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About BBC Radio Lancashire
BBC Radio Lancashire is the BBC's local radio station for Lancashire, bringing listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation from Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Lancaster and every corner of the county. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio Lancashire live online for free.
From Radio Blackburn to Radio Lancashire
The station began life as BBC Radio Blackburn on 26 January 1971, serving East Lancashire. In 1981 it expanded to cover the whole county and was renamed BBC Radio Lancashire. Since then it has become a trusted voice for one of England's most varied counties, from the seaside resorts of the Fylde coast to the mill towns of the east and the countryside of the Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes keep you up to date with the latest headlines, travel news for the M6, M65, M55 and local roads, and weather updates. Through the day, phone-ins and interviews cover the issues that matter in Lancashire, from health and housing to jobs, transport and community life. Football is at the heart of the station, with coverage of Lancashire's many clubs, including Blackburn Rovers, Burnley, Preston North End, Blackpool, Fleetwood Town, Accrington Stanley and Morecambe, along with lively phone-ins. Lancashire cricket also features, and the station broadcasts programmes for the county's South Asian communities, plus music and specialist shows in the evenings and at weekends.
How to listen to BBC Radio Lancashire
BBC Radio Lancashire broadcasts on several FM frequencies across the county, and is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes can be heard on demand. The quickest way is to press play above and listen to Radio Lancashire live straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. Please note that some live football commentaries may be restricted online. If you live in the North West, you may also enjoy BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Radio Merseyside, Capital Manchester and Smooth Radio North West, all on our site.
For local news, football passion and the voice of the Red Rose county, BBC Radio Lancashire is Lancashire's own BBC station.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC Radio Lancashire live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
BBC Radio Lancashire plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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Frequently asked questions
Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Lancashire live for free. It is also on several FM frequencies, DAB and BBC Sounds.
It launched as BBC Radio Blackburn on 26 January 1971 and became BBC Radio Lancashire in 1981.
It covers Lancashire clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Burnley, Preston North End, Blackpool, Fleetwood Town, Accrington Stanley and Morecambe. Some commentaries may be restricted online.
It covers the county of Lancashire, including Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley and Lancaster.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Lancashire live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio Lancashire plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open BBC Radio Lancashire here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Variety station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.