News (Lancashire)

Lancashire considers £23 million SEND investment to expand specialist education

Night transport operations to halt at PLP Astley yard in response to noise concerns

Police to start using live facial recognition in county

Man given community order after admitting to shoplifting offences

New flats project hailed as ‘most exciting development plans in Blackpool’

Police seek information following serious collision in Ribbleton

Fire crews extinguish commercial building blaze in Ashton-on-Ribble

Plans to bring historic St Helens building back into use set for approval

Man killed as train strikes van at Burscough level crossing

New SEND school approved for Accrington

New plans unveiled for dance and drama studio in Wyre village

Major investigation launched after Helmshore man dies following break-in at his home

Builder who preyed on vulnerable homeowners in Rawtenstall and Bacup jailed for fraud

Blackpool Victoria Hospital urgent care services still require improvement

Preston Town Hall asbestos removal gets under way

Objections lodged against Blackpool rock groynes plan to save sands

Lifeboats respond to multiple callouts in 24 hours around Blackpool

Former Preston Odeon cinema site could become car park

Man jailed for hiding arson attack suspect’s body in wheelie bin in Everton

Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in Burnley car collision

Peter Kay announces Blackpool show to aid child's heart surgery fund

Lancaster vape shops shut down over illegal tobacco sales

Huge Stanley Park centenary weekend edges closer as more plans revealed

Man given suspended jail sentence after stealing underwear

Verdict due on plans for listed church to become mental health centre

‘Worst’ pitch finally being repaired

Rugby legend Sir Billy Boston dies aged 92

Blackpool residents fear rats issue is linked to former DWP site

Decision to be made over new £6.5m sports village for Blackpool

Police condemn drivers who went down wrong way of motorway

Hastings given three game ban

Two arrested in Blackburn over Rochdale child injury

Preston Lancaster and Ribble Valley name change

Honeywell workers in County Durham and Lancashire to vote on strike over pension concerns

Three hurt after Skelmersdale collision

Leisure centre reopens after council’s major £500k refurbishment