
Obituary: Glyn Morton, Environmental Microbiologist
Glyn Morton, an environmental microbiologist who served as a professor and head of department at the University of Lancashire, has passed away at the age of 86.
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Glyn Morton, an environmental microbiologist who served as a professor and head of department at the University of Lancashire, has passed away at the age of 86.

A 47-year-old woman from Lancashire, England, is at risk of losing sight in one eye after contracting a parasite infection while washing her face with contact lenses in.

An anonymous donation of nine Britannia gold coins, valued at nearly £30,000, was discovered beneath the altar of St Wilfrid’s Church, saving it from closure after 700 years.

Experts have expressed significant concern regarding kidney cancer rates near a PFAS factory in Lancashire, UK, casting doubt on the conclusions of a government-funded study on the matter.

A 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck during a street attack in Lancashire, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
Lancashire's seamers, particularly Higgins, fought back around a rain delay to secure a 32-run first-innings lead against Middlesex in their County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford.
Daniel Gidney, the chief executive of Lancashire Cricket, has announced his decision to step down from his role at the end of the year. Gidney will retire after serving 14 years in the position.

An exhibition is showcasing the revolutionary work of Vivienne Westwood, drawing almost entirely from the extensive collection of Lancashire schoolteacher Peter Smithson, a long-time fan.

Residents in Lancashire, England, are using discarded Christmas trees to protect vulnerable sandbanks along the coast from erosion caused by increasingly frequent and powerful storms.

Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased but staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks

While the Iberian power cut offers lessons for renewable energy resilience, the tourism industry struggles with rising carbon emissions. Meanwhile, significant rewilding projects are underway in Wales, and innovative local solutions, like reusing Christmas trees for coastal protection, demonstrate diverse approaches to environmental challenges.

A Lancashire man was jailed for blowing up his family home in a mistaken inheritance dispute, telling a passerby after the blast, 'If I can't have it, no one can.'

A PFAS chemicals factory in Lancashire, UK, has announced its plans to close down, just days after reports revealed that over 90 residents expressed interest in a contamination claim against AGC Chemicals Europe.

Residents in a Lancashire town express deep concern over potential increases in energy bills, stating they don't know where the money will come from and fear they will be 'surviving rather than living'.
Tom Bailey has signed a one-year contract extension, committing to stay with Lancashire Cricket Club until the end of the 2027 season.
Lytham Green Drive Golf Club in Lancashire is utilizing a unique device that enables disabled golfers, particularly wheelchair users, to return to the fairway and play golf.
BBC Radio Lancashire sports editor Andy Bayes reflects on a Preston North End football season that began with high hopes but ultimately concluded in a disappointing manner.

Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire will stage golf's oldest major for the 12th time.

Parties pledge to improve communication in England and Wales following fallout since Lancashire disappearance Police and the media have backed a “reset” in relations between officers and journalists, after a prolonged period of distrust since the handling of the Nicola Bulley case in 2023. Bulley’s disappearance in Lancashire led to significant fallout between the police and the press, with media outlets saying a lack of access and information allowed incorrect assertions and conspiracy theor...

A Reform-run council in Lancashire has withdrawn all its libraries from the City of Sanctuary UK program, which supports new arrivals to the UK, citing that the free library scheme for refugees is 'not value for money'.

Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased but staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks

High levels of banned 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) have been detected in rivers and groundwater across Cumbria and Lancashire, prompting an urgent investigation into their source.

Residents living near a chemical factory in a Lancashire town are expressing concerns about the health and environmental impact of PFAS contamination, dubbed a 'national cancer scandal'.

Residents in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, are seeking clarity on the health impacts, including potential cancer links, from widespread PFAS contamination around a local chemical plant. Concerns are growing over the long-term effects of the pollution.
The Blaze extended their lead at the top, Durham climbed to third, and Lancashire decisively defeated Essex in the Women's One-Day Cup.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck in Lancashire.

Lancashire seamstress Emily Green had to use a church hall to accommodate and hand-sew a 40ft (12m) wedding train for Venezuela Fury, daughter of boxer Tyson Fury.
The Reform-led Lancashire County Council has announced its plan to withdraw from the government-funded refugee resettlement scheme, a decision made in the run-up to the May elections.

Residents of Fleetwood, Lancashire, are expressing outrage over a continuous foul smell emanating from a reopened Transwaste landfill, which they claim is making their lives miserable and causing illness.
Lancashire Holdings has announced its full-year financial results, detailing its performance over the past fiscal year.

Labour figures in Lancashire express concerns about the party's performance in upcoming polls following Keir Starmer's decision not to delay local elections.

Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased by staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks