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A new innovation hub to boost collaboration in key sectors has been announced by Lancashire County Council.

A diverse woodland will be planted near Whitworth and Bacup to replace hundreds of larch trees that must be felled due to an incurable disease.

Preston-born journalist, broadcaster and university chancellor will host the event at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston next month. 

A rogue roofer who scammed a couple out of £1,300 for 'make believe' roof repairs has been jailed for three years and three months following action by Trading Standards officers.

Plans are set to be discussed to transform how the council approaches gully cleaning with the aim to ensure that all of the council's 294,000 road gullies are visited on a regular schedule.

The next steps are being put in place to deliver improvements to journeys on the A582 in South Ribble and provide better provision for buses, walking and cycling.

The proposed list of primary and secondary schools in Lancashire that are in line to receive vital repairs over the next year has been revealed.

A new blueprint that shows how council services work to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour to make communities safer and stronger is set to be approved by councillors.

Parents who have yet to apply for a primary school place starting this September in Lancashire are being reminded that the deadline for applications falls on Wednesday 15 January.

A church in Chorley that has received funding from Lancashire County Council says the money helps them continue to offer food to vulnerable members of the community

LCM Environmental services, a fuel, energy and infrastructure business headquartered in Padiham, has expanded its team and services and embarked on a major rebrand after receiving scaleup support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.

After a busy few days preparing for the snow and ice, gritting crews are continuing their efforts to make Lancashire roads safe.