There are long delays this evening as emergency services deal with a car fire on the M6 northbound. Fire crews were sent to the blaze, between junction 32 for Blackpool and junction 33 for Lancaster at around 7pm on Saturday. Traffic was stopped
UPDATE: Monday May 16 - both boys have now been found safe and well. Police searching for a teenager who has been 'missing' for more than a week believe he may be with another boy. Justin Freitas , 13, from Clayton-le-Moors has been missing
UPDATE: Adam has now been found safe and well Police are searching for a missing man who is wanted in connection with an assault. Adam Later, who is white, 5ft 10ins, of a slim to medium build, with curly brown hair and stubbled facial hair
The M65 was closed in both directions earlier on Saturday following a 'police incident'. Both the north and southbound carriageways between junction nine for Hapton and junction 11 for Burnley Centre were closed at around 12.30pm while police dealt
A biker has died in a crash after failing to negotiate a left-hand bend. Police were called to Bowker’s Green Lane just before 7.40pm on Friday, following reports that a Suzuki GSF 600 motorcycle had crashed into a field after the rider had failed
A TEENAGE girl has been left with life changing back injuries after a head-on collision with another car last night. The accident happened on Broadhead Road, close to the Plantation Road junction in Edgworth. The road was closed by emergency services
Sky has revealed its list of highlights coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for June 2022. With a variety of new and returning content named in the list, June could be a busy month of TV for Sky viewers. Here’s the list of
Morrisons is set to launch a Jubilee and coronation themed range of food which includes sweet treats and items perfect for a picky tea if you’re hosting celebrations during the bank holiday. You’ll find pizzas, cookies, scotch eggs, cakes, bottles
Spring has sprung and if you're looking for a way to help out the bees, these are the plants and flowers you should be growing. Whether you love being out in the garden or you're getting out your trowel for the first time, Flying Flowers has got
Do you know what a superfood is? If you don’t, then you’re not alone. Research from Holland & Barret has shown that one in five people don’t know the benefits. Superfoods are nutrient dense foods that are packed full of vitamins and minerals. They
Eurovision is back for 2022 but how well do you know the iconic singing competition? The grand finale will take place on Saturday, May 14 in Turin, Italy and will be broadcast on BBC One. TikTok star Sam Ryder, from Essex, is the UK entry for
Every year there is always one act that stands out as the wackiest at the Eurovision song contest. From Ukraine’s silver-adorned drag queen Verka Serduchka to our very own UK act of 'Flying the Flag' in 2007. READ MORE: Who will win Eurovision
It is the final countdown to the Eurovision Song Contest final - but when was the first-ever competition? The grand finale will take place on Saturday, May 14 in Turin, Italy and will be broadcast on BBC One. TikTok star Sam Ryder, from Essex
No one does food quite like Italy and since they are hosting this year's Eurovision Song Contest, here's your excuse to savour some Italian treats. Last year, popular rock band Måneskin took the Eurovision crown and now this year's contest will
It's finally Eurovision week and it's time to embrace all the glitter and giggles with your own ultimate Eurovision party. While we cheer on TikTok star Sam Ryder as the UK entry for the 2022 contest, we need to create the right balance of flamboyance
This Saturday (May 14) the Eurovision Song Contest grand final will be taking place in Turin, Italy. And like every year, the UK brings their best act in hopes to claim victory or too at least not end up at the bottom of the leaderboard. READ
It's finally Eurovision week but did you know that the one and only Sophie Ellis-Bextor could have been a judge? The 'Murder on The Dancefloor' singer told Radio Times that she had been approached to be part of the 2019 judging panel but in the
Eurovision promises a night of glitter and giggles and here's how you can tune into all of the fun of the grand finale. We have entered the final countdown for the Eurovision Song Contest with the semi-finals already taking place in Italy's Piedmont
Festival season is almost upon us, and after 2 years of delays and cancellations, festival-goers are excited for a summer of music. With so many festivals across the UK and Europe, all promising an incredible experience, it can be a challenge to
Downton Abbey fans have rejoiced as the Crawleys and company have returned to the silver screen for a second film - but what would it be like to live like Lord and Lady Grantham? You can now take a peek inside some of the most lavish stately homes
If it's been a while since you've had a big clearout at home, you could be sitting on a small fortune. If you have an old console lying around, especially from the 80s, 90s or 2000s, then you could be in luck and earn over thousands of pounds.
Gogglebox star Marcus has a famous son Channel 4 viewers will never see on the hit show after he was told to “sling his hook”. Marcus Luther appears alongside his partner Mica Ven and the pair have become favourites among viewers who tune in to
John Buckley spent an hour in Tony Mowbray’s office last week and has built a close bond with the outgoing manager. Mowbray watched Buckley’s development closely, from the Under-23s matches at Leyland to his first-team debut in March 2019 and then
Messaging platform WhatsApp has warned it will ban users if they breach any of four. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, the company who owns Facebook and Instagram issue the warning over the rules many people are not aware of. Apart from the obvious,
Parents across the UK have been warned teh "must act now" amid a childhood myopia crisis. A campaign has been launched to save children's sight with young peole spending more time sat infront of screens. Time spent in front of screens is contributing
UK drivers are being warned they could face fines of up to £2,500 or three months in jail for making a common mistake when parking their car. Leaving your car parked for too long on private residential streets could land you in trouble with the
Major supermarkets and retailers across the UK have issued an urgent "DO NOT EAT" warning amid food poisoning fears linked to salmonella. A range of ready-to-eat foods including sandwiches, wraps and salads over food poisoning risks. Sainsbury
Two young professionals from Lancashire are preparing to go for gold at the ‘Skills Olympics’ in Shanghai later this year after making the UK team for the global showcase. Abi Stansfield from Clitheroe and Kieran McShane from Burnley will be going
MORE Blackburn with Darwen children had decaying teeth removed in hospital during the coronavirus pandemic than in almost any other area of England, new figures show. The British Dental Association has urged the Government to address a growing
A GRAND vision to build a bustling half-a-million pound community hub at the heart of a rural village looks set to get the go ahead. An old garage and associated buildings in the small Ribble Valley village of Dunsop Bridge could soon benefit from
A REGISTERED mental health nurse who was suspended from his role for six months for being 'dishonest' following the death of a service user has been struck-off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. In a second review of the suspension order originally
WITH the Eurovision Song Contest final taking place tonight (14 May), one company has researched the most Eurovision-mad areas in the UK – and one in Lancashire made the list. Murray Dare Marketing Consultancy analysed Google trend data to see
This photo from the archive will certain conjure up memories of days gone by. It shows youngsters making their own entertainment on Ash Street, Blackburn, 1965. Often using an old washing line, there were a number of skipping games which children
YOU certainly can’t accuse Danielle Steers of shying away from things. Keen-eyed theatregoers might recognise her from the world premiere of Bat Out of Hell which opened in Manchester before creating a sensation in the West End. From there
HEALTH workers employed by a private firm in Lancashire are voting over whether to take strike action to win the same pay and holiday rates as NHS colleagues, says UNISON. The 50 employees, including porters, caterers and cleaners, work for healthcare
Throughout my life time there has been trouble with the economy about every 10 years. Whilst people are struggling at present with higher fuel bills and food bills, this will eventually pass. The biggest concern to the British economy is situated
AN adrenaline junkie will tackle an epic water sport challenge when he canoes three Scottish lochs in four days in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Sam Leyland, 28, from Blackburn, will take on the mammoth task in memory of his fiancée Caitlin’
A NEW entertainment and dining complex will "breath life" back into a town centre’s nightlife, say its owners, as it opens following major renovations. The Q Lounge, based in St Peter Street, has undergone a major redevelopment after the former
A BLACKBURN man has received an apology after a bin wagon sprayed his car with ‘smelly liquid’. The incident happened on Wednesday, May 11, at around 2.20pm when a reversing bin wagon sprayed his Volkswagen Golf with "excess rubbish liquid" when
BURNLEY will be hoping to cause an upset and boost their survival hopes when they head to the capital to take on Tottenham on Sunday afternoon (KO 12pm). The Clarets are currently above the Premier League drop zone on goal difference following
A FUNNY TikTok video filmed at a Lancashire restaurant has gone viral, taking the social media world by storm after amassing millions of views. In the video, Jodie Bell and her colleagues at The Horns Inn pub at Churchtown, near Garstang, are polishing
A YOUTUBER has been exploring the secrets and surprising history of historic locations in a Lancashire town. Darren Edwards, the man behind YouTube channel ‘Adventure Me’, has been exploring Blackpool’s most notable monuments, such as Blackpool
A DRAINAGE company has successfully completed the acquisition of an East Lancashire pipe maker which has a £2 million annual turnover, for an undisclosed sum. Naylor Drainage has completed the takeover of Burnley's Tuffpipes Ltd, a manufacturer
A SET of offices in a conservation are is to be turned back into a home. The empty nineteenth century property in St Andrews Street, Blackburn is earmarked to become a three-bedroomed house. Ilyas Patel has been given planning permission for
A lion who was king of the pride at a Lancashire zoo has sadly died. Wallace, who was almost 16-years-old, was the king of the pride at Blackpool zoo and sadly died on Friday. The African lion underwent pre-transfer tests in anticipation of
A group of around 75 children had a large amount of alcohol seized by police as they were caught partying to celebrate the end of their school year. On Friday evening, even before 6pm, police were called to Marl Pits in Rossendale after receiving
Rovers have until next Saturday to publish their retained list, with a few decisions being weighed up before it is published. The club have already confirmed the exits of midfield duo Bradley Johnson and Joe Rothwell after the pair took to social
PARKER Nicholas Remembering my beautiful son Nick's 50th Birthday. You are loved and missed every day. R.I.P my darling boy. Your heartbroken Mum and Mike.
Whether you’ve been out the night before or you don’t fancy cooking, going out for breakfast can be a great way to start your day. We’ve rounded up some of the best places you can go for breakfast in East Lancashire, according to Tripadvisor reviews
Moonpig has given Louis Theroux's viral 'My Money' rap a unique twist in its new card. By now, you will have most likely heard of the popular documentarian's TikTok song and have had the lyrics on repeat for some time now - you might even have
