Historic archives, spectacular castles and fascinating heritage sites will be brought to life across Lancashire as part of England's largest festival of history and culture.

Cabinet has today agreed that the county council will withdraw from its role as the coordinating authority for refugee resettlement schemes across Lancashire.

Parents and carers can now apply online for children who are either starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2027.

Thousands more children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could benefit from improved support closer to home if proposals to invest a further £23 million in specialist and inclusive education provision get the green light.