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Lancashire secures £1.6m to bolster efforts to help more people quit smoking

Lancashire County Council has been successful in securing £1.6 million in new funding to bolster its efforts in combating smoking and enhancing smoking cessation services in the region.

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Lancashire County Council raises awareness in support of White Ribbon Day 2023

Lancashire County Council is again supporting the annual White Ribbon Campaign, an international campaign established by men to end all forms of male violence against women and girls.

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Sniffer dog helps Trading Standards to uncover £18,500 of hidden illicit goods

Trading Standards officers booked a Wagtail sniffer dog team, whose amazing canines are trained to sniff out hidden compartments of tobacco, vapes and money.

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Devolution announcement heralded as ‘amazing news for county’

Today's Government announcement of the potential for an historic devolution deal for Lancashire has been heralded as 'amazing news' for the county.  

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Please respect Fishergate Hill closure for safety following pipe burst

Lancashire County Council is alerting people that Fishergate Hill in Preston is expected to remain closed for some time following a pipe burst in the early hours of Tuesday 21 November.

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Service at County Hall remembers those killed on our roads

Lancashire's annual RoadPeace Memorial Service for road traffic victims took place on Sunday 19 November.

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Visit your local library now to enjoy a warm space and a warmer welcome

With temperatures dropping, residents are being encouraged to visit their local library to enjoy a warm welcome, a cuppa and the chance to make some meaningful connections.

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Lancashire to benefit from £8.4m scheme tackling drug and alcohol abuse

Addicts across Lancashire are set to benefit from a new £8.4million scheme which aims to reduce drug and alcohol abuse and reduce crime.

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Vital new apartments for adults with learning and physical disabilities and people with autism open in Lancaster

The new 24 hour supported living apartments in Slyne Road mean residents can live independently, thanks to a package of care and support with innovative technology.

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Have your say on proposals to expand Broughton CE Primary School

A consultation will begin today (20th November 2023) for a proposed expansion at Broughton in Amounderness Church of England Primary School in Preston.

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Work starts on pioneering cricket facility in central Lancashire

Construction has started on a high-quality professional and community cricket facility in central Lancashire, which will be the first of its kind.