One of Britain’s top lawnmower racers died due to suicide, an inquest heard
One of Britain’s top lawnmower racers, who struggled to talk about his emotions, died due to suicide an inquest heard.
Woman died from insulin overdose after death of husband and dad's cancer diagnosis
A Blackburn woman with a history of mental health conditions died from an insulin overdose, an inquest heard.
Woman reflects on success after quitting teaching to set up glamping site
A woman who quit teaching to open her own glamping site has reflected on five years of hard work creating the award-winning business.
"I miss him dearly" says father whose son died after taking cocktail of drugs
A Blackburn father has said “I miss him dearly” as an inquest ruled his son died after taking a cocktail of drugs.
Call 999 if you see this teen as police become increasingly concerned for his welfare
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager who was last seen in Preston.
Primary school "improving" but still 'requires improvement' says Ofsted
A Rossendale primary school has “worked in areas that were identified as needing improvement”, but Ofsted still say more is needed.
Violent offender jailed after weeks on the run
An East Lancashire man has been jailed after pleading guilty to threats to kill and criminal damage after weeks of evading justice.
Woman threw glass at boyfriend's head for refusing 'cuddles'
A Rossendale woman has avoided jail despite throwing a glass at her boyfriend’s head after he refused to “cuddle" her.
East Lancashire victims of knife crime being navigated through services in new scheme
A Lancashire organisation is supporting young people involved in knife crime through a new campaign.
Traders say "its a slap in face" after new development kicks them off site
Bacup market traders are “incredibly unhappy” after being moved from their stalls to make way for “monstrosity” development.
