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Prestigious Honours Presentation at Lancaster Castle

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:58:00 Z

On Friday 24^thApril, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.

Vast majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 Z

More than 98% of Lancashire children starting primary school in September 2026 have been offered a place at one of their three preferred primary schools.

Rogue roofer who scammed Chorley homeowner is given 22-month jail sentence

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 Z

A rogue landscaper and roofer who scammed four householders in Chorley and Greater Manchester out of thousands of pounds has been given a suspended 22-month jail sentence.

Have your say on bus service improvements in east Lancashire

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:00 Z

The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) is proposing improvements to bus services in Burnley, Pendle and Ribble Valley to create better connections, enhance reliability and serve new areas.

Contractor appointed for Haslingden Old Road repairs following major landslip

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z

A contractor has been appointed to deliver the next stage of the complex repair project on Haslingden Old Road, marking a significant step forward following the major landslip that led to the road’s closure.

Lancashire councils progress economic review of offshore wind connection options

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z

Early findings from a technical review into the potential benefits of alternative offshore wind connection options along the Fylde Coast suggest significant economic long-term value for Lancashire.

Bumper vote elects Lancashire's new Members of Youth Parliament

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:07:00 Z

A fresh crop of Members of Youth Parliament has been elected in Lancashire – after a record turnout of votes across the county.

Day of action aims to reduce knife crime across Preston

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:07:00 Z

Retailers have been given important knife sale advice during a day of action aimed at reducing knife crime.

"So proud": Lancaster children's home receives 15th 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:00 Z

A children's home in Lancaster has been handed its 15^th consecutive 'outstanding verdict from Ofsted.

Improvements aim to manage Lytham recycling centre congestion

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:12:00 Z

Lancashire County Council is making improvements to Lytham recycling centre to manage congestion at peak times and reduce delays when skips need changing.