Karl Stevens, 50, from Lancashire, says he is "very lucky" to have danced and gardened professionally.

The huge illegal tip at Bickershaw is to be cleared, the government says, after growing in size for 18 months.

Employers including B&M Retail Ltd blamed the wage discrepancies on "administrative errors".

Ashley Dalton recently resigned as health minister but says she is "generally positive" and continuing as MP.

The junior health minister, elected to Parliament in 2023, says she will focus on her constituents.

Gina Millson
BBC Radio Lancashire reporter

Image source, Wayne Dixon

A man who walked thousands of miles along the coast of Britain with his dog on mission to pick up litter said it was the best thing he has ever done.

Wayne Dixon and his Northern Inuit Koda set off 10 years ago with the aim of picking up rubbish while raising awareness about littering.

After travelling about 4,000 miles (6,440km), the coronavirus pandemic put a stop to their efforts and the pair never actually completed walking the full length of the coast.

They were forced to return home to Darwen in Lancashire where they continued to pick up litter in and around their local area.

Koda died in 2025, but Wayne described him as "the perfect friend".

• 'My dog inspired my 10-year litter-picking crusade'

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust says it is "working hard" to minimise disruption.

Fylde MP Andrew Snowden says he has no plans to leave the Conservatives for Reform UK.

About 2,000 homes in Burnley were left without a water supply after a burst main caused flooding.

Thirteen schemes across West Lancashire will be handed the cash following a public consultation.

Khaldoun Jayousi, 68, denies making threats to kill Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith.

Violent criminal Michael Curran tried to steal knives and meat after fleeing prison, a court hears.

The mum of Jay Slater - who disappeared in Tenerife - wants online trolling of grieving families banned.

The parents of six-year-old girl, Millie Gribble, who was killed in a truck crash speak of their pain at losing her.

Maya Ellis believes working a condensed week will benefit both staff and employers.

Independent MP Adnan Hussain claims there is a "toxic" culture in Your Party as he announces he is leaving it.

A 15-year-old boy is arrested following the incident, which left the girl in a critical condition.

Jennifer Turner "found her lifelong passion" after joining the scouts in May 1966, at the age of 18.

Lancashire's testing rate for men taking a blood test for prostate cancer is "really poor", an MP says.

Police said while the footage is unclear, officers still believe people will know who the man is.