Why Rossendale is a regular on lists of the best places to live
Beautiful landscapes, creative businesses and passionate people make this spectacular area well worth exploring
The neighbouring Lancashire towns that share a fascinating history and present
Blackburn and Darwen share a fascinating history and are filled with creative people and innovative businesses.
West Lancashire: picture-perfect villages and fascinating people
This beautiful corner of Lancashire contains glorious countryside, pretty villages, bustling towns and some of the best restaurants in the country
Whittles Jewellers have been leading the field for more than 150 years
The Preston-based jewellers knows how to shine bright and they have been doing just that since 1862.
7 of Ormskirk’s fantastic independent businesses - and a purr-fect charity
Reasons to visit the town include a Harry Potter-themed cafe and a music shop with six rooms of glorious boutique guitars
The Little Elephant - the slow fashion brand based in Accrington
A mum and daughter from Accrington have launched a slow fashion brand to help stem the tide of waste material
Short break - Crow Wood Hotel, Burnley
Mairead Mahon went along to Burnley’s Crow Wood resort to sample the new hotel and restaurant.
A family affair at The Café at Spring Cottage in Rivington
Follow the trail of crumbs to this Rivington café. But you’ll have to be quick
Stable Lives - the horses who are helping healing in Parbold
A former event rider who broke both her arms in a fall has created a safe place for people going through difficult times.
12 reasons to visit Liverpool in 2019
It’s going to be one of the most exciting years to visit this transformed city. Mairead Mahon reveals some of the best events
