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New exhibition explores Lancaster's role in the global furniture trade

A new permanent exhibition has now opened at Judges' Lodgings Museum in Lancaster after a major refurbishment supported by the Art Fund and the Regional Furniture Society.  

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Crowdfund Lancashire hits key milestone as 50th project reaches fundraising target

An exciting funding initiative that gives communities in Lancashire a chance to create and support the projects that matter most to them has successfully funded its 50th project.

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Powerful film 'US' shines a light on refugees who've sought sanctuary in Lancashire

A Lancashire filmmaker who has worked with the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Arctic Monkeys and Wolf Alice has debuted a powerful new film that showcases the lives of refugees in Lancashire.

A new drive seeks to find loving homes for the children who wait the longest

Drive to find adopters for children who wait the longest for a permanent home

A NEW adoption campaign has been launched which highlights how children from certain groups wait the longest to be adopted.

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Counterfeit clothing seller caught flogging designer knockoffs for £5

A COUNTERFEIT clothing seller has been given a curfew after being caught selling designer knockoffs for as little as £5.

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Thirty foster carers from across Lancashire tot up a staggering 870 years of service

A total of 30 foster carers from across Lancashire have totted up 870 years of caring for children between them.

St Albans Convenience Store

Trading Standards officers 'wage war' on illegal cigarette sales

Trading Standards officers 'waging war' on illegal sales of counterfeit cigarettes and the sale of vapes to children have successfully led to one trader having to pay out almost £12,000 following court action.

Lancashire County Council

Blaze that burned through a tonne of cardboard was started by disposable vape

A huge blaze at a waste transfer station that took more than three hours to put out is believed to have been started by the battery inside a disposable vape.

Lancashire Artist of the Year

Last call for entries for Lancashire Artist of the Year 2023

Lancashire Artist of the Year, the new competition from Lancashire County Council, is closing soon – but there's still time to enter.

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Footpath to be replaced at popular beauty spot near Scorton

Work will begin next week to replace steps at a popular beauty spot near to Scorton.

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Rogue trader jailed after scamming victims out of more than £63k

A fraudulent company director has been jailed for 20 months after scamming victims – despite having no building qualifications.

Household Waste Recycling Centre sign, on a railing, with grass behind. 
The white sign, in red font, reads: "This Recycling Centre will soon be opening 7 days per week."
In black: "check our website for further details
www.lancashire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling"
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Haslingden Household Waste Recycling Centre will open seven days a week

Haslingden Household Waste Recycling Centre is set to open seven days a week from Thursday, June 1.