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Nelson Civic Ladies Choir were crowned the winners

Choirs urged to enter singing contest

The search to find Lancashire's top choral singing talent has launched for the third year running.

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New Fylde link road on course for June opening

New aerial photos show the final stages of construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road are well advanced, however prolonged wet weather has hampered progress and it is now scheduled to open in June 2024.

Skills Bootcamp Officer Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub Stephen Norman, Head of Logistics Instruction and Driver Development at  the Transport Training Academy Julie Ann Kirkham, Director of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub Michele Lawty-Jones, Leader of Lancashire County Council Phillippa Williamson, Skills Bootcamp in HGV learner Glenroy Glabes, County Councillor and Cabinet Member for Economic Development & Growth Aidy Riggott, Director of the Transport Training Academy Lauren Scanlin and County Councillor and Cabinet Member for Education and Skills Jayne Rear, pictured from left to right at the Lancashire Business Park in Leyland.

'Skills Bootcamps' to bring more opportunities to retrain or switch career

People in Lancashire will be able to retrain, improve their skills and even step into their dream careers thanks to more funding and wider opportunities from April.

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Couple encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering

A couple who foster for Lancashire County Council are calling for more members of the LGBTQ+ community to find out more about the service.

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New design unveiled for a new tram bridge

The final design has been unveiled for a new structure that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble linking Preston city centre and South Ribble.  

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Statement from Lancashire's Director of Public Health

Lancashire's Director of Public health has released a statement following a rise in measles cases in England and the North West, including in Preston.

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Meet the new Public Transport Safety Officers out and about from today

Specially trained Public Transport Safety Officers are patrolling buses and bus stations from this week.

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Updated A582 proposals on the agenda

New plans to improve journeys on the A582 in South Ribble and provide better provisions for buses, walking and cycling were discussed at Lancashire County Council's Cabinet on Thursday 7 March.

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Councillors agree £32m investment for roads and transport

Lancashire County Council's cabinet has agreed to invest over £32m in maintaining its highway infrastructure over the coming year. Today's decision means the council will invest in work on roads, pavements, bridges, streetlights and other vital infrastructure across the county.

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Book your free place on Lancashire's Easter HAF programme

Families across Lancashire are being urged to not delay and book places for children on one of the many holiday activities and food (HAF) clubs taking place this Easter.

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Devolution supported in public consultation

Plans for an historic devolution deal to bring extra powers and money to Lancashire have received support in a public consultation.

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Extra financial support for Lancashire's foster carers

An additional £960,000 is set to be given to foster carers across Lancashire.