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Pictured from left to right outside the premises at Victrex in Thornton Cleveleys are Dr Michele Lawty-Jones, Director of Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub, Councillor Jayne Rear, cabinet member for Education and Skills at Lancashire County Council, Lancashire County Councillor Ash Sutcliffe, Kimberley Helm, Enterprise Coordinator at the Lancashire Careers Hub and Chris Maddock, Deputy Hub Leader at the Lancashire Careers Hub.

Councillors visit world leading company to back Lancashire Skills Pledge

Councillors have praised a major scheme to boost local recruitment and skills during an inspirational visit to a Lancashire-based multinational company.

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Billie’s looking 'smiles' better thanks to historic hippo makeover

An expert conservator has travelled across the Lancashire-Yorkshire border to collaborate with industry colleagues

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New bus gate a 'significant stride towards improving bus reliability' in Preston

Bus operators have praised a new bus gate set to be introduced in Preston city centre later this month, declaring that it will "significantly improve" bus services in the area.

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Paintbrushes at the ready as Lancashire Artist of the Year 2024 begins

The search to find and champion some of the best artists in the county has now begun, as Lancashire Artist of the Year 2024 launches today.

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Swoop across three businesses for illicit e-cigarette and tobacco sales

A swoop across three Lancashire businesses saw e-cigarettes sold to underage test purchasers, including one dressed in school uniform.

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Expect delays as work begins to upgrade crossing near Royal Preston Hospital

Lancashire County Council is asking people to leave more time for their journeys due to work starting next week to improve the pedestrian crossing outside Royal Preston Hospital.

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Prestigious Honours Presentation at Lancaster Castle

On Friday 3 May, the historic and majestic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.

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Invest in Lancashire returns to UKREiiF 2024 to showcase county's investment potential

Invest in Lancashire proudly announces its return to the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), set to be held from May 21st to May 23rd in Leeds.

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Underage testers sold alcohol and vapes in sting operations

Underage teenage testers were able to buy alcohol and vapes at eight businesses across Lancashire during a test purchasing crackdown during the Easter period.

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Slay Boredom – a weekend of swordsmanship at Clitheroe Castle

A special programme of events will run at Clitheroe Castle Museum this weekend to mark England's patron saint.

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Overwhelming majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement

More than 99% of Lancashire children starting primary school in September have been offered a place at one of their three preferred primary schools. It is anticipated the final number receiving a preferred place will increase further as waiting lists are applied.

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Vital fund extended for Lancashire people who need help with living costs

Lancashire residents who need help to cover vital living costs are being invited to apply to the Household Support Fund via their district council, following a £9.7m top-up from the Government.