A pusb by some Lancashire MPs to abolish all 15 of the county’s councils has received a mixed response from the leaders of the authorities ...

Rawtenstall’s Christmas light switch-on event has been cancelled as Storm Bert descends on East Lancashire. Christmas On The Square was set to be held at the town square this evening (November 23).

Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth is scheduled to go ahead, subject to a pitch inspection at 11am. The club confirmed that referee Farai Hallam will inspect the surface four hours before kick-off. There ...

Hamilton will start only 10th in Sin City on Saturday night after he made mistakes on each of his flying laps.

One of the biggest Christmas debates held by people across the country is the age-old question of when you should have your decorations up. For many, it's annoying when neighbours opt to put lights up ...

The Laos government has said it is “profoundly saddened” and is investigating the deaths of six people from suspected ...

There has been major flooding in Killybegs, Co Donegal, while flooding was also reported in Cork, Galway and Limerick.

Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire are set to be hit by snow, rain and strong winds today (November 23), as Storm Bert hits. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain and snow ...

The strikes occurred at 4am local time, destroying an eight-storey building and leaving a crater in the ground.

A road in Haslingden is blocked “due to falling snow”, police have said. The conditions on Grane Road are said to be poor due to adverse weather. Officers have urged drivers to find an alternative ...

The Princess of Wales has invited child survivors of the Southport stabbing to her annual Christmas carol concert. Kate, who is recovering from cancer, has invited child survivors of the attack to her ...

Railway companies have announced major changes to services across the UK amid the arrival of Storm Bert. The "multi-hazard event" is bringing snow, rain and wind to places all across the country, ...