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Foster carers share highlights of 'rewarding, happy' vocation

A couple who have been fostering for more than 20 years have shared their experiences of the 'rewarding and happy' vocation.

Two firms prosecuted for failing to comply with allergies

Food businesses prosecuted for failing to protect customers with allergies

Two recent prosecutions highlight Trading Standards' vital work to ensure that food premises focus on the importance of food allergies.

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'Professional conman' targeted vulnerable residents out of more than £500,000

A ‘professional conman’ who 'rinsed his elderly and vulnerable victims' out of more than £500,000 has been sentenced to four years and nine months' imprisonment.

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Save an unwanted soft toy and share your adventures as #LancsSummer begins

School's out and to celebrate we're launching a new campaign to make sure families across Lancashire have a fun-filled summer to remember.

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Talented author scoops Lancashire's Book of the Year Award for third year running

An incredibly talented author from Bury has scooped a top writing prize not once but three times!

Pendle Ladies Choir (then known as Nelson Civic Ladies Choir, shown at the finals) were crowned the 2023 winners

Choirs have just two weeks left to enter prestigious singing competition

There are just two weeks left for choirs to enter a prestigious competition which showcases Lancashire's love of singing.

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Champions provide financial support to Lancashire communities

Veteran's groups, mental health initiatives, and disability charities were just some of the beneficiaries of tens of thousands of pounds from Lancashire County Council’s Champions. 

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Clitheroe Castle Museum joins UK’s largest archaeology festival

An exploration into Britain’s past will take place in Lancashire this month as a cultural venue is set to join the UK’s largest annual celebration of archaeology.

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Community groups can create their own free fruit orchards

Schools, faith and community groups, parish and borough councils across Lancashire can apply for up to 25 trees from a range of species, including apple, pear, damson, plum, cherry and heritage trees, with some varieties able to bear fruit from the very first year.

Sarah Austin, Social History Curator, looks at Maria Hulton's embroidered cotton dress from around 1810-1820

Regency Revisited: Lancaster exhibition showcases 19th century attire

Step back in time to the era of Bridgerton and Jane Austen at Lancaster's latest exhibition, which promises to immerse visitors in the regal elegance of the Regency period.

From left: Puddleducks Children's Nursery staff Clare Wilson and Joanne Earnshaw accept the Awards from Jamal Dermott, Recipe 4 Health lead at Lancashire County Council

Healthier eating choices are celebrated with awards

A number of businesses and a youth group have been given special awards for offering healthier eating choices to the community.

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Dodgy vapes cost Preston shop £23,000 after series of stings

Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team took action on Friday, 14 June against Arif Patel, 43, of Sunnyside Road in Bolton, and Euro News Limited, the company behind EN Newsagents on Orchard Street in Preston.