£4.5m funding for Lancashire’s rural businesses up for grabs
(Fri 28 Aug 2009 09:44)
A £4.5 million funding pot is available for rural businesses seeking to improve productivity and development.
Constabulary in bid to help raise £1million
(Tue 25 Aug 2009 16:52)
LANCASHIRE Constabulary is the first force in the country to take part in a national competition which aims to raise £1million for The Prince’s Trust.
Trading Standards support 'legal high' curbs
(Tue 25 Aug 2009 16:50)
Chief Trading Standards Officer Jim Potts, said: "Many substances branded as 'legal highs' can be found on sale on the internet and in town centre shops which specialise in drug paraphernalia.
Last call for 2010 Queen’s volunteer award nominations
(Mon 24 Aug 2009 16:34)
THE Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire has made a final call for people across the county to nominate outstanding volunteer groups in their area.
Ryanair invites charities to apply for its 2010 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Partner
(Thu 20 Aug 2009 14:51)
Ryanair, the World’s favourite airline, today (19th Aug 09) put at least €100,000 up for grabs as it launched its search for its official charity partner for the 2010 edition of its famous Cabin Crew Charity Calendar
Mark Hendrick MP visits Jobcentre Plus
(Wed 19 Aug 2009 11:11)
Preston MP, Mark Hendrick visited Preston Jobcentre Plus Monday 17th August 2009 to meet with Manager Tim Howarth and members of staff and to tour the facilities at Gateway House.
Lollipop Vacancies: Your County Needs You!
(Thu 13 Aug 2009 15:53)
Lancashire County Council's school crossing patrol service has launched a job vacancy appeal for community minded people to keep Lancashire's school pupils safe.
Lancashire communities to benefit from cashback from criminals
(Wed 12 Aug 2009 10:13)
COMMUNITIES in Lancashire are to benefit from ‘cashback’ from criminals, as millions of pounds in seized assets are to be spent on chosen projects nominated by members of the public.
Consumer advice gains £20m back for Lancashire pockets
(Tue 11 Aug 2009 16:32)
A TOTAL of more than £20m has been returned to people's pockets, thanks to Lancashire County Council and the Consumer Direct helpline.
RSPB offers income opportunities to farmers
(Tue 11 Aug 2009 14:17)
THE RSPB is inviting farmers in the north of England to join a successful scheme that can boost farm incomes while helping the wildlife on their land.
MP calls for re-think on scheme that will "damage" Skelmersdale shops
(Sun 09 Aug 2009 11:55)
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has slammed the latest move by Knowsley Council to evict endangered water voles from their habitat in Kirkby Brook to make way for Everton’s new stadium.
Fair trade cosmetics for West Lancashire
(Wed 05 Aug 2009 17:18)
Local MP Rosie Cooper encouraged shoppers in West Lancashire to buy fair trade cosmetics and toiletries that are now available in the shops.
Lancashire schools win "SEAL" of approval
(Tue 04 Aug 2009 17:19)
PRIMARY schools in Lancashire are making the most of children's learning by helping them understand their emotions and feel happy at school.
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MP Rosie welcomes Government investment as Ormskirk station re-opens
(Mon 03 Aug 2009 14:42)
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has welcomed the £1.8 million refurbishment of Ormskirk train station as the first of many stations to be revamped under a Government programme to improve stations across the country.
Small businesses concern about unemployment continues
(Mon 27 Jul 2009 16:49)
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) saw a dramatic rise in calls to its legal advice line on lay-offs and redundancies in the first two quarters of this year.
Lancs MP backs campaign for "Green Collar Jobs"
(Thu 09 Jul 2009 17:27)
Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden hosted the launch event in the Commons for “Green Collar Britain”, a new report supported by British Gas and GMB on Green Skills and Jobs.
‘Excellent’ Longridge Community Hospital scores a hat-trick
(Tue 07 Jul 2009 15:44)
Longridge Community Hospital has scooped a treble ‘excellent’ rating following an inspection of facilities for inpatients.
MP Rosie Cooper welcomes water concessions for community groups
(Thu 25 Jun 2009 15:16)
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has welcomed action from the Government to secure a moratorium on higher surface water drainage charges for 2009/10 for local faith buildings, scout and guide groups and community amateur
Graduates need to ape "The Apprentice"
(Thu 11 Jun 2009 11:10)
University gradutates need to turn themselves into a TV-style "Apprentice" if they want to improve their chances of landing a job, according to new research.
Students cop first Lancashire police degrees
(Mon 08 Jun 2009 16:31)
The first police recruits who have completed a new foundation policing degree have joined Lancashire Constabulary.
