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Blackpool's world-famous Illuminations were officially switched on by comedian and presenter Paddy McGuinness, marking the start of another dazzling season for one of the UK's most iconic attractions.

Blackpool’s RNLI sent a powerful message to planners that proposed rock groynes could directly lead to lives being lost in the sea.

A Blackpool mental health charity has reopened its South Shore hub almost a year after massive storm damage left it uninhabitable.

A Fleetwood man has been jailed for assaulting a woman and engaging in controlling behaviour towards her. 

The latest phase of improvements to the children's playground at Memorial Park in Fleetwood have been unveiled.

Lancashire County Council has indicated it could be willing to pay more to keep the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry in operation – but first wants convincing that an increased subsidy for the service makes sense for the public purse.

An influential committee has formally asked Lancashire County Council’s cabinet to provide the extra cash needed to keep the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry afloat.

Controversial plans to build almost 80 new affordable homes in the Over Wyre village of Stalmine have been given the green light by Wyre Council.

The County Council will withdraw from its role as the coordinating authority for refugee resettlement schemes across Lancashire.

Specialist CCTV cameras are to be installed at Lancashire County Council’s household waste recycling centres to ensure businesses are not also using the facilities to dump their rubbish.

Parents and carers can now apply online for children who are either starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2027.

Thousands more children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could benefit from improved support closer to home if proposals to invest a further £23 million in specialist and inclusive education provision get the green light.

Community groups, organisations, businesses and local partners are being invited to share ideas for projects that could create a meaningful and lasting legacy for Preston Guild 2032.

Police are appealing for information and footage following a serious collision in Ribbleton.

The countdown is on for Encounter Festival, as the full programme is unveiled for a packed day of free outdoor performances, interactive installations, family activities and a spectacular Torchlight Procession in the centre of Preston.

Work is getting under way at Preston Town Hall to remove asbestos which has delayed repairs to toilet facilities in the building.

A former boss of East Lancashire's local radio stations has been appointed to lead the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce.

One of East Lancashire’s most recognisable landmarks could be set for a major overhaul after Burnley Council submitted plans to improve access to the Singing Ringing Tree ahead of the borough’s Year of Culture celebrations in 2027.

One of the 'most prolific' fraudsters that Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards have brought to justice has been jailed for three years and nine months.

An investigation is underway after a man who was injured during an aggravated burglary died.

Hyndburn’s MP Sarah Smith has welcomed a move to upgrade parks across the borough, admitting that she was ‘shocked’ by the state some had been left in by 14 years of austerity.

Lancashire’s only Soapbox Challenge of 2026 is racing into Accrington on Saturday.

Illicit fireworks, prescription medication and tobacco have been seized in a joint crackdown with the police in Accrington town centre.

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a pedestrian died following a road traffic collision with a car on Centenary Way in Burnley.