A field on the edge of a township has been earmarked for nine new homes after it was designated a grey area of the green belt.

Plans for the construction of four padel courts at a landmark Ribble Valley hotel have been approved. The sport, which if a mix of tennis and squash, has seen the number of courts across the UK double ...

Controversial plans to convert a former shop into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Clitheroe have been approved. Boutique Homes Ltd saw plans for an eight-bedroom HMO at the same ...

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Residents, local businesses, and community groups can put forward proposals as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods, a £1.5 billion government programme launched in March 2025. The programme aims to ...

A female-led architectural firm is championing diversity in the construction industry. HAD & CO, based in Burnley and co-founded by Saira Hussain and Nixie Edwards, was recently recognised by Burnley ...

Bilal Iqbal trains at the No Excuses ABC Boxing Club and won through a semi-final and final to cli8nch the title.

Pleasure Beach in Blackpool is partnering with Sent Into Space to become the first theme park to broadcast personal messages from space ...

The Euro 2025 winners were quickly escorted to 10 Downing Street after they arrived at Southend Airport on Monday afternoon.

Blackburn Rovers got a first taste of what Ryan Alebiosu can offer the team and left an impression after an hour on the pitch.

A team of opticians has raised more than £400 for charity with a bake sale. Specsavers Burnley held the event in-store to support Team Rise Project, a charity that assists people across East ...

Comedian, writer and actor Dave Spikey is bringing his 'Life in a Northern Town' show to East Lancashire to raise funds for a cancer charity. Dave, best known for his role of Jerry St Clair in Phoenix ...