Warton

Susan and Jeff Street have raised thousands for charity in the 10 years they have shown their shrubs.

The Miyawaki method means woodland grows to its full scale in about 30 years instead of 200 years.

HMS Agamemnon, named after the ancient Greek king, was hoisted into the water in Barrow earlier.

Hundreds of new apprenticeships and graduate jobs at BAE sites in Lancashire are announced.

The defence firm commends its Lancashire aircraft factories and says the Ukraine war prompted growth.

Tempest is due to fly into action in 2035, eventually replace the existing Typhoon.

The majority of the roles will be based in Samlesbury and Warton in Lancashire and Barrow in Cumbria.

The countries enter a joint venture to design and build the next generation of fighter aircraft.