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Ambitious plans aim to increase walking and cycling across the county

At Lancashire County Council’s recent Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, May 9, councillors convened to deliberate over strategies aimed at promoting walking and cycling across the county. Collaborating closely with Blackpool Council, the council unveiled seven comprehensive Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs), designed to bridge existing gaps in the footpath and cycle route […]

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Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarette Sales in Lancashire

In a concerted effort to curb the unlawful sale of e-cigarettes to minors, Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards Officers have recently prosecuted three Lancashire businesses for flouting regulations and endangering young consumers. The crackdown commenced with Zaishan Jahanghir, proprietor of Mr Zees takeaway on Chapel Street, Chorley, pleading guilty to four offenses at Lancaster Magistrates

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Life Sentences Handed to Pair for Nelson Murder

In a grim conclusion to a harrowing trial, Laimonas Prascevicius and Rimantas Vystartas have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 53-year-old Andrej Minin within the confines of their shared home in Nelson. Following an extensive three-week trial at Preston Crown Court, the jury delivered its verdict on May 2nd, finding Prascevicius and

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Expert Conservator Revives Leeds Museum’s Beloved Hippo

In a heartwarming display of inter-regional collaboration, an expert conservator from Lancashire has journeyed across the Lancashire-Yorkshire border to lend a helping hand to Billie, the iconic hippopotamus at Leeds Discovery Centre. Despite being a cherished attraction for visitors, Billie, who is nearing his centenary milestone, has begun to exhibit signs of aging, prompting concerns

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Facilities upgrade is set to help push more boundaries at Attenborough Cricket Club

A community-led project at a local cricket club is set to encourage more women and girls to take up the sport, backed by funding from Nottinghamshire County Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board. Attenborough Cricket Club received around £25,000 to build an extension to its existing clubhouse. This included creating a new dedicated

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Nottinghamshire’s Policing Heroes Honored at Annual Force Awards

Nottinghamshire’s policing heroes were rightfully placed in the spotlight this week as the annual Force Awards unfolded, celebrating the valiant efforts of officers and staff in combating crime, safeguarding the vulnerable, and fostering community safety and cohesion. The prestigious event, held over two consecutive nights at Nottinghamshire Police’s headquarters on May 7 and 8, drew

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Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Connection with Deceptive Burglaries and Theft

Nottinghamshire Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a series of incidents involving a woman who allegedly conned her way into two homes before stealing a wallet, employing various deceptive tactics to exploit her victims’ goodwill. The unsettling events unfolded on March 8, 2024, with the unidentified intruder employing manipulative strategies to gain

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