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City Mini Market

Lancaster city centre shop ordered to close for three months after illicit vape sales

A Lancaster city centre shop has been ordered to close for three months after the sale of illicit tobacco products and illegally selling a vape to a child during test operations.

Barlow Bottoms

Replanting scheme aims to create diverse woodlands after larches are felled

A diverse woodland will be planted near Whitworth and Bacup to replace hundreds of larch trees that must be felled due to an incurable disease.

The botched roof repairs at the home in Rossendale

Rogue roofer scammed couple out of £1,300 for 'make believe' repairs

A rogue roofer who scammed a couple out of £1,300 for 'make believe' roof repairs has been jailed for three years and three months following action by Trading Standards officers.

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Building stronger and safer communities across Lancashire with residents and our partners

A new blueprint that shows how council services work to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour to make communities safer and stronger is set to be approved by councillors.

Crumb owner Donna was delighted to be given the Gold Award

Business owner whose sandwich bar was 'boosted' by awards urges others to sign up

A businesswoman whose sandwich bar was 'boosted' by taking part in an awards scheme, which promotes offering healthier eating choices to customers, has urged others to sign up.

Example of shoddy work

Rogue builder jailed for 11 months after ripping off string of victims

A rogue builder and roofer from Burnley has been jailed for 11 months after ripping off a string of victims.

Poulton Library

Lancashire libraries shine bright in support of arson-hit Liverpool library

Ten libraries in Lancashire will light up this evening, in a show of solidarity with a library in Liverpool that was set on fire during rioting in the summer. 

Savick Library inside

Preston's all new Savick Library is now open

Savick Library in Preston is now open to the public.

Rose was delighted to be given a card

Youngsters delight care home residents at Cards for Kindness festive fun session

'Sweet, talented' youngsters put a smile on elderly care home residents' faces when they took part in a Cards for Kindness Christmas card-making session.

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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.

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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.