Church11 Nov 2025Attempted murder arrest after man critically hurtThe victim, who is in his 30s, was found in a property in Church, Lancashire on Sunday.11 Nov 202512 Sep 2025Woman killed friend and lived with body for 11 daysJanet Connor is held in hospital after pleading to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.12 Sep 202530 Apr 2025Man jailed for 'despicable' sauna attack on boyStephen Tate assaulted the boy, who has learning difficulties, at a leisure centre before fleeing.30 Apr 202517 Jan 2025Family's tribute to 'kind and loving' mumZoe Crowther, who was found stabbed at a flat in Lancashire, will be "forever missed", her family say.17 Jan 202516 Jan 2025Woman in her 50s found stabbed to death at flatA 52-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.16 Jan 202529 Aug 2024Platform plants 'poisoned by peeing passengers'Begonias worth hundreds of pounds have had to be replaced, say volunteers. 29 Aug 202414 Jun 2024Community-owned solar farm plan approvedThe scheme is for a parcel of land at Coach Road Meadow in Church, Lancashire.14 Jun 202419 Jan 2024Retired priest jailed for child sex abuseFormer chaplain Edward Phillips-Smith worked at St Peter's Collegiate School in the 1980s.19 Jan 2024
