Padiham11 Apr 2025Damaged substation leaves 2,500 homes without powerElectricity North West says 2,500 properties are affected in the BB12 area of Padiham.11 Apr 2025Lancashire25 Mar 2025Disused bowling green becomes community spaceThe Hive in Padiham features a junior cycleway and a range of community activity spaces.25 Mar 2025Lancashire5 Mar 2025Plant machinery hire 'scam' sees 10 held in raidsSix men and four women are being quizzed about an alleged scam involving £700,000 of equipment.5 Mar 2025England25 Feb 2025Japanese-style micro woods planted across countyThe Miyawaki method means woodland grows to its full scale in about 30 years instead of 200 years.25 Feb 2025Lancashire14 Dec 2024Energy firm slams 'troubling' battery plan refusalBurnley Council's refusal of a battery storage site at an old coal mine is to face an appeal. 14 Dec 2024Lancashire18 Nov 2024Bakery at risk of closure after almost 120 yearsMore than 100 jobs are under threat after a buyer pulled out from buying 13 Oddie's branches. 18 Nov 2024Lancashire5 Oct 2024'Hugely busy' weekend of free interactive eventsRobot races, sword fighting and period dancing are among a host of fun events planned for the weekend.5 Oct 2024Lancashire7 Sep 2024Historical buildings on show for heritage festivalLibraries, archives, castles and museums across Lancashire will open for events, tours and talks.7 Sep 2024Lancashire17 Aug 2024Next phase of town's £9m flood defence scheme approvedThe scheme will seek to better protect the town of Padiham from the likes of Storm Desmond in 2015.17 Aug 2024Lancashire...