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Thick black smoke could be seen throughout the local area as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire

Concerns as firefightersforced to tackle huge grass fire

Temperatures are set to soar this week - reaching highs of 29C

When it's 'too hot to work' and your employee rights in a heatwave

Hot weather: What should you eat and drink during a heatwave? The best foods for keeping cool

The food and drink you must avoid during a heatwave

A glorious weekend awaits Lancashire

When temperatures will peak next week as warm weather continues

Cast a shade for £14.99 with this bargain canopy

Keep cool in your garden for just £15 with this half price sun shade

When will it get warm in Lancashire and Blackpool again?

People walk in the park.

Watch the Met Office’s video forecast for Early May bank holiday

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

Warm temperatures will subside over the weekend in Lancashire

What the weather is going to be like this May bank holiday weekend

Isolated showers are forecast for parts of the country.

Thundery showers forecast for parts of the UK as cold front moves over

Evaporative coolers are a great way to feel fresh in hot weather

This bargain air cooler beats the heat for just £34.99 with 65% off on Wowcher

Preston and Blackburn will bask in peak temperatures of 22°C on Thursday afternoon - that’s hotter than Madrid, where it’s currently around 17°C and cloudy

Lancs hotter than Madrid as Met Office predicts when heatwave will end

Crumple the elephant draws the winning ticket for the Blackpool Zoo Society Christmas draw at Blackpool Zoo, helped by Mrs Pat Prescott (secretary) and Andrew Gabbitas (society member)

25 utterly nostalgic pictures which journey back four decades

The Levoit Core 200S is a perfect size for home offices

This smart air purifier has helped my wife with hayfever this spring

Costa's brand-new floral latte - my verdict

Red Arrows perfect new display.

Watch: Incredible Red Arrows display is perfected ahead of 2025 season
Amazing cockpit footage shows the Red Arrows practicing a fantastic new display ahead of the 2025 display season - here’s the full list of the upcoming UK display dates.
Jessica Martin

Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker

Ninja ice cream maker: Real UK reviews on the Ninja CREAMi

Temperatures could rise into the high 20s in parts of the UK this week, so a cooling fan is a very wise investment

This clever £12 hand fan is all you need to cool off on a hot day

Blackpool beach in 1988

27 bygone pictures of 1988 which remember it like it was yesterday

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

The hot weather can cause damage to your home, but there are steps you can take to protect your property

6 ways the heat can damage your home - and how to avoid it

Camping is enjoyed by more people than ever in the UK

Camping kit list: Tried and tested camping tech for outdoor adventures

Brian London v Cassius Clay fight. Relaxing at home, Brian London sits with his wife Veronica to watch the telerecording of his fight with Cassius Clay

37 embracing Blackpool pictures which chart our seaside town's past

Having spent formative years getting his sunburn slapped after music festivals, Benjamin Jackson offers his tips how to stay safe in the hot weather during the UK outdoor gig and festival season 2025.

Keeping safe from the heat during the UK’s many outdoor shows in 2025

If you're feeling hot and bothered, there are ways to keep cool at home in the hot weather

How to keep your house cool during hot weather

The cooling unit sprays a mist towards you, giving you relief from the heat

This £29 Amazon air cooler is a cheap way to survive the next heatwave

A mini heatwave is set to hit the North West this week

'Mini heatwave' hits as temperatures rise to balmy 24C in Lancashire
A mini heatwave is set to hit the North West this week, with Lancashire forecast to experience balmy highs of 24C.
Sean Gleaves

Keep your home cool by closing windows.

Five ways to keep yourself cool as Met Office forecasts highs of 25°C

Evaporative coolers are a cheap way of beating the heat

Half price deal brings this air conditioner down to just £99.99

Wowcher's £27.99 gazebo is ideal for garden parties

This waterproof gazebo is now just £27.99 in a crazy Wowcher deal

Lancashire is set to experience balmy highs of 24C next week

Lancashire to see temperatures rise to 24C - here's when

Meteor shower.

Rare ‘smiley face’ planetary alignment could be visible overnight

Marathon runners should dig out their sunhats because it’s going to be a sunny one in London this weekend.

Watch: London Marathon 2025 full weather forecast amid UK heatwave

Pets can improve owners' health and give a mood boost

Top 10 must-knows for dog and cat owners

Forecasters predict a mix of rain, sunshine and fluctuating temperatures in Lancashire this week

Changeable weather expected as rain returns - full forecast

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Here's the full Met Office weather forecast for Lancashire this Easter

Chance sun may shine again this Easter bank holiday - here's when

The Wyre Rose ferry is back in service after a winter closure for maintenance

Fleetwood to Knott End ferry back in service for Easter weekend

Here's the full Met Office weather forecast for Lancashire this Easter

Weather forecast reveals if it will be sunny over Easter weekend

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

A new study by mobile network giffgaff found that 70% of respondents admit connectivity issues affect their daily routine

The wacky tactics Brits use to banish Wi-Fi woes

The new Star Hotel , South Shore, Blackpool, opened in 1932

37 mind-blowing historic pictures embrace the town through eras

This is the exact amount of water you should drink each day.

The exact amount of water you should drink as temperatures soar

Aldi's new orange wine

I tried Aldi's new orange wine to see if it's the perfect summer drink

How to avoid sunburn as temperatures start to rise.

Met Office issue warning over sunburn risk - how to protect yourself

Warning to drivers over item that could explode in the car as temperatures soar

Warning to drivers over item that could explode in the car in heat

Gtech's HeatWave patio heater is on sale for an absolutely amazing price - just in time for the summer

Gtech patio heater now £39.99 – perfect for spring and summer

Durdle Door

New research reveals 8 in 10 Brits are opting for a staycation in 2025

Hay fever symptoms.

‘High’ pollen count forecast for North West England

Jim Lawson, 80, has been taking weather readings from his back garden everyday since 1958

I've tracked the weather daily for more than 60 years

The first weekend of April looks set to be nice and warm in Lancashire

Met Office forecast reveals how hot it will be this weekend

35 per cent of Brits will power wash this Easter weekend

Ad Feature Over half of Brits will use the Easter weekend to tackle DIY projects

There are also many misconceptions

A third of Brits 'confused' where their energy at home comes from

The Met Office warned fog will be dense in places, reducing visibility to less than 100m at times which may lead to some travel delays

Met Office issues yellow warning for fog affecting North West England

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