Thornton3 days ago'I've been eating duck eggs containing chemicals'A mum-of-five is "worried and shocked" to find raised levels of chemicals in her ducks' eggs.3 days ago4 days agoReform UK councillor defects to Restore BritainCharles Whitford announces he has joined MP Rupert Lowe's new party Restore Britain.4 days ago4 Feb 2026Theatre school teacher sent explicit texts to childChris Higgins offending came to light when the 14-year-old victim's father found messages he had sent.4 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Egg warning over carcinogenic chemical near plantScientists say eggs collected close to the site near Thornton-Cleveley had raised levels of chemicals.2 Feb 202631 Dec 2025Loved one's ashes stolen in Christmas burglaryPolice say two designer watches and a TV were also stolen in the burglary between 22 and 28 December.31 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Sycamore Gap tree sapling planted in MerseysideSt Joseph's Hospice in Thornton receives one of 49 saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree.28 Nov 202520 Nov 2025Reform UK councillor 'stood down' from cabinetDan Harrison says Charles Whitford is stood down from the senior position he has held since May.20 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Timber from Brontë sisters' birthplace up for saleSlices of wooden beams from the Thornton property can be bought for £250 a piece.30 Oct 20257 Oct 2025'Higher priority' soil tests near chemical siteThe next phase of soil sampling is taking place on land near a former chemical plant.7 Oct 2025...