'Twas the night before Australia
As he watches shooting stars cross the night sky, Dave Paton writes his last article before Christmas on the way to Australia during the Clipper yacht race.

Your guide to the Wasted Angels
Their influences range from Iron Maiden to Michael Jackson. James Tippier from Hesketh Bank on life as an Wasted Angel...

RNLI ready for Christmas callouts
RNLI volunteers are ready to turn away the turkey this Christmas if they are called out to help save lives off the Lancashire coast.

Have you got the X Fiction?
A Muslim writer from Lancashire has set up an online writing group to help budding Asian writers get their work published.

Royal reporter gets the ticket!
BBC Radio Lancashire's Steve Becker tells us about his Royal Variety experience; schmoozing backstage with celebrities, his favourite act and his very own charity shop chic.

Chrissie gets kids in the kitchen
Chrissie Hirst from Chorley is on a mission - to make children passionate about food and cooking through fun and learning.

Maxine has a Variety of roles
Councillor Maxine Callow is thrilled the Royal Variety Performance is returning to Blackpool after 54 years to show off the regeneration of the town. She reveals she played a part in the last show, too.

Lancashire 24
There's always something going on in Lancashire - check out our soundscapes and listen to the county around the clock.

New York Tourists rock Lancashire
Blackburn band New York Tourists only formed in 2009 but they are already causing a stir on the local scene with their dirty rock 'n' roll.

Warrick is hungry for success
Lytham chef Warrick Dodds says you don't need to go to London for fine-dining; there's top nosh on our doorstep here in Lancashire.

A day in the life of a magistrate
Ever wanted to be a JP but didn't think you were 'well to do' or had the right connections? Well, it's what you know not who you know!

Hats off to Helen's home baking
Blackburn baker Helen Roscoe has been crowned Home Baker of the year thanks to her special ingredient - her father's flat cap!

From small time to the real time
How a Star Wars fan from Lytham set up an award winning CGI company from his bedroom with a £4000 loan from his mother.