Four young mums from north Lancashire and Blackpool who are breastfeeding their babies have become star models to raise awareness of the many health benefits of breastfeeding and the support available.

PARENTS across the county are being given tips on keeping their child safe as they take part in this year’s Walk to School Week.

LANCASHIRE Adult Learning, the county council’s adult education service, together with Job Centre Plus and Sure Start, are holding a 'Pathways to Work and Training' event in Preston on Tuesday, 20 May.

LOCAL residents, aged 50 and over, living in Chorley are invited to have their say in how local public services are provided by becoming a member of the Chorley Older Peoples Partnership Board.

A CYCLING scheme in Hyndburn has been short listed for a national award.

THERE'S a new trophy in Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School’s awards cabinet after pupils won the latest 2008 Mathematics Challenge district final.

LANCASHIRE County Council’s outgoing Chief Executive, Chris Trinick, is among six new Deputy Lieutenants to be appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire.

A BUDDING Fylde gardening business has bloomed and a native Lancastrian has returned to her roots, thanks to help from Rosebud Finance.

LOCAL grants, highway schemes and bus service provision are on the agenda at this month’s meeting of Lancashire Local Hyndburn.

GREEN-minded school children from Lancaster have scooped high-tech prizes for their recycling efforts.