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Ambitious plans to create two new schools in Preston have taken a crucial step forward today.

A package of measures to help tackle obesity in Lancashire, including advice on the siting of takeaways, is set to be agreed by councillors.

A new accessible toilet for disabled people has been opened at Lancaster station, which has been funded by Avanti West Coast and the local authority.

Plans to install speed cameras along two major roads with a history of safety concerns are set to move forward, thanks in part due to residents coming forward in Burnley.

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.