Motorway traffic was brought to a standstill this morning after a woman jumped from a footbridge over the M61 near Preston. Police closed the northbound carriageway while the emergency services worked ...

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

The Guild Merchant pub in Preston has closed for a major refurbishment which will see it reopen as a sports pub A Preston pub has closed for a major refurbishment which will see it reopen at the end ...

An estate made up entirely of homes classed as ‘affordable’ is to be built in Lostock Hall. The 76-dwelling development - on land at the junction of Lostock Lane and Stanifield Lane - has been given ...

The stamps, designed by Gareth Howat and illustrated by Rebecca Sutherland, feature familiar scenes from the Nativity story ...

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Shoppers were evacuated from Tesco's Leyland Extra store after its fire alarm sounded yesterday. The supermarket was forced to temporarily close on Sunday morning, with customers having to abandon ...

Kevin Kilbane is a huge fan of Andy Moran, but believes his ‘off the cuff’ playing style may be preventing him from getting a ...

A new petrol station and car wash could soon open in Chorley - if plans are given the green light. EG on the Move - founded by the Blackburn-based Issa Brothers - are seeking permission for a filling ...

During a two-day trial in late October, the High Court in London was told by lawyers for the media organisations that the ...

Lancashire Police and partners are working closely together to educate young people about the risks and law when it comes to fireworks, following a horrific accident last year in which a four-year-old ...

Work starts on Monday November 9 and the owners say after an incredible first year, they are getting ready for the biggest ...