The British Hen Welfare Trust is urging Lancashire residents to offer homes to 350 ex-commercial hens by Friday, April 10, before they face slaughter.
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Boy, 16, arrested for arson after Park Hall Nightclub gutted by fire
He remains in custody for questioning
BAE Systems tests new laser-guided weapon from Eurofighter Typhoon at Warton base
BAE Systems has successfully completed test firing of a low-cost precision weapon launched from a Eurofighter Typhoon at its Warton base.
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Lancashire Police search for missing boy, 15, last seen at Preston railway station
Police are searching for a missing boy last seen at Preston train station.
Park Hall Nightclub issues statement after major fire breaks out
Firefighters managed to put out the blaze before it spread to the attached hotel and other neighbouring businesses
6 highest paying jobs that don't require degree - and you could earn £130,000
An accountant has shared the six highest-paying jobs in the UK that don't require a university degree, with one bringing home an average of over £130,000 a year
Preston bus gate sign 'tampered with' as vandals leave drivers at risk
The bus gate generated more fines than any other bus priority measure in the country last year.
Bulldozers move in on homes behind Blackpool FC stadium after three-year wait
The demolition is part of a major sports-themed regeneration project
Bacup Market plan with landmark canopy and public square to be decided
'The new design will boost the flow of people through town centre'
Urgent appeal issued to find missing boy, 15, last seen at Preston Railway Station
Jayden has links to Leyland, Blackpool and Heysham and should be approached 'carefully and with compassion' say police
Police seize vehicles from Rawtenstall street after cars abandoned by business
Residents had complained that vehicles were being 'left for significant periods of time'
He conned family out of inheritance and bragged 'I can do what I want as executor'
Peter Littler splashed out £3,000 on a 60th birthday party and £2,000 on semen from an Olympic racehorse
Everything you need to know as woman repeatedly stabbed in Carleton Crematorium attack
The victim was taken to hospital and later discharged
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital with serious injuries after Rawtenstall crash shuts road
Witnesses are asked to come forward
Paris Fury addresses At Home With The Furys season 3 after Tyson's retirement
Paris Fury has revealed whether filming will continue for her reality series with husband Tyson and their seven children.
Hundreds protest in Fleetwood over 'toxic' landfill stench making residents ill
Campaigners say the odour is so overpowering it has triggered headaches, nosebleeds and breathing problems
Ex-Accrington Stanley footballer in court accused of attempted murder
Patrick Lacey is one of four men who are due to face a trial after a man was shot twice in the leg
Leyland boy, 13, assaulted by 'gang of 20 youths' in Seven Stars park
A police investigation is under way after a 13-year-old boy was assaulted by a gang of teenagers in Leyland.
BBC Gladiators host banned from driving for six months after speeding offence
Barney Walsh is known for hosting BBC Gladiators with his father as well as acting roles
‘Female bumblebees will only sting if they feel threatened.’ Wise advice for Lancashire nature lovers
‘Female bumblebees will only sting if they feel threatened.’