Local News

Lancashire Evening Post News

Jobs paying £80k on offer as major energy broker moves into Preston city centre

They even offer the whole of December as paid leave.

Local messages

Lancashire Evening Post News

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to be held at County Hall in Preston on Sunday

The service is open to everyone of all faiths.

Lancashire Evening Post News

Date announced for Clitheroe Christmas Tractor Run 2026 - here's how to sign up

The procession will tour Ribble Valley villages.

Get Weekly Updates

Get the headlines in your inbox every week.

Lancashire Evening Post News

Chorley primary school placed on lockdown after 'non-threatening man' approaches staff at home time

The school has confirmed students and staff were not at risk.

Lancs Live - News

Rossendale fire LIVE as homes evacuated and road closed

Four fire engines are at the scene in Waterfoot

Lancashire Evening Post News

Report issued into death of pervert undertaker while an inmate at Leyland prison

His abuse covered seven charges of indecent assault, three counts of committing a serious sexual offence, three charges of attempting to commit the same serious sexual offence and one charge of false imprisonment.

Lancashire Evening Post News

Your thoughts wanted on plans for 400+ new homes in Farington

Flyers have been sent out around Farington.

Lancashire Evening Post News

You are stealing from your own community - heartbreak as equipment taken from the Walled Garden at Worden Park

The break in happened over the weekend.

Lancs Live - News

Police issue photo of Darwen man wanted on recall to prison

Guljamal Din also has links to Nelson and Brierfield

Lancashire Evening Post News

Council says no to electric vehicle-charging car park in Preston for all these reasons

The benefits of the infrastructure were recognised - but not deemed bog enough.

Lancs Live - News

Pension warning to third of people with women set to be worse off

Experts have warned of financial hardship

Lancs Live - News

Preston and Lancaster to remain cities with help of the King

The King could get involved with Preston and Lancaster's city status when the councils are abolished

Lancashire Evening Post News

'Huge coup for the Preston music scene’- Members of The Zutons perform at Chew's Yard this week

And tickets are still available if you’re quick...

Lancashire Evening Post News

14 landmark moments from Lancashire's history as we celebrate Lancashire Post's 140th birthday

For our penultimate ‘Lancashire best’ gallery, we hone in on our county’s historic moments...

Lancashire Evening Post News

St Catherine’s grounds win Best Hospice Community Garden and RHS award

The Hospice grounds include well-manicured lawns, a butterfly gate, sensory garden, flower beds and a pagoda, providing a peaceful space for patients and their families to enjoy

Lancashire Evening Post News

Sahara trek team raises £106,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice before setting foot on desert sand

The team of 31 fundraisers will trek across the Sahara Desert over six days, raising money for Derian House Children's Hospice

Lancashire Evening Post News

Call for review of '19th century' rail crossings after tragic deaths including Hoghton and Burscough

‘It is time for a fresh approach to this problem, for the sake of crossing users, train passengers and railway staff, who are all at risk.’ A call has been made for a review of rail crossings following a series of tragedies, including the loss of two lives in Lancashire.

Lancashire Evening Post News

More Sunday services as union and rail bosses reach landmark deal to end North West railway dispute

The deal will allow Northern to begin restoring between 60 and 80 additional Sunday train services across the North West

Lancashire Evening Post News

Lancaster district honours fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday

People gathered in Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and Ingleton to remember our fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday.

Lancashire Evening Post News

'A lot to look forward to': World War I recital to be held on Armistice Day

The concert, which features a range of English and French music from the World War I era, will be hosted at St. George's Church, Preston, on Wednesday.