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New domestic abuse support service launched in Lancashire

A new domestic abuse support service has been launched for people in Lancashire who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, including specialist support for children and young people.

Heidi with her Chihuahua, Alfie (2)

“It was an epiphany – we thought, why haven’t we done this before?"

Those are the words of a woman helped by the Lancashire Skills Bootcamp while retraining as a dog groomer.

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New Council Plan approved

A blueprint detailing the vision, ambitions and priorities of Lancashire County Council over the next five years has been approved.

Rosebud event

Lancashire leaders commit to unlocking ambition through collaboration

Over 70 local government and business leaders, innovators and key stakeholders from across Lancashire came together at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 4 December to embrace a shared vision to unlock ambition, growth and investment through the power of collaboration.

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Rogue builder jailed for 11 months after ripping off string of victims

A rogue builder and roofer from Burnley has been jailed for 11 months after ripping off a string of victims.

Poulton Library

Lancashire libraries shine bright in support of arson-hit Liverpool library

Ten libraries in Lancashire will light up this evening, in a show of solidarity with a library in Liverpool that was set on fire during rioting in the summer. 

Mums with Caleb and Riley

'We wouldn’t have coped without them': Parents share their experiences of an outstanding facility in Lancaster

16-year-old Caleb has been going for sleepovers at Alexandra House in Lancaster since he was 11.

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Preston's all new Savick Library is now open

Savick Library in Preston is now open to the public.

Rose was delighted to be given a card

Youngsters delight care home residents at Cards for Kindness festive fun session

'Sweet, talented' youngsters put a smile on elderly care home residents' faces when they took part in a Cards for Kindness Christmas card-making session.

LCC resurfacing work

Road maintenance schemes to be boosted by £4.2m investment

Lancashire County Council is set to boost road maintenance with an extra £4.2million investment into the county's roads.

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Cabinet approve plans to discontinue nursery provision at Burnley primary school

Plans to discontinue the nursery provision at Whittlefield Primary School in Burnley after a sharp drop in demand has been approved.

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Cabinet discuss next steps for proposed expansion at Preston primary school

Proposals to expand a Preston primary school have been tentatively approved, subject to further analysis of residents' views.