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Cllr Warren Goldsworthy and LCC staff at Accrington War Memorial in Oak Hill Park

War memorial care programme now underway ahead of Remembrance Day

Across Lancashire, people are coming together to prepare war memorials ahead of Remembrance Day, honouring the fallen with pride, care and respect.

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Progress continues on potential Lane Rental Scheme to reduce roadwork disruption

Lancashire is taking steps to tackle roadwork disruption on its busiest routes – with a potential Lane Rental Scheme now under serious consideration.

Colne Bus station

Work on major bus station upgrade in Colne town centre to begin in the New Year

Work on a major improvement scheme in Colne town centre – designed to enhance public transport access and improve traffic flow – is set to begin in the New Year.

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Grimsargh Skew Bridge project reaches crucial stage with upcoming piling works

Work to widen Grimsargh Skew Bridge enters a key phase next week, with major foundation works set to begin.

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Help us name Lancashire's ten new gritters

Lancashire’s gritters are back – and some fresh recruits need names to join the legendary ranks of Albert Icestein, Basil Salty, Captain Snow, and Wall-ice & Gromit.

From left, Joan Potter and Irene Reid

Longridge’s beloved lollipop ladies honoured for nearly 100 years of service

Two of Longridge’s most cherished school crossing patrol officers have been formally recognised for their extraordinary dedication to road safety.

Cllr Warren Goldsworthy, bus stop

Live bus updates en route to Lancashire – first stop: Preston

Live bus updates are returning to Lancashire, part of wider plans to improve services and give passengers quicker, clearer travel info.

Friargate bus lane will come back into effect

Fishergate bus lane will go live again on Monday, September 29

Motorists are being warned that Fishergate bus lane will become operational again from Monday, September 29.

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Lancashire gives thanks in the wake of flooding – and prepares for future challenges

The flooding that impacted parts of Lancashire over the weekend serves as a powerful reminder of the threat posed by extreme weather events.

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Councillors back bold plans to upgrade transport across Lancashire

Councillors have backed bold plans to upgrade transport across Lancashire, making it easier to get around, boosting access to jobs, and driving local growth.

War memorial at County Hall, Preston

Cabinet backs plans to support community efforts to prepare war memorials for Remembrance Day

A new programme to 'spruce up' some of the county's war memorials ahead of Remembrance Day has been approved by cabinet today.

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Sign cleaning drive sweeps Lancashire in push to boost civic pride

A bold new initiative aimed at helping to restore civic pride is sweeping its way across Lancashire.