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Cash boost for Lancashire County Council 'will be wiped out' by national insurance costs, deputy leader claims
Much of the extra government cash awarded to Lancashire County Council next year will be swallowed up by ballooning bills caused by the forthcoming hike in employer national insurance.
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Food hygiene ratings handed to 41 establishments in Lancashire - five businesses receive one star
41 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Readers react to plans to revamp Burnley town centre road
Readers have had their say on the county council’s proposals to revamp a Burnley town centre road.
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'Suspicious package' found in Burnley town centre bank 'not malicious'
The item was found in Santander
Shocking number of children missed out on education this term in Lancashire
A startling number of children are missing out on education in Lancashire and across England, new figures show.
I rank the top 10 most affordable areas in Lancashire to buy a house, including Blackpool, Blackburn & Burnley
During a cost of living crisis and at a time when many young people bemoan their prospects of getting on the housing ladder, there are still areas of Lancashire which are eminently affordable.
Padiham teenager (14) and his six-year-old friend walk a mile a day in a month to raise over £2,000 for Pendleside Hospice
Two young pals, who have both suffered the devastating loss of their dads, have raised over £2,000 for charity.
Lancashire Police pay out over £750k in compensation claims in 5 years
Lancashire Police paid out more than £768,000 in compensation for claims made against the force in the past five years, it has been revealed.
For sale: stunning four-bedroom family home in Cliviger
Our property spotlight today falls on this stunning four-bedroom family home in Burnley Road, Cliviger.
Pendle Dogs creates a Christmas miracle for this tiny dog abandoned in a dark country lane
Animal lovers have come together to create a Christmas miracle for this little dog.
Experts issue urgent warning to Lancashire motorists ahead of forecasted ‘ice bomb’
Drivers have been warned about ‘a snow and ice bomb’ in Lancashire, as parts of the UK brace for very wintery conditions in the lead up to Christmas.
Police called to Burnley town centre after report of suspicious package in Santander
Police enacted in Burnley town centre this morning after reports of a suspcious package, which thankfully turned out to be safe.
This North West beach is named among best in the UK for a Boxing Day walk - check out 10 others
A North West beach has been named among the very best in the UK for a family Boxing Day walk.
I compare Costa & Starbucks' Christmas gingerbread lattes and hot chocolates to see which is better
With the festive season in full swing, lovers of hot drinks from their favourite high street outlets will have been revelling in the return of specialised seasonal drinks from the now-global coffee chains.
Burnley Express letters - Reader says the MP should stop blaming his predecessor for all the town's problems
Good to see our MP actually listening to the people of Burnley and showing awareness of problems in the town.
The Mix: 35 memorable moments from the former Burnley town centre nightspot
Bet there were a few sore heads the morning after these photos were taken.
Row erupts as last-ditch attempt to stop parking charge rises in Burnley fails
A last-ditch attempt to reverse a planned increase in short-stay parking charges has failed.
Eight lovely Burnley and Pendle dogs looking for a second shot at happiness
These eight lovely Burnley and Pendle dogs are looking for a second shot at happiness.
Deal struck over military homes in Preston, Ribble Valley, Lancaster and South Ribble that will save UK billions
Dozens of military homes across Lancashire are being bought back by the Government in a bid to save the taxpayer billions.
Fury vs Usyk 2: cybersecurity expert sounds the alarm about dangers of illegal streams
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