Lancashire.
ceremonial county in North-West England, United Kingdom
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Government backing advances devolution ambitions in Lancashire.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Civil servants in Whitehall are re-examining council models for Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham's Budget proposes devolution for Lancashire, while local representatives Adnan Hussain and Andy MacNae are active in the region.Some support1 report
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The Telegraph has reached a milestone in East Lancashire, expanding its online presence across the whole of Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Both Cumbria and Lancashire experienced power outages on October 25, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Flooding has disrupted a railway line operated by Northern Rail in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Kate moved to the North West and opened a Northern Yarn shop in Lancaster, noting a lack of local British wool.Some support1 report
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GMB Union criticized hospital charging practices and raised concerns about staff parking in the North West region.Some support1 report
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Local areas including Blackburn and Hyndburn are facing major financial pressures due to cost increases and future mergers into larger unitary authorities.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Jimmy McGovern creates dramas that are set in the Lancashire region.Some support1 report
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Landmarks in Darwen and established challenges across Lancashire attract long-distance walkers.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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An individual's background details include farming in Eskdale, Cumbria, growing up in Leyland, Lancashire, and working in Dinan, Brittany.Some support1 report
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Data released on asylum seekers in England highlights disparities across various council areas.Some support1 report
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Report detailing flooding risk and geographic locations of counties, including Liverpool, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A 3.3 magnitude quake was reported, felt across Lancashire, coinciding with rail delays caused by infrastructure issues at the Carlisle Bridge over the River Lune in Lancaster.Some support1 report
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Angela Rayner announced a pause on a revamp while Keir Starmer set in train a reorganization program affecting Lancashire.Some support1 report
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TT Instruments started in a garage in Blackburn and initially sold equipment online through eBay.Some support1 report
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Lancashire and the Environment Agency are jointly managing coastal defense projects.Some support1 report
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Lancashire and Manchester announced they are offering afternoon tea starting September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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A judge ruled on a development issue in Lancashire involving Stephen Davies.Some support1 report
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Home Office published policy guidance regarding resettlement schemes in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Court hire has been offered in Lancashire in line with guidance from the Lawn Tennis Association.Some support1 report
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Ofgem confirmed energy price cap increases while ONS data reveals Pendle is the least energy-efficient area in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Michael Lavalette calls for pay caps in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Amazon's operations are impacting the region of Greater Manchester, specifically affecting businesses and the wider area of Lancashire.Some support1 report
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A platform addresses regional farming challenges in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Multi-agency operations inspected tyres in Lancashire and Norfolk, revealing dangerous conditions.Some support1 report
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ARK phase two unit is in Derbyshire, while Henry Boot's JV secures new lettings and APTUS schemes are located in Preston, Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Iman, who originally came from Palestine, is now in the UK (Lancashire) and relying on Universal Credit benefits, while her family sought safety in Egypt.Some support1 report
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A company named Ainsworth was traced to a location in Lancashire on August 1st.Some support1 report
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Train crashes occurred in Hoghton, Lancashire, and near Lewes station, involving multiple services.Some support1 report
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United Utilities is currently managing water supplies across the Lancashire region.Some support3 reports
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West Lancashire is a district within the county of Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Participants from Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Lancashire took part in a national bowling competition.Some support1 report
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A property is situated in the county of Lancashire, specifically in Carnforth.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Yorkshire territory was handed to Lancashire, an event promoted by a regional society.Some support1 report
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Victrex shares are trading on the LSE block listing arrangement, and the company is registered in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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The county of Lancashire is addressing high rates of youth unemployment.Some support1 report
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A fund has been established to increase tree canopy cover in Lancashire.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Sarah Mason leads a conservation project in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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A business in Lancashire is leveraging its regional location and tradition.Some support1 report
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Police forces investigated assaults across UK regions, with hospitals in the mentioned counties recording multiple rapes.Some support2 reports
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Chorley is located within the county of Lancashire.Some support2 reports
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East Lancashire is confirmed to be included in the ongoing county reforms.Some support1 report
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Bensons for Beds opened a new showroom in Burnley on July 1st, strengthening its store estate in Lancashire. The company headquarters is in Accrington.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham cited Lancashire as an industrial foundation while planning a visit to Scotland.Some support1 report
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Heatwave conditions are affecting services across Lancashire and East Lancashire, with high temperatures reported in Blackburn.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Met Office reports that temperatures in Lancashire resemble those experienced in London during past years.Some support1 report
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Blackburn is a town located within the county of Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Bodycare was founded in Lancashire and plans to open new stores in Warrington and Brierley Hill, having previously operated in Bolton.Some support1 report
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The Salvation Army is currently operational in the region, having moved from Salford to Blackpool, after leaving Blackpool.Some support1 report
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Authority handles rough sleeper issues in the county of Lancashire.Some support2 reports
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Met Office forecasts rain and heavy rain for the region, including Lancashire.Some support3 reports
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A property is currently located in the village of Grimsargh.Some support2 reports
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A rail link is proposed to connect Rossendale and Manchester, with the line running from Rawtenstall.Some support1 report
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A case involving Lancashire was referred to Robert Buckland by a former Solicitor General.Some support1 report
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Police responded to a fatal level crossing incident involving a company in Hoghton, Lancashire.Some support1 report
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A petition has been launched on Change.org advocating for new child protection measures in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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Ribble Valley is a part of the larger county of Lancashire, and a business operates in the village of Rimington.Some support2 reports
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Operational deployment of specialist fire teams involving entities in England, Poland, and Lancashire draws on international expertise for training.Some support2 reports
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Explainers that pass through Lancashire
Lancashire is a step on the way to someone elseAround Lancashire this week
News at the entities that move Lancashire most-
Andy Burnham OperationalAntonia Romeo spoke at the London School of Economics on November 10, following Andy Burnham taking office.Moves Lancashire
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Home Office StructuralHome Office develops a national preparedness initiative, with Shetland Islands Council acting as a local authority in Lerwick.Moves Lancashire
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government OperationalGrenada's government plans to introduce a new baby grant program.Moves Lancashire
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Cabinet Office StructuralThe Ministry of Defence and Cabinet Office are collaborating on a defense exercise, which the Cabinet Office will lead.Moves Lancashire
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Yorkshire StructuralHigher mortgage rates are impacting the UK housing market, leading to specific regional shifts including a 12% fall in homes to rent in Yorkshire and a 6% supply drop in London.Moves Lancashire
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Ofgem StructuralA new power-hungry data center project requiring scrutiny is underway, with its development regulated and impacting London infrastructure.Moves Lancashire
Connections
The 40 strongest of 185, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
West Lancashire Structural
West Lancashire is a formal administrative district contained within the larger entity of Lancashire.
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East Lancashire Structural
East Lancashire is formally defined as a geographical and administrative component of Lancashire.
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Lancashire County Council Structural
Lancashire's administrative functions are executed by the Lancashire County Council.
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Rossendale Structural
Rossendale is formally defined as a district council located within the county of Lancashire.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Andy Burnham actively engages with Lancashire's political and social issues, proposing policy changes and addressing local concerns.
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Environment Agency Operational
The Environment Agency actively monitors, regulates, and jointly manages environmental projects within the jurisdiction of Lancashire.
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Greater Manchester Structural
Parts of Lancashire are being administratively incorporated into the Greater Manchester region.
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Home Office Structural
The Home Office sets policy guidance and provides data related to activities within Lancashire.
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Amazon Structural
Amazon's operational activities are functionally dependent on the context and infrastructure of Lancashire.
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Robert Buckland Transactional
A case was referred to Robert Buckland by the office of the former Solicitor General for England and Wales.
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Met Office Shared context
Met Office issues weather forecasts and warnings specific to the county of Lancashire.
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BAE Systems Shared context
BAE Systems utilizes sites in Lancashire, including Warton, as the operational base for testing and manufacturing defense prototypes.
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Iman Structural
Iman receives support from a charity operating within the Lancashire region.
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government Operational
The government actively invests in and influences the political and physical development of Lancashire through contracts and policy.
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Manchester Structural
Manchester serves as a critical functional and connectivity hub for the region of Lancashire.
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Cabinet Office Structural
Lancashire is subject to the policies and governance structures managed by the Cabinet Office.
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Skipton Operational
A direct rail line connects Skipton to the wider region of Lancashire.
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Whitehall Structural
Whitehall, as a central government body, reviews and influences the council models and governance structures of Lancashire.
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Richard Tice Operational
Richard Tice proposes energy bill cuts that specifically affect the region of Lancashire.
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Yorkshire Structural
The relationship is defined by the historical transfer of Yorkshire territory to Lancashire.
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Defra provides funding and support for environmental initiatives, such as increasing tree canopy cover, within Lancashire.
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British Geological Survey Shared context
Lancashire serves as the geographical area of focus for the monitoring activities of the British Geological Survey.
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Ainsworth Shared context
The company Ainsworth was documented as being located within the geographical boundaries of Lancashire.
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Andy MacNae Shared context
Andy MacNae represents specific towns within the geographical area of Lancashire.
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Forestry Commission Operational
The Forestry Commission acts as a partner in a scheme related to Lancashire.
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Heysham Shared context
Heysham is a town located within the administrative and geographical boundaries of the county of Lancashire.
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Hyndburn Shared context
Hyndburn is administratively located within the region of Lancashire.
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Robert Jenrick Shared context
Robert Jenrick proposes tax changes affecting residents within the region of Lancashire.
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Richard Thompson Shared context
Richard Thompson's activities are situated within the geographical context of Lancashire, representing the Salvation Army's presence in the region.
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Angela Rayner Shared context
Angela Rayner's political announcements and actions are observed within the context of Lancashire.
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Blackburn Shared context
Blackburn is a town located within the administrative and geographical context of Lancashire.
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North Wales Operational
The two regions engage in operational partnerships to jointly address the issue of organized crime groups.
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Grimsargh Shared context
Grimsargh is a village located within the county of Lancashire.
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Cambridgeshire Mentioned together
The two counties are linked by a shared negative event: a crime wave affecting hospitals in both regions.
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Colne Shared context
The town of Colne is connected to the larger region of Lancashire via a rail link.
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Change.org Mentioned together
A petition hosted on Change.org addresses child protection measures relevant to the issues in Lancashire.
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Ofgem Structural
Ofgem, the energy regulator, applies price cap rules that affect the energy market within Lancashire.
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oriGIn Shared context
The entity oriGIn operates within the geographic area of Lancashire.
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Jimmy McGovern Shared context
Jimmy McGovern creates dramas that are set in the Lancashire region.
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Ribchester Shared context
The village of Ribchester is geographically located within the county boundaries of Lancashire.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
11 events- Government backing advances devolution ambitions in Lancashire.
- Andy Burnham's Budget proposes devolution for Lancashire, while local representatives Adnan Hussain and Andy MacNae are active in the region.
- The Telegraph has reached a milestone in East Lancashire, expanding its online presence across the whole of Lancashire.
- Both Cumbria and Lancashire experienced power outages on October 25, 2026.
- Flooding has disrupted a railway line operated by Northern Rail in Lancashire.
- Kate moved to the North West and opened a Northern Yarn shop in Lancaster, noting a lack of local British wool.
- GMB Union criticized hospital charging practices and raised concerns about staff parking in the North West region.
- Jimmy McGovern creates dramas that are set in the Lancashire region.
- Landmarks in Darwen and established challenges across Lancashire attract long-distance walkers.
- An individual's background details include farming in Eskdale, Cumbria, growing up in Leyland, Lancashire, and working in Dinan, Brittany.
- Data released on asylum seekers in England highlights disparities across various council areas.
September 2026
10 events- Report detailing flooding risk and geographic locations of counties, including Liverpool, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.
- A 3.3 magnitude quake was reported, felt across Lancashire, coinciding with rail delays caused by infrastructure issues at the Carlisle Bridge over the River Lune in Lancaster.
- Angela Rayner announced a pause on a revamp while Keir Starmer set in train a reorganization program affecting Lancashire.
- TT Instruments started in a garage in Blackburn and initially sold equipment online through eBay.
- Lancashire and the Environment Agency are jointly managing coastal defense projects.
- Lancashire and Manchester announced they are offering afternoon tea starting September 1, 2026.
- A judge ruled on a development issue in Lancashire involving Stephen Davies.
- Home Office published policy guidance regarding resettlement schemes in Lancashire.
- Court hire has been offered in Lancashire in line with guidance from the Lawn Tennis Association.
- Ofgem confirmed energy price cap increases while ONS data reveals Pendle is the least energy-efficient area in Lancashire.
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August 2026
12 events- Michael Lavalette calls for pay caps in Lancashire.
- Amazon's operations are impacting the region of Greater Manchester, specifically affecting businesses and the wider area of Lancashire.
- A platform addresses regional farming challenges in Lancashire.
- Multi-agency operations inspected tyres in Lancashire and Norfolk, revealing dangerous conditions.
- ARK phase two unit is in Derbyshire, while Henry Boot's JV secures new lettings and APTUS schemes are located in Preston, Lancashire.
- Iman, who originally came from Palestine, is now in the UK (Lancashire) and relying on Universal Credit benefits, while her family sought safety in Egypt.
- A company named Ainsworth was traced to a location in Lancashire on August 1st.
- Train crashes occurred in Hoghton, Lancashire, and near Lewes station, involving multiple services.
- United Utilities is currently managing water supplies across the Lancashire region.
- West Lancashire is a district within the county of Lancashire.
- Participants from Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Lancashire took part in a national bowling competition.
- Yorkshire territory was handed to Lancashire, an event promoted by a regional society.
July 2026
17 events- A property is situated in the county of Lancashire, specifically in Carnforth.
- Victrex shares are trading on the LSE block listing arrangement, and the company is registered in Lancashire.
- The county of Lancashire is addressing high rates of youth unemployment.
- A fund has been established to increase tree canopy cover in Lancashire.
- Sarah Mason leads a conservation project in Lancashire.
- A business in Lancashire is leveraging its regional location and tradition.
- Police forces investigated assaults across UK regions, with hospitals in the mentioned counties recording multiple rapes.
- Chorley is located within the county of Lancashire.
- East Lancashire is confirmed to be included in the ongoing county reforms.
- Bensons for Beds opened a new showroom in Burnley on July 1st, strengthening its store estate in Lancashire. The company headquarters is in Accrington.
- Andy Burnham cited Lancashire as an industrial foundation while planning a visit to Scotland.
- Met Office reports that temperatures in Lancashire resemble those experienced in London during past years.
- Blackburn is a town located within the county of Lancashire.
- Bodycare was founded in Lancashire and plans to open new stores in Warrington and Brierley Hill, having previously operated in Bolton.
- The Salvation Army is currently operational in the region, having moved from Salford to Blackpool, after leaving Blackpool.
- Authority handles rough sleeper issues in the county of Lancashire.
- Met Office forecasts rain and heavy rain for the region, including Lancashire.
June 2026
9 events- Local areas including Blackburn and Hyndburn are facing major financial pressures due to cost increases and future mergers into larger unitary authorities.
- Heatwave conditions are affecting services across Lancashire and East Lancashire, with high temperatures reported in Blackburn.
- A property is currently located in the village of Grimsargh.
- A rail link is proposed to connect Rossendale and Manchester, with the line running from Rawtenstall.
- A case involving Lancashire was referred to Robert Buckland by a former Solicitor General.
- Police responded to a fatal level crossing incident involving a company in Hoghton, Lancashire.
- A petition has been launched on Change.org advocating for new child protection measures in Lancashire.
- Ribble Valley is a part of the larger county of Lancashire, and a business operates in the village of Rimington.
- Operational deployment of specialist fire teams involving entities in England, Poland, and Lancashire draws on international expertise for training.