Lancashire

Aldi gives all colleagues in Lancashire a new year pay rise

PHOTOGRAPH BY RICHARD GRANGE / UNP (United National Photographers).

Aldi gives all colleagues in Lancashire a new year pay rise

Police continue their search for Brian Blakeman

Police continue thorough search for pensioner missing for four days

A group of Bengali women, brought together by Age UK Lancashire, met with Trefoil Guild members at Burnley Fire Station

Cross-cultural event at fire station was roaring success

Yellow weather warning of wind in place across Lancashire on Saturday, December 9. Photo by Khamkéo Vilaysing on Unsplash

Yellow weather warning in place for Lancashire on Saturday

The pre-vaccine Covid era saw restrictions and rules change regularly

Blackpool’s bid to escape "blanket" Covid restrictions was ignored, leader says

The winning dessert.

The £15 Lancashire "showstopper" dessert everyone should get for Christmas

A public consultation on plans to create a new Lancashire-wide authority has been launched in Burnley

Have your say on controversial devolution plan

Aldi pay deal.

Aldi to give all Lancashire staff a January pay rise - here's how much

David with his family at the top of Pendle Hill

Inspirational David climbs Pendle for 84th birthday

The pre-vaccine Covid era saw restrictions and rules change regularly

Lancashire was seen by government as more 'Covid co-operative' than Manchester

The Met Office map showing the extent of the yellow weather warning in place from 5pm Sunday until 12noon Monday (image: Met Office)

Lancashire yellow weather warning points to risk of difficult driving conditions

Cinema audiences across Lancashire (and the country!) start the Christmas season celebrations with 'André Rieu’s White Christmas' spectacular.

Spectacular Christmas concert is coming to Lancashire cinemas for one week only

FILE PHOTO Carol Vorderman.

Carol Vorderman outraged over King's claim on Lancashire money

Almost 15 percent of Lancashire households are classed as 'fuel poor'

Help for Lancashire households struggling with energy costs

The Cadent Foundation has announced the launch of its first Winter Support Fund

Cash help to stop 'heat or eat' problem

Lancashire schools reported a record number of suspensions in the autumn term last year, new figures show.

Schools report record number of suspensions - including 585 under 11s

Estate and lettings agency Pendle Hill Properties will present local Year 3 children with a special cricket bat and a selection box for the fourth consecutive year this December

Cricket bats and selection boxes donation for local schoolchildren

The NHS has urgent mental health helplines for people of all ages. You can call for: 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for; help to speak to a mental health professional; and an assessment to help decide on the best course of care. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline to find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline.
You can also call NHS 111, text 18001 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for non-emergency medical help and advice.
(Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Here are five mental health helplines that will be open over Christmas

Lancashire Devolution deal signing at Lancaster Castle has been opposed by the Burnley Labour Group

Labour says historic devolution deal will weaken Burnley’s influence

[From left] Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young, Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson and, behind them, their respective government and council teams at the devolutionn deal signing ceremony at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

Is Lancashire's devolution deal "great" or "a dud"? Let the debate begin...

Hall Farm, Salwick, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0YJ. Tel 01772 684666. Traditional Bronzed & White Farm Fresh Fylde Turkeys

15 farm shops where you can order a Christmas turkey and all the trimmings

More Lancashire businesses closed than ever recorded in 2022

More Lancashire businesses closed than ever recorded in 2022

A devolution deal is being signed today in Lancashire

Historic devolution deal to be signed in Lancashire today by minister

Dr,.Adam Janjua (right) says it is vital the exodus of experienced GPs is stopped

'Honest conversation' needed with patients about what GPs can do, doctor says

Leslie Eastham (left) has found friends at his local warm hub

How Lancashire's warm hubs are providing friendship as well as as sanctuary

Saqib Hussain Shah died after entering the carriageway of the M65 near junction 10 (Credit: Google)

Man killed on M65 was waiting for hospital bed after mental health assessment

M&S in King William Street, Blackburn

M&S to close Lancashire store - here's what we know so far

Six Burnley establishments have received the maximum rating following the latest round of inspections.

Food hygiene: latest ratings for Burnley businesses

Ian Parkinson, Steve Corny and Chris Wright with the Buck Inn's Thwaites Hospitality Award.

Ribble Valley pub scoops hospitality award

Watch 'The Disappearance of Nicola Bulley' documentary on Tuesday November 21 at 8.20pm on Shots!

Watch 'The Disappearance of Nicola Bulley' documentary

The Covid booser programme has been running throughout the autumn

Last chance for most vulnerable in Lancashire to book Covid booster jab

Ten years' worth of pothole repair cash has been laid out for Lancashire

Lancashire gets pothole-filling boost from axed HS2 cash

A posed image simulating a child being bullied.

Thousands of Lancashire parents unhappy over school bullying - here's what to do

Andy Walker, chief exceutive of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, welcomes Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes CBE, Deputy Commander, UK Strategic Command, to the county for the launch of the Lancashire Cyber Partnership

Lancashire preparing to lead the way in cyber defence as ‘one of the good guys’

Check out which hotel has won what.

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

Efficient homes with brighter rooms with high ceilings. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Don’t miss out on these new Barrowford homes

The interior of The White Bear pub in Barrowford that has been taken over by MTS Bars Ltd

New tenants take over at popular historic Pendle pub

Lancashire volunteer Michael John and paramedic Andy Duncan, of the North West Air Ambulance Charity.

North West Air Ambulance Charity looking for volunteers in its Barrowford shop

Cancer rates in Lancashire are causing concern (image: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels)

'Difficult-to-treat' cancer is the most common type in Lancashire

Would giving the children of teachers and other staff priority for admission to the schools where their parents work help to plug jobs gaps? (image: Pixabay)

Teachers' children could get priority for admission to schools where they work

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

I've found the best halloumi fries in Lancashire

13 magical Christmas events in Lancashire you won’t want to miss in 2023

Soprano Grace O'Malley will sing at St Peter's Church in Burnley

Popular local sopranos to hit the right notes at Burnley concert

David Clegg receives the Best Performing Student 2023 Award from Richard Hill, Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants (left) and awards host, Mark Foster

Top award for Burnley diploma student

Barratt Homes has donated £200 to Ribble Valley Crossroads Care to go towards its Whalley Lunch Club.

Housebuilder whips up support for Whalley lunch club by making generous donation