Never mind seventh heaven, in-form Astley Bridge are hoping it is a case of 11th heaven as they aim to secure Championship promotion in the North West Cricket League.

Cherry Tree’s Jack Fenwick returned superb figures of 8-27 as his side bowled Walkden out for just 84 in their Anthony Axford NWCL Conference Premiership clash last weekend, writes Coby Donnelly and Ray Taylor.

Around seven million counterfeit cigarettes have been found at three properties, with an approximate £3.5m excise duty value.

JOSEPH HOLDING – HEAD CHEF, The Bay Horse in Roughlee

A dramatic valley walk with a historic and picturesque church set among magnificent fells, far from the madding crowd

Motorbikes, speeding and excessive noise have been plaguing a village that has seen more than six major crashes over recent times

The Billy Project has launched a six-week strength training program designed to empower women in midlife and beyond, helping them feel stronger than ever.

Have you been to Ormskirk in west Lancashire? This town has plenty to offer, including a "well-loved market" and "beautiful nature reserves" nearby.

Black Sheep Coffee’s Nelson branch at Northlight, Brierfield, has launched its autumn menu with street-food wraps, all-day breakfasts, and seasonal sips including pumpkin spice and apple crumble lattes.

Explore five of the best autumn walks near Blackburn, from Witton Country Park to Martholme Viaduct, perfect for families, dog walkers, and nature lovers.

On September 10, crowds came together outside Blackburn Town Hall for world suicide prevention day

A home in Whalley, on Bennetts Close, is on the market for £1.6million

More than 800 people have been killed and at least 2,800 injured after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, a spokesperson for the country's Taliban government has said.

Rudy Giuliani has been taken to hospital after a car crash in New Hampshire, a spokesperson for the former New York City mayor said.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have raided United Nations offices and detained several people, officials have said.

Vladimir Putin doesn't do four-day getaways to a single country very often.