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More than 160 packets of illicit cigarettes have been seized from two shops in Nelson.

A social worker who supports her local church to serve free hot meals each Sunday has been recognised for making an outstanding contribution to safeguarding.

The County Council has received positive feedback from an independent review by the Local Government Association (LGA), which recognises the strong progress the council has made over the past 12 to 18 months. 

Lancashire County Council is asking people to have their say on plans to create 220 extra SEND places in Lancashire.

Councillors are being asked to approve the next stage in developing future models of adult social care, setting out how services could evolve in the years ahead.

Preparatory work is getting underway in Hyndburn, as part of a £55 million programme of investment across East Lancashire.

Changes to the Lancaster Park and Ride service are due to come into effect from July.

A rogue roofer who scammed an 82 year old Preston householder out of thousands of pounds has been given a five-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months.

Suspected fake perfumes worth more than £20,000 if sold as legitimate have been seized on a Lancashire market.

A seasonal bus service linking Chorley, Adlington and Rivington will return from Sunday 3 May, helping people travel to Rivington on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

A major programme of refurbishment work is set to begin at Rawtenstall Library to help ensure the historic building remains safe and accessible for the future.

On Friday 24^th April, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.