Teenage ‘test purchasers’ were able to buy knives from one in four shops during undercover operations across Lancashire, raising serious concerns about how easily young people can purchase blades on the high street.

The owners of a Chinese takeaway in Eccleston have been fined after misleading customers about their food hygiene rating.

Lancashire County Council, Fylde Council and Wyre Council have welcomed the government’s decision to delay determination of the Morgan and Morecambe transmission connection assets until September.