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Kirkham newsagents handed under-age vape sale fine
Mohammed Reehan Khan and Saba Reehan, who run Palace Newsagents in Kirkham, have been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £780 for selling an e-cigarette to a 16-year-old girl.

Councillors to be asked to approve appointment of new Executive Director of Resources
Lancashire County Council will be asked to appoint Mark Wynn to the role of Executive Director of Resources at a meeting of the full council next week.

Free multilingual helpline for victims of domestic abuse launched
A free multilingual and confidential helpline for victims of domestic abuse in Lancashire has been launched.

Cabinet to consider options over the future of Bleasdale School's residential provision
Plans to avoid the under-utilisation of the residential provision of an outstanding special school in Carnforth are set to be considered by councillors next week.

Operation Rogue Trader encourages residents to say no to cold callers
Lancashire County Council has joined forces with the police, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and waste services across the North West to raise awareness of the dangers of doing business with rogue traders.

Thrilling tale named as Lancashire's Book of the Year
The winner of Lancashire's Book of the Year Award has been announced at a virtual presentation ceremony.

Social care winter plan set to be approved
A plan to support Lancashire's adult social care services to cope with increased pressures over the winter period is set to be approved.

Trailblazing project offers better care for older people with mental health needs
An innovative mental health care solution is being tested in some parts of Lancashire and South Cumbria to empower older people with mental health needs to regain their independent and quality of life.

Lancashire residents urged to break the silence on illegal money lending
Lancashire County Council's trading standards team is supporting a national campaign to make people aware of the dangers of loan sharks and highlight the support that is available.

Councillors to agree package of measures to support Lancashire residents
Councillors are set to sign off on the release of almost £900,000 as part of a package of measures to help households in Lancashire this autumn and winter.

Lancashire's highways team praised for low carbon commitment
Lancashire County Council has been recognised nationally for its commitment to sustainable working practices and carbon reduction in maintaining the county's highways.

New schools set to boost pupil places
Three new schools are set to be built as part of a programme to increase places for primary and secondary schoolchildren across Lancashire.