The Railway 200 Inspiration Train, an interactive experience marking 200 years of modern railways, will arrive at the Ribble Steam Railway museum in Preston from January 6 to 9. It will then journey ...

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Samuel Hopgood, Alfie Forsyth and James Evans were unanimously found guilty following a three-week trial at Preston Crown Court, which concluded on November 5. All three were sentenced today (December ...

Although Whalley Viaduct isn't as well-known as its Yorkshire counterpart, the Ribblehead, it is 146 metres longer and has double the number of arches. The 48-span viaduct, which is Grade II listed, ...

In June 2026 the iconic Flying Scotsman will return to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR). In a rare opportunity to see this famous locomotive up close, the record-breaking engine is making a ...

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A much loved steam engine nicknamed ‘The People’s Engine’ will be returning to East Lancashire Railway next summer. The magnificent Flying Scotsman, a LNER Class A3 60103, will be taking to the ...

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A section of East Lancashire Road has been closed this morning, December 19, following a crash between two lorries. Heavy traffic has been reported around junction 4 (Knowsley) with queues at the ...