Self-driving taxis and services similar to buses will be permitted on England’s roads from spring 2026. The Department for Transport (DfT), which made the announcement, said this was a year earlier ...

The iconic Red Arrows will be flying over Lancashire today. Known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the world famous planes will perform a special flypast for the RAF Preston Town Show in Avenham ...

Millions of workers could see a £6,000 boost to their retirement pots as part of Government plans to double the number of UK pension megafunds by 2030. Reforms in the Pension Schemes Bill propose that ...

The winner of the 18th series of Britain's Got Talent was crowned last night (May 31) during the live final. Acts including The Blackouts, nine-year-old Indian dancer Binita, Jasmine Rice, Post Office ...

Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze at a derelict building in Burnley. Eight fire crews and two aerial ladder platforms were called to the building in Holmes Street at 2.30pm on Saturday May ...

Announcing the death of a family member is a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones - and we have gathered the messages posted this week in one place. To see the full list of death notices, ...

A mountain biker was rushed to hospital with a 'potentially serious leg injury' following a crash on a quarry bike trail. Emergency services, including volunteers from Rossendale and Pendle Mountain ...

One night 13 years ago, a 22-year-old man enjoyed a night out with friends at 'Owd Nell's Tavern in Bilsborrow. Just as any lad in his early 20s, Matthew Hesmondhalgh was enjoying the occasion and had ...

A benefits cheat mum was caught out after posting images of her taking part in 10km runs on Facebook. Sara Morris claimed her Multiple Sclerosis left her needing help getting out of the bath and her ...

Police have released a CCTV image after a massive fire caused thousands of pounds' worth of damage. Five fire crews from Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackburn, and Bolton-le-Sands were called to Grab Lane ...

The Met Office has indicated that highs of 27C are forecast for Wednesday, June 11, and Thursday June 12, with 29C possible ...

The passenger plane that crashed in India which was bound for London Gatwick, was carrying 53 British nationals onboard.