The NSPCC is calling on all fitness enthusiasts in Manchester to take part in its biggest ever aerobathon to raise money for the charity's Child's Voice Appeal.
Lancashire's two ECB Forty League games at Colwyn Bay will both start at 1pm this season, and there have been other changes made to the original fixtures.
The Rotary Club of Manchester have assembled a range of guest speakers for 2010, who will look at the modern game from many different angles, starting with Head Coach Peter Moores.
2010 marks two very special anniversaries. It is the 25th anniversary since Sir Ian Botham's first walk and it's 50 years since Leukaemia Research was founded.
As they prepare to do battle on the pitch in tonight's Carling Cup Semi Final, Manchester's two footballing giants have come together in support of Lancashire CCC's plans to redevelop Old Trafford.
Andrew Flintoff has set his sights on playing all cricket for Lancashire later this summer after being given encouraging news about his recovery from a knee operation.
Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) is delighted to welcome back South African Test batsman Ashwell Prince as the Club's interim overseas player for the start of the 2010 season.
With only days left for supporters to back the campaign, cricketing legends from around the world have united in support of Lancashire County Cricket Club's redevelopment plans for Old Trafford cricket ground.
The ECB have today announced that Lancashire's Sajid Mahmood has been named in the England Lions squad for next month's tour of the United Arab Emirates.
Social Enterprise Stable Trading opened the door for success thanks to a loan from the Business Investment Deals (BID) part of the No Limits programme which is managed by Lancashire County Council.
PLANS to revolutionise the way Lancashire County Council tailors services to reflect local priorities will save money and could see more powers handed to district councils and individual county councillors.
We are doing some essential maintenance which means you may experience interruptions if accessing the Lancashire County Council website from around 8am to 4pm on Sunday 7 February.
LANCASHIRE County Council's cabinet has promised to protect vital services for residents while reducing the amount of money spent on running its operations.
LANCASHIRE County Council has pioneered a hands-on guide to support childcare staff when faced with drug or alcohol misuse in the families they work with.
THE CHAIRMAN of Lancashire County Council, CC Tony Jones and the County Council's lead cabinet member for community services, CC David Smith have officially opened Lancaster library earlier this week (Tuesday) after an extensive refit.
Ensign Energy Limited has gone from strength to strength thanks to a loan from the Business Investment Deals (BID) part of the No Limits programme which is managed by Lancashire County Council.
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Microsoft to issue browser patch - Microsoft will soon release a patch for a hole in Internet Explorer that is thought to have been exploited by Chinese hackers. [Main News]
Father who attacked intruder freed - A businessman jailed for causing a permanent brain injury to an intruder who attacked him and his family is freed by the Court of Appeal. [Main News]
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Cadbury likely to back Kraft bid - Talks have been taking place that could result in Birmingham-based Cadbury agreeing a takeover offer from US giant Kraft. [Main News]
US starts aid airdrops into Haiti - The US military begins airdrops of food and water into Haiti, as aid efforts gather pace a week after the devastating earthquake. [Main News]
UK ranked just 26th for broadband speeds - Britain is lagging behind the global competition when it comes to broadband speeds and penetration, according to a new survey. [Net]
Cold weather payments: How to apply - If you're on a low income, a cold weather payment may be available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your area
How the big banks rigged the market - Taxes and fees on the banks are only a start, writes Philip Stephens. The next step must be to tackle the oligopolies which gave rise to their fat profits [Financial Times]
Unemployment rate to hit 2.5 million - The unemployment rate is set to hit the 8% mark for the first time since John Major was in power, official data is expected to show this week
How will your area fare in the recovery? - Britain faces an uneven recovery from the recession, with some towns and cities in the north set to struggle for longer than those in the south
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DETECTIVES in Blackburn are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted on her way home. Approximately 8.15pm on Friday 3 April, a 15-year-...
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a pub in Darwen. Approximately 10.20pm on Saturday 4 April three men, who were armed with baseball...
TWO suspected fighting dogs have been seized and three people have been arrested after a joint operation between the police and the RSPCA. Officers raided...
LOCAL cubs were given a behind the scenes insight into policing last month. Around 20 Lower Darwen cubs from Trinity Church visited Greenbank Police Station...
A POST mortem examination on the body of a man who died in hospital after being admitted with head injuries has taken place.At about 11.30pm on Wednesday...
A 45-year-old man has today (Thursday 2nd April 2009) been imprisoned for public protection after he was found guilty of rape, kidnap with intent to rape...
POLICE in Rossendale are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information following a road traffic accident in Whitewell Bottom yesterday afternoon...
A GREAT HARWOOD man sentenced to nine months imprisonment for theft has today been brought back before Preston Crown Court where he has been ordered to...
POLICE in Preston have so far arrested 10 people as part of Operation Drive, the crackdown on organised crime groups in the city.The operation, which...
POLICE in Chorley are warning shopkeepers and the general public to be on alert due to a large number of fake £20 notes circulating in the area.During...
POLICE in Burnley are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself to a schoolgirl. The incident happened as the 11-year-old girl...
POLICE in Blackpool have released CCTV footage of a male they would like to speak to after a shoplifter struck at Simply Food and Drinks on Hornby Road...
THREE men have been charged in connection with a major investigation into stolen vehicles following a series of coordinated raids. Around 30 officers...
POLICE and Council staff in Blackpool are clamping down on underage admissions in pubs and clubs by confiscating fake identification.Officers are warning...
AN ex-farmer has today (Tuesday, March 31 2009) pleaded guilty to wounding a Blackpool man three years ago.David Adams, 25, of Stoke Park Farm, Stoke...