Reform UK's First Council Test in Lancashire
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
Drivers face new Vehicle Excise Duty hikes from April 2026. See the full list of petrol and diesel car tax bands and find out exactly how much more you'll pay.
Journalist Olivia Nuzzi's memoir on Robert F Kennedy Jr faces ridicule, prompting sympathy from Monica Lewinsky. Plus, a royal series and a Lancashire earthquake.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents. The tremor was felt across parts of Cumbria. Read eyewitness accounts and expert analysis.
A 3.3 magnitude tremor struck near Silverdale, Lancashire, shaking homes across the region. Residents reported a loud bang and powerful shaking. No injuries or damage reported.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake centred off Silverdale rattled homes across Lancashire and the Lake District late Wednesday night. Over 1,100 people reported feeling the tremor. Read the full report.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents across the region. Get the latest details and local reactions.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Lancashire, felt as far as London. Reports detail shaking homes and rumbling sounds. Get the latest data from the British Geological Survey.
Several children injured after a double-decker school bus struck a bridge in Coppull, Lancashire. Eight treated for minor injuries. Full details on the incident and response.
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro will play their largest headline show ever at London's Finsbury Park on July 3, 2026, supported by Nothing But Thieves. Tickets on sale November 28.
Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Midge Ure was offered Queen's lead singer role. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.
Exclusive analysis reveals how proposed council tax reforms could add thousands to annual bills for homeowners in England. Discover which regions face the hardest hits.
Lancashire councillor Tom Pickup suspended after participating in WhatsApp group featuring extremist content including alleged calls for 'mass Islam genocide'.
Elderly residents at Woodlands care home face eviction as Reform-led council consults on closures. Families describe the proposal as 'cruel' and warn of devastating human cost.
AC/DC rocked Melbourne Cricket Ground, launching their first Australian tour in a decade with a thunderous two-hour set of classics. Read our full review of the epic night.
A four-year-old girl is in a critical condition after being struck by a firework on Bonfire Night in Burnley. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested as police appeal for witnesses.
Discover how a raw, atmospheric music scene is thriving in the post-industrial towns of northern England, defying London's cultural dominance with its unique blend of working-class authenticity and dark romanticism.
Exclusive: Mike Joyce breaks his silence on the bitter feud with Morrissey and Johnny Marr, revealing why a Smiths reunion will never happen despite fan hopes.
Discover how one goth metal act is creating what critics call the most genuinely frightening music in modern metal, blending orchestral darkness with raw emotional intensity.