Labour is accusing the Tory-led coalition of cutting police numbers "too far too fast", in another salvo aimed at undermining the government's economic policies.
Ed Miliband calls for "responsible capitalism" to boost UK economy
(Thu 29/12)
Opposition Ed Miliband has delivered a warning against the counsel of despair and called for a action to stimulate the economy and to revive Britain's economic fortunes.... Read more
Harry tops boy's baby name list for 2011
(Thu 29/12)
Harry has become the most popular boy's name in 2011, according to a survey of names given to new-born babies.
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Labour accuse Tories of Boxing Day rail hypocrisy
(Mon 26/12)
Labour is accusing the Tories in the coalition Government of "total hypocrisy" for failing to ensure rail services operate on Boxing Day.... Read more
Survey finds north-west to be meanest region in the country
(Thu 15/12)
The north-west is the least friendly region, according to the rest of the country.... Read more
North West hardest hit by police cuts, says Labour
(Mon 30/01)
Labour is accusing the Tory-led coalition of cutting police numbers "too far too fast", in another salvo aimed at undermining the government's economic policies.
Ed Miliband calls for "responsible capitalism" to boost UK economy
(Thu 29/12)
Opposition Ed Miliband has delivered a warning against the counsel of despair and called for a action to stimulate the economy and to revive Britain's economic fortunes.
Harry tops boy's baby name list for 2011
(Thu 29/12)
Harry has become the most popular boy's name in 2011, according to a survey of names given to new-born babies.
Labour accuse Tories of Boxing Day rail hypocrisy
(Mon 26/12)
Labour is accusing the Tories in the coalition Government of "total hypocrisy" for failing to ensure rail services operate on Boxing Day.
Survey finds north-west to be meanest region in the country
(Thu 15/12)
The north-west is the least friendly region, according to the rest of the country.
Lancs MP back bid to cut price of motoring
(Mon 21/11)
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has called on the Conservative-led Government to ease the burden on motorists and businesses by cutting the price of petrol at the pump by reversing their VAT increase.
Lancashire student wins "Kindest Kid" accolade
(Wed 16/11)
A Lancashire college student has been named as "Britain’s Kindest Kid" after topping the public vote in the national TV competition run by the Charities Aid Foundation and 5 News.
MPs call to ban self defence guru from UK
(Tue 08/11)
An American who preaches a "kill-or-be-killed" creed of vigilante self-defence is facing calls for a ban on him entering Britain.
Motor insurance "extortion" says Lancs MP Jack Straw
(Tue 11/10)
The cost of car car insurance premiums is reaching "extortionate" proportions, and drivers in Northwest England are among the hardest hit, the House of Commons has heard.
Lancashire brothel boss ordered to pay 750,000
(Wed 05/10)
A Lancashire man who enjoyed a millionaire lifestyle, as a secret brothel keeper, has been ordered too surrender £750,000 of "the wages of sin".
Investigation continues after baby's body found in Lancashire stream
(Tue 04/10)
Police are continuing their hunt for the parents of a baby whose body was found in a stream in Lancashire.
Lancashire police drop YouTube cage-fighting kids investigation
(Thu 22/09)
Police have dropped their investigation into a bare-knuckle cage fight between two 8 year-old boys in Preston.
Kids names reflect their behavior survey finds
(Fri 09/09)
What's in a name? According to a new survey it really does count after a link
was found between the behavior of unruly school kids and their names.
James Bulger House for disadvantaged children opens in Ribby Hall, Blackpool
(Tue 09/08)
James Bulger's brother has made a public appearance for the first time - helping his mum open a holiday home dedicated to the memory of the murdered toddler.
Blackpool policeman jailed after sex with alleged rape victim
(Fri 05/08)
A policeman who admitted having sex with women he met while working in a specialist sex crime unit has been jailed for three years.
