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The sale of single-use vapes will be banned from June 1

Single-use vapes ban to come into force on June 1

There are just weeks to go until single-use vapes are banned across the UK.

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Preston shop given a year-long ban from selling tobacco and vapes

A Preston shop, trading under the name of PR1 Euro Mini Market, on Church Street, has been banned from selling any tobacco or vaping products for 12 months.

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Next leader of Lancashire County Council announced

The next leader of Lancashire County Council is set to be Cllr Stephen Atkinson.

This is the third stage of traffic lights set to be replaced in Preston

Third major project to replace traffic lights in Preston is set to begin in May

The third stage of a scheme to replace traffic lights at key junctions in Preston is set to begin on Sunday, May 11.

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Results for county council elections announced

Lancashire County Council's results have been announced for the election held on 1 May 2025. 

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Reform UK set to take control of Lancashire County Council

Reform UK is set to take control of Lancashire County Council following yesterday's election.

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New Deputy Lieutenants appointed for Lancashire

Six new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker JP.

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Prestigious honours presentation at Lancaster Castle

On Friday 2nd May, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.

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County Council elections - one week to go

There's now just one week to go until the county council elections on Thursday 1 May. 

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County of Lancashire to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special service

At 4pm on May 11th, Blackburn Cathedral will host a very special County service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the War in Europe - VE Day.

Vast majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement for September

Vast majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement

More than 98.7% of Lancashire children starting primary school in September 2025 have been offered a place at one of their three preferred primary schools.

One of Lancashire County Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres

Disruption at Household Waste Recycling Centres following surge in demand

The majority of Household Waste Recycling Centres in Lancashire have now re-opened following unprecedented demand during the recent good weather.