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Dion Charles in his Southport days (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

How 'element of delusion' helped striker on journey back to Blackpool

Two Lancashire Police officers caught on camera doing a good deed after arresting a delivery driver.

Police deliver takeaway in Lancashire in bizarre incident

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Lancashire's Julie Hesmondhalgh confirmed for TV's Celebrity Traitors

Gary Bates (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Boyfriend scarred ex-partner after anger-fuelled dinner plate attack

Blackpool boxer Varey in 2026 title contention

Police have released footage showing the moment officers pursued a motorbike rider through Accrington

Watch moment police pursue motorbike rider before man arrested

Tesco's Stronger Starts initiative aims to help to improve children’s access to healthier food and nutrition education

Lancashire schools and community groups urged to apply for Tesco grants to boost...

Switch-on date for cameras that will catch drivers breaking the rules

4 junctions where drivers will soon be fined for breaking the rules

Children from Partou Little Oaks joined the Mayor of Hyndburn, a local veteran and police officers at the Armistice Day service in Accrington

Accrington nursery children pay their respects on Armistice Day

Macaulay Worth, who also uses the name Macaulay Gorton, is wanted in connection with a report of a series of assaults, threats to destroy or damage property and criminal damage

Man wanted in connection with assaults and criminal damage

Jordan North speaks onstage during SXSW London 2025 in June.

How a night out in Lancashire nearly cost Jordan North his job

More than 500 knives were recovered across East Lancashire in just one week as part of Operation Sceptre

More than 500 knives recovered - but 'the work doesn’t stop there'

Jade Berry from Partou Little Oaks in Accrington who has accepted the ‘Walk 100 Miles in May’ challenge for Breast Cancer Now

Accrington nursery team member accepts ‘Walk 100 Miles in May’ challenge

Cocktails

World Cocktail Day: 15 top bars to try near you

A suspect has been charged after a man attacked two police officers before climbing onto a roof in Blackpool

Breaking Suspect charged following police assault and rooftop standoff
A suspect has been charged after a man attacked two police officers before climbing onto a roof in Blackpool town centre
Sean Gleaves

Melissa Morton, Baby Room Team Leader at Partou Little Oaks, who is walking 200,000 metres in March to raise money for Sands

Accrington nursery team leader hits the road to help grieving families affected ...

Things visitors might not know about Lancashire....

15 things visitors to Lancashire get wrong

CHEC marks five year milestone with community celebration

Blackpool community hospital commemorates fifth anniversary

Sayad Jaffrey reached speeds of up to 106mph in a stolen car during a police chase in Accrington

Video shows moment driver in stolen car leads police on 106mph chase

Sayad Jaffrey reached speeds of up to 106mph in a stolen car during a police chase in Accrington

Video shows moment driver in stolen car leads police on 106mph chase

Lancashire’s Emma R was the fired candidate from the losing team in last night’s The Apprentice.

"First out is ridiculous"- fans react to the first Apprentice firing

James Honey is wanted as part of an investigation into a kidnap and false imprisonment

Public warned not to approach man wanted in connection with kidnap

Clean Bandit, Marvin Humes, Sam Ryder, B*witched & Chesney Hawkes heading to Lancashire's iMEP Music Festival

Star-studded line-up revealed for music festival coming to Lancashire

Daniel Binkowski, 27, was last spotted on CCTV in Burnley on December 18

Latest CCTV of missing man who disappeared from Lancs shopping centre

Derry City and Strabane District Council members have voiced concerns about the low public uptake of exemption certificates for XL Bully dogs in the district.

300 dogs seized by Lancs Police in 2024 - these are the breeds and why

Aaron shaking his dog Kinder.

Watch: 'Aggressive’ dog owner hits and shakes ‘six-month-old’ puppy
Footage shows Aaron Gowland hitting, shaking and shouting at his puppy Kinder - as an RSPCA inspector labels his behaviour as “aggressive and cruel”.
Jessica Martin

iMEP Music Festival in Accrington has announced it will be expanding.

Music festival which attracts thousands announces exciting news

More than 12,000 people turned out to watch Martin Kemp perform in Accrington

Here's why musician and actor Martin Kemp was in Lancashire

Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant visits a Lancashire football ground. Credit: Getty

Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant visits a Lancashire football ground

New planning applications across Lancashire this week

19 new planning applications this week across Lancashire

Spectacular pictures as 5,000 people join Coronation Street star at Accrington's Enlighten event

5,000 people join Coronation Street star for spectacular light show

Lancashire mum Rebecca Oldham has battled both breast and cervical cancer. Out the other end, she is now backing Cancer Research campaign.

Mum who battled breast & cervical cancer is urging for a breakthrough

Lancashire actress Julie Hesmondhalgh has joined forces with Causeway for their Stand With Survivors campaign.

I'm Lancs TV star Julie Hesmondhalgh & I'm fronting a new campaign

(TOP L-R) Hasnain Ashraf and Lewis Lord (BOTTOM L-R) Joseph Oakes and Lloyd Spencer

Gang who filmed themselves bagging heroin and crack cocaine jailed

Thousands watched Jess Glynne and Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt perform at the iMEP Music Festival in Accrington.

Jess Glynne and Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt perform at popular music festival

Kevin Doherty is wanted on recall to prison

Search launched for man wanted on recall to prison

Lancashire to welcome star Jess Glynne and others at iMEP Music Festival, Accrington Cricket Club this weekend

How to get tickets for huge iMEP Music Festival in Lancs this weekend

34 spectacular pictures showing the carts and drivers in the Soapbox Challenge

Family-run business Royal Phoenix, 48-50 Union Road, Accrington, was hit by a red Ford Fiesta car at around 2:34am on Tuesday morning.

CCTV shows the terrifying moment a car ploughs through takeaway window

Despite two arrests being made, police have thanked the community for taking a stance against hate at ‘largely peaceful protests’ held across Lancashire last night.

Police give update after two arrested during protests

Richard Mason, from Blackburn, is wanted on recall to prison for breaching his sex offender notification requirements (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Convicted sex offender wanted on recall to prison

Thomas Heaney

Robber attacked man on day he was let out of prison after fatal attack

Global superstar Jess Glynne will headline an exciting new music festival in Accrington.

Jess Glynne set to headline new iMEP Music Festival this year

Top left clockwise: Tyson Fury, Steve Pemberton, Jenna Coleman and Jon Richardson. Credit: Getty

Lancs stars inc Jenna Coleman, Tyson Fury & Steve Pemberton up for NTA

Lancashire cities, towns and villages ranked in order of cheapest to most expensive

Cheapest to most expensive places to buy a house in Lancashire

PSNI

Lancashire's most dangerous place revealed by police crime stats study

6 Lancashire pubs chosen to be transformed by Heineken investment

Four Lancashire heroes to be awarded British Empire Medals

New Hope Club (l to r: Reece Bibby, Blake Richardson, George Smith) have recored the fight song for Morecambe champion boxer Tyson Fury. Credit Getty and PA. (credit PA)

Band featuring Lancs star record official song for Tyson Fury fight

Jonathan Fletcher, who is missing from Preston, was last seen on March 18 (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Concern growing for missing man who was last seen three days ago

Blackpool boss staying focused amid reports linking coach to L2 job

CHEC celebrates surgeon’s 1000th cataract surgery

CHEC celebrates surgeon’s 1000th cataract surgery

Umar Gul's claims to reach speeds of up to 150pmh in one video Picture: Lancashire Police

Watch the moment dangerous driver filmed racing at 150mph

Umar Gul's claims to reach speeds of up to 150pmh in one video (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Watch the moment a dangerous driver was filmed racing at 150pmh

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