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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield. What now?
People are willing to give Labour a chance. But we already knew that
Jun 19
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The murder of a toddler and the web of lies spun to deceive
An inquiry will mean those who were meant to protect Preston Davey will have to answer how he was so badly failed
Jun 18
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‘The Ace of Spades’ - the city betting on heavy metal to spark regeneration
A statue to remember Lemmy of Motorhead, born in Burslem, is just the start of Stoke-on-Trent’s rock heritage plans
May 30
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Helen Dalley
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Robert Kenyon’s misogynist views on abortion are a feature, not a bug
Reform's Makerfield by-election candidate has shared several abhorrent social media posts comparing abortion to murder – but his stance is far from…
May 28
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The Knot joins The Lead's local network of titles
We're bringing in-depth original local journalism to Stoke-on-Trent
May 20
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Victims at the heart of a damning inquiry – and a warning that must not be ignored
Editor of The Southport Lead, Jamie Lopez, reflects on the damning Phase One of the Southport Inquiry and what must happen next
Apr 16
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Inside the Southport Inquiry
The Lead in Conversation: The Lead's Southport Editor discusses the findings, recommendations and realities of phase one of the Southport Inquiry
Apr 16
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Mar 2
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Natalie Morris
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Prime Minister calls for deputy council leader to be sacked over death threat to MP social post
As The Lancashire Lead first reported, Reform’s national leadership is under pressure to intervene over Simon Evans’ actions on Facebook
Feb 25
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Exclusive: No suspension for Reform councillor who shared post calling for female MP to be shot
Calls for Nigel Farage’s party to act after Lancashire councillor Simon Evans shares Facebook meme targeting grooming survivor Natalie Fleet.
Feb 24
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Luke Beardsworth
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Notes from the North: Saved from climate change by the local authority, councillors fear physical attacks and threats
Latest on our exclusive, agenda-setting and award-winning journalism in the North of England.
Feb 12
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Luke Beardsworth
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Notes from the North: Reform UK slammed over AI image of library, Blackpool in the Epstein files
Latest on our exclusive, agenda-setting and award-winning journalism in the North of England.
Feb 5
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