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Padiham Library Walk 3

Padiham Library ‘walking tall’

Staff at Padiham Library have won an award for offering a program of walks that encourages local people to get out and about.

Women in Business - Boost

Boost launches dedicated women in enterprise hub in response to female business leaders’ report

A dedicated new online hub has been launched to coincide with the release of a detailed report about the challenges faced by women in business and leadership in Lancashire.

County Hall Preston

Lancashire residents who use Telecare thanked for their views on proposed new charges

A consultation into proposed charges for Lancashire County Council's Telecare service is to be brought to an early close.

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Link between quayside and Lancaster city centre to become low traffic route

Long Marsh Lane in Lancaster is due to be closed to through-traffic from Thursday 4 August, making it a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists.

Smiling 2 year old child

Lancashire parents encouraged to check eligibility for funded education and childcare places for two-year-olds

Lancashire County Council is encouraging parents to check their eligibility for a range of funded early education and childcare for two-year-old children.

Andrea Challis

Appointment of a new Deputy Lieutenant

Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, The Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO, is delighted to announce his appointment of Mrs Andrea Challis as a Deputy Lieutenant of the County.

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Call for more Lancashire foster carers

More foster carers who can foster brothers and sisters are urgently needed.

Freddie with foster carers Barry and Elaine

Freddie bowled over by Afghan wonder-kid who is turning cricket into his own field of dreams

When it comes to cricket, Freddie Flintoff has done it all! In 2005, Freddie’s career culminated in match winning performances which meant that England regained the Ashes.

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Underage vape sale fine for Leyland shop

A Leyland discount store owner has been prosecuted and fined this week after a disposable vaping device was sold to an underage teenager.

smart metre

County council launches new £1million affordable warmth scheme to help residents in Lancashire

Lancashire County Council is launching a new £1m scheme to help residents across Lancashire to live in warmer homes, as part of its efforts to support residents impacted by the cost of living crisis.

'Where's The Harm? summer holiday underage drinking campaign image

Underage drinking summer holiday campaign launches

A summer holiday campaign to spread the message that an alcohol-free childhood is safest and best has now launched.

Friargate Works (35)

Transformation of Preston city centre taking shape as partners stop by for site visit

Major partners of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre were welcomed on site this week to see how work is progressing.