1+ hour, 12+ min ago   (493+ words) Editor Richard Duggan answers readers' dilemmas in his weekly agony-uncle column, Dear Dicky; he loves to give people advice, whether they want it or not. If you need some help from a self-professed problem solver, email [email protected]. I feel awful…...

13+ hour, 10+ min ago   (414+ words) The Odyssey has become the highest-grossing film of Sir Christopher Nolan’s career, having made more than one billion US dollars at the global box office less than a month after its release. The blockbuster, which was released on July 17, is…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (466+ words) Shoppers in Preston are being offered a glimpse into the future of grocery shopping with the arrival of AI-powered smart trolleys. The new technology, which promises to streamline and personalise the in-store experience, has launched at the Morrisons supermarket. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (269+ words) The company which hopes to launch a space rocket from the northernmost edge of the UK is investigating an “issue” with the vehicle. German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has chosen to “de-stack” its 30m-tall rocket, which is currently on…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (606+ words) Google Wallet and Googler Pay users are being urged to check their settings after a tech expert revealed several little-known features that could make paying online and in shops faster, easier and more secure. While millions of Britons now tap…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (268+ words) A major bridge less than 30 minutes from Lancashire has been transformed for filming on the upcoming Batman sequel. The Silver Jubilee Bridge in Runcorn, around a 25-minute drive from Skelmersdale, was covered in artificial snow as crews filmed scenes for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (413+ words) Stargazers are in for a treat with two celestial events happening this week. The UK will be treated to both the latest full moon of the year as well as the peak of an ongoing meteor shower. Here is all…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (375+ words) A man-and-van operation has grown into a team of more than 180 engineers supporting the world's richest man. Satworks, now based in Darwen, started in 2014 and has become one of Europe’s fastest-growing satellite installation companies. The company was named Elon Musk's…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (350+ words) Casualty is set to mark its 40th anniversary with a dramatic double bill. The long-running BBC medical drama will celebrate the milestone with two high-stakes episodes centred on Holby City Hospital, featuring explosive scenes and emotional storylines that push the team…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (525+ words) An East Lancashire animal sanctuary is searching for the owner of a python found on the loose in Stacksteads. The “stunning” royal python was found at the bottom of Blackwood Road earlier this month and was handed into staff at…...