Family

Being told he will lose a leg is not stopping charity campaigner Shaun Gash from completing more challenges.

Friendly fishing of crabs and other sea creatures

Lancashire County Council is always encouraging people to consider fostering or adoption, but this month there’s an added focus on finding people with the launch of a new summer campaign.

With the summer holidays just a week away penny-saving mums are compiling their top tips to help families save their cash on days out.

A former church warden has been honoured with the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to fostering and to the clergy.

Situated in the heart of the Forest of Bowland National Park it sits on the banks of the River Hodder. Surrounded by fells and woodland teeming with wildlife and wildflowers it is a great family day out for those who enjoy fresh air, fun in the outdoors or simply want to explore the countryside.

Each year families have to fork out for school uniforms – but a campaign, backed by a Lancashire schoolwear firm, could save them cash.

A housebuilder has committed to supporting six North West charities and community groups which applied for funding.