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Step back in time at Clitheroe Castle Museum's Festival of Archaeology

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 Z

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

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:53:00 Z

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.

Ambitious plans unveiled to help libraries, archives and museums thrive while celebrating Lancashire’s heritage

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:00 Z

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

Lancashire joins national conversation on Northern Growth Strategy

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:00 Z

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.

New Supplier Charter will strengthen partnerships across Lancashire

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:17:00 Z

Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Lancashire Supplier Charter, marking the next step in the council’s commitment to working openly and consistently with the businesses, charities and organisations that help deliver services across Lancashire.

New plan to support young people and reduce offending could get green light

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:15:00 Z

A visionary new plan setting out how Lancashire will support children and young people in the justice system and help create safer communities has been discussed by councillors.

One year to go until the Tour de France arrives in Lancashire

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z

There's just one year to go until the world's top cyclists race through Lancashire and our county is showcased to a global audience.

Visit Lancashire County Council at this year's Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 Z

Families heading to this year's Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show can enjoy free activities, practical advice and hands-on experiences at Lancashire County Council's interactive exhibit.

"I look back and think – it's the best thing we ever did."

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:00 Z

Those are the words of a Lancashire mum who's fostered around 60 children and young people in the last 15 years.

Preston retailer fined £10,000 for selling a knife to 15 year old test purchaser

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:30:00 Z

A Preston retailer who sold a knife to a 15-year-old during test purchasing has been fined £10,000.