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LancsLive is our newly launched platform designed to showcase everything about the amazing county of Lancashire. Our fresh team is based right in the center of Lancashire, and we're excited to share our vision with you. At LancsLive, our mission is to deliver the news that is most relevant to you in real-time. We aim to keep you informed and safe while providing you with fantastic suggestions for your leisure activities. We will feature updates and stories from areas like Blackpool, Burnley, Preston North End, and Rovers.

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Oasis fans are only now realising what 'Champagne Supernova' actually means

1 day ago | lancs.live | Katie-Ann Gupwell

If you're a music fan then you'll no doubt know that Oasis are set to reunite for a tour in July. People queued for hours when the tickets were released to try and get their hands on a pass for the much-anticipated gig, but now the huge event is only weeks away from taking place. However, even though the band's music has been in our lives since 1991, it appears some fans don't know the meaning behind the lyrics they're singing.
Caravan owners told to look for three codes or risk fines after rule change

1 day ago | lancs.live | Neil Shaw

Anyone towing a caravan this summer has been warned of fines of up to £2,500 after a change in the rules. Experts at BigWantsYourCar.com are urging caravan owners to check their vehicles and look out for changes in the law to avoid penalties of up to £2,500.
'Vast majority' of new homes will have solar panels, Miliband says

1 day ago | lancs.live | Neil Shaw

Builders could be required to install solar panels on the “vast majority” of new homes in England, according to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. It comes a month after Downing Street confirmed the panels should be installed on as many new properties as possible amid speculation that ministers will make them a mandatory requirement on new builds by 2027.
Pendle residents appeal to keep village Christmas globes amid rising costs

1 day ago | lancs.live | Robbie MacDonald

A village residents' group is requesting £1,500 from a council committee towards the display of illuminated globes at Christmas time, saying factors including rising costs and tougher financial times mean local businesses can no longer help for free. Higherford Residents' Action Group has requested £1,500 for the Higherford Globes project from Pendle Council's Barrowford & Western Parishes Area Committee. Councillors will look at the bid at their latest meeting.
Armed cops and police helicopter scour M6 in Lancashire for 'vehicle of interest'

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

Police have revealed the reason why a helicopter was seen hovering over the M6 in Lancashire today (Thursday, June 5). The search, led by Staffordshire Constabulary, saw armed cops and a police helicopter scouring the motorway around the Preston area this morning at around 8.45am and later in the afternoon at around 1.15pm. The helicopter was seen hovering above the ground near to Junction 31A and also around the Samlesbury area next to the M61 in the afternoon.
'Liverpool and Manchester are getting billions but Lancashire once again misses out'

2 days ago | lancs.live | Robbie MacDonald

The leader of West Lancashire council has highlighted what she says are 'appalling' transport links in the area, especially for the town of Skelmersdale which has no railway station. It comes as Rachel Reeves announced Westminster government funding for some northern transport schemes. The chancellor focused on selected English regions which currently have directly elected mayors, such as Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester. West Lancashire is located between them.
New tenant of former convenience store revealed as signs go up

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

The new tenant of a former Co-op and Nisa store has been unveiled with signs going up at the shop in Darwen. The store in Blackburn Road closed suddenly last June after the company running the franchise, Darwen Stores, went into liquidation owing money to Scottish Power. In May 2024, in documents publishes by Companies House, liquidators confirmed that Darwen Stores had been wound up.
Council scraps local 'knowledge test' for new taxi drivers as it's 'obsolete'

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

Bosses at Pendle Council have scrapped the local knowledge test element of a taxi driver's assessment. At a taxi licensing meeting last month, Pendle Council agreed to scrap the local knowledge section of the test, which applicants must complete before submitting an application for a hackney carriage or private hire driver's licence. The test costs £29.90.
Boy, 14, who loved making hammocks 'accidentally died' after hanging scarf on his bed

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

A teenage boy died after placing a scarf round his bunkbed in what his family believe was an accident. Ewan Farrow was an "adventurous boy" who enjoyed making hammocks using his bunkbed and would often be found hanging upside down from the ladders. On the evening of January 10 this year his parents shouted up to 14-year-old Ewan in his room but got no response.
Man dies three days after police close off part of Darwen town centre

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

A man has sadly died after he was found with serious injuries at his home. Patrick Park, a well-known local in Darwen, was flown to the Royal Preston Hospital on Saturday May 31 after he was found with serious injuries in his flat above the pharmacy in Union Street. A huge emergency response was at the scene with at least five police vehicles, two ambulances and the air ambulance.