The woman who wrote the best selling novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, tells Lancashire Life why Pendle Hill means so much to her

One of the country's top bespoke milliners gets her inspiration from her seaside home in Lytham. She spoke to Angela Kelly

Manchester-based author Trevor Mark Thomas reveals the strain and the pain of having his debut novel published

Clare Bigger's striking work landed her a place on a TV art show. Irene Amiet visited her studio

Grasmere is gearing up for an international celebration of Wordsworth's 250th birthday with a £6 million project to enhance the poet's beloved village.

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Emily Horton meets a Lancastrian who survived the dramatic landings on Juno beach

Helen Longworth, who plays Hannah Riley in The Archers, explains why she loves Morecambe Bay.

Ormskirk's Chris Horsley tells Roger Borrell how it feels to dangle on a rope above a live volcano full of molten lava.

The remarkable story of one woman who followed her dream - to become a welder. She spoke to Rachel Ryan at a special event designed to inspire young females.

Mastering catwalks, attending launch parties and modelling the newest fashion pieces is all in a days work for Miranda Markham.

Charlotte Keatley's play comes to Keswick

It's is almost ten years since Lancashire's RAF trail-blazer Michelle Jurd died in a car crash but her memory remains undiminished.

Author Robert Nicholls reveals why Sunderland Point means so much to him

The annual Inspiring Women Awards are an opportunity to celebrate some of the region's amazing women.

Catherine Simpson's new memoir has received rave reviews in the national media. Here, the author reveals the back story to her tragic tale.

Chris Neve is so passionate about fish that he once woke his wife in the middle of the night to eulogise about his catch

Salford-born Mark Gilligan is award-winning photographer whose work in the Lake District has brought international acclaim.

At Raymond James Ribble Valley, we provide bespoke financial planning and investment management for our clients, who are largely based throughout Lancashire. We have a team of 17 people working in specialist roles, based in Longridge, to help our clients meet their financial objectives and life goals.

Exciting new awards will give Lancashire's family-run businesses the chance to step into the spotlight.

It takes considerable nerve to enter the Miss Lancashire contest but one woman provded that anything is possible - even for a young Muslim.