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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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NS&I Premium Bonds update as personal finance expert offers inflation verdict - LancsLive

1 day ago | lancs.live | Nicholas Dawson

The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds is soon to drop again
'I'm from Lancashire but moving to holiday hotspot where pints are just £2.50'

1 day ago | lancs.live | Paige Freshwater

A British holidaymaker has chanced upon a little slice of paradise where pints cost just £2.50 (€3) and there's even a friendly pig to keep you company. Sarah Holden's love affair with Cyprus began more than 30 years ago. The 48-year-old, from Preesall, near Blackpool, in Lancashire, travels to the sun-kissed Mediterranean isle "every six weeks or so" and exchanged her wedding vows there 24 years past. Sarah recently became a homeowner on the island and intends to "relocate there in a few years".
LIVE: Lenny Scott murder trial jury shown CCTV of 'ambush shooting'

2 days ago | lancs.live | Patrick Edrich |Paddy Edrich

The trial of two men charged with the murder of Lenny Scott is underway. Elias Morgan and Anthony Cleary are charged with the murder of dad-of-three Mr Scott, who was 33 when he was shot outside a gym on Peel Road in Skelmersdale on February 8 last year. Mr Scott, from Prescot, died of serious gunshot injuries in hospital soon after. Morgan, 35, and of Highgate Street, and Cleary, 29, and of Smithdown Lane, both of Edge Hill, were charged in June 2024 with the alleged offence.
Lancashire town hall set to reopen to the public after delays

2 days ago | lancs.live | Bill Jacobs

Darwen Town Hall will reopen next week after a £350,000 refurbishment, slightly later than originally planned. Staff including those on reception will return to the historic building on Wednesday. The front desk services will continue to be in Darwen Market until Tuesday.
Action to protect bowling green vandalised with swastika

2 days ago | lancs.live | Bill Jacobs

Action is being taken to protect a council-owned bowling green vandalised with a swastika in earlier this year. Hyndburn Council has submitted a planning application to fence it off to prevent further damage to the turf at Accrington’s Oakhill Park in Manchester Road. In January vandals carved a swastika, a phallic symbol, and a racist word into the carefully manicured green leading to warnings that it could take months to fully repair the turf.
Free bus pass travel could face huge nationwide change

2 days ago | lancs.live | Olivia Sheed

A change in free bus travel could be seen across the country in a huge U-turn. In the UK, free concessionary bus passes can only be used between 9.30am and 11pm, cutting out peak times. This means elderly people and the disabled may be unable to get to their appointments or work responsibilities on time or without payment. East Sussex County Council recently made the change and neighbouring councils allowed their passengers to travel at any time.
Huncoat Garden Village project set to create 1,800 new homes making 'strong progress'

2 days ago | lancs.live | Bill Jacobs

A local authority’s “clear and carefully planned vision” for one of East Lancashire’s biggest ever housing schemes is now moving rapidly forward with home building developers already showing an interest in the project. Last week Hyndburn Council’s cabinet approved the start of acquiring the land and property needed to enable the construction of the proposed residential relief road at Huncoat Garden Village.
Met Office states another heatwave could come as soon as this weekend

3 days ago | lancs.live | Miranda Xena Pell

The Met Office has stated there could be another heatwave to hit the country this weekend. According to the meteorological service, "warmer weather is on the way", with hot weather on the horizon. This comes after a sweltering weekend, with many areas of the UK passing the heatwave threshold. Saturday (June 21) was the hottest day of the year so far, with some temperatures reaching 33C in the UK.
Mosque extension approved with changes to proposed height in Blackburn

3 days ago | lancs.live | Bill Jacobs

Proposals by a Blackburn mosque to raise its roof to accommodate six new Madrassah classrooms have been approved. The alterations to the town centre’s Masjid-E-Gausia in Chester Street were granted planning permission by councillors. Blackburn with Darwen Council’s planning committee on Thursday (June 19) approved an amended scheme which had reduced the original proposed height of the extension.
Burnley Tories get new leader as ex-boss quits party

3 days ago | lancs.live | Bill Jacobs

The Conservative group on an East Lancashire local authority has a new leader after his predecessor stood down and then left the party. The new leader of Burnley Council’s Tories is 35-year-old Cllr Jamie McGowan who takes over from his Hapton with Park ward colleague Cllr Alan Hosker who will now sit as an Independent.