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Knives sold to children in more than a third of shops during sting
Teens were illegally sold knives by more than one in three shops in the latest undercover tests by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards and Lancashire Police.
Sky the sniffer dog hunts down thousands of illegal vapes and cigarettes during raids
A sniffer dog has hunted down thousands of hidden illegal vapes and cigarettes as part of a crackdown at shops across Preston.
Council to write to Home Secretary in show of support for zombie knife ban
A ban on zombie-style knives and machetes has been welcomed by members of Lancashire County Council.
Warm spaces return to Lancashire's libraries for a third year running
Residents across Lancashire are being welcomed into their local libraries to get a hot drink, meet new people and to stay warm as temperatures drop.
Community groups urged to apply for last of free fruit tree grants
Volunteers who run a thriving community orchard have revealed plans to donate fresh fruit and homemade jam from their next harvest to local foodbanks.
Voting for 'People's Choice Award' opens for Lancashire Choir of the Year 2024
Members of the public are being urged to vote for their favourite singing voices from across the county as part of this year's Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.
Package of measures aim to help tackle obesity in Lancashire
A package of measures to help tackle obesity in Lancashire, including advice on the siting of takeaways, is set to be agreed by councillors.
Passengers return to buses in highest numbers since pandemic
More than 40million bus journeys were undertaken in Lancashire in one year, as passengers returned to public transport in numbers not seen since before the pandemic.
Nelson takeaway prosecuted for allergen breach
An east Lancashire takeaway has been fined more than £8,000 after being prosecuted for food allergen breaches.
More than 50 undercover vape stings carried out in Lancashire
More than 50 undercover stings took place across Lancashire across the summer, with a third of the shops tested illegally selling vapes to underage volunteers.
Lancashire County Council awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation
As one of the largest employers in Lancashire, Lancashire County Council has been awarded the Menopause Friendly Accreditation.
Out with the old, in with the new Tram Bridge
Representatives from Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council and the main contractor Eric Wright Civil Engineering, met on the banks of the River Ribble to mark the next big milestone in the life of Preston’s famous Tram Bridge.