Businesses who took part in two Lancashire County Council led programmes designed to help the leaders of fast-growing businesses in the county have since created a combined 117 jobs and grown collective turnover nearly £27m, according to independent analysis.

Almost 2000 Lancashire pupils got a chance to meet a slew of top science, tech and engineering employers.

A £600,000 revamp of Castle Street in Clitheroe has been completed ahead of schedule, with residents being invited to come and see the improvements for themselves.

Residents and stakeholders are being asked to share their views on proposals for the £55m Levelling Up East Lancashire programme before the plans are finalised.  

Partners and stakeholders involved in the funding, development and construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road attended a civic event at Fylde Council on Friday 19 July to celebrate the opening of the new road.