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No, Lancashire County Council is not on the brink of bankruptcy
PLUS: Lancashire man in court after Pontins incident in Somerset
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Reform UK campaign tactics under investigation
PLUS: Tory councillor faces criticism over conversion of property to flats
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£36,000 per year private school's hidden history of financial problems
PLUS: Reform UK on Fracking could pit local party against the national party
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Jamie Lopez
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Every single Lancashire County Council seat to be contested - full list of candidates
Our full preview of the 2025 Lancashire County Council elections
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A month of violence in Preston
PLUS: Midwives failed to provide basic care to baby girl Ida Lock - and a coroner has called for change
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Jamie Lopez
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March 2025

Police decision to not enforce 20mph zones branded ridiculous by concerned parents
PLUS: How will Lancashire be affected by the government's welfare reforms?
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Lancashire Lead
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Michael Holmes
14 years and over £1m to bring Geoff Driver to trial
PLUS: The latest on local government reorganisations, costs, apathy and more
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Luke Beardsworth
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Jamie Lopez
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The future of Accrington Stanley being used for political football
PLUS: Councillors of all colours continue to drag their feet on local government reorganisation
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Council leader's dramatic defection to Reform UK shows where real battle will be in May
PLUS: Strong opposition to PIP cuts announced yesterday by government
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How do you fix a problem like the M6?
PLUS: Nervous Tories make the jump to Reform UK ahead of elections
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The original jewel in Lancashire's dining crown could be at risk
PLUS: Lizzi Collinge responds to critics causing 'worry and upset' over Eden Project Morecambe
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Constable with 18 years in East Lancashire policing sacked after sexual assault accusations
PLUS: Council leader steps down ahead of local government reorganisation
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Luke Beardsworth
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Jamie Lopez
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