A teenager has been charged with causing death by dangerous after a woman (pictured) was killed crossing the road in Nelson. Safia Karieem (51) died on Manchester Road, at 8.30pm on December 15.

The Shout-Up! campaign, an initiative by Newcastle City Council to eradicate sexual harassment in nightlife, continues to thrive. This year, 12 venues have renewed their certification, while two ...

models, providing employees with greater flexibility and improving work-life balance. But there are drawbacks to this change as well, especially when it comes to collaboration and interaction. That’s ...

A manufacturing boss whose business makes machinery for global brands shared his thoughts on industry skills gaps and the breadth of work available to British manufacturers with his local MP. Grant ...

Two sports teams stopped by Derian House Children’s Hospice to spread some Christmas cheer. Players from Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Warriors dropped off presents for the children at Chorley-based ...

The new public space hosts a mixture of both street food and traditional market traders, carefully selected to enhance the local experience for residents and to attract visitors. This £500,000 ...

A host of Lancashire businesses have stepped into the spotlight at the glittering Lancashire Skills Pledge event. Businesses from sectors ranging from recycling to construction, and from navigation to ...

Work has started to build 11 new business units at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone. Prospect Development NW has started construction at Plot 109, between Lancaster House and Lockheed Court on Amy ...

For families suffering the loss of a child, the festive season can be bittersweet – with many reporting they are uncertain how to include their child meaningfully when signing Christmas cards. In a ...

A seven-year-old girl has won Lancashire Constabulary’s Christmas card competition. Not only has Phoebe’s design won her £150 of books for Our Lady & St Edwards Catholic Primary School in Preston, but ...

Individuals and businesses from across Lancashire have donated a whopping 2000 gifts and gift cards to this year’s Christmas Gift Appeal in aid of Barnardo’s. For the 12th consecutive year, Cotton ...

Medicash has announced that Sue Weir, its Chief Executive, will retire in March 2025 after an extraordinary 21-year tenure with the organisation. As the UK’s largest provider of corporate cash plans, ...