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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.
Free benefits check putting more money into the pockets of older residents
Older residents living in Ribble Valley are being urged to take up the offer of a free benefits check – with more than £300,000 claimed during the latest campaign.
Council backs national crackdown on illegal vaping sales
The chief executive of Lancashire County Council will write to the Prime Minister, backing a national crackdown on unscrupulous businesses targeting young people with vaping products.
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.
Trading Standards officers 'wage war' on illegal cigarette sales
Trading Standards officers 'waging war' on illegal sales of counterfeit cigarettes and the sale of vapes to children have successfully led to one trader having to pay out almost £12,000 following court action.
Footpath to be replaced at popular beauty spot near Scorton
Work will begin next week to replace steps at a popular beauty spot near to Scorton.
Supermarket fined more than £4,300 after underage cigarette sale
A Preston-based supermarket is counting the cost after an underage sale landed it in court.
Schools across Lancashire ready to participate in Lancashire Walks to School Day to commemorate King's Coronation
Pupils and teachers will be participating in a new Lancashire Walks to School Day next week to promote the benefits of walking wherever possible for short journeys and celebrate the coronation of Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Vital vision for future of health and wellbeing gets the go ahead from Lancashire County Council
A crucial blueprint for improving health and wellbeing across Lancashire and South Cumbria has been given the green light by Lancashire County Council.
Crowdfund Lancashire to welcome new applications
An exciting funding initiative that's empowering communities to back the culture and sport projects that matter the most to them will be welcoming new applications this month.
Fines for illegal sale of e-cigarette to 13-year-old in sting operation
A thirteen-year-old was illegally sold an e-cigarette by staff at a Leyland store during a sting operation by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Team.
New policy aims to support special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils
A key document that aims to create consistent and fair guidance to enable special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils has been approved by councillors.