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New £207m motorway junction and link road to open in Preston

A major new £207m road scheme linking parts of Preston and the Fylde Coast to the M55 motorway, will open to the public at 11am today (Monday 3 July).

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Tributes paid to Chairman and County Councillor Keith Iddon

We are deeply saddened to learn that our Chairman, County Councillor Keith Iddon, has sadly died at home yesterday.

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New exhibition explores Lancaster's role in the global furniture trade

A new permanent exhibition has now opened at Judges' Lodgings Museum in Lancaster after a major refurbishment supported by the Art Fund and the Regional Furniture Society.  

Youngsters can become Reading Heroes

Children urged to become reading heroes!

YOUNGSTERS across Lancashire can take part in a new Reading Heroes challenge this summer to win prizes including superhero masks, medals and stickers.

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Crowdfund Lancashire hits key milestone as 50th project reaches fundraising target

An exciting funding initiative that gives communities in Lancashire a chance to create and support the projects that matter most to them has successfully funded its 50th project.

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Call for new carers this Shared Lives Week

"Being a Shared Lives Carer is the best job – the most rewarding I've ever had." These are the words of Burnley resident Julie Anderson.

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Powerful film 'US' shines a light on refugees who've sought sanctuary in Lancashire

A Lancashire filmmaker who has worked with the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Arctic Monkeys and Wolf Alice has debuted a powerful new film that showcases the lives of refugees in Lancashire.

Parliament Week Public Speaking Competition

Prestigious public speaking competition sees schoolchildren debate how to resolve Lancashire's important issues by 2050

An esteemed new public speaking competition is now running for primary and secondary school students across Lancashire.

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Positive dialogue at meeting to discuss devolution deal for county

Representatives from Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackpool Council have met with Government officials to begin a conversation about the possibility of creating a combined county authority (CCA) and securing Lancashire's first devolution deal.

A new drive seeks to find loving homes for the children who wait the longest

Drive to find adopters for children who wait the longest for a permanent home

A NEW adoption campaign has been launched which highlights how children from certain groups wait the longest to be adopted.

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Counterfeit clothing seller caught flogging designer knockoffs for £5

A COUNTERFEIT clothing seller has been given a curfew after being caught selling designer knockoffs for as little as £5.

Refugee Week 2023

People who've sought safety in Lancashire share their stories for Refugee Week 2023

The lives of people from around the world who have resettled in Lancashire will be explored in a series of events this week to commemorate Refugee Week 2023.