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A chance for Lancashire pupils to pick their top reads has been launched with a visit from an award-winning author.

Councillors have been reassured that plans are in place to drive down a projected overspend and balance the books for 2023/24, as local authorities across the country face significant financial difficulty.

A five year scheme to improve the health and wellbeing of youngsters in Lancashire is set to be approved later today, at the next Lancashire County Council meeting this afternoon (October 5).

His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker JP, is delighted to announce her first appointment of Ms Miranda Carruthers-Watt as a Deputy Lieutenant of the County.

Councillors are to consider plans to ensure Lancashire's primary school children get the chance to become safe and competent cyclists.

A ground-breaking blueprint for using technology and AI to support people in Lancashire has been approved this week. 

Work is due to start soon on a project to improve safety at two junctions in Ormskirk by installing cameras to deter people from speeding and driving through on red lights.

A new eco-friendly care home has officially opened its doors in Garstang.

Six talented choirs have reached the prestigious finals of Lancashire Choir of the Year 2023.

Lancashire County Council’s highways teams are preparing in the run up to Storm Agnes tomorrow (Wednesday, September 27).

Your skills could make you the perfect foster carer. That’s the message behind the powerful new fostering film, ‘Any of Us’ which will be launched on Tuesday, 26 September.

The Lancashire Family Hubs Network, which aims to give children, young people and families information, advice and support, is launching in Lancashire this week.