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A gripping mystery thriller has been crowned Lancashire Book of the Year 2026 as the prestigious award celebrates its 40th year.

Families, history lovers and budding archaeologists are invited to uncover the past this summer as Clitheroe Castle Museum hosts a packed programme of talks, workshops, family activities and hands-on experiences as part of the Festival of Archaeology.

Work is now under way on site at Haslingden Old Road, marking a major step forward in reopening the route following the major landslip that forced its closure.

New strategies to strengthen and modernise Lancashire’s libraries, archives and museums over the next two years are being unveiled by Lancashire County Council.

Government’s Northern Growth Envoy, Tom Riordan, has met Lancashire’s political and business leaders to discuss how the county’s Growth Plan can feed into the Government’s emerging Northern Growth Strategy.

Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Lancashire Supplier Charter, marking the next step in the council’s commitment to working openly and consistently with the businesses, charities and organisations that help deliver services across Lancashire.

A visionary new plan setting out how Lancashire will support children and young people in the justice system and help create safer communities has been discussed by councillors.

There's just one year to go until the world's top cyclists race through Lancashire and our county is showcased to a global audience.

Families heading to this year's Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show can enjoy free activities, practical advice and hands-on experiences at Lancashire County Council's interactive exhibit.

Those are the words of a Lancashire mum who's fostered around 60 children and young people in the last 15 years.

A Preston retailer who sold a knife to a 15-year-old during test purchasing has been fined £10,000.

Some slightly unusual residents have been spotted at Castleford care home in Clitheroe including a bearded dragon, skunk and a skinny pig.