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Historic Samlesbury Aerodrome runway begins a new life on our roads

One of the old runways at the former Samlesbury Aerodrome is being given a new lease of life on Lancashire's roads thanks to a unique recycling scheme being led by the county council.

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£1m Affordable Warmth Lancashire fund launches ahead of winter

A £1m scheme aimed at protecting vulnerable residents by heating their homes more efficiently this winter has been launched in Lancashire.

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New Exhibition at Lancashire Archives explores the lives of Lancashire Women from 1950 to 1980

How much changed for women in Lancashire between 1950-1980 in a post-war Britain where women led the charge to create a new society? The new exhibition at Lancashire Archives examines this question and more, exploring women’s lives in Lancashire through the county’s archive collections.

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Music and memories lift spirits thanks to inspirational choir at day care centre

The sound of music is bringing sunshine and smiles to faces at a day care centre in Ormskirk this summer.

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Our fostering service roars on the Lionesses

To celebrate the Women's World Cup, our foster carers and service have teamed up with other councils to form 'Local Councils United.' 

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Exciting archive project to be launched in East Lancashire

A fascinating chance to help digitise East Lancashire's past and document its present is to be launched.

More than 20,000 cigarettes were seized in raids in Preston on July 19, 2023

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.

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Cheap days out by bus this summer to Lancashire's museums

Parents looking for ideas to entertain the kids over the summer holidays are being urged to benefit from cheap bus fares to visit Lancashire County Council's museums.

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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.

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Temporary lights needed on key Rossendale route following landslip

People are being warned to expect delays on the main road between Bacup and Waterfoot following a landslip.

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Clitheroe Castle Museum to join national celebration with weekend of free activities

A well-loved community attraction will begin the summer holidays by joining in a national celebration of our cultural heritage.

Lancashire County Council has received an additional £1,673,989 from the Department of Health and Social Care to increase the number of referrals for smoking 'quitters' by enhancing the Smokefree Lancashire Service offer.

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.