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Former pub could be converted into new day nursery for 30 kids
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (480+ words) A former Blackburn pub building has been earmarked for a day nursery. Mrs Iram Arfan'wants to convert the premises of The Royal Oak in Roe Lee into a nursery which could look after up to 30 children. The detached two-storey former…...
Number of Lancashire children home schooled nears 3,000
4+ week, 1+ day ago (353+ words) Nearly 3,000 children in Lancashire are now being educated at home, newly released figures show. Data obtained from Lancashire County Council through a Freedom of Information request reveals 2,975 children were out of mainstream education as of September 30. The total includes 374 pupils…...
Haslingden Sixth Form victorious in school challenge
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (274+ words) Students got the chance to put their knowledge to the test during a school's University Challenge showdown. Weekly heats were held throughout November and December at Haslingden Sixth Form with students representing the different subjects. The competition was set up…...
Thriving nursery can add new room to cut waiting list
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (426+ words) A thriving and "outstanding" nursery in a Blackburn community centre can add a small extension to accommodate more children. A proposal by Prosperity Children"s Care Services to add the single-storey building to the Greenview Nursery in the Greenfields Community…...
Burnley schoolgirls lead way on new PE kit designs for major global brand
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (441+ words) Teenage girls from one East Lancashire school are leading the change of traditional PE kit design alongside a huge global sports company. Students at Burnley High School are among those taking part in a trial of the new Undropped Kit,…...
Salvation Army giving away school uniforms to families in need
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (270+ words) The Salvation Army is giving away school uniforms to help support families this summer. Based in Clitheroe, the charity will host its annual school uniform hub on Friday, August 15, offering new and pre-loved school clothing free of charge to those…...
'Graduating felt incredibly emotional': Suli celebrates distinction success
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (358+ words) A student with cerebral palsy said it felt incredibly 'emotional and empowering' to have graduated. Suliman Hussain, known as Suli, has celebrated graduating with a Distinction in his Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) from the University of Central Lancashire. The…...
Can you get more than 6 correct answers? Take this quiz to see your score
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (269+ words) The weekend is here, which can only mean one thing: it's time for our'weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you'brush up on some of that unusual but essential'knowledge…...
Minehead school to reopen for first time since fatal bus crash
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) A Minehead school will reopen on Monday for the first time since a bus crash which left one pupil dead and others injured. Minehead Middle School in Somerset closed on Friday after a school bus with 60 to 70 of its pupils…...
Pleckgate High School pupils lead the way in becoming a Period Proud school
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (361+ words) Pleckgate High School has proudly become a "Period Proud Environment" after pupils across Years 7 to 10 completed specialised training through the Period Peers Programme. The initiative, led by Plan International UK in partnership with Nurofen"s See My Pain campaign, aims…...