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More than 20,000 cigarettes were seized in raids in Preston on July 19, 2023

Trading Standards take part in crackdown on illegal cigarettes

More than 20,000 counterfeit cigarettes have been seized in Preston as part of a multi-agency crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

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Clitheroe Castle Museum to join national celebration with weekend of free activities

A well-loved community attraction will begin the summer holidays by joining in a national celebration of our cultural heritage.

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Young adult thriller author wins Lancashire Book of the Year for second year running

An author from Bury has won Lancashire's Book of the Year Award 2023 – the first female author in the history of the competition to win the award twice.

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Councillors declare support for local radio and journalism

Councillors have declared their support for local radio and journalism and have vowed to continue to work with them to keep informing the public on important issues that affect them.

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Public vote now open for Lancashire Artist of the Year 2023

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

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Pioneering bid to tackle loneliness in the over 50s to get green light

A community-based scheme to tackle loneliness in Lancashire is set to be given the green light this week.

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Educational and creative projects across Burnley to benefit from £47,000 of grants

At the next Lancashire County Council Cabinet meeting on Thursday (6 July), grants will be awarded from the Edward Stocks Massey Bequest Fund.

Lancashire will benefit from the Local Nature Recovery Strategy

New strategy to help drive nature's recovery in Lancashire

Lancashire County Council has agreed to take on the lead role as the Responsible Authority for Lancashire as part of a new England-wide system, which will help the environment in the face of challenges including climate change and biodiversity loss.

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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.