The Latest Breaking News from Lancashire

Mother living near Lancashire chemical site fears she poisoned her children through breastfeeding

Sam Hammond has lived near the chemical site for over two decades

The Independent UK · Sep 24

United Utilities fined nearly £1m after discharging raw sewage along Lancashire coast

Seaside communities and businesses were affected significantly by the contamination in June 2023

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Councillor becomes first politician in the country to defect from Reform to Labour

A Reform councillor has decided to leave the party, saying he had seen ‘first-hand’ how it ‘simply doesn't have a serious plan’

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Glyn Morton obituary

Other lives: Environmental microbiologist at Lancashire University and keen amateur dramatics performer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Where tourists seldom tread, part 21: two northern powerhouses on the rise once more

Preston and St Helens were heartbeats of the industrial age, but their power faded. In the last of our series, we discover how their legacy is finally being celebrated

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

‘I feel very Catalan’ – Meet the lost Brit racing for Spain at the Tour de France

There are seven riders representing Great Britain at the Tour de France – but a Catalan debutant who could feature in the mountains has close ties to Lancashire

Cycling Weekly · Jul 15

Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure

More than 90 residents have expressed interest in contamination claim against AGC Chemicals Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

The North is in ascendancy – here are the places to visit this summer

From cutting-edge food festivals to expansive coastal walks, travel expert Chris Moss lists the 10 best spots in northern England to explore this year

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Miracle Under The Altar: £30,000 Gold Hoard Saves Historic Lancashire Church From Closure

A hidden cache of gold coins worth £30,000 was discovered at St Wilfrid's Church, Lancashire, offering hope for its preservation amid financial challenges.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

‘Like a miracle’: hidden gold saves Lancashire church from closure

Anonymous gift of nine Britannia coins worth nearly £30,000 was discovered in a bag beneath the altar

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7