Hidden on the borders of North Yorkshire & Lancashire's countryside is the award-winning Thornton Hall Country Park. The perfect destination for farm fun, animal encounters, indoor/outdoor play areas and spooky entertainment this Halloween!

Our guide to the best events in and around Lancashire this month.

Looking for a day out this autumn? Here's 10 reasons why you should give Liverpool a try, as suggested by Rebekka O'Grady.

Over 250 years old, the historic and atmospheric pub has an old world charm.

It's one of the region's grandest buildings and now Rochdale Town Hall houses a stylish restaurant.

Hundreds of men, women and children are helping to improve one of Lancashire's major assets - the River Ribble.

In every festive-winter panorama of Edinburgh, there is one constant: the grand clock tower of The Balmoral, rising proudly above the capital. And this Auld Reekie landmark has an interesting tale to tell…

Even the British weather couldn't dampen the day or stop the dogs

How the old mill town has developed over the years

If you're looking to get away from it all, a relaxing spa break could be just what you need.

The catwalks of Europe will soon be graced with high fashion made from a very special fibre produced in a remote part of Lancashire

There are many reasons to visit Clitheroe, its location in between the Forest of Bowland and Pendle Hill make it a perfect base for a walking breaking.

The pretty village of Barley sits in the shadow of Pendle Hill but John Lenehan chooses a gentler route

Morecambe Bay covers a vast area of the North West coast, from the outer limits of Lancashire's coastal resorts in the south to the edges of the Lake District in the north.

There are many great walks on the beaches and surrounding areas along its length and we've picked half a dozen of our favorites from our archives.

Two mums who met at work in Penrith have completed a gruelling challenge by running around the region's largest lakes. Sarah Lewis-Briggs explains how and why they did it

It takes a big show to properly fill the size of Blackpool Opera House, and Kinky Boots fits perfectly.

Blackburn Drama Club tackle the West End play on British gangsters.

It's reigning women in this brand new play about four females confronted with maybe getting their 80s' girl band back together.

Shakespeare as everyone likes it . . . fast and funny, and bringing its audience directly into the performance in ways you may never have imagined.