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Onshore infrastructure approved for East Irish Sea wind farms capable of powering 2 million homes
The Department for Net Zero and Energy Security has granted consent for the onshore substations and cabling required to connect the Morgan …
Preston pilot scheme offers AI training and apprenticeships to young people
A new pilot programme in Preston is providing 16- to 24-year-olds not in education or employment with three weeks of training in AI tools a…
Lancashire warehouse installs UK's first AI-powered LEGO sorting machine
The Brick-O-Matic machine in Rawtenstall uses cameras and air jets to identify and sort 40,000 LEGO bricks a day by colour and shape. By au…
Construction of Cottam Parkway station in Preston to begin after funding gap closed
Lancashire's Combined County Authority has approved £28.2m to complete the budget for the long-planned Cottam Parkway railway station. The …
Lancashire dairy farmer Tom Pemberton boosts sales with 24/7 milk vending machines
Fifth-generation farmer Tom Pemberton has installed self-service vending machines at his Lytham St Annes dairy farm to sell produce directl…
New inflatable waterpark opens at the Anderton Centre near Bolton
The North West Aqua Park has opened on Lower Rivington Reservoir, offering a floating obstacle course for up to 60 people at a time. Operat…
Over 25,000 trees planted as part of Lancashire landscape restoration project
United Utilities has planted 25,500 trees and restored 726 hectares of peatland across four sites in Lancashire, including the West Pennine…
BAE Systems unveils Brontanax - the UK's first autonomous combat drone
Engineers in Warton have developed the Brontanax, an uncrewed aircraft designed to fly alongside Typhoon jets to provide electronic warfare…
Former Formby church to become gymnastics club for children of all ages
A disused church in Formby is set to become a gymnastics club for children after planning permission was approved. The former St Jerome’s C…
Hidden gold coins found under altar save Melling church from closure
St Wilfrid’s church in Lancashire faced permanent closure after failing to raise funds for urgent repairs, but a bag containing nine gold B…
The Royal Oak in Aughton reopens following a £677,000 refurbishment
Operators Dean Jones and James Nolan have completed a major renovation of The Royal Oak in Aughton, creating 20 new jobs in the process. Th…
Hidden gold coins found under altar save Melling church from closure
St Wilfrid's Church in Melling was facing permanent closure due to a £750,000 repair bill until a mystery hoard of gold coins worth £30,000…