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Blackpool Council says it's a new era for the resort as it takes over Blackpool Tower from August.

Large crowds are expected for Blackpool Pride today.

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has urged the Government to go further in its new free school meals initiative – by expanding the offer to ALL children.

The resort’s most famous landmark, the Blackpool Tower, will be managed by the council’s wholly-owned tourism company, Blackpool Tourism Limited, from later this year, it’s been announced.

Blackpool’s bus service is a shining example of how a council-run amenity can be run in the right way, a Government minister said after visiting the resort.

Proposals to set up a new banking hub in Garstang have now reached the planning stage, with an application lodged with Wyre Council.

Harry Maguire was the winner of last night's Britain's Got Talent Final.

Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings starred again as he hit 95 in his team's 47-run victory against Nottinghamshire in cricket's T20 Blast.

A thunderstorm warning has seen Preston's Jazzin’ the Park 2025 move indoors today.

People in Preston aged 55 to 74 who have ever smoked and are registered with a participating GP practice, will soon be invited for potentially life-saving lung cancer screening.

A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a baby by dangerous driving.

A burglar who targeted homes in Preston, including that of a pensioner in his 90s, has been jailed.

Arriving in Preston speaking no English aged just five-years-old, Kailash Parekh has gone on to become a pillar of the city's community.

A new housing development on the outskirts of Preston is set to include a school and care home – if it gets the go-ahead.

Lancashire County Council is next on the list to get a visit from a Reform UK team that has modelled itself on Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the United States.

Plans for a new estate in Leyland have been kicked out by councillors amid concerns that they would pose a danger to children walking to and from school.

An East Lancashire MP is to fit CCTV cameras to his constituency office to improve security for himself and his staff.

Rossendale Police, in collaboration with partner agencies, conducted another successful day of action on Tuesday 3rd June to address concerns raised by the local community.

More attractions have been announced for next month’s Blackburn’s National Festival of Making including TV architect George Clarke.

Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings starred again as he hit 95 in his team's 47-run victory against Nottinghamshire in cricket's T20 Blast.

A cat that was found unconscious in a burning building has made a full recovery.

The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years.

A Blackburn man has been given a 14-year sentence for robbing women in Blackburn.

A man has been jailed after a three-year-old girl from Burnley was killed when she was hit by a van in Manchester city centre.