Blackpool

Some cigarettes contained glass and rat droppings posing a serious health risk, Blackpool Council says.

A complaint is being investigated about officers' evidence regarding the death of an arrested woman.

Nicholas Walsh is jailed for 15 years after attacking the elderly man and stealing his money.

Council bosses defend a popular Lancashire beach after the government tells people not to bathe there.

The "astronomical" cost to repair Astley Hall's cottage roof are three times more than first estimated.

The building at RHS Bridgewater in Salford is praised for its "sustainable and engaging" design.

Mohammed Asib Ali and Uzair Bhatti's attack left Mitchell Gibbons needing to learn to walk and talk again.

A 40-year-old man is arrested after five people were hurt in blast at a block of flats in Lancashire.

Christopher Tierney used an internal directory to contact details for female officers, a panel hears.

One family arrived in Cardiff via Dover but their dogs have been sent to kennels in Blackpool.

Essex take the final wicket they need early on day four to complete an innings victory over Lancashire.

An Essex attack led by Sam Cook and Simon Harmer take 14 wickets on the third day to leave them on the brink of an innings win over Lancashire.

Edward Brown, who has a hoarding disorder, is trying to help himself and others find "a nice life".

Lancashire collapse to 32-5 in their first innings on a rain-hit second day against Essex.

Former Everton Ladies and Wigan player Yvonne Gagen takes charge of West Lancashire Council.

At its height 12 fire engines and two aerial platforms were at the scene close to Fishergate in Preston.

The "very disturbing" fire is causing plumes of smoke to blow across Preston city centre.

Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten century for Essex but Lancashire fight back on day one at Emirates Old Trafford.