Lancashire News
News
Lancashire celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Stockton to Darlington railway with a heritage steam festival across the county's historic rail network. Emergency services remain on high alert as moorland wildfires threaten homes near Pendle Hill following weeks of unseasonably dry Forecast.
Business News
The aerospace sector soars with BAE Systems securing a £500 million contract for next-generation Tempest fighter components at its Samlesbury plant. Traditional industries thrive as Lancashire Tea expands into European markets and Boohoo announces 300 new jobs at its Burnley distribution hub.
Economic News
Lancashire's economy grows by 2.7% in Q2 2025, outpacing northern peers, driven by advanced manufacturing and digital sectors. The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership approves £80 million for renewable energy projects, including tidal power initiatives along Morecambe Bay.
Political News
Controversy erupts over plans for a new tunnel linking Lancashire to Yorkshire, with environmental groups warning of ecological damage. The Conservative police commissioner faces calls to resign over rising rural crime rates as agricultural thefts increase by 27% year-on-year.
Election News
Lancashire becomes a key Red Wall battleground with five marginal seats in play. Labour focuses on NHS revival and high street regeneration, while Reform UK gains surprising traction in former mill towns with its immigration policies.
Employment News
Unemployment drops to 3.9%, the lowest since 2005, with particular growth in cybersecurity and advanced engineering. The new Lancashire Digital Academy opens in Preston, offering free coding bootcamps and AI training programs.
Business News
Lancashire-based firms show strong performance with DS Smith packaging shares rising 9% after sustainable packaging breakthroughs, while Lancashire Holdings Ltd insurance stocks dip slightly amid global market volatility. Analysts watch Westinghouse Nuclear closely as it considers relocating its UK HQ to Preston.
Forecast
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Monday: Sunny, 22°C
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Tuesday: Thunderstorms, 19°C
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Wednesday: Cloudy, 18°C
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Thursday: Showers, 17°C
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Friday: Sunny intervals, 20°C
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Saturday: Partly cloudy, 21°C
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Sunday: Heavy rain, 18°C
Entertainment News
Blackpool's Winter Gardens hosts the world premiere of "Northern Soul," a musical about Lancashire's dance culture, while Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre brings Shakespeare's "Richard III" to Lancaster Castle. Local cinemas screen "The Cotton King," a drama filmed at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum.
Upcoming Events
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June 28: Preston Guild celebrations begin (10-year festival)
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June 20: Morecambe Bay Seaweed Festival
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June 21: Summer Solstice at Pendle Hill
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June 22: Lancashire Cricket T20 at Emirates Old Trafford
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June 24: Food Festival
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June 26: Blackpool Illuminations test night
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June 28: Lancaster Music Festival kickoff
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June 29: Tour of Lancashire cycling race
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July 1: Burnley International Blues Festival
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July 3: Lytham Windmill Celebration Weekend
Stay tuned for more updates from Lancashire, where industrial heritage and cutting-edge innovation continue to drive England's vibrant northwest!
Transport Note: The new £20 million "Red Rose Connect" smart ticketing system launches across Lancashire's buses and trains this week, promising seamless travel across the county.
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