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News, posts and releases on Lancashire in the North West of England.

Blackpool Young Sportsmen/women awards open!

Nominations are now open to find a young person in your area worthy of prestigious sporting recognition. The Quayle Sports Awards, named after former councillor and alderman for the Borough, John Robert Quayle, have been running in the town since 1945. The prominent awards honour young sportsmen and women, who have excelled in sport, shown …

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Dance Flash Mob supports emotional health campaign

MORE than 50 young people took to the streets in a bid to improve people’s emotional health on Saturday 26 April. Preston’s Fishergate Centre was transformed with music, dance and drama as the ‘flash mob’ spread the message about the ways young people can cope with issues that affect their mood. The dance was organised by PULSE, …

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Lancashire businesses recognised for safe trade

lancashire safe trader scheme

PLUMBERS, electricians, builders, gardeners and handymen are among the latest companies to receive certificates for giving their customers a fair deal.  The companies are members of Lancashire County Council’s Safe Trader Scheme. Established in October 2009 by the county council and Help Direct, the scheme helps people in Lancashire to find out whether a trader will …

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