Families, history lovers and budding archaeologists are invited to uncover the past this summer as Clitheroe Castle Museum hosts a packed programme of talks, workshops, family activities and hands-on experiences as part of the Festival of Archaeology.

Work is now under way on site at Haslingden Old Road, marking a major step forward in reopening the route following the major landslip that forced its closure.

New strategies to strengthen and modernise Lancashire’s libraries, archives and museums over the next two years are being unveiled by Lancashire County Council.