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Robot races, sword fighting, and knitting a giant Preston North End scarf are among the activities taking place across the county this week.

Nine businesses who have previously received growth support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub were among the winners from 20 categories at this year’s Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) in Blackpool last Friday.

A student who spent three weeks in a coma after contracting pneumonia and sepsis has been awarded financial support from a fund set up by a Burnley businessman more than 100 years ago.

Ambitious plans to develop additional school places to meet demand in Preston through the creation of two new schools will go before cabinet this month.

Local dignitaries came together at the new-look Peace Garden this week to mark the official completion of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre.

More than 40million bus journeys were undertaken in Lancashire in one year, as passengers returned to public transport in numbers not seen since before the pandemic.

An east Lancashire takeaway has been fined more than £8,000 after being prosecuted for food allergen breaches.

On Friday 20 September, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.

"Seeing Freddie's joyful smile every day is a constant reminder that we made the right decision to adopt. He has brought a level of happiness and fulfilment into our lives that we never thought possible."

More than 50 undercover stings took place across Lancashire across the summer, with a third of the shops tested illegally selling vapes to underage volunteers.

Long-standing volunteers from across Lancashire have been recognised for their efforts at a special celebration evening.