A man who has raised £100,000 for charity since his terminal cancer diagnosis is set to take on a 588-mile walking challenge. Paul Dennington’s “March Through Life” will see him stroll 588 miles over ...

Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding the surf at Pacifica State Beach, about 14 miles south of the city, in the annual World Dog Surfing Championships. They competed against ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars. Reports suggest the Strictly stars' drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, according to The ...

Finally, in Rossendale, Ruby (10) was chosen as the most popular name in 2024. Nationally, Olivia maintained the top position, which has been the top-ranking since 2016, whilst Amelia held its second ...

A Burnley teenager has been crowned at a beauty pageant – and Love Island fans might recognise her sister. Shanti Khan, 18, was crowned Miss Teen Pageant Girl UK 2025/2026 on July 19, at the event, ...

The finalists heading to the live performance stage are Zoltar, The Staags, Matilda Bibby, Summer Stubbs, Lenny Hayes, Luke Garner, Holly Fraser, Fireflies, Caitlyn Holt and Charlii Hardcastle.

This month 13 young people aged 17 to 24 from Blackburn and surrounding areas will come together to create a new piece of theatre with local performing arts company iPAN Performing Arts North.

The Salvation Army is giving away school uniforms to help support families this summer. Based in Clitheroe, the charity will host its annual school uniform hub on Friday, August 15, offering new and ...