Police are highlighting the importance of knowing a two-digit number that could be vital in an emergency when calling 999. Last month, there were 40 instances in Cambridgeshire where silent 999 calls ...

A Labour MP has described the Government’s plans to avert a rebellion on welfare cuts as “not very much really”. Dr Simon Opher, a GP and the MP for Stroud, told the BBC he is “going to rebel” in a ...

Bargain Hunt enthusiasts were left astounded when a rerun of an episode took a historic turn. Aired originally in 2022 with Eric Knowles at the helm, the programme featured antiques aficionados ...

Councillors have approved the use of cheaper materials as a specialist supported housing scheme is set to go ahead. Burnley Council’s development control committee gave permission for the changes to ...

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 ...

An inquest has opened into the death of a young man who was pulled out of the water at Preston Docks. Connor Hanson, from Fulwood, was last seen on Merryburn Close between 3.30am and 4.30am on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Family members travelled from all over the globe to celebrate the 100th birthday of Evelyn Giddins on May 30. Evelyn has lived at Holme Manor Residential Home in Townsendfold, Rawtenstall, for two ...

The family of a woman whose body was found in a river three months after she disappeared remain convinced she was murdered. Joanne Nield from Darwen was reported missing to police on April 11 in 2023 ...

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 ...

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 ...