A key funding contribution needed to bring forward the Cottam Parkway railway station project has been approved by the Lancashire Combined County Authority, as part of its consolidated transport funding allocation of more than £640m over the next four years.

A temporary library will open next week so residents can continue to access key services while major work continues at Lancaster Central library.

People across Lancashire are being urged to submit their nominations for the Pride in Lancashire Awards before entries close at noon on Friday 11 September.