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Plans for two new schools in Preston to be discussed by cabinet

Ambitious plans to develop additional school places to meet demand in Preston through the creation of two new schools will go before cabinet this month.

L-R, Cllr Nweeda Khan, Salina Somalya, Cllr Rupert Swarbrick and Claire Lowe

Local leaders join hands ahead of Peace Day to mark official completion of £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre

Local dignitaries came together at the new-look Peace Garden this week to mark the official completion of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre.

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Passengers return to buses in highest numbers since pandemic

More than 40million bus journeys were undertaken in Lancashire in one year, as passengers returned to public transport in numbers not seen since before the pandemic.

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Nelson takeaway prosecuted for allergen breach

An east Lancashire takeaway has been fined more than £8,000 after being prosecuted for food allergen breaches.

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Prestigious Honours Presentation at Lancaster Castle

On Friday 20 September, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.

Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool are currently looking for homes for children

Loving adoptive homes needed for under twos

"Seeing Freddie's joyful smile every day is a constant reminder that we made the right decision to adopt. He has brought a level of happiness and fulfilment into our lives that we never thought possible."

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More than 50 undercover vape stings carried out in Lancashire

More than 50 undercover stings took place across Lancashire across the summer, with a third of the shops tested illegally selling vapes to underage volunteers.

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'Heartfelt thank you' for long-standing volunteers recognised at celebration event

Long-standing volunteers from across Lancashire have been recognised for their efforts at a special celebration evening.

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Residents urged to dispose of batteries carefully after blaze at HWRC

Residents are being reminded of how important it is to dispose of batteries properly after a 'dead battery' spontaneously combusted at a Household Waste Recycling Centre on Sunday.

2023 finals: Members of Blackburn People's Choir performing at the 2023 finals of the Choir of The Year contest

Lancashire Choir of the Year 2024 finalists are revealed

Six talented choirs have reached the prestigious finals of Lancashire Choir of the Year 2024.

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Have your say on proposals to raise age range at Burnley primary school

A consultation is now running on plans to permanently raise the age range at a school in Burnley, after numbers of children applying to its nursery fell.