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Naomi Katiyo (Sylvia Pankhurst) in Sylvia

'Hip hop historian' Naomi Katiyo brings pioneer to life in Sylvia at the Lowry

The BBC has revealed plans for Nick Knowles’ long-running renovation show as it looks to save money, with a new spin-off set to revisit some of its most memorable transformations.

The BBC has revealed plans for Nick Knowles’ long-running renovation show as it looks to save money, with a new spin-off set to revisit some of its most memorable transformations.

BBC confirms fate of DIY SOS as Nick Knowles show faces major change

All the judges had dressed up as famous music figures for Icons Week on Strictly 2026

All the judges had dressed up as famous music figures for Icons Week on Strictly 2026

Who are the Strictly judges dressed as on tonight's episode? Outfits explained

All the dances and songs for Icons Week on Strictly Come Dancing 2026 have been revealed

All the dances and songs for Icons Week on Strictly Come Dancing 2026 have been revealed

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 4 dances and songs - see the full rundown

Delta Goodrem will not be involved in the fourth week of Stictly Come Dancing due to injury

Delta Goodrem will not be involved in the fourth week of Stictly Come Dancing due to injury

Why is Delta Goodrem not on Strictly Come Dancing this week? Absence explained

BBC licence fee could expand to Netflix, YouTube and streaming sites under new government plans.

BBC licence fee could expand to Netflix, YouTube and streaming sites under new government plans.

TV licence could soon be needed to watch Netflix and YouTube under new plans

The Crown in Accrington

The Crown in Accrington

Celebrity Traitors

Pub to give away free pints TONIGHT after shout-out from Celebrity Traitors stars

The cast of Wilko: Love and Death and Rock and Roll (Picture: Nick Haeffner)

The cast of Wilko: Love and Death and Rock and Roll (Picture: Nick Haeffner)

Wilko Johnson's story of redemption on stage at Lytham and the Lowry

Film crews spotted at Ramsbottom Station

Film crews spotted at Ramsbottom Station

Mystery building as film crews spotted outside train station

One commenter wrote: 'Remember that! Boy, was Noel in the doghouse!'

One commenter wrote: 'Remember that! Boy, was Noel in the doghouse!'

22 Kids and Counting

22 Kids and Counting fans recall Noel Radford's blunder after new baby update

Following the broadcast, viewers took to social media to praise the transformation and the efforts of everyone involved

Following the broadcast, viewers took to social media to praise the transformation and the efforts of everyone involved

BBC DIY SOS - What viewers said about emotional episode in Lancashire village

Pupils from Moorland Junior School pupils have been praised for their efforts.

Pupils from Moorland Junior School pupils have been praised for their efforts.

Talented school pupils praised for distinctions in music and drama exams

The story was inspired by entrepreneur and philanthropist Edward Hart and Blackburn’s rich history.

The story was inspired by entrepreneur and philanthropist Edward Hart and Blackburn’s rich history.

Students to bring magical Blackburn story 'Believe in Magic' to the stage

Presenter Nick Knowles was visibly emotional towards the end of the episode

Presenter Nick Knowles was visibly emotional towards the end of the episode

DIY SOS - Lancashire village praised after emotional mission to bring Dan home

Dickinson’s Real Deal sees antiques expert David Dickinson helps members of the public to get the best value when selling on their antiques and collectables.

Dickinson’s Real Deal sees antiques expert David Dickinson helps members of the public to get the best value when selling on their antiques and collectables.

Dickinson's Real Deal coming to East Lancs in hunt of hidden gems

Adultery is set to air later this month

Adultery is set to air later this month

ITV confirms start date for Lancs-filmed drama starring Hollywood actor

22 Kids and Counting airs Sunday at 8pm on Channel 5

22 Kids and Counting airs Sunday at 8pm on Channel 5

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22 Kids and Counting fans make same complaint about latest episode

Tickety Boo will release One Light Left next month

Tickety Boo will release One Light Left next month

Music duo shine a light on men’s mental health with powerful new single

Greater Manchester’s best pumpkin patch just got a whole lot sweeter

22 Kids and Counting star Chloe Radford has shared an emotional update about her son Bodhi

22 Kids and Counting star Chloe Radford has shared an emotional update about her son Bodhi

22 Kids and Counting

22 Kids and Counting viewers in tears as Chloe opens up about newborn struggles

The Celebrity Traitors is reportedly at risk of being spoiled as the finalists are said to have been leaked

The Celebrity Traitors is reportedly at risk of being spoiled as the finalists are said to have been leaked

Celebrity Traitors fans issued warning as 2026 finalists for BBC show 'leaked'

The Party Fettlers return to The Grand for first headline show in four years

The Party Fettlers return to The Grand for first headline show in four years

Famous Lancashire band are back in Clitheroe for headline show

Coronation Street

Former Blackburn Coronation Street star set to return to the stage

Michael Rosen will be bringing poetry to life for all generations at the Lowry

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Accrington actress Julie Hesmondhalgh banished from The Celebrity Traitors

The Huddersfield vet has become a favourite on the show.

The Huddersfield vet has become a favourite on the show.

The Yorkshire Vet's Matt Jackson-Smith's life away from the Channel 5 show

The town is set to feature in the new Harry Potter series.

The town is set to feature in the new Harry Potter series.

Charming town set to feature in Harry Potter series just 50 minutes from Blackburn

David Threlfall as King Lear

David Threlfall as King Lear

Review - King Lear at Royal Exchange is striking, stylish and sexy

Lowry welcomes Lenny Henry as he returns to stand-up this weekend

The Threads Remain will feature as part of The Bureau’s Textiles Exhibition

The Threads Remain will feature as part of The Bureau’s Textiles Exhibition

Blackburn artist celebrates family's cotton mill heritage in new artwork

The Party stars Luke Evans and Tom Cullen and will air this Sunday

The Party stars Luke Evans and Tom Cullen and will air this Sunday

Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke Evans

Fans and relatives quickly flooded the comments section with messages of support

Fans and relatives quickly flooded the comments section with messages of support

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22 Kids and Counting family shares update as Tillie's recovery takes positive turn

Julie Hesmondhalgh has starred in this year's Celebrity Traitors

Julie Hesmondhalgh has starred in this year's Celebrity Traitors

Celebrity Traitors star Julie Hesmondhalgh set for play about Gisele Pelicot trial

The new eight-episode show will premiere on Apple TV in 2027.

The new eight-episode show will premiere on Apple TV in 2027.

James Corden and Ruth Jones reunite for new TV series with Ted Lasso and Marvel stars

Virgin Media customers will need to move any films or TV series they have bought over to a Rakuten TV account before November 1 to keep them

Virgin Media customers will need to move any films or TV series they have bought over to a Rakuten TV account before November 1 to keep them

Millions of TV users must make 1 change this month or risk losing films and TV shows

Mollie Gallagher as Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs

Mollie Gallagher as Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs

From Corrie to Silence of the Lambs as Mollie Gallagher makes stage debut

Rhys posing with his two Emmy Awards

Rhys posing with his two Emmy Awards

BBC filming closes Lancashire beach and pier for new TV drama starring Emmy winner

Tobermory Harbour, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Tobermory Harbour, Isle of Mull, Scotland

22 Kids and Counting

Inside the fairytale Scottish island visited by 22 Kids and Counting stars

Katie Price will be handcuffed to Suella Braverman in a new Channel 4 show, which viewers think will be

Katie Price will be handcuffed to Suella Braverman in a new Channel 4 show, which viewers think will be

Katie Price and Suella Braverman to be handcuffed together 24/7 - here's why

Eighties favourites Bananarama announce a show at Halifax Piece Hall

Tom (Dominic Cooper)

Tom (Dominic Cooper)

First look pictures of Dominic Cooper ITV 'scandalous' drama filmed in Lancs

Channel5 is shutting down one of its popular channels after 8 years as a new one launches

Channel5 is shutting down one of its popular channels after 8 years as a new one launches

Popular TV channel shutting down this month after 8 years on air in new shake-up

Sky customers can expect to see some changes to TV channels this month

Sky customers can expect to see some changes to TV channels this month

Sky confirms 7 changes coming to millions of TVs across the UK in October 2026

Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules will be disrupted this week

Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules will be disrupted this week

Coronation Street

ITV to change Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules again this week

Beverley Knight (centre) in Sylvia (Picture: Tristram Kenton)

Beverley Knight (centre) in Sylvia (Picture: Tristram Kenton)

Hip-hop history lesson from Beverley Knight as Sylvia comes to Lowry

Liz and Davina McCall on Long Lost Family

Liz and Davina McCall on Long Lost Family

Blackburn woman's emotional reunion on Long Lost Family with Davina McCall

Street art exhibition 'It’ll Be Reyt' to take over Darwen town centre

Paul Woodward, with his son Kalel, who was cared for by Derian House Children’s Hospice

Paul Woodward, with his son Kalel, who was cared for by Derian House Children’s Hospice

Derian House Children’s Hospice documentary hits the big screen in London

Cast of Aladdin

Cast of Aladdin

Record-breakers to return to Blackburn Empire with spectacular version of Aladdin

Kyle and Liam Bashford

Kyle and Liam Bashford

Horror film featuring House of the Dragon star being filmed in East Lancashire

Acclaimed organist to perform classical favourites at Burnley church

How Blackpool’s seaside arcades shaped Britain’s slot machine story

Julie Hesmondhalgh's appearance in the first episode of Celebrity Traitors has got people talking

Julie Hesmondhalgh's appearance in the first episode of Celebrity Traitors has got people talking

Celebrity Traitors

Fans all say the same thing as Julie Hesmondhalgh stars in Celebrity Traitors opener

Alison Hammond rushes off This Morning during live show as update issued