£2m safety improvement works on Derby Street Railway Bridge set to begin

A £2m scheme to futureproof the historic Derby Street Railway Bridge in Ormskirk will begin next week.

Highways and Transport

'It's the best thing that's ever happened to us': How adopting two brothers changed this couple's lives forever

"We first met the boys on my 40th birthday so that was the best birthday present ever."

Children and Families

Council to write to Home Secretary in show of support for zombie knife ban

A ban on zombie-style knives and machetes has been welcomed by members of Lancashire County Council.

Health and Wellbeing

Reminder to plan journeys as new phase of work begins in Rawtenstall town centre

People travelling in and around Rawtenstall are being reminded to plan journeys and allow extra time ahead of roadworks starting this week.

Economic Development and Growth

Award-winning therapy dog specialist on recruitment drive after Boost support

A Skelmersdale-based therapy dog specialist who received fully funded support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub is now embarking on a significant drive for new staff.

Economic Development and Growth

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Pictured from left to right are County Councillor Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for Economic Development and Growth, County Councillor Jayne Rear, cabinet member for Education and Skills, Joseph Bridges, who is currently doing a Level 4 Application Support Apprenticeship with software and consultancy solutions firm Redthorn, Oliver Barrow, who is currently doing a Level 3 engineering apprenticeship with isentra, and County Councillor Ash Sutcliffe, lead member for Cultural Services and Skills.-2

County Council to provide £300,000 to incentivise further apprenticeships

Lancashire County Council has unveiled plans to put £300,000 into funding 100 more apprenticeship incentives for employers.

Economic Development and Growth
Education and Skills
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Animal feed manufacturer eyes European expansion following Boost support

A fourth-generation family-run business in South Ribble that manufactures and distributes animal feed and bird food mixtures has its sights set on expanding its export markets after receiving a range of funded support through Boost and its support partners.

Economic Development and Growth
Sky hard at work during the Preston raids

Sky the sniffer dog hunts down thousands of illegal vapes and cigarettes during raids

A sniffer dog has hunted down thousands of hidden illegal vapes and cigarettes as part of a crackdown at shops across Preston.

Health and Wellbeing
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