Christmas carol service aims for a £20,000 boost to charity for disabled people

Lancashire is packed with creative crafters who have made a career out their skills and we asked one group to pick their perfect Christmas presents. They will be setting up their stall at a festive fare in Preston this month

Our guide to some of the best Christmas shows in the region this festive season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is among the owners of Tast, a new restaurant helping King Street’s ambitions to join the gastronomic Premier League.

When is a pub not a pub? When it’s the Freemasons at Wiswell, as Emma Mayoh discovered

This pretty coastal town has an irresistible pulling power for people wanting to set up their own business and that’s good news for locals and visitors

This Lancashire city is transforming itself into a centre for the best food and drink, hospitality and heritage

Former European Capital of Culture Bergen is a tasty destination, just two hours from Liverpool, writes Vijay Arogyasami.

Lytham Hall was the spectacular setting for a glittering weekend of steam engines, tractors, cars and family fun.

Sparkle this festive season in these luxurious pieces from award-winning jewellers Banks Lyon, of Lancaster, Kendal & www.bankslyon.co.uk

Everyone from princesses to supermodels and film stars are getting carried away by satchels made in Liverpool, writes Mairead Mahon

With the West Pennine Moors and the summits of Rivington Pike and Winter Hill right on its doorstp, Bolton has plenty of options for walkers.

John Lenehan grabs his broomstick and takes us on a journey through some of Lancashire’s loveliest countryside.

Canicross is one of the fastest growing sports and it has arrived in the Lake District. Irene Rothery reports

Pendle Hill is one of the most iconic landmarks in Lancashire and you can enjoy the beautiful countryside, spectacular views and fascinating from a number of starting points in the Ribble Valley.

Three hours of the best worst possible taste in town . . .

“Brassed Off” is the stage version of the classic film of 1996 made famous by Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite and Tara Fitzgerald. It is inspired by the true events of Grimethorpe Colliery Band and brought to the Empire Theatre by Blackburn Drama Club.

David Upton, on a rare opportunity, at HOME in Manchester, to see Jean Genet’s ambiguous play about the murderous intent of two maidservant sisters towards their mistress.

The Lytham Anonymous Players November production sees them putting on more than just a show as they wowed the audiences at the Lowther Pavilion in Lytham.