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The finals of an esteemed new public speaking competition for primary and secondary school students across Lancashire are taking place today (7 November) and tomorrow (8 November). 

Local dignitaries gathered in Clitheroe to celebrate the official opening of a new £10m primary school, creating future school places for local families in the Ribble Valley.

A ferocious fire that melted metal at a waste facility at the weekend was caused by a rechargeable battery.

Care leavers in Lancashire were shown a powerful video from former Olympian Fatima Whitbread during a celebration event at County Hall.

Funding for a new footbridge facility with lifts, which will cost just under £5m, has been approved in principle from the £50m East Lancashire Levelling Up project.

A range of support and help for older and vulnerable people this winter is set to be considered by Lancashire County Council.

Lancashire Country Council's Trading Standards team have joined forces with Lancashire Constabulary to crack down on illegal sales by retailers, including fireworks, in the run-up to Bonfire Night on Sunday, November 5.

A man being supported at the first male refuge in Lancashire has spoken out to encourage others to come forward to access support.

Proposals to change charging policies for residential care and nursing homes and services like home care and day care centres are set to be considered.

Proposed changes to the admission criteria for community and voluntary controlled schools, to give priority to armed forces families and to help with staff retention, are set to be discussed by councillors this week.

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.

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.