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Rolling road closures in place when Lloyds Tour of Britain Women races through Lancashire

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 Z

The arrival of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women marks a historic first for Lancashire – and we want to make sure people can enjoy the event safely.

Gearing up for a great event as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women's race heads to Lancashire

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:33:00 Z

Lancashire is getting ready to welcome the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women's race to our county for the first time, bringing some of the world's top cyclists through our towns and villages.

A-level results day 2026: Bravo to Lancashire students

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 Z

Lancashire looks set to have notched up another year of success in A-level, T Level, BTEC and other level 3 results today.

Exam results days: Vital help is at hand, students told

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 Z

A level and GCSE exam results days are fast approaching, and students across Lancashire are being reminded of the vital support available.

New initiative at Preston Market will crack down on counterfeit goods

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:39:00 Z

A new initiative has been launched at Preston Market to help make sure that shoppers are buying genuine products and stamping out counterfeit sales.

Lancashire Combined County Authority Welcomes New Director of Transport

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 Z

The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport.

'She left her slippers after a night of respite and now she lives with us'

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:45:00 Z

A woman who stayed overnight with a couple for respite has now moved in with them under the Shared Lives scheme.

Whalley Road improvements deliver smoother journeys for residents

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 Z

Residents and businesses in Clitheroe are benefiting from improved road conditions following the completion of a resurfacing scheme on Whalley Road.

Lancashire welcomes opportunity to strengthen technical education

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 Z

The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) has welcomed Government plans to give Strategic Authorities a greater role in shaping technical education from the age of 14, saying the proposals could help more young people access high-quality routes into skilled careers while supporting employers to tackle skills shortages.

Major improvements being made to secure the future of historic library

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:40:00 Z

Extensive restoration work will be carried out at Lancaster's Central library to protect the future of the Grade II listed building and ensure residents can continue to use its services for years to come.