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County Councillors visit Accrington Market Hall to celebrate redevelopment progress
Hyndburn Council and Morgan Sindall Construction welcomed County Councillors Aidy Riggott and Carole Haythornthwaite for a site visit to see how the exciting scheme is shaping up.
"Sewing was our lifeline under the Taliban - now we're using it for poorly babies here"
On a grey autumnal morning, a lifeline for premature babies is in the making in Lancashire, thanks to a quiet group of Afghan refugees.
£27m funding boost to further improve bus services across Lancashire
Lancashire has been awarded £27 million to fund further improvements to bus services across the county.
How social workers are helping keep vulnerable adults in Lancashire safe
"It's not about blame – it's supporting people and helping them decide what changes will keep them safe."
Braking Point: Powerful road safety show hits home with sixth form students
Sixth form students will "think twice" about the dangers faced by young drivers after taking part in a pilot that aims to reduce serious collisions involving young drivers.
Nine Lancashire groups receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service
Nine groups of volunteers based in Lancashire have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.
Government set to release £20m in preparation for new combined authority
The Government is set to release £20million of funding in preparation for the setting up of Lancashire's new Combined County Authority (CCA).
Headteacher praises transformation of Barnfield Street thanks to £64k refresh
A primary school headteacher has welcomed vital safety features that have been revitalised as part of a major resurfacing scheme on a busy road in Accrington.
Councillors to discuss new strategy to promote community cohesion and integration
A new strategy that aims to cultivate collaboration, dismantle barriers to social integration and eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation is set to be discussed by councillors.
Businesses urged to take advantage of expert Access to Finance support
Business owners and entrepreneurs in Lancashire are being urged to make the most of a fully-funded service which gives them access to a team of finance experts to help them become investment-ready, source and secure growth finance.
Vital bus services in Accrington have been revamped
Vital local bus services around the Accrington area have been revamped including new Saturday services set to be rolled out as part of a reorganisation of the routes.
AnyBus smartcard en route to the Fylde Coast to allow seamless travel for all
A new smartcard-based bus ticket that will make it easier to travel in and around the Fylde Coast will be available to buy from Monday, 11 November.