Senior leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria have committed to a new way of working which supports independence, wellbeing and puts residents' needs at the centre of decision making.

'Stop means STOP' when a school crossing patrol officer asks a driver to bring their vehicle to a halt.

Work is set to begin in March on street improvements in Pendle as part of a £55 million programme of investment across East Lancashire.

Top tobacco detection dogs Hugo and Ziggy hunted down hidden stashes of illicit tobacco and vapes worth more than £100,000 at eight premises across Nelson and Colne.

Lancashire County Council has appointed a professional design team to work in partnership with the authority to deliver the £13.2m Innovation Hub at the Samlesbury Enterprise Zone.