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Social media conflict damaging Lancashire County Council's wider reputation
One councillor at Lancashire County Council is under investigation over allegations of harassment via social media
 • Luke Beardsworth
Five Labour MPs in Lancashire call for Keir Starmer to resign
It is not yet clear if more names will be added to the list on Wednesday
 • Luke Beardsworth
A bad elections by every measure for the established parties
The degrees may vary, but in Preston, Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Chorley, Burnley, Pendle and West Lancashire there was rejection of Labour and…
 • Luke Beardsworth and The Lancashire Lead
Will local or national issues win the day as Lancashire goes to the polls?
On the eve of the local elections, we look at what's been happening across the county
 • Luke Beardsworth
United Utilities profits double while water bills rocket to pay for longer overdue upgrades
Bills are rising to pay for investment into the North West's water network - but profits are only going in one direction
 • Luke Beardsworth and The Lancashire Lead
Local politicians relying on AI risk deepening 'very high' mistrust in democracy
Widespread use of AI from politicians could be further harming public perception of politicians
 • Luke Beardsworth and The Lancashire Lead
No, a Lancashire hospital has not banned staff from saying 'it's raining cats and dogs'
Royal Preston Hospital has been at the centre of a media storm this week
 • Luke Beardsworth
Reform UK candidate won’t be suspended over ‘n’ word social media post
The party's local chair said Reform 'believes in freedom of speech'
 • Luke Beardsworth and The Lancashire Lead
Potholes blamed on 'one of the wettest winters' - but it rained less than usual
Data provided by the Met Office shows the standard response from Lancashire County Council doesn't stand up to much scrutiny
 • Luke Beardsworth and The Lancashire Lead
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The Lancashire Lead covers people, place and policy across the county. Shining a light with investigative and thoughtful journalism across Lancashire. Direct to your inbox every Wednesday and Sunday, edited by Luke Beardsworth.
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