Lancashire

Sunderland strongman Thomas Fisher pictured taking part in the northern qualifier event last year.

Sunderland holds northern stonelifting strongman competition

The house is set in gorgeous rural surroundings, and the driveway has plenty of space for the bonus Land Rover

Win a £1.25m dream home, Land Rover, and £25k cash for just 25p

The £1.4m dream home bundle includes a luxury Lancashire property plus a Rolls Royce Cullinan and Lamborghini Huracan

Last chance for £1.4m dream home draw with cars and £100k cash

This dream house could be yours for 19p - and you'll even get the cars with it

Win a £1.4m house, two supercars and £100k cash for just 19p

This has to be one of the cheapest ways to head to the coast for your 2026 holiday

Full list of seven-night Parkdean Resort beach holidays under £200

A Viking longship like those once used by Norse settlers who travelled to Britain.

Which UK surnames have Viking ancestry? Check if yours is one of them

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Van driver given road ban after smashing into back of stationary car

The Langdale Chase Hotel.

I visited enchanting Cumbria and was transported to a world of luxury

Aldi rolls out in store reduction zones

Aldi trials new in-store Reduction Zones in supermarkets near you

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff (standing, second from right) with the girls' cricket team he is forming at Blackpool's South Shore CC in the latest series of Field of Dreams (Picture: BBC/South Shore/Lauren Hira)

Field of Dreams shows what Whitney and Freddie have in common

The North East’s spell of sunshine may be about to break as Storm Erin moves across the Atlantic

Will Storm Erin bring end to sunshine in North East

Teen in court in connection to alleged involvement in Sunderland riots

Think your family came over with the Normans? This fearsome Viking re-enactor is a reminder that many northern surnames trace back to Norse invaders.

30 surnames that could mean you’re descended from Vikings

The Boulevard Hotel, Blackpool

I stayed at one of the best hotels in the world and its in Blackpool

Ant and Dec with the Northern Dough Co products

We've always watched Ant & Dec - now they've bought into our company

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Man in court accused of historic sex attacks against 2 Sunderland boys
A man has appeared in court accused of historic sex attacks against two boys in Sunderland.
Gareth Crickmer

Simple Minds, Russ Walker / Instagram: russwalkerphotography

I saw Simple Minds & Texas at Lytham Festival - the show was fantastic

Lytham Festival 2025 lit up the Fylde coast, uniting music legends, chart-toppers and thousands of ecstatic fans

57 epic photos from star-studded Lytham Festival 2025

31 stunning photos as Simple Minds and Texas thrill crowds on final night of Lytham Festival 2025

31 photos as Simple Minds and Texas thrill crowds at Lytham Festival

Lytham Festival organisers have officially confirmed the dates for next year’s 15th anniversary celebration

Lytham Festival confirms 2026 dates and teases 'amazing' line-up

Stevie Wonder at Lytham Festival

Stevie Wonder at Lytham 2025: Star quality by the seafront

A couple from Garstang have spoken out about their frightening ordeal of being viciously attacked by seabirds at least 20 times

I was attacked 20 times by seabirds on holiday and hid in a church

Ellie Pacey with her 'light modified' tractor called On The Limit at the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie, from Northants, has been tractor-pulling since aged 7 and was crowned Miss Northamptonshire in July 2020. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I've been tractor-pulling since age 7 -and I was Miss England finalist

A leading dog expert has waded in on what our beloved pooches' different barks mean.

I'm a dog expert and this is what your dog's bark means

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardian

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

New documentary explains how old Christmas trees are helping to protect the coast

Sand, Sea, Xmas Trees: How old festive saplings guard against floods

Tess travelled 100 miles to Lancashire in search of a new home

Wait goes on for dog who made 100-mile journey in search of new home
An overlooked rescue dog who travelled 100 miles to Lancashire in search of a new home is still patiently waiting to be adopted.
Sean Gleaves

Night falls on Landal Twin Lakes, a stunning lakeside retreat alive with wildlife, awash with natural beauty.

Sink into illuminated bubbles beneath twinkling skies at Landal Twin Lakes

Members of the public can see the new Nicolas Cage film 'The Surfer' at a special cinema event being held across the UK.

Watch Nicolas Cage's new film for free at various North East cinemas

Bonnie Spence had just turned 5-years-old when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of childhood cancer - Rhabdoid Sarcoma

Lancs girl, 5, given just months to live after complaining of sore arm

Police at the scene on Elm Street in Stanley, County Durham, where an investigation has been launched after a man in his 50s was killed in a shooting yesterday afternoon.

Breaking Investigation underway after man in his 50s shot dead

SAPOL Commissioner, Grant Stevens, stars in the video where he personally invites experienced officers from across the UK to apply for SAPOL.

Hilarious new police video attracts over 2.1 million views

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

Did you manage to see it?

'UFO' sighting across Lancashire explained

Jimmy Anderson has announced a new tell-all tour for later this year.

Cricket legend Jimmy Anderson is heading to North East with new tour

Chair burlesque dancers hold midnight burlesque-athon in their pyjamas

We had all-night pyjama burlesque-athon. We feel sexy and empowered

Victoria Quinlan, a dog groomer, was crowned Miss Manchester and will compete in Miss England beauty pageant.

I'm a dog-mad beauty queen. I want an end to cruel puppy farms

Coronation Street star Sam Aston and his skating partner Molly Lanaghan have been crowned winners of Dancing On Ice 2025.

Readers react to Sam Aston being crowned Dancing on Ice champion

A roller derby training session in Preston

The Great British Hobby Hunt: “It’s like rugby on skates”

Kaspa's Kinder Bueno crepe

I went to one of the UK's top dessert bars to do Pancake Day in style

Greggs Mac & Cheese

Greggs announces brand new menu item... here's where you can get it

Police seized £21,000 in cash and approximately £25,000 worth of cannabis during drug raids in Blackpool and St Annes

Watch: Police smash into warehouse using chainsaw as £25k drugs seized

Müller dairy protest sees Sunderland man, 31, given unpaid community work after blocking factory in Droitwich

Protester landed in court after blocking entrance to Müller dairy

Chef Nisha Katona, founder of Mowgli. Photo: ITV/PA

Mowgli founder Nisha Katona: I’m teaching the ways of Indian grandmas

McDonald's is offering an exclusive 15% off deal for one day only

How to get 15% off the entire McDonald's menu for one day only...

The Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry

I can't believe it's here! McDonald's Shamrock Shake set for UK debut

KFC has launched a new range of drinks called Kwench

I went to the grand Manchester unveiling of KFC's new Kwench drinks

Mourners at the funeral of singer Linda Nolan have been told she would have “loved all the fuss”

Video: Massive crowds pay respects to Linda Nolan at showbiz funeral

The Honda Acty micro-van was flipped onto its side in Clifton Road, Fleetwood at around 3.40am on Tuesday (January 22)

Video: Vandals tip van onto side in social media stunt

Walkers battle stormy weather.

Watch: The 60 areas included in the Met Office’s amber weather warning

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust was “kept in the dark” along with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust.

Consultant psychiatrist lied and put patients at risk - here's why

Snow

Breaking Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy snow in your area

Festive treats from Costa...

I try Costa's festive menu just before Xmas & a panini blew me away!

Aldi vs Booths in the battle of the festive meal deals

I compare the bargain Aldi festive meal deal with Booths fancy version

Paul Roberts created an interactive display which sings and talks to visitors.

Our village has over 200 snowmen...including a newlywed snow couple

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