In Merseyside, Warrington, Halton and Lancashire (excluding Blackpool and Greater Manchester), new restrictions will be enforced from Tuesday 22 September.

Tighter coronavirus restrictions to come into force in parts of North West

Tougher coronavirus restrictions expected in parts of Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire

Tougher coronavirus restrictions expected in parts of North West

Operational hours for coronavirus testing sites in parts of Lancashire will be changing from tomorrow (Thursday 17 September).

Coronavirus testing sites in Lancashire reduce service due to national demand

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A £10,000 fine has been issued to an individual in Lancashire for breaching Covid-19 regulations.

Lancashire house party organiser fined £10,000 for breaking coronavirus rules

Rare hen harriers have had their best breeding season in England for years, with 60 chicks fledging from 19 nests, conservationists have said.

Hen harriers have 'record' breeding season as chicks fledge across Lancashire 

Local lockdown restrictions have been lifted in parts of northern England despite a backlash from leaders in Greater Manchester, with Mayor Andy Burnham blasting the decision as "completely illogical".

Backlash over local lockdown lifting in Greater Manchester

The parents of two brothers who drowned off the coast of Lytham St Annes have issued a heartfelt thank you to those who helped in search for their bodies last month.

Family of brothers who drowned off Lancashire coast issue heartfelt message

 Lockdown restrictions are to be lifted in parts of Greater Manchester and Lancashire where incidence rates have decreased, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced.  

Restrictions lifted in Burnley,  Hyndburn, Trafford, Stockport and Bolton

Blackburn with Darwen is hoping to avoid a return to stricter lockdown restrictions.

People on low incomes who need to self-isolate in areas where there are high numbers of coronavirus cases will be able to claim a maximum of £182 from the Government. The scheme will start in Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle and Oldham.

Payments for low-paid self-isolating in areas with high rates of Covid-19

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was left seriously injured after a crash between his bike and a Ford Transit Tipper.

Police appeal after cyclist in 'critical' condition after collision in Fleetwood

Police are appealing for information about a suspected homophobic attack

A man has been arrested after two pensioners were knifed in their homes in Poulton, Lancashire.

Arrest made after two pensioners attacked in Lancashire

Rocky Marciano Price has been given a life sentence for murdering Lindsay Birbeck, he must serve a minimum of 16 years in custody. On Wednesday, Price was convicted of the murder of the teaching assistant in woods close to her home in Accrington.

Lindsay Birbeck killer sentenced to life with a minimum of 16 years in prison

A 17-year-old boy, who was found guilty of murdering Lindsay Birbeck yesterday, has been named as Rocky Price after reporting restrictions were lifted.

Lindsay Birbeck: Teenager found guilty of killing teaching assistant named

A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of a teaching assistant who was found buried in a shallow grave at the back of a cemetery.

Teenager found guilty of murdering mother of two Lindsay Birbeck from Lancashire

A teaching assistant may have been killed by someone she knew rather than in a random attack, a court has heard.

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