Hyndburn Council has 35 councillors, of which 23 belong to the controlling Labour group, eight are Conservatives, two are the UK Independence Party and two are independent. The council leader is ...

Named the "biggest fraud crackdown in a generation", the plans, backed by a new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery ...

Police are appealing for the public's help following a burglary in Preston. Officers have released the image of a man wanted in connection with an alleged break-in at a house in Symonds Road this week ...

More than 250 extra places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are to be created in Lancashire. Six existing local authority special schools will be expanded – two in ...

Jamie Theakston's horror cancer battle was 'pure bad luck' as his form of cancer is normally caused by two main risk factors - neither of which apply to him. The Heart Radio presenter shocked his ...

Forecasters are predicting freezing temperatures in Lancashire this weekend. The Met Office has already warned of snow and ice in some parts of the North West, including Cumbria, with some areas ...

A woman was forced to run to neighbours for help when she was attacked in her home by her violent ex partner, a court has heard. Scott Linley turned up at the house after the couple had separated, ...

Suspected dealers have been caught with a stash of class A drugs and weapons when police stormed their operation on Valentine's Day.

HM Revenue and Customs have said people born between two dates are set to be due a £2,200 boost. Officials have taken to X to say people might have the forgotten cash in an account. The Child Trust ...

Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks says he has a “jawline now” after making a major lifestyle change. The 37-year-old has been open previously about his alcohol use. But when taking part in the hit ...

Coronation Street fans have been left open-mouthed after realising Cait Fitton once auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent - and she made it all the way to the final. The actress shot to fame playing ...