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Senior safeguarding social worker Ariadne Demetriou

'He said I'd saved his life, but we support people like this every day'

Helping people make major decisions to keep them safe could seem daunting to many, but for safeguarding social workers it's all in a day's work.

Grimsargh Skew Bridge

Grimsargh Skew Bridge widening enters final phase with reduced disruption

There will be relief for residents and commuters as the project to widen Grimsargh Skew Bridge enters its final phase, with less disruption expected in future.

Cllr Salter and a pupil from Carnforth High School discuss how to remotely move the SPHERO Bolt robot at the Lancaster and Morecambe MEGA Hub.

Lancs pupils fly high with AI thanks to major scheme

High school pupils from Lancashire are trying out technologies of the future thanks to a pioneering scheme backed by Lancashire County Council and major blue-chip firms. 

Peanut, Gillian, Ethel and Ken

Independent living for people - and their pets - in Burnley

"It's had a massive impact since I moved in, I've come on so much, both mentally and physically."

Story Time

Warm spaces returns to Lancashire's libraries for the fourth year running

Meeting new friends, getting out and about and trying out new hobbies are all fantastic reasons to visit your local library as part of the fourth annual Warm Spaces scheme.

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Lancaster Castle tours win prestigious national tourism award for ‘Best Told Story’

Lancaster Castle, one of Lancashire’s most iconic heritage sites, has received one of the UK’s leading tourism accolades for its “flawless” guided tours.

She is wearing a navy hat & light blue jacket with a large red and white bow & medal pinned to the jacket, smiling & looking into the camera

Royal recognition for Lancashire volunteer groups

Three groups of volunteers based in Lancashire have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. 

Exterior of County Hall taken from Pitt Street. Red brick building with Lancashire County Council in white letters and red rose above that

Councillors set to consider proposals for local government reorganisation

Councillors will be asked to consider a landmark proposal to create two new unitary authorities for Lancashire at a meeting of the County Council next week.

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Preston newsagent fined £4,000 after flouting court order

A Preston newsagent who flouted a court order banning them from selling vapes and tobacco has been fined £4,000 and hit with court costs.

ON Newsagents on Orchard Street in Preston, which formerly traded as EN Newsagents, were handed a Restricted Premises Order earlier this year after persistently selling to underage buyers.

Danni, a youth work mentor-2

A day in the life: Lancs youth workers lift the lid on how they're helping people overcome mental health struggles

Lancashire youth workers have spoken of how they're using their own experiences to help others overcome trauma and mental health challenges. 

New Gritters winter gritting Cuerden

Discover the names of Lancashire's new gritters

People have taken inspiration from classic films, pop music and technology to come up with snow-stopping names for Lancashire's new gritters.

Cllr Graham Dalton with James at a development in Brierfield

Friendships formed as residents settle into their new homes

Residents have enjoyed a street party and curry nights together after moving into a development near Brierfield.