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Mums with Caleb and Riley

'We wouldn’t have coped without them': Parents share their experiences of an outstanding facility in Lancaster

16-year-old Caleb has been going for sleepovers at Alexandra House in Lancaster since he was 11.

Phoebe and Lewis (photo posed by models)

Could you be my mummy or daddy? We're looking for a home for each of these adorable individuals

Meet 2-year-olds Phoebe and Lewis who both love splashing in the bath and singing.

Fostering

Plans to boost crucial support for foster carers in pipeline

Proposals to bolster vital support for foster carers in Lancashire are to be discussed.

Adoption Karl and Mark

'It's the best thing that's ever happened to us': How adopting two brothers changed this couple's lives forever

"We first met the boys on my 40th birthday so that was the best birthday present ever."

County Hall Preston cropped

New children's homes set to open in Lancashire

Vital new children's homes are in the pipeline as part of plans to modernise care for young people in Lancashire and provide them with the care and stability all children deserve.

Artist Lela Harris by DarrenAndrews0322

History detectives needed to explore Lancaster's black history

The artist behind a project featuring Africans who lived in Lancaster in the 18th century is to host a series of workshops at Judges' Lodgings, starting this month.

County Hall gates cropped

Plans to build two new schools in Preston take key step forward

Ambitious plans to create two new schools in Preston have taken a crucial step forward today.

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Package of measures aim to help tackle obesity in Lancashire

A package of measures to help tackle obesity in Lancashire, including advice on the siting of takeaways, is set to be agreed by councillors.

Eshan Bilal

Burnley student who was in a coma is now training to be a doctor thanks to historic fund

A student who spent three weeks in a coma after contracting pneumonia and sepsis has been awarded financial support from a fund set up by a Burnley businessman more than 100 years ago.

Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool are currently looking for homes for children

Loving adoptive homes needed for under twos

"Seeing Freddie's joyful smile every day is a constant reminder that we made the right decision to adopt. He has brought a level of happiness and fulfilment into our lives that we never thought possible."

Adnan on Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams on Tour

Promising young cricketer inspires TV viewers

A promising young cricketer from Lancashire who was talent-spotted by Freddie Flintoff has inspired TV viewers once again, during the reunion show.

One of our rescued soft toys admiring the view at Beacon Fell

Next steps for new plan that aims to make Lancashire the best place in the UK for children and young people

A new blueprint of the Lancashire vision to make the county the best place in the UK for children and young people to flourish from early years into adulthood is set to be discussed this week.