Man faces jail for Blackpool OAP sex assault
A Lancashire TV aerial fitter who sexually assaulted an 85-year-old woman in her own home after doping her with designer drugs has been told he faces a "lengthy custodial sentence".
View ArticleMan stopped and arrested on M65 near Blackburn
A Blackpool man was stopped and arrested on the M65 near Blackburn this afternoon on suspicion of threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon.
View ArticleTour of Britain stage from Kendal to Blackpool cancelled
WITH VIDEO: Today's second stage of cycling's Tour of Britain from Kendal through Lancashire to Blackpool has been cancelled for safety reasons due to high winds.
View ArticleLancashire primary school teacher denies indecent assaults
A Lancashire primary school teacher indecently touched six of his female pupils in the classroom in an "overtly sexual manner", a court has heard.
View ArticleFinger move lifts hopes for ex-Lancashire footballer Parky
FORMER footballer Gary Parkinson has taken a step towards recovery after moving his hand.
View ArticleBoy in hospital after car rolls on M6
A SEVEN-year-old boy was flown to hospital with severe injuries after the car he was travelling in rolled off the motorway.
View ArticleTeens left stranded at Lancashire railway station
A GROUP of teenage BMX enthusiasts from East Lancashire were left stranded at an unmanned train station in Blackpool at 10pm on Saturday.
View ArticleMan, 33, stabbed to death in Blackpool
A MURDER investigation has been launched in Blackpool after a 33-year-old man was stabbed to death yesterday.
View ArticleLancashire hare-coursing suspects with dogs arrested after tip-off
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of hare-coursing after they were caught with hunting dogs in a field in Lancashire.
View Article‘Lions of England’ return home to new Lancashire base
SOLDIERS from The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment will celebrate an historic return home this weekend.
View Article2nd battalion Duke of Lancaster regiment takes control of Weeton Barracks
MARCHING with pride, the soldiers known as the Lions of England celebrated a historic return home on Saturday.
View ArticleHundreds of job losses expected at BAE Systems in Lancashire
FEARS are growing over hundreds of Lancashire jobs as BAE Systems looks set to announce a major wave of redundancies.
View ArticleLancashire teacher cleared over sex assault claims
A Lancashire teacher cleared of sexually assaulting six of his pupils has spoken of his "distress" at having to live apart from his wife and newborn son for eight months because of the allegations.
View ArticleBaby's body found in Lancashire culvert
A BODY of a baby has been found in a culvert in Lancashire by a dog walker. Although the child, who is believed to be around two months old, was found in Kirkham, police said there is no evidence to...
View ArticleEnterprise zone promise for Lancashire BAE sites
NEW enterprise zones - around Lancashire’s stricken BAE Systems sites - have been promised in a bid to safeguard thousands of skilled jobs.
View ArticleBaby in Lancashire stream 'may have been dead for month'
The body of a baby found abandoned in a stream in Lancashire may have been there for up to a month, police have said.
View ArticleSexual assault in Fleetwood
A woman was sexually assaulted as she walked home in Fleetwood, police said.
View ArticleWoman injured by 'BB gun' in Blackpool
A woman was injured with what is believed to be either a pellet or BB gun in Blackpool.
View ArticleLancashire baby attack mum locked up for eight years
A teenage mother who inflicted "horrific" injuries on her baby son which left him severely disabled has been locked up for eight years.
View ArticleFormer Blackpool circus chaplain is new bishop of Penrith
A FORMER chaplain to Blackpool Tower Circus has been consecrated as the new Bishop of Penrith at a ceremony in York Minster.
View ArticleLancashire train delays after signalling problem
A signalling problem near Preston led to delays on Lancashire's rail network this morning.
View ArticleLancashire beaches failing water standards test
Ten beaches and bathing spots in England and Wales, including Blackpool beaches and waters on the Lancashire coast, failed to meet strict new EU standards for water quality this year, figures have shown.
View ArticleLancashire BAE job losses ‘can’t be stopped' fear
REDUNDANCIES at BAE Systems “probably won’t be stopped” even if a deal with the Indian Government is struck, according to trade union officials.
View ArticleLancashire headteacher attacked with bleach
A headteacher of a Lancashire private school is recovering at home after it is thought bleach was thrown into his face.
View ArticleBlackpool fans ride to Burnley for Gary Parkinson
RIVALRIES were put to one side as Burnley hosted a trio of intrepid Blackpool fans raising money for ex-Claret Gary Parkinson.
View ArticleLancashire shale gas reserves 'could hit emissions targets'
Exploiting "shale gas" reserves in Lancashire could prevent the UK from meeting targets to cut emissions and damage investment in renewables, a report has warned.
View ArticleTaxpayers 'face bill for redundancies at BAE Systems'
Taxpayers could foot a £110 million redundancy bill to lay off nearly 3,000 BAE Systems workers, MPs were told today.
View Article'Crippled' drummer caught out in Great Harwood Remembrance Day march
A ‘CRIPPLED’ drummer was secretly filmed drumming in a band on a Remembrance Day march in East Lancashire.
View ArticleBlackpool Tower shines after second switch-on in its 119-year history
TOURIST favourite Blackpool Tower is again shining in its fully-lit glory after only the second switch-on in its 119-year history last night.
View ArticleFormer Lancashire doctor accused of being complicit in torture
A FORMER Lancashire doctor has been accused of being complicit in torture carried out by Saddam Hussein’s henchmen.
View ArticleBlackpool's Madame Tussauds in tribute to Bollywood greats
BLACKPOOL’S Madame Tussauds is set to open a Bollywood experience later this year.
View ArticleMurdered Lancashire nurse's case raised in Parliament
A BILL to change the Bail Act in honour of a Lancashire nurse was put before Parliament today.
View ArticleLancashire Police bill for English Defence League protests revealed
THE total cost of policing English Defence League and counter-protestors in Lancashire was £1.4million, it can be revealed.
View Article1700 sign bail petition in memory of murdered Lancashire nurse
AN online petition backing a change in the Bail Act in memory of murdered Lancashire nurse Jane Clough has been signed by more than 1700 people.
View ArticleWrist watches worth £3m showcased in the Lake District
A Lancashire jeweller has brought a world famous luxury wrist watch collection, worth in excess of £3 million, to the Lake District.
View ArticleParents mark anniversary of murdered Lancashire nurse Jane Clough
TODAY marks the first anniversary of the murder of Lancashire nurse Jane Clough.
View ArticleLancashire rape victim's confidential files found in street
An inquiry has been launched after a confidential Lancashire Police file containing the personal details of a teenage rape victim was found in the street.
View ArticleSenior Lancashire officers rapped for missing conference
SENIOR police officers have been criticised by the family of a murdered nurse for pulling out of a conference in her name.
View ArticleLancashire detective jailed for misconduct
A Lancashire detective constable who had an affair with a rape complainant has been jailed for three years.
View ArticleMurdered Lancashire nurse’s parents speak of ordeal on TV tonight
THE brutal murder of Barrowford nurse Jane Clough will feature on prime time television tonight.
View ArticleBlackpool Tower 'fracking' protesters held
Two men have been arrested today after putting up banners on Blackpool Tower to protest against a method of gas extraction, police said.
View Article2,000 sign up for Lancashire nurse petition after ITV programme
A prime-time TV show featuring the story of the brutal murder of Lancashire nurse Jane Clough has seen thousands sign a petition in her name.
View ArticleTwo charged over Lancashire ‘fracking’ protest
Two men have been charged after banners were erected on Blackpool Tower to protest against a method of gas extraction, police said.
View ArticlePendle Witches brought to life again
CHARGES of witchcraft have been levelled again in the shadow of Pendle Hill — months before the 400th anniversary of the infamous witch trials.
View ArticleLancashire chip shop worker stole grandmother's cheque book
A CHIP shop worker who stole his grandmother’s cheque book while she was at a funeral and made himself £760, could be locked up.
View ArticleRevamped Blackpool Tower reopens
WITH VIDEO: Blackpool Tower has been reopened to the public following a 10-month multimillion-pound refurbishment.
View ArticleBurnley pinball wizard to host Europe's biggest show in Blackpool
A PINBALL machine fanatic from Burnley is hosting Europe’s largest-ever tournament in a bid to resurrect the ‘lost art’.
View ArticleLancashire funeral director offers unique online design check
A funeral director is giving bereaved relatives the chance to create personalised memorials online.
View ArticleBlackpool's new supertrams unveiled
WITH VIDEO: Blackpool's new supertrams have been unveiled today ahead of their launch next year.
View ArticleBlackpool beach donkeys looking for winter homes
Donkeys which give rides to tourists on the sands of Blackpool in the summer are now looking for winter homes.
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