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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.

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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. 

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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).

From left, Lesley Pemberton, with children from Benjamin Hargreaves Primary School

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.

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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.

Aidy Riggott, Lancashire County Council

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.

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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.

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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.

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Community group hopes to 'leave fossil fuels behind' with green energy scheme

A community group which aims to 'leave fossil fuels behind' is planning to install a 'greener, cheaper' energy scheme in a North Lancashire village.

Mike Pickering with his new electric vehicle cross-pavement channel

Electric vehicle drivers can apply to take part in new on-street charging trial

A new trial is being rolled out which allows residents without driveways to apply for a free cross-pavement channel to charge their electric vehicle from home

Pictured from left to right are County Councillor Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for Economic Development and Growth, County Councillor Jayne Rear, cabinet member for Education and Skills, Joseph Bridges, who is currently doing a Level 4 Application Support Apprenticeship with software and consultancy solutions firm Redthorn, Oliver Barrow, who is currently doing a Level 3 engineering apprenticeship with isentra, and County Councillor Ash Sutcliffe, lead member for Cultural Services and Skills.-2

County Council to provide £300,000 to incentivise further apprenticeships

Lancashire County Council has unveiled plans to put £300,000 into funding 100 more apprenticeship incentives for employers.

Bamfords Elin Lloyd with Councillors

Animal feed manufacturer eyes European expansion following Boost support

A fourth-generation family-run business in South Ribble that manufactures and distributes animal feed and bird food mixtures has its sights set on expanding its export markets after receiving a range of funded support through Boost and its support partners.