Man bounces from Fleetwood to Lytham in space hopper challenge

A man is bouncing 14 miles (22.5km) on a space hopper along the Lancashire coastline to raise money for a hospice.

David Kay, 54, has raised more than £10,000 for Trinity Hospice in Blackpool in his attempt to hop from Fleetwood to Lytham.

Mr Kay, who is a nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, said he was "absolutely shattered" halfway through the challenge.

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31 August 2021

CCTV captures seconds before man drives into group

Frankie Bromley, 24, stuck two people, dragging one man about 30m (100ft) under the vehicle.

Lancashire

How is golf helping people living with dementia?

Heysham Golf Club has joined forces with the Fore Get Me Not Golf charity to run the dementia group.

Lancashire

Watch: Labrador led to agility final by teen trainer

Three-year-old Labrador Bee is being trained by her adoring 15-year-old owner, Jenna from Lancaster.

Lancashire

An exterior shot of St Anne's Church in Woodplumpton. The church sits behind a small graveyard, which is overhung by tall trees.

Legend of shape-shifting witch 'buried head first'

Hidden Lancashire explores the story of Meg Shelton, the "Fylde Hag" who supposedly had magical powers.

Lancashire

A screengrab of a mobile phone video showing a man in a field next to a road.

Video shows prisoner on the run minutes after van escape

The BBC obtained footage of Jamie Cooper after he "overpowered" staff escorting him to court on the M55, near Preston.

Lancashire

tattoo of feathers McGraw stroking a seal like a James Bond villain on a woman's arm

Wallace and Gromit creator reacts to tattoo trend

Nick Park describes fans having tattoos of Wallace and Gromit characters as "an accolade".

Lancashire

Cheers and boos as Feathers McGraw statue unveiled

Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park unveils a bronze statue of villain Feathers McGraw in Preston.

Lancashire

A man sits next to a younger boy in a wheelchair with a wall of football scarves behind

Teen with rare condition given 3,000 football scarves

The 16-year-old is not able to attend matches with large crowds due to his rare health condition.

Lancashire

South Asian widows exercising together in Blackburn. Image shows women doing chair yoga in a community centre.

Group's 30 years helping South Asian widows exercise

Many friendships have been formed in the group, which aims to improve health and mental well-being.

Lancashire

Curly the diving instructor adjusting a mask in a swimming pool as he teaches

Instructor's passion 'makes diving accessible'

An instructor is inspiring two men to achieve their dream of scuba diving.

Lancashire

How the general election could affect the North West

BBC North West political editor Annabel Tiffin explains the region's political map.

Lancashire

Britain's loudest birds are booming once again

The RSPB reports ten "booming" males at Leighton Moss - the most on the reserve since the 1990s.

Lancashire

Simon Gray and one of his children in Ghostbusters outfits

Ghostbusters superfan lands role in latest film

Simon Gray has been collecting toys and merchandise for 30 years.

Lancashire

Ellis Palmer on his handcycle on the Lune Valley greenway

Cycle path transformation to become more accessible

A popular path for people walking and cycling near Lancaster has undergone a transformation.

Lancashire

Councillor approaching a woman in meeting

Councillor allegedly pushes protester in meeting

Lancashire Police says it is investigating an allegation of assault but no arrests have been made.

Lancashire

Jacket potato tram gets TikTok tourism boost

The "spud brothers" stack up more than 17 million likes for their "modern day twist" on the hearty meal.

Lancashire

Murder inquiry releases CCTV of suspect on bike

Lenny Scott, 33, was shot outside a gym in a "cruel and cold-blooded assassination", police say.

Lancashire

Fundraiser Hughie (left) rings a bell with best friend Freddie alongside him

Teen fundraiser rings bell for cancer all-clear

Hughie, 13, was joined by best friend, Freddie, to "ring the bell" to mark the end of his treatment.

Lancashire

Escaped emu on the loose on main road

The flightless bird was caught on dashcam footage while on the run in Rawtenstall.

Lancashire

Mesmerising starling murmuration captured at dusk

Thousands of birds are captured on camera swooping above a nature reserve in Lancashire.

Lancashire