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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.

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

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

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

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.

Rawtenstall Library will temporarily close later this month as work moves into the next stage of its refurbishment.

Ninety community groups and organisations across the county have been helped by Lancashire's Champions, who have awarded grants of almost £70,000 - while getting out into communities to understand where they can make the most difference.

A historic painting restored through a £5000 legacy from Burnley historian Brian Hall MBE is now on display at Gawthorpe Hall.

The owners of a Chinese takeaway in Eccleston have been fined after misleading customers about their food hygiene rating.

More than 160 packets of illicit cigarettes have been seized from two shops in Nelson.

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.

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.