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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.

“This a warm space, somewhere where everyone can come and relax and find things that they want to do and chat with like-minded people.”

Meeting Santa Claus, painting ceramic stockings, fun craft activities, picking out artisan gifts and enjoying Christmas carols and brass bands are just some of the fun, festive activities on offer in the run up to Christmas Day.

Upbeat, traditional and memorable performances wowed audiences at the final of the fourth annual Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.

The first of a wave of fruit trees that will fill community orchards across Lancashire has been planted in Kirkham - to mark the start of National Tree Week.

Meeting new friends, getting out and about and trying out new hobbies are all fantastic reasons to visit your local library as part of the fourth annual Warm Spaces scheme.

Lancaster Castle, one of Lancashire’s most iconic heritage sites, has received one of the UK’s leading tourism accolades for its “flawless” guided tours.

A Preston newsagent who flouted a court order banning them from selling vapes and tobacco has been fined £4,000 and hit with court costs.

ON Newsagents on Orchard Street in Preston, which formerly traded as EN Newsagents, were handed a Restricted Premises Order earlier this year after persistently selling to underage buyers.

Library users are being encouraged to visit Coppull library's temporary home while the building is closed for essential repair work.

An artist who set out to paint every canal bridge between Parbold and Gathurst has been crowned Lancashire Artist of the Year 2025.

Members of the public are being urged to vote for the best singing talent from across the county as part of this year's Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.

Thousands of people are expected to try new activities as 20 of Lancashire's libraries and buildings are filled with slime, LEGO and dancers this weekend.