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High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in Lancashire residents’ blood – what I’ve learned from studying exposed communities for over a decade

When residents living near a chemical plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, recently had their blood analysed, many were found to contain high levels of Pfas (so-called “forever chemicals”). So what does this mean for their health?

The Conversation · Sep 28

5 Jamsetji Tata Decisions That Prove Real Leadership Builds Beyond a Single Lifetime

The Man Who Planted Trees He Would Never Sit UnderChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a king's greatness is measured not by what he holds but by what he leaves standing. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, born in 1839 in Navsari, Gujarat, seems to have operated on exactly that logic, except he…

Times Life · Sep 27

Mother living near Lancashire chemical site fears she poisoned her children through breastfeeding

Sam Hammond has lived near the chemical site for over two decades

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Flash flood warning as UK faces heavy downpours after record drought

The Met Office has warned of a risk of flash flooding across parts of the UK as heavy rain falls on ground baked dry by drought. Morecambe in Lancashire recorded 52.5mm of rain in 24 hours, representing a third of the region's total rainfall between June and mid-August. The National…

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Rocky Flintoff slams maiden century as Lancashire set up One-Day Cup quarter-final meeting with Ben Stokes and Durham

Lancashire will face Ben Stokes and Durham in the last eight after thrashing Somerset

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Glyn Morton obituary

Other lives: Environmental microbiologist at Lancashire University and keen amateur dramatics performer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Where tourists seldom tread, part 21: two northern powerhouses on the rise once more

Preston and St Helens were heartbeats of the industrial age, but their power faded. In the last of our series, we discover how their legacy is finally being celebrated

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

‘I feel very Catalan’ – Meet the lost Brit racing for Spain at the Tour de France

There are seven riders representing Great Britain at the Tour de France – but a Catalan debutant who could feature in the mountains has close ties to Lancashire

Cycling Weekly · Jul 15

Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure

More than 90 residents have expressed interest in contamination claim against AGC Chemicals Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

The North is in ascendancy – here are the places to visit this summer

From cutting-edge food festivals to expansive coastal walks, travel expert Chris Moss lists the 10 best spots in northern England to explore this year

The Independent UK · Jul 13