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Phoebe and Lewis (photo posed by models)

Could you be my mummy or daddy? We're looking for a home for each of these adorable individuals

Meet 2-year-olds Phoebe and Lewis who both love splashing in the bath and singing.

County Hall Preston (2) cropped

New strategy aims to reduce suicides and self harm in Lancashire

A new strategy has been created which aims to reduce suicides and self harm in Lancashire.

Deepdale Stadium

Football clubs united in support of White Ribbon Campaign

Neighbouring football clubs are showing a united front by joining Lancashire County Council in encouraging men to take a stand against violence towards women.

County Councillor Jayne Rear, cabinet member for Education and Skills, talking to Y6 pupils taking part in this year's Fantastic Book Awards at Deepdale Community Primary School in Preston-2

Preston pupils speak of their love of reading thanks to popular book awards

"I like it when you read and think of magical things."

Fostering

Plans to boost crucial support for foster carers in pipeline

Proposals to bolster vital support for foster carers in Lancashire are to be discussed.

Illegally sold knives seized during Operation Sceptre

Knives sold to children in more than a third of shops during sting

Teens were illegally sold knives by more than one in three shops in the latest undercover tests by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards and Lancashire Police.

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Energetic performances wowed audiences at Lancashire Choir of the Year 2024 finals

Soulful, traditional and energetic performances wowed audiences at the final of the third annual Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.

L-R, Alice Clarke, Matt Merchant, Cllr Phillippa Williamson, Tom Bailey. Behind, Paul Allott and Cllr Aidy Riggott

Major milestone reached for Lancashire Cricket's new second home

A major milestone in the development of a new second home for Lancashire Cricket has been reached, one year on from construction of the new Farington cricket facility commencing.

Janine from Lancashire County Council shows off some of the great items at the reuse shops

Find 'hidden gems' while shopping at a reuse shop

Have you considered buying some of your Christmas presents from a reuse shop, in a bid to be more environmentally friendly this year?

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Hear about charity founder's inspiring journey at Clitheroe Library's Braille 200 event

Clitheroe Library will host a celebration event next week as part of a nationwide tour from the Royal National Institute of Blind (RNIB) to mark the 200th anniversary of braille.

Cllr Shaun Turner with trees behind him

Tree-mendous grant of more than £1million will fund thousands of saplings

A huge grant of more than £1million will fund thousands of new trees across Lancashire.

LtR Emma Woan, Tracy Gardiner, Cllr Carole Haythornthwaite and Cllr Scott Brerton

Careers education service sets sights on rapid growth with Boost support

A Hyndburn-based provider of career education programmes, which has received fully-funded Boost support throughout its ten-year growth journey, has set out to become the North West’s leading provider.