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Takeaway owners fined for misleading five-star food hygiene claims
The owners of a Chinese takeaway in Eccleston have been fined after misleading customers about their food hygiene rating.
Illicit cigarettes seized in Nelson raids
More than 160 packets of illicit cigarettes have been seized from two shops in Nelson.
Rogue roofer scammed elderly Preston householder out of thousands of pounds
A rogue roofer who scammed an 82 year old Preston householder out of thousands of pounds has been given a five-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months.
Refurbishment work set to begin at Rawtenstall Library
A major programme of refurbishment work is set to begin at Rawtenstall Library to help ensure the historic building remains safe and accessible for the future.
Rogue roofer who scammed Chorley homeowner is given 22-month jail sentence
A rogue landscaper and roofer who scammed four householders in Chorley and Greater Manchester out of thousands of pounds has been given a suspended 22-month jail sentence.
East Lancashire shop ordered to close after stashing and selling illegal tobacco
An East Lancashire shop has been ordered to close for three months after repeatedly stashing and selling illegal tobacco.
Tobacco detection dogs sniff out £100k of illicit tobacco and vapes across Pendle
Top tobacco detection dogs Hugo and Ziggy hunted down hidden stashes of illicit tobacco and vapes worth more than £100,000 at eight premises across Nelson and Colne.
Shop owner who illegally sold a knife to a child is fined £500
A shop owner who illegally sold a knife to a child during a test operation has been fined £500, in the first prosecution of its kind by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards officers.
Rogue roofer jailed for a year after scamming elderly residents out of thousands of pounds
A rogue roofer who scammed three elderly residents out of thousands of pounds has been jailed, following a Lancashire County Council Trading Standards probe that uncovered poor quality work and misleading commercial practices.
Burnley library hits the right note as Stocks Massey Music Library opens
A historic collection of never-before-seen sheet music and a space to host concerts and events has been unveiled at Burnley Central library.
Rogue roofer jailed following Trading Standards investigation
A rogue roofer who scammed older residents out of thousands of pounds has been jailed, following a Trading Standards probe that uncovered deliberate scams and shoddy work.
Warm welcome as temperatures drop
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