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There are plenty of live shows to look forward to in Lancashire this January and February

20 live shows and concerts to brighten up your January

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

[From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams after the devolution deal was signed at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

'Milestone' moment at Lancaster Castle sees Lancashire devolution deal signed

A devolution deal is being signed today in Lancashire

Historic devolution deal to be signed in Lancashire today by minister

See pics of the 16 winners and Highly Commended

21 pics of the winners and guests from the Active Lancashire Awards

Michael with wife Elise and children Charlie and Emma before setting off on his run. Photo by Mike Coleran

Marathon running vicar celebrates fundraising success

A pub customer has been caught on CCTV placing their own hair into their food in an attempt to get a refund for their meal. (Credit: Tom Croft / SWNS)

Watch: pub customer puts their own hair into their food to get refund

Business leaders at the new YAB meeting this week.

New business community aims to make a difference in Lancaster

Lancashire companies are owed omore than £4million after high street shop Wilko collapsed and was placed into administration.

Wilko owes Lancashire firms including Graham and Brown more than £4m

Boss Mark Lunn will be competing as a finalist for Pizza Chef of the Year at the Pizza and Pasta Association awards next month.

Pizza van boss in the running for top national chef award

There have been changes to the way Lancashire County Council charges for respite care

Lancashire's respite care recipients could have to pay full cost of short breaks

Delays on M65 between Preston and Blackburn

Diane Mitchell shared this photo of the rescue attempt via the Visitor Facebook page.

Escaped pelican from Blackpool Zoo spotted in Heysham

Which cities and towns love films the most? Image: Jonas Leupe on Unsplash

Most film loving cities and the genre they love the most

Budget retailer Wilko has entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal (Credit: James Manning/PA Wire)

Around 12,000 jobs at risk as Wilko goes into administration

The Dukes is among the finalists in the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023.

Tourism celebrated as finalists are announced in county awards

The Law Society has raised concerns over the family court system.

Children separated from parents for almost a year as court cases drag on

The 10 UFO reports investigated by Lancashire Police

Leon Newth, Lisa Trybus, Karen Prins, Linda Hodges and Paul Manning collecting the award. Picture: Telling Photography

Hospital scoops top prize at national awards

Fire services were called to the scene.

Derelict building fire in Lancaster tackled by firefighters

Lancashire County Council - along with its fellow top-tier authorities in Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen - would lead the devolution charge under the latest proposals

Lancashire launches pre-election devolution push amid claims plan lacks ambition

Prof Dominic Harrison who lives in Lancaster.

Former health chief from Lancaster awarded King's Birthday Honour

Boy, 14, dies at school following ‘isolated incident’

New Home Agents

Ideal for growing families: three-bed detached home on the market for cut price

Pass under the massive Hoghton viaduct near to the start of your walk

The Lancs hidden gem where you've got to take your dog for a walk this spring

Kingfishers would benefit from cleaner rivers

How Lancashire plans to breathe new life into nature and its habitats

Dr Carolyn Downs from Lancaster University Management School is the leading the project.

New university project focuses on problem gambling

Love Island 2023: I’m a Celeb winner Carl Fogarty’s daughter Claudia enters villa - and has her eye on Tom

Love Island 2023: Meet Blackburn babe Claudia

KSI during a media work out at Crystal House, London. Picture date: Wednesday January 11, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire.

Lancaster in top 10 cities with high demand for Prime Energy sports drinks

The public were invited to witness the traditional Holcombe Harriers Boxing Day parade, who set off from The Railway Hotel in Pleasington and then performed a demonstration of trail laying near the River Darwen

Holcombe Hunt: Traditional Boxing Day parade attracted huge crowds in Lancashire

Wintry showers are expected to hit parts of Lancashire, bringing a risk of ice (Credit: Nikola Tomašić)

Wintry showers set to bring icy conditions to parts of Lancashire

AJ Odudu.

AJ Odudu: ' I never saw any black women on the cover of the magazines'

Lancaster area Service Lead, Sarah O'Mara, celebrates a decade of Red Rose Recovery's achievements.

Charity celebrates 10 years of turning lives around

The last remaining mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in Lancashire are set to close in December (Credit: National Cancer Institute)

Last remaining mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in Lancashire to close

Margaret Ford aged four in 1930.

Author tells story of long and fascinating life in Morecambe and Silverdale

12 pictures from the celebratory night.

Lancashire BBC Make A Difference award winners announced

Lancashire Stories book cover.

New book to be launched at free event in Lancaster

Mullberry Homes received a series of Improvement and Prohibition Notices because of their unsafe work standards, but repeatedly failed to comply.

House builder fined £117,000 for multiple safety failings

The festival celebrates university research that benefits our community and beyond.

Festival celebrates university research

Active Lancashire Awards shortlist announced, see it here!

Active Lancashire Awards shortlist announced

County Councillor Phillippa Williamson and County Councillor Aidy Riggott

Investment zones: What we know about Lancashire's bid for low-tax growth zone

The Last Choir Singing Competition 2023 is now open to all Lancashire junior schools, pictured are the 2022 winners Norbreck Primary Academy.

The Last Choir Singing Competition is now open to all Lancashire junior schools

Dipz Donuts in Lancaster is to close. Photo: Google Street View

Doughnut shop to close due to cost of living crisis

A £1m+ property in Lancashire for which a sale has been agreed (credit: Hackney & Leigh)

Grim up north? Just 40 of the 16,000 £1m+ UK homes are in Lancashire

Firefighters and the demolition team at the scene.

Pictures from the scene in aftermath of major fire in Heysham

Born in Blackburn, Mohsin and Zuber Issa began their careers working in their father’s local petrol station,
They now own ow EG group and Asda

Lancashire billionaires splash £600m to snap up these forecourt shops