Lancashire News

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Lytham St Annes Express30 minutes ago

'Hugely exciting moment' - Blackpool's Hawes Side Academy to join Endeavour Learning Trust in September

“Hawes Side is a school with a proud history, a strong community identity, and brilliant staff who care deeply about their pupils and we’re very proud that they will now become part of Endeavour."

🎓Education📰Good news
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Lancaster Guardian38 minutes ago

How Lancaster scientists used Hollywood film technology to help London Marathon runners improve

London Marathon runners were able to select which shoes best enhance their performance thanks to a Lancaster University project using the latest motion capture technology.

🎓Education
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Lancaster Guardian41 minutes ago

Lancaster man accused of e-bike offences

A Lancaster man is due in court accused of motoring offences relating to an adapted mountain bike or e-bike.

⚖️Crime
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Burnley terraced home for around £160k with extended living space and large garden - Lancashire - housing, good-news - via Burnley Express (Burnley)
Burnley Express (Burnley)about 1 hour ago

Burnley terraced home for around £160k with extended living space and large garden

This modern terraced property offers a spacious and well-designed layout, ideal for a small family or professionals.

🏠Housing📰Good news
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Preston man Adrian Hughes, 35, who searched for 'teen chat' jailed for online child sex offences - Lancashire - community, good-news - via Lancashire Evening Post
Lancashire Evening Postabout 1 hour ago

Preston man Adrian Hughes, 35, who searched for 'teen chat' jailed for online child sex offences

Police said the 35-year-old “poses a significant risk to children”...

👥Community📰Good news
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Barnfield Construction confirmed as headline sponsor for 2026 Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne - Lancashire - culture, good-news - via Burnley Express (Burnley)
Burnley Express (Burnley)about 1 hour ago

Barnfield Construction confirmed as headline sponsor for 2026 Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne

Barnfield Construction has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the 2026 Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne, marking a significant milestone year for both the company and the much-loved international event.

📰Culture📰Good news
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Lancaster Guardianabout 1 hour ago

Spectacular drone show plan revealed for Morecambe Armed Forces Day celebrations

Something big will be lighting up the skies of Morecambe for Armed Forces Day weekend.

👥Community
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Fylde coast cricket review: Bowlers set up Blackpool’s opening victory - Lancashire - community, good-news - via Lytham St Annes Express
Lytham St Annes Expressabout 1 hour ago

Fylde coast cricket review: Bowlers set up Blackpool’s opening victory

Blackpool CC picked up a first win of the season with victory in the ECB National Club Championship on Sunday.

👥Community📰Good news
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First image released of Penwortham woman jailed for stabbing man outside Black Bull pub on Pope Lane  - Lancashire - community - via Lancashire Evening Post
Lancashire Evening Postabout 1 hour ago

First image released of Penwortham woman jailed for stabbing man outside Black Bull pub on Pope Lane

Police have released an image of Penwortham woman Estelle Whalley who has been jailed for stabbing a man outside The Black Bull pub on Pope Lane.

👥Community
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At 17, I was struggling with drink and drugs, at 18 I received my 1st ASBO, and by 19 I was in debt - Lancashire - community - via Lytham St Annes Express
Lytham St Annes Expressabout 1 hour ago

At 17, I was struggling with drink and drugs, at 18 I received my 1st ASBO, and by 19 I was in debt

Target of 100,000 signatures before October for mental health campaign.

👥Community
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'It’s unbelievable – I’m speechless' Lancashire golfer wins tournament after car crash - Lancashire - community - via Lancashire Evening Post
Lancashire Evening Postabout 1 hour ago

'It’s unbelievable – I’m speechless' Lancashire golfer wins tournament after car crash

‘I was pretty lucky to be playing the rest of the tournament’ A Lancashire golfer has won a tournament after a lucky escape in a car crash.

👥Community
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Research study bid on notorious Lancaster Castle tower where Pendle Witches were incarcerated - Lancashire - community - via Lancaster Guardian
Lancaster Guardianabout 1 hour ago

Research study bid on notorious Lancaster Castle tower where Pendle Witches were incarcerated

Special permission is being sought for investigations to be carried out into part of Lancaster Castle.

👥Community
Lancashire
Family pays tribute to 'loving mother' following tragic Preston collision - Lancashire - community - via Rossendale Free Press
Rossendale Free Pressabout 1 hour ago

Family pays tribute to 'loving mother' following tragic Preston collision

Enquiries into the collision are ongoing

👥Community
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She was a loving mum to two kids - family of woman who died after crash near to Preston College pay tribute  - Lancashire - education - via Lancashire Evening Post
Lancashire Evening Postabout 2 hours ago

She was a loving mum to two kids - family of woman who died after crash near to Preston College pay tribute

The family of Patricia Welsh, 75, who died following a road traffic collision in Preston in Feburary have paid a tribute to an ‘outgoing woman who would do anything for anyone’.

🎓Education
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I tried Hotel Chocolat's new edition Velvetiser which does hot and cold chocolate - my honest review (aff) - Lancashire - community - via Lytham St Annes Express
Lytham St Annes Expressabout 2 hours ago

I tried Hotel Chocolat's new edition Velvetiser which does hot and cold chocolate - my honest review (aff)

I have been a fan of the Velvetiser since it was launched, so when Hotel Chocolat introduced a new edition I knew I had to try it.

👥Community
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Outgoing and independent grandmother killed in crash in Fulwood - Lancashire - community - via Blog Preston
Blog Prestonabout 2 hours ago

Outgoing and independent grandmother killed in crash in Fulwood

The pedestrian, Patricia Welsh, 75, was taken to hospital with serious injuries for treatment but died on 20 April.

👥Community
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Dads of Southport attack victims finish London marathon together - Lancashire - community - via Rossendale Free Press
Rossendale Free Pressabout 2 hours ago

Dads of Southport attack victims finish London marathon together

Both the dads have teamed up to honour the memory of their daughters

👥Community
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Opinion: Blackpool leave taste of what could've been as standard is set for next season - Lancashire - community, good-news - via Lytham St Annes Express
Lytham St Annes Expressabout 2 hours ago

Opinion: Blackpool leave taste of what could've been as standard is set for next season

Blackpool secured their League One survival on Saturday afternoon.

👥Community📰Good news
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Police appeal after biker dies and two seriously hurt in collision near Ingleton - Lancashire - crime - via Lancaster Guardian
Lancaster Guardianabout 2 hours ago

Police appeal after biker dies and two seriously hurt in collision near Ingleton

Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the B6255 between Ingleton and Hawes.

⚖️Crime
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Refurbished Nelson Business First aims to boost local enterprise - Lancashire - business - via Burnley Express (Burnley)
Burnley Express (Burnley)about 2 hours ago

Refurbished Nelson Business First aims to boost local enterprise

A major refurbishment project has been completed at Nelson Business First, with the site reopening as a modernised workspace designed to support a wide range of local businesses.

💼Business
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Blackpool Barrio Fiesta is back for 2026 with entertainment from Britain's Got Talent star Harry Moulding - Lancashire - community, good-news - via Lytham St Annes Express
Lytham St Annes Expressabout 2 hours ago

Blackpool Barrio Fiesta is back for 2026 with entertainment from Britain's Got Talent star Harry Moulding

Blackpool-born magician Harry Moulding, who won Britain's Got Talent in 2025, will return to his hometown this summer to headline the first Barrio Fiesta in a decade.

👥Community📰Good news
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Blackpool art and graphics firm Granthams closes after 130 years  - Lancashire - business - via Lytham St Annes Express
Lytham St Annes Expressabout 2 hours ago

Blackpool art and graphics firm Granthams closes after 130 years

A Blackpool art and graphic supplies firm has closed after more than a century in business.

💼Business
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Mini heatwave set to sweep 18 regions of UK for May's first week - Lancashire - community - via Rossendale Free Press
Rossendale Free Pressabout 2 hours ago

Mini heatwave set to sweep 18 regions of UK for May's first week

Some welcome warm weather is forecast for early May this week as weather maps show 18 regions are set to see temperatures more than 20C

👥Community
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Lytham St Annes Expressabout 2 hours ago

This fire pit barbecue has been slashed to £29.99 in a huge 67% off garden deal (aff)

This £29.99 fire pit BBQ deal includes a grill and huge 67% saving – ideal for evenings outdoors

👥Community📰Good news
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Blog Prestonabout 2 hours ago

Shortfall in support for disabled children leads to heated pre-election Preston City Council row

The annual DFG budget in Preston for each of the next four years is expected to be £2.1m – excluding the £500k boost added for 2026/27.

👥Community📰Good news
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'Caring' mum died by suicide during menopause and her family want people to know - Lancashire - community, good-news - via Rossendale Free Press
Rossendale Free Pressabout 3 hours ago

'Caring' mum died by suicide during menopause and her family want people to know

Carys Davies from Carmarthenshire was outgoing, funny and social - until menopause

👥Community📰Good news
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Win the final pair of Preston Weekender tickets to see Paul Oakenfold and Joel Corry - Lancashire - community, good-news - via Blog Preston
Blog Prestonabout 3 hours ago

Win the final pair of Preston Weekender tickets to see Paul Oakenfold and Joel Corry

The sold-out festival on the Flag Market has one pair of tickets left - and one lucky Blog Preston reader could win them!

👥Community📰Good news
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Lancashire Evening Postabout 3 hours ago

Lewis Dobbin on his future after brilliant Preston North End loan - while Sheffield United link surfaces

The Aston Villa man has had a fantastic loan spell at PNE

👥Community
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Orthopaedic surgeon's 'biological stress' warning  - Lancashire - community - via Rossendale Free Press
Rossendale Free Pressabout 3 hours ago

Orthopaedic surgeon's 'biological stress' warning

Around 60,000 people could relate this morning

👥Community
Lancashire
Driver arrested and charged after causing 'concern' in Blackburn - Lancashire - community - via Rossendale Free Press
Rossendale Free Pressabout 3 hours ago

Driver arrested and charged after causing 'concern' in Blackburn

"Team 4 Immediate Response will continue to protect our communities and make our roads safer for everyone"

👥Community
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