21 May 2013 Last updated at 09:11 ET

Pier 'must earn money' to surviveBlackpool North Pier

On the 150th anniversary of its opening, Blackpool North Pier's owner says it must "earn money" if it is to survive.

A girl hugs a soldier from the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Homecoming for returning soldiers

Thousands of well-wishers line the streets of Burnley for the return of soldiers from a tour of Afghanistan.

Viking silver coinCall to buy Viking treasure hoard

Councillors in Lancaster ask the county council to buy a hoard of Viking treasure - valued at £110,000 - found in north Lancashire.

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