Families packed out Longton today to enjoy a carnival celebrating a rather quirky Potteries story. The Longton Carnival and Pig Walk made a glorious return where visitors could enjoy street food ...

The Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade re-imagines a bet made by the town's mayor and the Duke of Sutherland, which saw mayor John Aynsley succeed in driving a pig from Trentham to Longton.

Early this morning will see a few patches of mist and fog, especially over the hills. These will soon clear, revealing plenty of sunshine for the rest of the day. Mild and dry conditions for all ...

A sunny, warm day meant the first lunch al fresco of the year and the venue was Lemon Tree in Longton. Finally, spring had arrived and although a bit windy, we couldn’t refuse the outdoor ...

Lancashire Police had spot check speeding teams out in Much Hoole, Longton and Lostock Hall. More than 70 speeding tickets have been issued to drivers as well as one driver being arrested for ...