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The first of a wave of fruit trees that will fill community orchards across Lancashire has been planted in Kirkham - to mark the start of National Tree Week.

Lancashire County Council is encouraging men to take a stand against violence towards women and support this year's White Ribbon Campaign.

Helping people make major decisions to keep them safe could seem daunting to many, but for safeguarding social workers it's all in a day's work.

There will be relief for residents and commuters as the project to widen Grimsargh Skew Bridge enters its final phase, with less disruption expected in future.

High school pupils from Lancashire are trying out technologies of the future thanks to a pioneering scheme backed by Lancashire County Council and major blue-chip firms. 

"It's had a massive impact since I moved in, I've come on so much, both mentally and physically."

Meeting new friends, getting out and about and trying out new hobbies are all fantastic reasons to visit your local library as part of the fourth annual Warm Spaces scheme.

Lancaster Castle, one of Lancashire’s most iconic heritage sites, has received one of the UK’s leading tourism accolades for its “flawless” guided tours.

Three groups of volunteers based in Lancashire have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 

Councillors will be asked to consider a landmark proposal to create two new unitary authorities for Lancashire at a meeting of the County Council next week.

A Preston newsagent who flouted a court order banning them from selling vapes and tobacco has been fined £4,000 and hit with court costs.

ON Newsagents on Orchard Street in Preston, which formerly traded as EN Newsagents, were handed a Restricted Premises Order earlier this year after persistently selling to underage buyers.

Lancashire youth workers have spoken of how they're using their own experiences to help others overcome trauma and mental health challenges.