A new review challenges the UK's traditional narrative of 19th-century industrial success, arguing that British military power, not just machinery, crushed Bengal's textile industry. Read the full analysis.
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after police discovered explosive material at a Blackpool address. Several homes were evacuated as bomb disposal teams worked on New Year's Eve.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and bomb disposal experts called to a Blackpool street after potentially explosive materials were discovered. Residents evacuated.
Discover how Blackpool's iconic Illuminations are battling climate change with resilient designs and LED tech. Explore the 150-year legacy and what's new for visitors.
A body believed to be missing 19-year-old Tom Dingle has been discovered in woodland. The Lancaster University student vanished two weeks ago while walking to a pub.
How two coaches from Rochdale and Blackburn are transforming Tanzanian football, leading the national team to a historic Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. Discover their remarkable journey.
A 2.5 magnitude tremor struck Silverdale in Lancashire early Friday, an aftershock of a larger quake earlier in December. Locals report shaking and rumbling. Read the latest from the BGS.
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
Journalist Olivia Nuzzi's memoir on Robert F Kennedy Jr faces ridicule, prompting sympathy from Monica Lewinsky. Plus, a royal series and a Lancashire earthquake.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents. The tremor was felt across parts of Cumbria. Read eyewitness accounts and expert analysis.
A 3.3 magnitude tremor struck near Silverdale, Lancashire, shaking homes across the region. Residents reported a loud bang and powerful shaking. No injuries or damage reported.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake centred off Silverdale rattled homes across Lancashire and the Lake District late Wednesday night. Over 1,100 people reported feeling the tremor. Read the full report.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents across the region. Get the latest details and local reactions.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Lancashire, felt as far as London. Reports detail shaking homes and rumbling sounds. Get the latest data from the British Geological Survey.
Several children injured after a double-decker school bus struck a bridge in Coppull, Lancashire. Eight treated for minor injuries. Full details on the incident and response.
Lancashire councillor Tom Pickup suspended after participating in WhatsApp group featuring extremist content including alleged calls for 'mass Islam genocide'.
Elderly residents at Woodlands care home face eviction as Reform-led council consults on closures. Families describe the proposal as 'cruel' and warn of devastating human cost.
A four-year-old girl is in a critical condition after being struck by a firework on Bonfire Night in Burnley. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested as police appeal for witnesses.
Discover how a raw, atmospheric music scene is thriving in the post-industrial towns of northern England, defying London's cultural dominance with its unique blend of working-class authenticity and dark romanticism.