Long stretch of rural road closed after overnight crash
7:59am People living nearby had said a number of emergency vehicles were at the scene **ROAD CLOSURE**
7:59am People living nearby had said a number of emergency vehicles were at the scene **ROAD CLOSURE**
EXTRA funding will be sought later this year to tackle lengthy waiting lists for children urgently needing autism and ADHD assessments and speech and language therapy in Lancashire. NHS leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are set to conduct
In her fortnightly column, Blackburn MP Kate Hollern discusses a recent meeting of SSB Law victims at Westminster and the fight for justice. It was an honour to attend an incredibly moving event last week in Parliament, in which victims of the
Patrick Grant - Savile Row king, fashion designer, judge on The Great British Sewing Bee and founder of Blackburn-based Community Clothing - is exasperated by how fast fashion has adversely affected the industry and the planet. The sartorial guru
A health care firm is supporting the ELHT&Me charity by sponsoring 500 T-shirts. The charity T-shirts, sponsored by Chorley-based MultiHealth Specialists, will be worn by NHS staff at various events. MHS business director, Clare Boyd said
An outdoor water sports and aqua adventure centre is coming to Blackpool. Wild Shore is to take over the site at Blackpool Wake Park in Weeton. The site is scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 29, and will offer a wide range of attractions.
As the seasons change and bring some warmer weather (fingers crossed!), you might be wondering where you can take your dog out for a walk. If you like watching the waves and playing in the sand with your pooch, Morecambe Beach could be a good spot
Rising Bridge Post Office is set to close its doors for good after 27 years. The post office, on Blackburn Road, is set to officially close on May 23. A spokesperson for the Post Office said it is not looking to replace the site due to funding
Behind the grandeur of its façade, a North West branch of Toby Carvery could be hiding sinister secrets of the supernatural kind. The stately building - Bolton’s Watermillock - has earned a reputation for being one of the town’s most haunted locations
A Longridge home, that was partially designed by an architect, is described as "a truly magnificent family home". Addison House, on Lower Lane, is on the market for £1.9 million and it is said to “exude warmth and character”. The five-bedroom
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to channel your inner Lady Whistledown? Well, now you can with a staycation spot fit for any Bridgerton fan. Those who are invested in the Netflix series will be excited as part one of season three has been
When the sun shines at the weekend, the tranquility of the Trough of Bowland is disturbed as everyone heads out to enjoy the spectacular natural views. And it has always been so. This photo was taken in April 1965 and shows cars on the
A GP in Hyndburn has been rated inadequate by CQC after safety concerns were raised by patients. Dr Paramundayil Joseph left Dill Hall Surgery in Church in December after his contract came to an end due to “unforeseen circumstances.” A report
Danny Robins is the man behind the hugely successful BBC Radio 4 podcasts, Uncanny, The Battersea Poltergeist and The Witch Farm; the BBC TV series Uncanny and the award-winning West End play 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Last year Danny headed out on
A 'riverside woodland retreat' for military veterans' mental health and wellbeing in Lancashire is raising funds to extend their space. Belisama's Retreat, located on the banks of the River Ribble near Preston, is a community interest company that
A new online portal has been launched to residents of Darwen can give their views on how £20 million of new Whitehall cash could be spent on projects in Darwen. The opening of the digital suggestion box - running until June 10 - comes as the government's
A woman with a history of alcohol addiction was found dead on Boxing Day after drinking with a friend at Christmas. Susan Hargreaves, from Burnley, was found by her friend on the morning of December 26 after they had been drinking together at the
Rivington Pike has long been a popular destination with walkers - thanks to its panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. But here are some facts about the pike that you might not know. The pike derives its name from the Old English
In football, timing is everything, particularly for a young player taking their first steps in the professional game. At so many clubs, talented prospects fall through the cracks. Sometimes, they don't develop as expected. In other scenarios, it's