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Nicola, a Lancashire County Council children's social worker who has just been crowned 'Amazing Social Worker'

"The highlight for me is around the children and seeing positive outcomes for them."

Those are the words of a Lancashire children's social worker who's been crowned an 'Amazing Social Worker' in a national awards campaign.

A hen harrier, by Lee O'Dwyer Photography.

Strategy to help Lancashire's habitats and wildlife to thrive is officially launched

A groundbreaking new Strategy, which aims to help Lancashire’s most important habitats and species to recover and thrive, has been officially launched at a nature reserve.

David Collinge - weaving

Burnley weaver David Collinge appointed High Sheriff of Lancashire

The new High Sheriff of Lancashire for 2026–2027 has been announced as David Collinge, a sixth-generation weaver from Burnley whose life and career have been shaped by Lancashire’s textile heritage.