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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.

Red Rosettes (2)

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.

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.

The Primary Final

Congratulations to the winners of the Great Lancashire Debate

Young people from across Lancashire have inspired some of the County Council's cabinet members at the grand final of the Great Lancashire Debate at County Hall in Preston.

Afghan refugee Aziza sews an incubator cover for premature babies at a group run by Lancashire County Council’s Refugee Integration Team and local charity Roots to Branches. cropped

"Sewing was our lifeline under the Taliban - now we're using it for poorly babies here"

On a grey autumnal morning, a lifeline for premature babies is in the making in Lancashire, thanks to a quiet group of Afghan refugees.