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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.

Hidden gems, ancient archives and captivating castles will be brought to life as part of England's largest history festival. 

A Haslingden shop owner has been fined more than £4,500 after staff sold a vape to an underage teenager, and illicit vapes were found hidden in a secret compartment in their shop.

Six talented choirs have been chosen as the finalists for the popular Lancashire Choir of the Year 2025 singing competition.

The bank holiday is coming  - but what did the summers of the past look like?

A fraudulent landscape gardener has been sentenced for his part in a scam which saw an 81 year old Bacup resident charged £14,500 for work so badly done that she had to pay more to have it fixed.

Kebabs containing completely different meats to what they were advertised as, have been discovered during food sampling investigations across Lancaster, Preston and Burnley.

A nail-biting reality-TV based young adult thriller described as being perfect for fans of The Traitors has been named Lancashire Book of the Year 2025.

A rare chance to delve into Lancashire's past and view historic hidden gems is on offer at a captivating festival and exhibition this week.

Voting to determine who will be crowned Lancashire Artist of the Year 2025 has now opened.

A rare opportunity to see the world's last steam-powered weaving shed come to life is happening this week in Burnley.

People are being urged to have their say on a new statutory plan which aims to help Lancashire’s most important habitats and species recover and thrive.