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 ...

An 18th-century village pub has reopened its doors under new management following an unexpected closure the previous year. Patrons eagerly returned to enjoy the hospitality at the White Horse in ...

Police have issued a 'call 999' alert over a missing man who has not been seen for three days.

Coronation Street fans are convinced that a cobbles legend will return to the soap to save Ken Barlow from Cassie Plummer's ...

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, ...

Martin Lewis has urged people to take action to sort out their affairs - and explained one key document which costs £82 is much more important than a will. The personal finance expert spoke out on X ...

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 ...