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County of Lancashire to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special service

At 4 pm on Sunday 11th May, Blackburn Cathedral will host a very special County service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the War in Europe - VE Day.

Vast majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement for September

Vast majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement

More than 98.7% of Lancashire children starting primary school in September 2025 have been offered a place at one of their three preferred primary schools.

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Disruption at Household Waste Recycling Centres following surge in demand

The majority of Household Waste Recycling Centres in Lancashire have now re-opened following unprecedented demand during the recent good weather.

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See who is standing in this year’s county council elections

The list of candidates standing in the upcoming Lancashire County Council elections has now been published. 

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Days left to register your vote in the county council elections

People are being urged not to miss their chance to have their say in the Lancashire County Council elections, with just over two weeks left to register to vote.

Members of the Lancashire Mental Health Management Team have been recognised as Amazing Social Workers

National recognition for some of our amazing social workers

Staff in our children's and adult social care teams have been recognised for their dedication to supporting vulnerable members of the community.

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Major maintenance to vital north Lancs road link is finished

Lancashire County Council has completed a major improvement project to a road near Carnforth which was once one of the UK's shortest motorways. 

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Get ready for new bus links in central Lancashire

Better bus links in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble will be starting this month. 

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Foster carer is 'always there' for 30 children she's looked after

"You are like Nanny McPhee; when we need you but think we don't want you, you are always here for us. But when we don't need you, you let us go."

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Expansion of two Preston primary schools set to take a big step forward

Councillors are set to approve the release of £10.9 million to enable the permanent expansion at two primary schools in Preston to be completed.

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Helmshore Mills to explore Lancashire's forgotten history with 50 Objects exhibition

An exhibition bringing together the amazing items that characterises Lancashire's history, heritage and people is set to open to the public in May.