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• New bus lane in Preston city centre to go live

  A new bus lane in Preston city centre will go live next month, with warnings issued to drivers who use it incorrectly to begin with.

• Drivers to be fined under new powers if they attempt dangerous manoeuvres

  Drivers will be fined if they attempt dangerous manoeuvres at four locations across Lancashire, under new powers being rolled out for enforcing moving traffic offences.

• Six local Lancashire elections called off

  Six of the seven local elections due to take place in Lancashire in May have been called off by the government.

• Announcement made about future of under threat Lancashire care homes

  The future of five Lancashire care homes appears to have been guaranteed after months of uncertainty about whether they would be refurbished or closed.

• Tribute paid to 'best boy' who died following Grimsargh collision

  The family of a young man who died following a collision in Grimsargh have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their ‘best boy’.

• McDonald’s drive-thru approved for Preston motorway turnoff

  A new McDonald’s drive-thru will be built alongside the M6, on the outskirts of Preston, after being given the green light by councillors.

• Preston College students to host 24-hour Danceathon in memory of Nicole Parker

  Students at Preston College will take part in a 24-hour Danceathon next month to celebrate the life of a much-loved student and raise money for a local charity.

• Lancashire care staff ‘ready to strike’ says union leader

  Lancashire care staff are ready to strike if any of the county’s under-threat homes and day centres are earmarked for closure, a union leader has warned.