Archive News

1082 items found, showing page 8 of 91

Crumb owner Donna was delighted to be given the Gold Award

Business owner whose sandwich bar was 'boosted' by awards urges others to sign up

A businesswoman whose sandwich bar was 'boosted' by taking part in an awards scheme, which promotes offering healthier eating choices to customers, has urged others to sign up.

Suzi Wynne, Wynne Business

Two Zero client invests in new corporate gifting business and aims to double turnover

A Lancashire business owner who has both taken part in and delivered Two Zero scaleup support programmes has become co-owner of a corporate gifting company and set her sights on doubling its size over the next two years.

Foster carer Heather

Meet the real-life Mrs Santa Claus making magical Christmas memories for foster children

Imagine being five-years-old and being told that you have been too naughty for Father Christmas to visit your house.

Shared Lives Carers John and Lorraine Crabtree

Could you be a Shared Lives carer and help form life-changing friendships and families?

"We go out a lot together and she tells everyone that I’m her best friend. I’ve changed her life."

Stock photo (LCC copywright)

New domestic abuse support service launched in Lancashire

A new domestic abuse support service has been launched for people in Lancashire who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, including specialist support for children and young people.

Heidi with her Chihuahua, Alfie (2)

“It was an epiphany – we thought, why haven’t we done this before?"

Those are the words of a woman helped by the Lancashire Skills Bootcamp while retraining as a dog groomer.

9648 Council Plan cover

New Council Plan approved

A blueprint detailing the vision, ambitions and priorities of Lancashire County Council over the next five years has been approved.

Rosebud event

Lancashire leaders commit to unlocking ambition through collaboration

Over 70 local government and business leaders, innovators and key stakeholders from across Lancashire came together at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 4 December to embrace a shared vision to unlock ambition, growth and investment through the power of collaboration.

Example of shoddy work

Rogue builder jailed for 11 months after ripping off string of victims

A rogue builder and roofer from Burnley has been jailed for 11 months after ripping off a string of victims.

Poulton Library

Lancashire libraries shine bright in support of arson-hit Liverpool library

Ten libraries in Lancashire will light up this evening, in a show of solidarity with a library in Liverpool that was set on fire during rioting in the summer. 

Mums with Caleb and Riley

'We wouldn’t have coped without them': Parents share their experiences of an outstanding facility in Lancaster

16-year-old Caleb has been going for sleepovers at Alexandra House in Lancaster since he was 11.

Savick Library inside

Preston's all new Savick Library is now open

Savick Library in Preston is now open to the public.