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The Ballroom Girls: Christmas Dreams by Jenny Holmes

Three super sagas for winter nights: book reviews

[From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams after the devolution deal was signed at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

'Milestone' moment at Lancaster Castle sees Lancashire devolution deal signed

A devolution deal is being signed today in Lancashire

Historic devolution deal to be signed in Lancashire today by minister

Woman goes into labour playing bingo - and has baby in the car park

Ten giant spiders, which were starring in the BBC series at the time, stop the traffic on Blackpool Promenade as they make their way to the Dr Who Exhibition in 1974

23 scenes of Blackpool's Dr Who Exhibition before it was forced to close

Check out which hotel has won what.

7 of the best places to stay in and around Lancashire revealed

Train Sim World 4: Blackpool Branches: Preston - Blackpool & Ormskirk route Add-on is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £29.99/€35.99/$39.99.

Local landmarks feature in a new retro-style video game

Varna International Ballet returns with Sleeping Beauty, every child’s favourite fairy tale, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Varna International Ballet returning with classic performances

Loan agency Sambla have done a study on the most expensive places to retire in the UK. Image: micheile henderson on Unsplash

Most affordable places to retire in Lancashire named by study

Main picture: Vicky Entwistle as the Wicked Queen in Blackpool's 2021 adaptation of Snow White And The Seven Dwarves. Inset: Bruce Jones (credit: Getty)

Where is Lancs actress Vicky Entwistle from Corrie now?

Nathan Hill, Central Radio's Station Director

Blackpool’s Central Radio will expand further into Lancashire

Ordered by the most recent appearances.

10 Lancashire actors that have been in Hollyoaks as the soap turns 28

Concerns as unauthorised absences at schools in Blackpool rocket

Concerns as unauthorised absences at schools rocket

If any trees lining Lancashire highways like Blackpool Road in Preston need to be removed, they will now be replaced - either in the same spot or another planted elsewhere (image: Google)

Council explains what it will do when roadside trees have to be chopped down

Lancashire's devolution dream has stepped up a gear since senior councillors and MPs gathered to launch the "Lancashire 2050" plan in Westminster last November

Lancashire devolution deal 'just weeks away', government minister suggests

Lancashire companies are owed omore than £4million after high street shop Wilko collapsed and was placed into administration.

Wilko owes Lancashire firms including Graham and Brown more than £4m

More than 80% of children currently waiting with Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool for their forever home are in sibling groups.

Mum tells firsthand her experience of adopting siblings in Lancashire

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Motorists travelling north on M6 warned they could face delays

Another great photo of pals enjoying the rave scene at Blackpool's Zone at the Venue club - not a phone in sight

Zone at the Venue: 20 scenes from the heart of Blackpool's Rave Scene in the 90s

This was in April 1983 and the boating pool had been described by local hoteliers as 'intolerable'. No wonder.

11 scenes of North Shore Boating Pool when it fell into disrepair in the 80s

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in the north west

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued for Tuesday and Wednesday

There have been changes to the way Lancashire County Council charges for respite care

Lancashire's respite care recipients could have to pay full cost of short breaks

More than 80% of children currently waiting with Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool for their forever home are in sibling groups.

Could you be a mummy or a daddy? Siblings looking for forever homes

Jason Fox: Life At The Limit, is coming to Blackpool Grand

Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins ‘Foxy’ bringing tour to Lancashire

The countries set to battle it out in World Fireworks Championship announced

Countries to battle it out in World Fireworks Championship announced

Ilaria Smith will compete the title of Miss Teen Great Britain pageant 202 in October

Inspiring student makes bid for national pageant title

£208,000 worth of drugs and large sum of cash recovered by police

SEA LIFE Blackpool's first ever Rockpool Ranger Ellie Speight is shown the ropes by aquarist Matthew Errington. Photo by Anthony Devlin Photography.

Burnley girl becomes SEA LIFE Blackpool's first young Rockpool Ranger

The Red Arrows have a busy weekend of displays, including the Clacton Airshow

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Elvis is in the building - Lancs has most in UK called Elvis Presley

Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows

19 Lancashire celebrities with the most Insta followers

Reporter Sue Plunkett (left) with her childhood friend Caroline Rawstron who she saw met up with for the first time in decades this month

Reporter Sue Plunkett talks about meeting childhood pal for first time in years

Coleen Nolan has been fined for speeding in Blackpool

Coleen Nolan fined £900 days after announcing cancer diagnosis

Burnley Council leader Afrasiab Anwar

Burnley Council leader column

Bingo isn't just the reserve of older generations - younger people are driving web searches

This is how bingo-obsessed your town is, and where you can go to play

Going Green: Warmer waters aren’t healthy for our wildlife

The You Can Adopt campaign highlights how children from certain groups wait the longest to be adopted.

21 Lancashire children waiting to be adopted - and 90% are in sibling groups

Lancashire County Council - along with its fellow top-tier authorities in Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen - would lead the devolution charge under the latest proposals

Lancashire launches pre-election devolution push amid claims plan lacks ambition

Lewis Cornay plays the title role in The SpongeBob Musical at Blackpool Opera House

Review: Don't miss under-the-sea spectacle The SpongeBob Musical

Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool is urging people to adopt children aged four and above.

Former Burnley mayor urging people to adopt children aged four and above

Most affordable coastal towns for retirement in the UK revealed

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: The Sky Bet Championship match ball is seen in the goal prior to the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers at Bet365 Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Where do Burnley, PNE and Blackpool rank in the list of over and underachievers?

The King's Speech (2010): This historical drama sees Colin Firth as the future King George VI grappling with a stammer by working with vocal coach Lionel Logue played by Geoffrey Rush, with some scenes shot at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum in Burnley.

Action! 14 Movies filmed in Lancashire, from Monty Python to The King's Speech

Charlie Adam has been coaching with Burnley's academy

Burnley coach Charlie Adam addresses links to Blackpool vacancy

Lancashire mobile speed cameras locations in Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, and Lancaster have been revealed for May

Mobile speed camera locations have been revealed for April