The Latest Breaking News from Lancashire

Reform councillors say they will not close Lancashire care homes

Announcement that homes slated for closure will instead receive investment follows months of public outcry

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

Boy, 16, arrested after explosive material found at Blackpool address

Bomb disposal specialists attend scene to assess items and several properties evacuated, says Lancashire constabulary

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

Green Party Scandal: Councillor Asghar Arrested on Suspicion of Modern Slavery and Threats

Green Party councillor Sohail Asghar arrested for modern slavery and threats in Lancashire, leading to suspension

International Business Times UK · Dec 24, 2025

Did the earth move for you? residents ask, in village at earthquake epicentre

The British Geological Survey said the quake was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

Earthquake of 3.3 magnitude rattles Lancashire and Lake District

Residents report homes shaking from quake with epicentre near the village of Silverdale in Lancashire

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

‘What the hell was that?’ Residents terrified by 3.3-magnitude earthquake

Locals in the North West of England reported houses shuddering from side to side late on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

‘Powerful’ late-night 3.3-magnitude earthquake rocks northwest England

Tremors were felt in Lancashire and the Lake District on Wednesday night

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Late-night earthquake that ‘felt like an underground explosion’ shakes homes in north-west England

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook homes in north-west England on Wednesday night. Lancashire and the southern Lake District was affected by the earthquake, with a tremor felt at 11.23pm, the British Geological Survey (BGS) reported. Residents told the BGS that the tremor “felt like an underground explosion”. Residents also claimed it…

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

3.3-magnitude earthquake strikes England with 'ground shaking' reported in London

The Volcano Discovery website says it received reports of ground shaking in London just a few minutes after an earthquake struck the North-West

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025

Several children injured as bus crashes into low bridge in Lancashire

Emergency services rushed to the scene and passengers were taken off the bus

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025