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The scenic walk with an award-winning pub at the start and end
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (558+ words) Fancy a scenic walk with a pint at the end? There's a route in the Ribble Valley that cold be perfect. This route, published by Visit Ribble Valley, starts and ends at the Assheton Arms in Downham, offers a blend…...
Clitheroe road to close for utility works next month
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (138+ words) Eshton Terrace in Clitheroe is set to close temporarily for roadworks in August. The closure, announced by Lancashire County Council, will affect the stretch from outside 21 Eshton Street to the side of 1 Wilson Street. The roadworks will commence at 8am on…...
Take a look inside £2.2m Ormskirk farmhouse set in 3.4 acres of countryside
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (544+ words) A sprawling countryside home offering luxurious living and endless space has gone up for sale. Dumbills Farm, set within 3.4 acres of land on Crosshall Brow in Westhead, Ormskirk, is on the market for £2.2 million. Described as "a home of exceptional…...
I found the perfect café for a summer day in Lancashire
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (650+ words) Whale Tail Café (Image: Findlay Brown) Hidden in plain sight, the best kind of café. Tucked away through a passageway off Penny Street in Lancaster, the Whale Tail Café is very much one of those. If you weren't looking for…...
Has Burnham overpromised in ending homelessness pledge?
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (437+ words) Successive Prime Ministers have over-promised and under-delivered, and I fear Andy Burnham has already fallen into that trap. He fell into the trap not only on day one, but on pledge one – ending homelessness. While a very well-meaning policy – no…...
Lancashire pubs in the running as Proper Pubs Awards Gala returns - all the nominees
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (268+ words) Pubs across Lancashire are in the running for national recognition as Proper Pubs announces the finalists for its annual awards celebrating community locals. Operators from the region have been shortlisted for the Proper Pubs Awards Gala, which will take place…...
Blackpool to host free family cycling festival during Tour of Britain
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (271+ words) Blackpool will host the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival, a free event to promote cycling and healthy living, next month. It will take place during the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women's second stage on Thursday, August 20, between Clitheroe…...
Man assaulted partner and her parents after drinking at Darwen Live
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (360+ words) A man assaulted his partner and her parents after a drunken day out at Darwen Live music festival. Blackburn magistrates heard Thomas Lang also damaged a door and smashed a window with a wheelie bin at the parents' home during…...
Diocese of Blackburn celebrates 10-year vision after 200 new congregations
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (665+ words) A 10-year church vision has seen more than 200 new congregations created and more than £30 million secured for ministry. These are just some of the achievements of the Diocese of Blackburn’s 'Vision 2026: Healthy Churches Transforming Communities,' celebrated at the recent meeting…...
Shops transform streets in East Lancs town for Britain in Bloom
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (341+ words) Retailers help Rawtenstall bloom for judges (Image: Janet Allcock and Neil Draper) Retailers in Rawtenstall have joined forces with Civic Pride Rossendale to brighten up the town as part of its Britain in Bloom entry, turning Bank Street, Newchurch Road…...