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Lytham St Annes Hockey Club's men's first team

Lytham St Annes Hockey Club: First teams claim a pair of weekend wins

Brian Connelly with his daughter Evlyn and wife Ellie. Brian, a plastering supervisor with Blackpool-based building company Evolution, was devastated when a friend and work colleague took his own life earlier this year. He is taking part in a 60km walking challenge as part of fundraising for Movember in support of men’s mental health.

'I'd no inkling' - Plasterer to honour life of friend lost to suicide

Lancaster University issues response to losing North West top spot in The Sunday Times Good University Guide

University issues statement after losing top spot in NW uni rankings

Lancashire’s three universities: Lancaster University, University of Lancashire and Edge Hill University

The Times Good University Guide 2027: How Lancashire unis compare

Lancashire’s much anticipated new Eden Project has today announced two new crucial senior positions are up for grabs

Jobs on offer at major new tourism attraction due to open in 2028

Where all the North West universities rank according to the Complete University Guide 2026.

North West universities ranked ahead of A-level results day

Meet the Class of 2026 as more than 900 students graduate from Blackpool and the Fylde College. Pictured are Vodafone graduates celebrating their success as a cohort at Graduation Day 2026

Meet the Class of 2026 as more than 900 students graduate from B&FC

Where all the North West universities rank according to The Complete University Guide.

The Lancashire uni ranked top of the 12 North West universities

Christy Theodoulou with her debut novel

People loved my debut novel so much I started reading to animals

The event is suitable for ages 6+.

Learn how to program a robot or try 3D printing at tech and maker festival

Lancaster University receives the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education

Lancashire university awarded highest education honour by royal family

Mental Health investment and research

'Transformative' £11m mental health scheme to be pioneered in Lancs

University to receive nation’s highest education honour

Voting will open soon for 2025 Choir of the Year's People's Choice Award.

Public urged to vote for the Choir of the Year's People's Choice Award

Where all the North West universities rank according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

How North West unis fare in The Sunday Times Good University Guide '26

Take a look at 15 bars and clubs every Lancashire fresher should try

15 bars and clubs every Lancashire fresher should try
Thousands of freshers are set to descend on Lancashire in the coming weeks and we’ve put together this special guide for their inevitable nights out!
Aimee Seddon

Abuzr Mirza Beg, from Burnley, died days after celebrating his 16th birthday when tragedy struck on an end of school visit to Lake Windermere.

Wild swimmers beware - you need to know this about Windermere

Litcraft

Minecraft meets Wordsworth - experience for free this August

JD Wetherspoons

Business News in two minutes: JD Wetherspoon sales set to soar

Rachael Sterrett and Pam Pickles of Lancaster University

Businesses urged to tap into science and technology talent

Common tern. Picture by Ben Andrew.

Raft of hope for beloved bird species – what's been happening near you

We want to know why you #LoveYour Lancashire

Why we're writing a love letter to Lancashire and how to get involved

Some Lancashire bus users say their lives are dictated by the lack of services

I have to wait in a library all day for my kids to finish school thanks to buses

Dr Anthony Aggidis and the brain of a fruit fly with Tau expressed in a neuronal circuit used by the fly in olfactory memory. The red shows where Tau is building up in clusters along the neurons

Lancashire scientists make breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s

Choir marks 40th anniversary in final of Lancashire Choir of the year

Lancaster University has once again topped the charts for the North West, coming in at 12 in the national rankings - two places up from last year.

The Times Good University Guide names Lancs uni as North West's best

Students and their Principle Nicola Craven, celebrate their A Levels.

Success for Blackpool Sixth Form students on A Level Results Day
Students at Blackpool Sixth Form are ready to celebrate after another successful A Level results day.
Luke Patrick

A University of Central Lancashire-led multi-million pound project aims to improve health and social care in the region.

UCLan-led project to improve health & social care across NorthWest

L: Ranvir Singh pictured in 2023. R: a photo from when she was a young girl

Lancashire TV presenter Ranvir Singh's life so far

Preston's Ranvir Singh has spoken about how the ritos have been affecting her and her family.

Ranvir Singh shares heartbreaking family story amidst pleas about riot

Citizen scientists can contribute images of their hands using a special H-Unique app

Call for 500 ‘citizen scientists’ to help complete pioneering hand identificatio...

Stunning timelapse video shows the Aurora Borealis over Blea Tarn in Ambleside (11/05/04). Photo credit: Greg Wolstenholme Photography

Northern Lights: Timelapse video shows Aurora Borealis light up UK sky

The stunning northern lights dazzling skies above Knaresborough this month.

Breaking Northern Lights to return

The students at Lancaster University have voted in favour of transitioning to vegan catering. Credit: Engin Akyurt from Pixabay

Lancs uni's SU becomes one of the first to pledge to be 100% vegan

Universities

These are the North West's Universities rated from worst to best

Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2024

Lancashire Apprenticeship 2024 award winners in pictures

Lancashire Apprenticeship Award winners 2023 at Preston North End FC

2024 finalists of Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards announced

From left: Nicola Clayton, Blackburn College, Jon Lomas, Lancaster University and business owner Lisa Edge.

Lancashire businesses to receive free training on cyber attacks

Lancaster University says it will reject UCLan's plans to change its name

UCLan's proposal to change name sparks row with Lancaster University

Face to face meetings are available, free of charge

Free pop-up legal advice clinic in Blackpool - here's where

James Riley brutally attacked his ex-girlfriend in a "jealous rage" (Credit: GMP/ PA Wire)

Former police officer strangled ex-girlfriend in 'jealous rage'

Preston born broadacaster Ranvir Singh (pictured left by Getty in December 2023) has revealed her 2024 goal on Instagram (right).

Lancashire TV star Ranvir Singh reveals her goal for 2024

Jim Bowen from Lancashire

Lancashire accent is dying out according to experts

Joe Best - Perfect Support

Empathy and passion drive Joe’s mission to increase mental health support in the...

Women in Blackpool earn less than men, new figures show

Women in Blackpool still earn less than men in 2023

Best of Lancashire 2023 unsung heroes revealed

Leah Peachey, who won a Blackpool Big Ticket, donated by Blackpool-based business Evolution,pictured with three-year-old brother Oscar, and 13-year-old stepsister Daisyat SEA LIFE Blackpool.

Student whose dad died said winning days out brought her family close

Top universities in the North West revealed in the 'Good University Guide 2024'

Police at the Manchester Arena on the fateful night, as nearly a third of young survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing have received no professional support, according to a report released on the sixth anniversary of the attack

Young Arena bomb survivors told it would 'make them stronger'

Niall West proposes to fiance Beth Miller during the Manchester Marathon on Sunday. The 28-year-olds from Bolton first met at Lancaster University and have been together for nine years.

Watch as runner proposes to girlfriend during Manchester marathon

Fylde Hockey Club Under-12 Girls won the Lancashire round of In2Hockey

Hockey: Much-needed win for Lytham St Annes Men

Cookson Street, looking towards the Talbot Gateway.

Mixed reaction as Government awards £40m for Blackpool "multiversity"

Low Carbon Eco Innovatory

Lancashire Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory helps world-beating theatre troupe

Pupils from Montgomery Academy with the VR headset.

Blackpool and Fleetwood pupils enjoy Lancaster Uni cyber security showcase

Blackpool is preparing to give visitors a special preview of the largest light installation ever created for the famous Illuminations

Blackpool gets ready to unveil Odyssey - Its biggest ever light installation

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