'I dipped my toes in at local swimming spots – now I'm swimming the English Channel'
A support worker from Leyland is taking on a huge challenge to swim from Dover to France.
Young readers pick mystery thriller as Lancashire Book of the Year 2026
A gripping mystery thriller has been crowned Lancashire Book of the Year 2026 as the prestigious award celebrates its 40th year.
Step back in time at Clitheroe Castle Museum's Festival of Archaeology
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.
Haslingden Old Road repair project moves into construction phase
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.
Lancashire joins national conversation on Northern Growth Strategy
Government’s Northern Growth Envoy, Tom Riordan, has met Lancashire’s political and business leaders to discuss how the county’s Growth Plan can feed into the Government’s emerging Northern Growth Strategy.
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'I dipped my toes in at local swimming spots – now I'm swimming the English Channel'
A support worker from Leyland is taking on a huge challenge to swim from Dover to France.
Young readers pick mystery thriller as Lancashire Book of the Year 2026
A gripping mystery thriller has been crowned Lancashire Book of the Year 2026 as the prestigious award celebrates its 40th year.
Step back in time at Clitheroe Castle Museum's Festival of Archaeology
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.
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