The Latest Breaking News from A56

Tragedy as woman in her 60s dies after serious crash

A woman has died following a serious crash in Accrington. The incident, which involved a Kia Ceed and a Volkswagen Golf, happened on the A56 bypass at the junction with Sandy Lane just after 6pm on Saturday (June 3). Lancashire Constabulary say t

Manchester Evening News · Jun 4, 2023

"I get goosepimples when I go there": The moving story behind the bridge over the A56

Gordon Whitby was one of 11 children who lost their dad

Manchester Evening News · Apr 16, 2023

Teenager wins three-year campaign to get safe crossing at dangerous junction near her school

Major changes to junction after 619-name petition was raised by schoolgirl

Manchester Evening News · Oct 13, 2022