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.

Electronic signs to encourage safe driving on Preston estate

ROAD safety on a Preston estate will receive a boost when interactive signs are introduced to help reinforce the 20mph limit.

YOT staff and volunteers recognised at awards evening

AN AWARDS ceremony has taken place to pay tribute to people who work or volunteer for Lancashire's Youth Offending Team (YOT).

Chairman's Challenge finalists 2012

SEVENTEEN schools have been shortlisted for the final of the Chairman's Challenge - an annual competition to encourage healthy, 'green' and safe activities in schools.

Foster Care Fortnight kick-starts You Can Foster 2012 Campaign

Lancashire County Council and 22 other local authorities from the north west are using this year's Foster Care Fortnight (14 - 27 May) to highlight the urgent and growing need to recruit more foster carers.

New signs point to visitor boost for Fylde

THE Fylde coast is looking its best in readiness to welcome visitors this summer thanks to new directional signs unveiled by Lancashire County Council.

New programme announced for Clitheroe youngsters

'SOMETHING for everyone' is the promise for young people between the age of 13 and 19 in the Clitheroe area under a new programme of activities to be launched later this month.