An east Lancashire football club needs a new land lease agreement to help it upgrade its ground in an era of change.

A double-storey extension, a new entrance and space for a cafe and bar area are just some of the plans unveiled for Darwen’s Library and the Library Theatre. The new planning application is part of ...

Visitors to Barnoldswick's town centre ‘went down the rabbit hole’ on Saturday (March 29) for an Alice in Wonderland-themed event. The town celebrated its fourth 'Wonderland' event, inspired by the ...

Blackburn Easter Fair takes place at Witton Country Park, Preston Old Road, BB2 2TP. It will be open from 5pm on Friday, April 4, until 8.30pm. After then, it will be open daily from 12pm until 8.30pm ...

Anthony Elanga returned to haunt former club Manchester United as Nottingham Forest maintain their Champions League charge, while Manchester City revealed the extent of Erling Haaland’s ankle injury.

Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump. The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday ...

A senior UK Catholic leader has criticised the “deeply flawed process” by which the assisted dying Bill is progressing through Parliament, as the MP behind it told of her frustration at opponents ...

The number of contactless card transactions made in 2024 increased by 3.4% annually, according to UK Finance data. Some 18.9 billion contactless transactions were made in 2024 – a 3.4% increase ...

Economists have warned US tariffs could wipe out the Chancellor’s ‘headroom’ against her debt rules, requiring more cuts or tax rises.

The Chancellor’s spring statement announced last week risks “serious social and economic damage”, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said. Last week, Rachel Reeves announced nearly £5 billion in benefit ...

Review says current system of environmental regulations not working, but conservationists warn of ‘high risk’ to nature in planning reforms.

The poll found people still believe in the founding principles of the NHS and the majority believe it needs more money and staff.