My identity was stolen on Facebook - here is how to make sure it doesn't happen to you Thanks to Facebook I resigned from my job. Crime
How organisations like URPotential are working to improve young women's lives in Blackpool as the town has been named as the toughest place in the UK to be a girl Blackpool has been named as the toughest place in the UK to be a girl, according to a report by charity Plan International UK. People
The Queen joined by Queen - the band - on new coins Rockers Queen have become the first British band to join Queen Elizabeth II on a commemorative coin, the Royal Mint said. Lifestyle
Wetherspoons to cut price of 10 drinks to mark Brexit Pub giant JD Wetherspoon is marking Brexit by reducing the price of 10 drinks from January 31. Business
Blackpool charity Donna's Dream House gets a woolly boost from natty knitters Where there’s wool, there’s a way! Knitting nanas at a Poulton retirement complex have given a double boost to Blackpool charity Donna’s Dream House. People
'Be happy' is the advice for a long life from Blackpool centenarian The secret to a long and happy life is: “Do the things that make you happy.” People
Train services cancelled on Northern routes this weekend Rail operator Northern has announced a number of cancellations for tomorrow (Sunday January 19). Business
And the cheapest supermarket is - Sainsburys! Sainsbury's has been crowned the cheapest supermarket of 2019, according to a Which? study. Business
These top ten Lancashire walks are guaranteed to blow away the winter cobwebs Lancashire has some of the best country walking in England, from short, gentle rambles to long distance treks. Lifestyle
Stunning sprawling countryside home on the market for £1.2m A sprawling stunning of a property, this Preston home is classy, cosy, and mature. It's a beauty. Lifestyle
How you can join Gary Barlow for a floating Fjords festival on board P&O Cruises’ new flagship Iona Iona takes a minute girl, to fall in love, to fall in love! Lifestyle
5 of the best places to eat for vegetarians and vegans in and around Blackpool Whether you've been taking part in Veganuary or just want to do your bit for the environment, there has never been a better time to go meat-free. Lifestyle
Charity warns of illegal dogs for sale online, as fifth of north west pup buyers reveal they collected their dog from a car park or layby Almost a fifth of people in the north west who have bought a puppy were asked to collect their dog in a carpark or at the roadside, according to shocking new figures, raising fears that many puppies are being illegally trafficked into the country. Crime
When does it start getting lighter in the North West and when do the clocks go forward? After the holidays, winter can become a bit of a drag. Lifestyle
Warning to Fylde dog owners after 'toxic' palm oil washes up on St Annes beach Dog walkers in Lytham and St Annes are being warned after palm oil washed up on beaches along the Fylde coast. Health
Warning over blue, cubed-shaped 'ecstasy' pills after people are taken ill in Blackpool and Wyre A number of people have been taken ill after taking a blue, cubed-shaped pill in Blackpool and Wyre. Crime
Beavers set to return to the north west in trial at beauty spot An animal which had disappeared from our region is to be reintroduced in a north west beauty spot. Lifestyle
Plans for 72 new homes at Barton submitted to Wyre Council Anwyl Homes Lancashire has submitted a planning application to Wyre Borough Council for a new 72-home residential development in Barton near Preston. Business
WWE star William Regal shares his wisdom on trip home to Blackpool When Blackpool’s own professional wrestler William Regal came to town, it was a “dream come true” for one resort gym boss. People
CCTV appeal after thief steals charity boxes from shop in Layton A number of charity boxes have been stolen from a shop in Layton. Crime
'Ugly and mean spirited' turnstiles and cage put up at public loos in Blackpool to stop people getting 'free goes'
New sitcom Nowhere Close filmed in heart of Blackpool tells story of feisty Sandgrown'un with big dreams
