The Irish sports and tourism minister said it was a vote of confidence in Ireland’s ability to host major events.

John Eustace has urged Blackburn Rovers to provide clarity on the futures of several key players after a short-term approach in the January transfer window. Rovers signed six players, with three loan ...

The incident happened on Wednesday in Buckshaw Village, after a driver said he had been threatened, assaulted and stabbed in the arm.

Police in Burnley have warned drivers to ensure their cars are safe to be road, following checks in the town. This week officers conducted a road safety enforcement operation supported by the DVSA ...

Lancashire County Council is set to impose the maximum rise of 4.99 per cent permitted without a public vote for its portion of the council tax.

A MAN convicted of 'an act outraging public decency' in a Wirral car park has been given a 12-month community order.

A dog-obsessed Harry Potter fan is proving that you don't need to have an extensive history in showing to win big at Crufts.

An inquest has opened into the death of a "kind-hearted" mum who was found dead at a flat in Church. Zoe Crowther was found in the ground floor flat in Walmsley Close after police officers received a ...

The mum of three year-old Albie Speakman who died on a farm in Tottington has spoken out following the trial of her ex-partner Neil Speakman.

Fans are convinced that an Emmerdale star has quietly quit the popular ITV soap opera after disappearing from our screens. Viewers of the programme have increasingly noticed the absence of Ella ...

Jarrett has a simple choice – walk away and leave his ticket-holding fans disappointed (& presumably a promoter seriously out of pocket) or improvise on the spot. Jarrett’s initial response was to ...

Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 47-year-old. Kerry Sykes was last seen at the Royal Preston Hospital at 2.40pm on Tuesday and officers believe she could be in Blackpool. A ...