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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.

Ben is supported by the Young Adults Team

Team help young people supported by social services as they move into adulthood

The Young Adults Team works with young people with social care and support needs to make the move to adult social care as smooth as possible.

Famous Shop and (left) an officer pins documentation to the premises

East Lancashire shop ordered to close after stashing and selling illegal tobacco

An East Lancashire shop has been ordered to close for three months after repeatedly stashing  and selling illegal tobacco.