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Theatre performance delivers powerful road safety message to secondary school starters

Lancashire County Council has been using the power of theatre to help Year 7 students stay safe on the roads as they start secondary school and begin travelling independently for the first time.

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Apply for your secondary school place now as Hallowe'en deadline looms

Don't get the shock of your life this Hallowe'en and remember that applications for secondary school places in Lancashire need to be in by Tuesday 31 October.

The Burnley players on the Burnley FC. Parade bus, Manchester Road, Burnley arrive home to a resounding welcome from fans after narrowly losing the F.A. Cup Final to Charlton Athletic in April 1947. The old fire station can be spotted in the middle on the right.

Major Burnley FC archives project in the pipeline – and could you get involved?

A rare glimpse back into the past of one of the country's oldest professional football clubs is set to be unveiled as part of a major heritage project.

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Warm spaces funding to be agreed to protect the most vulnerable this winter

Councillors are set to agree a revitalised package of measures to support residents this winter, which will see a return of warm hubs across Lancashire.

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Lancashire welcomes new funding for buses

Lancashire County Council has welcomed today's announcement that the county will receive an extra £7.02m funding next year to improve bus services.

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Tramway benefit extended during illuminations for Wyre NoWcard holders

Wyre residents who have a NoWcard concessionary travel pass can now use it on the Blackpool to Fleetwood tramway while the Blackpool illuminations are on.

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Mums urged to make 'informed choices' around breastfeeding

Mums are being urged to breastfeed their babies for the first six months and supported with informed choices by a families and babies charity.

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Judges' Lodgings exhibition shortlisted for Museum Change Lives Award

An exhibition at Judges' Lodgings Museum that explores an often-overlooked period of Lancaster's Black history has been nominated for a national award.

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Young people's achievements to be celebrated during Care Leavers' Week

The achievements and experiences of young people leaving care will be celebrated this month during National Care Leavers' Week, which takes place from 25 October to 1 November.

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Lancashire to benefit from £2.4m peatlands investment

Lancashire is set to benefit from a £2.4million investment into restoring its peatlands, which are vital for reducing the county's carbon levels, as well as a haven for wildlife.

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Prestigious award for talented cricketer spotted by Freddie Flintoff

A promising young cricketer who was talent-spotted by Freddie Flintoff has won a prestigious Fostering Excellence Award.

Councillor Michael Green shows off the promotional Lets Get Brushing stand at County Hall, Preston

Let's Get Brushing campaign aims to start as early as possible

Families with young children are being urged to begin brushing their teeth with a fluoride toothpaste, twice a day, from as early as possible as part of a new campaign.