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 ...

Jack Catterall is setting his sights on a world championship as he prepares to face Arnold Barboza Jr. The 31-year-old from ...

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 ...

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, ...

Harry Potter fans have the opportunity to spot the iconic 'Hogwarts Express' steam train at a special event in Lancashire ...

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

A thug assaulted two men on a night out in 'unexplained' attacks - biting their cheeks and causing permanent disfigurement. 'Loutish' Saul Livesey was on a night out at the Bees Knees bar and DODGE ...

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 ...