Lancashire local people, events & weddings

Lancaster’s life-changing dogs

Yesterday, 11:31 Emily Rothery

Border collie Cosmo is helping transform lives across Lancashire

Border collies Cosmo and Oscar from Lancaster are helping to change the lives of young people across the county

20 unsung Lancashire heroes

Yesterday, 18:05 Roger Borrell

It’s that time of the year when we celebrate the red rose county and its splendid people. To get the party started, here are 20 of our favourite quirky characters.

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Lancashire and Lakeland are set to star on the big screen again

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Susan Griffin

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci play Sam and Tusker in Supernova

The show must go on, with a number of filmes in production in and around Lancashire and the Lakes

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Meet the dogs saving Lancashire millions of pounds

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Paul Mackenzie

Specialist dog handler Luke Jones who along with his specially trained Springer Spaniel search dogs, Denzel (left) and Kilo, sniff out underground water leaks for United Utilities. Picture by: Stuart Walker

Springer spaniels Denzel and Kilo sniff out water leaks across the North West

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The artist who captured everyday life in Rochdale

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Paul Mackenzie

George Mainwaring painted scenes he recalled from his childhood in Rochdale

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Britain’s Got Talent star announces 2021 tour

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Paul Mackenzie

Chorley-based Steve Royal came third on the ITV show and is set to appear in front of audiences across the UK next year

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Kirkby Lonsdale - the home of the original tomb of the unknown warrior

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 WORDS: Mike Glover PHOTOGRAPHS: Milton Haworth

Kirkby Lonsdale Churchyard tour feature. Guide Tess Pyke at the unassuming grave of Brigadier General Wyatt in St Mary's Church yard

For a hundred years the Cenotaph as been the focal point for a nation’s grief, but few know its connection to Kirkby Lonsdale.

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Author Sara Foster reflects on her Lancashire childhood

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Sara Foster signing copies of her latest novel You Don't Know Me

Blackburn-born Sara Foster has had a string of best-sellers on the other side of the world. With her latest novel now out, she reflects on her Lancashire roots.

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Legend Joe Longthorne’s Rosemere legacy

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Family and friends of showbusiness legend Joe Longthorne MBE are gifting more than £880 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation for the charity to spend on making patient areas at Rosemere Cancer Centre, Lancashire and South Cumbria’s specialist cancer treatment centre at the Royal Preston Hospital, more comfortable and relaxing.

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Celebrity Interviews

Alison Steadman on BBC’s forthcoming drama Life and the 23 walks film

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Susan Griffin

Alison Steadman and Dave Johns in a scene from the film 23 Walks which is released on September 25th

The Gavin & Stacey star reflects on art imitating life in her latest role which will be on our screens this month

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Bumble’s new book - David Lloyd discusses some of his favourite cricketers

Monday, September 14, 2020 Paul Mackenzie

One of David's proudest moments was presenting the Rolling Stones with commemorative cricket bats backstage at a gig at Old Trafford

Lancashire cricket legend David Lloyd celebrates some of the greatest players he’s encountered.

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TV star Diane Morgan on her rescue dog Bobby and what she misses about Lancashire

Monday, June 22, 2020

Bolton-born actor Diane Morgan explains how her rescue dog helped after her dad’s death

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Actor Christopher Eccleston on his latest role and the lockdown

Monday, June 15, 2020 Susan Griffiths

Salford-born Christopher takes a break from filming - (C) Fifty Fathoms - Photographer: Rachel Joseph

The pandemic might have closed theatres and film sets but actor Christopher Eccleston from Salford still won applause for his performance in praise of the NHS.

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