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Christ Church Chapel on the last open day in 2025

Explore Lancashire's rich history and culture on Heritage Open Day

Historic archives, spectacular castles and fascinating heritage sites will be brought to life across Lancashire as part of England's largest festival of history and culture.

One of the badly repaired roofs

'Heartless' fraudster who 'showed no mercy' is jailed for three years and nine months

One of the 'most prolific' fraudsters that Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards have brought to justice has been jailed for three years and nine months.

Accrington seizures

Illicit fireworks, prescription medication and tobacco seized in Accrington crackdown

Illicit fireworks, prescription medication and tobacco have been seized in a joint crackdown with the police in Accrington town centre.

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New initiative at Preston Market will crack down on counterfeit goods

A new initiative has been launched at Preston Market to help make sure that shoppers are buying genuine products and stamping out counterfeit sales.

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Major improvements being made to secure the future of historic library

Extensive restoration work will be carried out at Lancaster's Central library to protect the future of the Grade II listed building and ensure residents can continue to use its services for years to come.

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Lancashire shop handed three-month closure for illicit tobacco and vapes haul

A Lancashire shop has been forced to shut their doors for three months after Trading Standards officers seized thousands of pounds' worth of illegal tobacco products and vapes.

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Young readers pick mystery thriller as Lancashire Book of the Year 2026

A gripping mystery thriller has been crowned Lancashire Book of the Year 2026 as the prestigious award celebrates its 40th year.

 

Clitheroe Castle Museum Festival of Archaeology (2)

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

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.

Burnley Library

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

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

Snap off knife set

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

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

Gregg Stevenson, Lancashire County Council’s Armed Forces Covenant Project Manager

Paralympic gold medallist steps into new role supporting Armed Forces community

Paralympic Gold medallist Gregg Stevenson has taken on a new role, leading work to strengthen support for the Armed Forces community across Lancashire.

The knife sold to a test purchaser by Nelson Pound Plus

Nelson firm fined £25,000 after selling knife to teenager in sting operation

A Nelson firm who sold a knife to a 16-year-old during a test purchasing sting has been ordered to pay more than £27,000.