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Takeaway owners fined for misleading five-star food hygiene claims

The owners of a Chinese takeaway in Eccleston have been fined after misleading customers about their food hygiene rating.

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Lancashire councils welcome delay to offshore wind connection decision

Lancashire County Council, Fylde Council and Wyre Council have welcomed the government’s decision to delay determination of the Morgan and Morecambe transmission connection assets until September.

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Lancashire Brings £20bn of Investment Opportunity to UKREiiF

Lancashire this week took its place at the centre of the UK’s investment conversation at UKREiiF 2026.

County Councillor Lee Hutchinson

Ex Royal Navy engineer swaps radar for the reins of Lancashire County Council

The new Chairman of Lancashire County Council, 47, began his working life in the Royal Navy as an operator mechanic.

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Traffic measures approved so Lea bus route can be extended

A bus route that stopped operating in Preston seven years ago will be able to run again once a range of Traffic Regulation Orders are introduced.

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Lancashire’s plan to help residents live well and for longer

Lancashire is at a pivotal moment for health, wellbeing and prosperity, with strong foundations in place to give children the best possible start in life and prevent poor health earlier and more effectively.

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Lancashire launches new Civic Pride plan to strengthen communities

A new countywide Civic Pride action plan has been unveiled to celebrate Lancashire’s identity, improve the everyday places where people live, work and spend time, and help communities feel prouder of where they live.

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Lancashire County Council sets out priorities for 2026/27 and approves extra £5m for highways

Councillors have approved a new plan setting out where the County Council will focus its efforts this financial year to make the biggest difference for residents, alongside a £5million boost for highways.

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New schools vision for Lancashire set to be unveiled

Plans to help every child and young person thrive in school are set to be unveiled.

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Great North Mayors and leaders launch multi-billion pipeline of investment opportunities

With the fastest productivity growth of any UK region and a £466bn economy, the North of England is today uniting to showcase global investment opportunities. Today’s inaugural Great North Investment Summit brings forward a major pipeline of investable opportunities from across the region.

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Illicit cigarettes seized in Nelson raids

More than 160 packets of illicit cigarettes have been seized from two shops in Nelson.

Jon Soros with Anita Chiumia

Social worker recognised for supporting her local community

A social worker who supports her local church to serve free hot meals each Sunday has been recognised for making an outstanding contribution to safeguarding.