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A diverse woodland will be planted near Whitworth and Bacup to replace hundreds of larch trees that must be felled due to an incurable disease.

A rogue roofer who scammed a couple out of £1,300 for 'make believe' roof repairs has been jailed for three years and three months following action by Trading Standards officers.

A new blueprint that shows how council services work to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour to make communities safer and stronger is set to be approved by councillors.

A businesswoman whose sandwich bar was 'boosted' by taking part in an awards scheme, which promotes offering healthier eating choices to customers, has urged others to sign up.

A rogue builder and roofer from Burnley has been jailed for 11 months after ripping off a string of victims.

Ten libraries in Lancashire will light up this evening, in a show of solidarity with a library in Liverpool that was set on fire during rioting in the summer. 

Savick Library in Preston is now open to the public.

'Sweet, talented' youngsters put a smile on elderly care home residents' faces when they took part in a Cards for Kindness Christmas card-making session.

A new strategy has been created which aims to reduce suicides and self harm in Lancashire.

Neighbouring football clubs are showing a united front by joining Lancashire County Council in encouraging men to take a stand against violence towards women.

Soulful, traditional and energetic performances wowed audiences at the final of the third annual Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.

Have you considered buying some of your Christmas presents from a reuse shop, in a bid to be more environmentally friendly this year?