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Technology Enabled Care device

Find out about the technology helping thousands of people across Lancashire live independently

Six hours into her shift and an operator at a call centre in Leyland has already answered more than 150 calls.

Lancashire County Councillor Aidy Riggott, (left) cabinet member for Economic Development and Growth, pictured with Leader of Chorley Council Alistair Bradley at Buckshaw Parkway Railway Station.jpg

Councillors to consider potential improvements at train stations in Chorley area

A host of improvements to boost sustainable travel and increase connectivity by rail to Manchester and Preston and elsewhere in the region could be in the pipeline for five train stations in and around Chorley.

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'I've fulfilled my late mum's wish and become a foster carer'

It had always been Gemma's mum's dream to be a foster carer so she could help other children.

Cllr Aidy Riggott and Donna Campbell

Meet the artists looking to make a splash at Morecambe's Baylight '25 festival

Anyone who witnessed the giant glowing octopus take to the streets of Morecambe will not be forgetting that sight any time soon.

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New diversions in place as work continues to repair damaged road following landslip

New diversion routes have been agreed and put in place in East Lancashire following the partial collapse of a B road in Oswaldtwistle.

Lancashire SEND Partnership

Lancashire SEND Partnership responds to area SEND inspection findings

The partnership responsible for delivering support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Lancashire has acknowledged that much more work needs to be done. 

Nigel and Janet O'Rourke, owners of Open All Flowers florist in Clayton-le-Moors.jpg

From Lancashire with love: council highways surprise florist by waiving street works in time for Valentine's Day

Fears that loved up couples would be dissuaded from buying impromptu Valentine's Day gifts due to roadworks in one Lancashire village have been allayed.

Cllrs Phillipa Williamson, Shaun Turner and Alf Clempson

Youngsters explore recycling at special behind-the-scenes visit to Eco-Town

Primary school pupils were delighted to find out what happens to their recycling during a special behind-the-scenes visit ahead of the official opening of Eco-Town, the new interactive Education Walkway experience.

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New chief executive for Lancashire County Council

Mark Wynn has been selected as the new chief executive of Lancashire County Council.

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Major step forward for pioneering cricket facility as pavilion steel work commences

The construction of the highly anticipated Farington cricket facility in Lancashire has reached a significant milestone, with steel work for the new pavilion now underway. 

First meeting of the shadow CCA. Board members L-R back Alistair Bradley, Mo Isap, Stephen Atkinson, L-R front Lynn Williams, Phillippa Williamson, Alan Vincent and Phil Riley

New Combined County Authority is officially launched

Lancashire's new combined county authority (CCA) has officially come into being.