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The Red Rosettes won Choir of the year 2024

Lancashire Choir of the Year 2025 finalists are revealed

Six talented choirs have been chosen as the finalists for the popular Lancashire Choir of the Year 2025 singing competition.

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Safeguarding plans to protect the most vulnerable discussed

The priorities of a group that helps keep vulnerable adults safe from harm have been outlined in a new report.

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Councillors back bold plans to upgrade transport across Lancashire

Councillors have backed bold plans to upgrade transport across Lancashire, making it easier to get around, boosting access to jobs, and driving local growth.

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New primary school for Preston moves closer as cabinet approves funding

Funding for a new primary school in North Preston has been approved.

War memorial at County Hall, Preston

Cabinet backs plans to support community efforts to prepare war memorials for Remembrance Day

A new programme to 'spruce up' some of the county's war memorials ahead of Remembrance Day has been approved by cabinet today.

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Have your say on the future of local council services in Lancashire

Lancashire’s councils are calling on residents, businesses and community organisations to have their say to help shape the future of local government in the county.

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Sign cleaning drive sweeps Lancashire in push to boost civic pride

A bold new initiative aimed at helping to restore civic pride is sweeping its way across Lancashire.

School admissions are now live

School admissions 2026: Apply for a school place in Lancashire from today

Online applications for Lancashire's primary and secondary school places are now live.

Pictured with four of Lancashire County Council's newly arrived batch of SEND minibuses from left to right are CC Warren Goldsworthy, cabinet member for Highways and Transport, CC Matthew Salter, cabinet member for Education and Skills, Andrew Varley, LCC's head of service for Public and Integrated Transport and Matthew Walker, service development manager of Public and Integrated Transport.-2

New specialist school minibuses to hit the roads from September

An investment in 50 specialist school minibuses will help cut Lancashire County Council costs and improve Home to School transport for pupils with Special Education Needs.

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Grimsargh Skew Bridge project to take longer than planned due to drainage issues

Work to widen Skew Bridge in Grimsargh, which will improve traffic flow on Preston Road by allowing two-way traffic for all vehicles including buses and HGVs, will take longer than planned after engineers uncovered unexpected issues during excavation.

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GCSE results day: Pupils wished 'every success' as they look to the future

Pupils across Lancashire have been wished "every success" for their next steps after receiving their GCSE results today.

West End Pier in Morecambe, pictured around 1900.

Take a step back in time with our photos of Morecambe beach

The bank holiday is coming  - but what did the summers of the past look like?