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New schools vision for Lancashire set to be unveiled

Plans to help every child and young person thrive in school are set to be unveiled.

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Great North Mayors and leaders launch multi-billion pipeline of investment opportunities

With the fastest productivity growth of any UK region and a £466bn economy, the North of England is today uniting to showcase global investment opportunities. Today’s inaugural Great North Investment Summit brings forward a major pipeline of investable opportunities from across the region.

May 13

Illicit cigarettes seized in Nelson raids

More than 160 packets of illicit cigarettes have been seized from two shops in Nelson.