The Pursuit of Perfection

James Wellock and his team have found all the right ingredients for a Lancashire success story. He spoke to Roger Borrell.

Wild Wonderful

Rochdale’s Esther Marie Towler is highlighting the risk to our native horses with a stunning photography project

Accepting The Inevitable

Justin has realised he can’t turn back the clock and is considering how to grow older gracefully

it's All Going Swimmingly

Many of us are frustrated by our inability to swim well. Sarah Hill did something about it and now helps others.

A Few Cutting Remarks

February is short but sweet, says Will Clark, and full of anticipation of the long gardening season ahead

They're Sleeping Giants

A small family company is starting to cause a stir in the luxury beds market.

Project Passion

A crafty collaboration has brought the worlds of beer and art together in Salford

When Town Rocked With Gown

One man who brought giants of the rock world to Lancaster has told his story in a new book. David Stocker went to meet him

River Ford Farms Flavour

Live life on the veg this Christmas with the tastiest veg you can get

Lancashire Dining Dynasties

Chefs, restaurateurs and food producers were honoured at this year’s prestigious Lancashire Life Food & Drink Awards.

Hollie's Extra Special Christmas

Accrington’s Hollie Steel is back where her career began ten years ago as a hopeful on Britain’s Got Talent

Drama In The Skies

This month sees the opening of a breath taking exhibition in Lancashire by one of the UK’s most enduringly popular landscape artists, Barry Hilton.

Never An Uphill Struggle

A former police officer poleaxed by kidney failure found dogs were great medicine following a transplant.

The History Guy

From television series to books, historian Dan Snow has done it all. The broadcaster is now bringing his stories to Lancashire where he has family links

Chantel's Business Boosting Award

Winning an award was a springboard for expansion, says salon owner Chantel Beech. Now she’s urging others to follow suit

The Boho Baker

Could there be a sweeter way to celebrate the start of summer than with some recipes featuring Lancashire honey? Certainly not

The Ultimate Staycation

It’s just gone 7am on a Monday morning and I’m driving away from Manchester Airport.

Artist Of The Month

Anthony Ratcliffe is a dedicated fell runner but he also uses the landscape to create fascinating images

In An Ivy League Of Her Own

A chance encounter at a hockey tournament means a Preston student will be crossing the Atlantic to join one of the world’s most prestigious universities - and she’s the only one from the north

Meet The Head Girl

If you thought becoming a hairdresser was a dead end job, you’ve not met Rochdale’s Melissa Timperley. She’s a cut above.

Ale and Hearty

The people of Kirkby Lonsdale are making the most of the opportunities coming their way, writes Mike Glover.

It's What Comes Naturally

Artist richard shilling delights ramblers with his striking work but you have to be quick to see them. Roger borrell reports.

The Eton For Top Dogs

Crufts is about to start, bringing back happy memories for bury’s award winning dog trainer. Mairead mahon went walkies.

For The Love Of Jess

A mum from little lever has lived through every parent’s worst nightmare and is now raising money and awareness of the condition which claimed the life her young daughter.

Not everyone's a critic

Justin knows the damage a bad review can do, so refuses to pass judgement in case it costs him a film deal

Making The Grade

Volkswagen launches a new assault on the executive express market with its Arteon fastback. Motoring editor Andy Russell finds out if it is a class act

Seriously Good Food

The creative team at Bertram’s have found a winning recipe as Mairead Mahon discovers

Art Of Winning

Could your landscape painting win our annual competition sponsored by Hepplestone Fine Art ?

Artist Of The Month

Artist Of The Month

A TURN - UP For The Books

Or should that be an up-turn? Bookshops are surviving in spite of the internet and big chain stores. Mairead Mahon produced this page turner.