Latest North Lancs & Cumbria travel and school closures

Here's all the latest information on Lancashire and Cumbria school closures, weather, travel and event cancellations.

Primary and secondary school across Kent can find themselves closing for many reasons across the year from weather, including snow and flooding, to isolated emergencies.

And as temperatures begin to plummet in 2024, and bad weather begins to disrupt travel, make sure you keep it Heart to stay up to date with all the latest information on last-minute school closures and travel issues in your local area.

Listen to Heart using the LISTEN LIVE button above, or via the Global Player, and we'll give you latest news and updates on the situation around Lancashire and Cumbria.

Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden 6.30am-10am, will have the very latest at Breakfast and Adam Weighell on your way home 4pm-7pm, will update you with any fresh info for the next day.

How to find out about school closures in Lancashire and Cumbria

Click the link through to your local council school closure page to find out if your school is closed due to the bad weather.

Information on these websites is maintained by the relevant authorities.

Are there any issues with public transport in Lancashire and Cumbria?

When the bad weather hits, public transport is often hit with delays, cancellations and amendments to timetables. Whether you're travelling on the bus, trains or in the air, the latest information can be found below.

Travel News

Heart has the latest travel information every 15 minutes during Heart Breakfast, from 6am til 10am, throughout the day, and from 4pm on Heart Drivetime with Adam Weighell.

See Heart's live travel maps for North Lancashire and Cumbria.

Or if you find yourself stuck see the AA - Driving in Winter Weather guide.