The conditions this summer so far have been a bit mixed, but even Saturday's rain didn't come close to one day 130 years ago ...

The BBC has suspended EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick after using a disabled slur on the Strictly Come Dancing set.

A man with an "appalling" record was given a chance to get off drugs and stop offending after burgling the Making Rooms in Blackburn.

Motorists may struggle to allow ambulances or fire engines to pass on busy roads, but it's crucial that drivers remain calm and ensure they can move their car safely. Not only does this minimise the ...

A borough’s award scheme celebrating community sporting excellence is open for nominations. The Active Hyndburn Awards 2025 will take place at Accrington Town Hall on Friday, September 26. Foulridge's ...

Ever since John Travolta was left stranded at the drive in, branded a fool by Olivia Newton John way back in 1978, Grease has been the one ...

East Lancashire remains officially in a drought despite recent periods of rainfall, the Environment Agency has confirmed.

One week on from the UK’s ban on disposable e-cigarettes, vape shops have spoken about what impact they have seen so far.

A market town’s annual Craft Open exhibition has announced its first prize-winners. The artistic event at the Platform Gallery runs until July 5, and entry is free. A search for talented and ...

The sentencing of a "dangerous" paedophile has been adjourned due to representation issues. Joseph Turner, of Linden Lea, Rawtenstall, was due to be sentenced at Burnley Crown Court on Friday (June 6) ...

One of Blackburn's oldest chippies is up for our Best Fish and Chip Shop award, and its owner has revealed the secret to its success ...

More than 30,000 free places are available to young football fans this summer, including at Blackburn Rovers and Burnley FC.