Get ready for a fun-filled evening with The Lancashire Hotpots at Middleton Arena. Plus, discover top comedy, theatre, and cultural events across Rochdale, Bolton, and Middleton this January and February 2026.
Rossendale Hospice invites locals to join its 200-strong volunteer team. Flexible roles, full training provided. Make a difference in Bacup, Rawtenstall & Haslingden. Call 01706 393870.
Steven Willetts runs 84-mile Hadrian's Wall Path to fundraise for ARC, supporting parents after pregnancy loss. Inspired by baby Leo Haffner's memory. Donate now.
The Church of England in Lancashire kicks off its centenary year with a huge launch involving thousands online and in parishes. Bishop Philip North leads celebrations under the theme 'All for Jesus'.
Barratt Homes has donated £1,500 to Cavendish Community Primary School's PTA in West Didsbury to fund a new outdoor stage and amphitheatre. The project will create an inclusive learning space for all pupils.
Immanuel Feniscowles Scout Group in Blackburn receives a £1,000 donation for groundwork. The funds will rebuild a wall and create a base for a new hut, benefiting 50 young people and the wider community.
A 90-year-old former firefighter was stunned at his birthday party by a surprise reunion with Carly Holden, whose life he saved from a house fire in 1986. Read this heartwarming story of a lifelong bond.
Motorists in England are being hit with fines up to £500 for parking over fire hydrants. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warns this illegal act delays emergency responses. Learn how to avoid penalties.
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are eliminating energy costs for 54 households in Wixams and Tewkesbury. Discover how this partnership is making bills-free living a reality.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Lancashire rescues pregnant cat Lily from hoarding, marking its first 2026 rescue. The charity launches events and appeals for vital support.
Discover the vital work of Lancashire Wildlife Trust through their new podcast, 'The Conservation Chronicles'. Listen to conversations with staff and experts on YouTube and their website.
Rossendale Ramblers began 2025 with a scenic six-mile walk from Colne to Wycoller. Join their upcoming free walks on January 11 and 14. Find details and how to join here.
Children from ALP Sittingbourne discovered local wildlife in a hands-on workshop with Kent Wildlife Trust, part of Barratt David Wilson Homes' sustainability drive. A new bird song panel was also unveiled.
Rozila Kana, Lancashire Constabulary's Culture and Inclusion Manager, has been honoured with the George Herbert Redman Award for her exceptional work improving community relations and policing.
Alan Wright from Lancashire Wildlife Trust urges dog owners to keep pets on leads in sensitive areas to protect pregnant sheep and ground-nesting birds this spring. A vital message for 2026.
Paul Kenyon, 73, had a lucky escape after slipping on black ice outside his Lancashire home. His dramatic fall was captured on his video doorbell as the UK faces sub-zero temperatures.
A section of the M6 southbound was closed after a teenage girl fell from an ambulance on a slip road. She was taken to hospital with no serious injuries. Read the latest traffic updates.
The Rossendale Ramblers enjoyed a festive week of walks, from a rainy pre-lunch ramble to a sunny tunnel route and a magical Santa sleigh sighting in Sabden. New Year walks are planned. Join them!
Discover the magic of early morning wildlife walks in Greater Manchester this New Year. Learn how to spot roe deer, birds of prey, and why supporting the Lancashire Wildlife Trust in 2026 is vital for local habitats.
Ed Miliband's Warm Homes Fund aims to provide grants for solar panels and heat pumps, potentially eliminating energy bills for millions. Discover how the scheme works.
Up to 12,300 second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge as 38 more English councils activate new powers from April. See the full list of affected areas.
Staffordshire households earning under £36,000 could qualify for free heating upgrades worth up to £30,000 this winter under the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme. Apply now to improve your home's energy efficiency.
Households with damp and mould are urged to watch for a critical Ofgem letter. Tenants must notify landlords immediately as 98% of ECO4 insulated homes need repairs costing up to £18,000.
Labour's new property surcharge will hit owners of high-value homes from 2028, but exempts over 110 social housing properties worth over £2 million. Get the full details.
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has donated food, clothes, and toys to four local charities, supporting families in need this Christmas. Discover how the community is coming together.
The Great Notts Christmas Toy Appeal, supported by Barratt and David Wilson Homes, will deliver gifts to over 2,000 disadvantaged children this Christmas. Discover how the community came together.
Octopus Energy partners with Barratt Redrow to build 54 homes where residents pay no energy bills for a decade. The scheme uses solar panels and heat pumps.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth has over 50 dogs needing adoption in Birmingham and beyond. Meet 15 charming residents, including one waiting 1000 days, hoping for a fresh start in the new year.
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are building 54 'Zero Bills' homes in Bedfordshire and Gloucestershire. Residents will pay nothing for energy for a decade. Read how this sustainable initiative works.
Local councillors demand a developer withdraws a stalled plan for 450 homes in Dickens Heath, fearing it threatens the future of historic football and rugby clubs. Read the latest.