Lancashire Post newspaper marks 140 years since its foundation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 18:44 · Archive

The Lancashire Post has reached its 140th anniversary since launching on 18 October 1886.

The Lancashire Post has reached its 140th anniversary. The newspaper was founded on 18 October 1886 and its history spans three generations of the Toulmin family.

The milestone has been marked with celebrations recognising the newspaper's role in Lancashire life over the decades and honouring the county's contemporary public figures.

How it is being reported

• 14 celebrities who help keep Lancashire’s name in lights as the Lancashire Post turns 140Next up for our Lancashire Post 140th birth celebrations, we’re raising a toast to some of our county’s modern day stars.Chorley Guardian · 21 Oct, 18:31
• Lancashire Post at 140: How the newspaper entered the modern era after the Second World WarThe Lancashire Post has reached a milestone 140 years after its launch on October 18, 1886, with a history spanning three generations of the Toulmin family.Lancashire Post · 21 Oct, 05:30

In this story: Lancashire Post · Lancashire · Toulmin family

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem