The schools in Lancashire need the "vital repairs" to ensure they can operate safely, the council says.

The reduction stems from greater collaboration between NHS and local authority social care teams.

Blackburn with Darwen Council wants to encourage more families to continue fostering older people.

Data reveals a rise of 144% in exclusions since 2022 in Lancashire, outstripping the national increase.

It is not known how many claims were successful over the three-year period the compensation covers.

The former graphic designer says a council course helped her with her dog grooming business.

Organisers say they were concerned the festival would not take place due to a funding gap.

Foster mum Heather says two siblings who came to live with her had never been visited by Santa before.