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.

Shearing sheep requires strength and skill, as writer and photographer Irene Amiet discovered during a day on a Lancashire farm

Steve Coogan’s film portrayal of Stan Laurel has received rapturous applause, especially in his home county

A group of successful women has banded together to stage an innovative event designed to help girls realise their potential.

Bolton’s Hanna Miraftab is known to many as a Real Housewife but she also has an inspiring story of proving her doubters wrong. She spoke to Kate Houghton

A charity providing injured service personnel with life-affirming experiences has passionate supporters in Lancashire. Roger Borrell spoke to one of them

Alan Wright of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust explains why he – and Aflie the Lakeland Terrier – love Brinscall Moor

The search is on for the North West’s most talented business women. From excellence to dedication and innovation to inspiration, the EVAS recognise the successes and achievements of female entrepreneurs from across the region.

Do you know an inspirational woman? Nominations are now open for the region’s longest-running awards celebrating women doing great work in all areas of society.

As St Valentine’s Day approaches, we speak to a celebrant whose working life is all about romance

Callum Francis is walking tall as he takes over a starring role in the hit musical Kinky Boots on Broadway.

To mark LGBT History Month, we speak to two women who fought for equality in Manchester.

A young woman from Broughton-in-Furness is specialising in large scale murals inspired by anything from the natural world to comic books

A new statue in Manchester celebrates the leader of the suffragette movement

Novelist Paula Daly explains why a lakeside spot at Bowness means so much to her.

Fomer press photographer Rob Lock is starting a new chapter as a novelist, more than 40 years after he started writing his first book.