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🔵 After a decade of political rows and wrangling, 2025 could be the year that determines whether Lancashire is to get an elected mayor – but what difference would the role actually make?
🔵 Blackpool's Tory opposition leader has warned of council tax rises and cuts to services despite a £17m funding boost for town hall spending next year.
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This is how much Lancashire highways bosses have paid out in pothole compensation

Doctor who said he 'didn't give a ****' about patients is struck off

Tragedy as 40-year-old found dead in Preston on New Year's Day

I could be the next Jeremy Clarkson! 5 Lancashire farms for sale for new 2025 farmers

11 Lancashire restaurants offering discount to help banish the January blues including 99p pints

Plans to convert former hotel in Blackpool into HMO thrown out due to 'over supply'

Lancashire town revealed as the smoking capital of Britain

Popular boozer is offering 99p pints from today

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Lancaster Celebrates Chinese New Year 2025 with Spectacular Festival for All

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From family favourites, to the latest musicals and Shakespeare plays, it's a great time of year to get out there and soak up some culture.

Theatre ticket company ATG Tickets has just announced a huge January sale on its most popular venues, with passes for some of the biggest shows in the country starting at just £15.

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Paul Heckingbottom issues straight response to Sheff Utd links with Emil Riis

John Smith’s PNE Fans’ Panel verdict: Will we ever find a cure for an almost relentless bout of travel sickness?

Preston North End captain leads the dressing room reaction to West Brom defeat

Paul Heckingbottom makes January transfer priority clear after loss to West Brom

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