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Lancashire's 'eye watering' bill for special needs school transport leaps again

Transporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to school is forecast to cost Lancashire County Council £8.4m more than it had budgeted for this year.

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I'm a Lancashire county councillor and all people say to me is 'fill in the potholes'

Potholes are the number one priority for Lancashire residents, according to county councillors.

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When Princess Anne called into Wrea Green for afternoon tea

Wrea Green Equitation Centre had a Royal visitor as Princess Anne called in for afternoon tea following her visit to Fleetwood to meet National Coastwatch volunteers.

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'Dangerous pervert' Kamran Rashid admits subjecting woman to serious attack at preston Crown Court

The victim woke up to find 40-year-old Rashid was in the same bed as her. He then engaged in sexual activity with her without her consent.

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Blue Lights review: This Belfast-set police drama explodes back on our screens with fire, violence - and a few soap opera moments

The BBC’s Belfast-set cop drama returns with an explosive start which gives way to slow-burning tension

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Abuser spared jail after tearing off wife's false lashes and dragging her through car window

Liam Hardman has been told to do a course to address his 'deficits' in thinking

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Chaos at Blackpool South's by-election hustings as police called

“I want to have someone who will do their best for this town which I love and not just look out for themselves”

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Blackpool's new Talbot Road tramway extension set to start live testing from April 23

From Tuesday 23 April, trams will be live on the tracks at various times of day while testing is carried out.

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Fylde Conservative Party leader and Blackpool South candidate reacts to allegations against Mark Menzies

Mr Jones was questioned about the Mark Menzies controversy

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Preston 'casino' building is put on the market - here's how much for

There are several other AGC’s planned in nearby locations.

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Best places to grab sushi in Lancashire according to the people who live here

As the weather gets nicer, you may start craving something fresher and lighter for a bite to eat and sushi fits the bill perfectly, but where should you go to get the best sushi in Lancashire?

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After dumping his victim in an alleyway, he desperately tried to cover his tracks

Dean Hughes claimed to have been acting in lawful self defence in a row over a mobile phone

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Rishi Sunak may strip GP's of ability it issue sick notes to force millions back to work

The Prime Minister repeatedly stressed that the system as it stands is letting people down by not being focused enough on the work they might be able to do.

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Iconic ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach closed - here's why

The ride dates back to 1905.

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Dad said 'love you' and kissed family goodbye before 'catastrophic' tragedy

"Although I now realise Ian will never come home again and I have now had to move out of the house we shared, it still haunts me that he is gone"

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Mum 'received death threats days before' being fatally stabbed in street

Kulsuma Akter died following an incident on April 6

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Tragedy as young mum told she had asthma dies aged just 33

Katie Dowling was a 'good-hearted' person who 'would do anything for anyone'

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Toddler, 3, escaped home and fell in lake during 'every parent's worst nightmare'

Without the quick-thinking actions of one person, things could have been a lot different

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Is now the right time to buy a house in Lancashire? House prices changes in explained

It’s been a mixed bag when it comes to house prices in Lancashire this month.

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Composer inspired by diverse range of music from AC/DC and Motorhead to The Sound of Music to headline Ribble Valley Jazz Festival

Ozzy Moysey can scarcely hide his enthusiasm and pride, recalling the making of Ancient Infinity Orchestra’s debut album, River of Light, released to critical acclaim on MatthewHalsall’s Gondwana Records label.