Chairman's Challenge finals 2012

FOUR schools have been named as Chairman's Challenge champions for 2012.

Jubilee Champions Scheme Launched

Primary schools across Lancashire are throwing themselves into celebrating the many momentous events taking place in 2012 – including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Cash boost for kids

OVER £1,000 was raised for disabled children and young people at the Long-Shaw Kids Fund annual Spring Fayre.

New trend of 'yarn-bombing' at Clitheroe Castle

YOUNG People are invited to discover the fine art of 'yarn-bombing' at Clitheroe's historic castle.

Wise up on charity clothing collections urge Trading Standards

DOORSTEP clothing collections may not be what they seem with many resulting in only small sums being donated to charity according to evidence gathered by Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service.

Evening buses boost for Skelmersdale

BUS users in Skelmersdale will receive a boost when services from the Concourse to local estates are extended later into the evening.

The countdown to the Diamond Jubilee Pageant has begun…

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF LANCASHIRE On Sunday 3 June 2012, Dennis Mendoros OBE, DL, Managing Director of Euravia Engineering and special guests on board the historic ocean racing yacht “Sceptre”, will join one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river, to take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.

Join summer dig to unearth Accrington's hidden history

ARMCHAIR archaeologists are being urged to grab a spade and get stuck in to help uncover the history hidden in their own backyard.

Excellence award for county's benefits advisors

LANCASHIRE County Council's Welfare Rights Service has celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary by receiving national recognition for the high quality of its work.

Information evening for potential foster carers

Do you think you could join the hundreds of foster carers already discovering the rewards of sharing their lives with children who need a home? Come along to find out more, have a cup of tea and a chat with experienced social workers at an information evening on: Wednesday 16 May 2012, 7 - 9 pm at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Higher Walton Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4HD.