Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, has seen strong approval ratings since she took office three months ago.

Retailers enjoyed a surprise Christmas sales bounce-back last month amid a boost for online jewellery firms thanks to strong demand for gold and silver, according to official figures. The Office for ...

Comedian John Bishop has announced a major UK tour next year including a date in Manchester. Hot on the heels of John’s sold out critically acclaimed international ‘25’ tour last year - which ...

Building Bridges in Burnley has received £185,454 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a three-year community heritage project ...

Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament will be handled like any other selection process, a minister said amid speculation Sir Keir Starmer’s allies will seek to scupper the Greater Manchester ...

EFL pundit and former Sunderland striker, Kevin Phillips, has been surprised by Blackburn Rovers' struggles this term. Valerien Ismael's side dropped into the bottom three in midweek after losing at ...

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service launches public consultation to gather residents' views on shaping future fire prevention, protection, ...

Major policing reforms expected to drastically cut the number of forces across England and Wales would be “complex to deliver” and risk separating police forces from communities they serve, a policing ...

The finalists for the Red Rose Awards have been announced. Companies will now face a panel of judges in face-to-face presentations on February 4 and 5, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Winter ...

Live updates from Preston Crown Court on day eight of the trial into the alleged murder of Paul Scott Mr Scott, 37, was found dead at an address in Blackburn in June last year Liam Donlin, Amie Clegg, ...

Morrisons has launched a new travel booking service where customers can find holiday deals and be rewarded with More Points for doing so ...

The mother of Ben Parkinson urged Sir Keir Starmer to stand up to Donald Trump over his suggestion British troops stayed away from the front line.