Five new groups have been welcomed to the Gogglebox family for the new series, but one couple has left and fans are feeling their absence.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Lancashire restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed

The former Blackburn Rovers captain conduct his first external media interview since making the move to Pride Park

Famous faces such as Thomas Skinner, Dani Dyer, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Vicky Pattison are ready to hit the dancefloor.

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.

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.

Joseph Holding has been head chef at The Bay Horse in Roughlee since March

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

A major industrial site in Great Harwood is set to go under the hammer later this month.

Maude was supported by well-wishers at an afternoon tea at Bright Street Methodist Church in Darwen.

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.

Norway has agreed to buy five new British warships in a deal worth £10bn, the Ministry of Defence has announced.