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New children's homes set to open in Lancashire

Vital new children's homes are in the pipeline as part of plans to modernise care for young people in Lancashire and provide them with the care and stability all children deserve.

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Council to write to Home Secretary in show of support for zombie knife ban

A ban on zombie-style knives and machetes has been welcomed by members of Lancashire County Council.

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Warm spaces return to Lancashire's libraries for a third year running

Residents across Lancashire are being welcomed into their local libraries to get a hot drink, meet new people and to stay warm as temperatures drop.

Pictured from left to right with Garstang Community Academy pupils earlier this year are County Cllr Jayne Rear, director Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub Dr Michele Lawty-Jones, Tina Miller, enterprise coordinator Lancashire Careers Hub, and County Cllr Ash Sutcliffe.

Groundbreaking Lancashire scheme praised for boosting young people's skills and nurturing vital talent for future

Innovative work to boost employment skills in Lancashire has been hailed for developing ‘key employability skills’ and confidence in young people locally.

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How a family was formed through fostering: Ryan, Lauren & Yvonne's story

A care leaver has said he 'found his family' when he met his foster carer.

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Reminder to plan journeys as new phase of work begins in Rawtenstall town centre

People travelling in and around Rawtenstall are being reminded to plan journeys and allow extra time ahead of roadworks starting this week.

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Award-winning therapy dog specialist on recruitment drive after Boost support

A Skelmersdale-based therapy dog specialist who received fully funded support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub is now embarking on a significant drive for new staff.

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History detectives needed to explore Lancaster's black history

The artist behind a project featuring Africans who lived in Lancaster in the 18th century is to host a series of workshops at Judges' Lodgings, starting this month.

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£300k funding boost for high-flying Watchtower project

A pioneering £1million initiative to support the aerospace and advanced engineering industry in Lancashire has received further funding to enable it to soar to new heights.

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Lancashire Artist of the Year 2024 winner and finalists revealed

A Lytham St Annes woman has spoken about the positive impact art has had on her life after being named winner of Lancashire Artist of the Year.

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Have your say on proposed changes to NoWcard transport scheme

People are being asked to have their say on proposals to remove an extra discount available to some NoWcard bus pass holders.

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Community groups urged to apply for last of free fruit tree grants

Volunteers who run a thriving community orchard have revealed plans to donate fresh fruit and homemade jam from their next harvest to local foodbanks.