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The Progress Pride flag has been at the centre of a dispute at Warwickshire County Council (WCC), where the council's leader, 18-year-old Coun George Finch, clashed with chief executive Monica Fogarty over its removal. According to Ms Fogarty, she had previously agreed with the outgoing leader, Coun Rob
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Terry Rooney, a Liberal Democrat candidate, has won a by-election in Benfieldside, Consett, on Durham County Council, beating Reform UK and Labour in a stunning upset. The election was triggered by the resignation of Reform councillor Andrew Kilburn, who was found to be ineligible to stand due to his employment
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The Liberal Democrats have gained a crucial seat in County Durham, as Terry Rooney won the Benfieldside by-election with 824 votes. This victory brings the party's representation on Durham County Council to 15, marking a significant boost for the opposition party. The by-election was called after the early
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Reform UK achieved a remarkable victory in the recent Warwickshire County Council election, securing the largest share of votes and winning a significant number of seats. According to an analysis of the data, Reform UK received around 30.7% of the total vote, surpassing the Conservatives on 24.9%. The
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Councillor Darren Grimes has faced criticism from some constituents about his public availability, a concern he vehemently denies, citing his record of meeting residents, knocking on doors, and answering emails. Despite receiving personal threats, Grimes remains committed to tackling the issues of greatest concern to his constituents. He has pledged
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A milestone has been reached in the construction of a new school in Dereham, Norfolk, with children from The Fred Nicholson Special School attending a topping-out ceremony. The event marked the completion of the building's roof, a significant step towards the facility's opening in spring next
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A Reform council in Kent has sparked controversy after announcing the removal of all transgender-related books from the children's sections of its libraries. The decision was made after a concerned member of the public approached the council's cabinet member in charge of libraries, Paul Webb. Webb
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A high-profile row has erupted at Warwickshire County Council over the flying of a Progress Pride flag, with the temporary Reform leader, George Finch, demanding its removal as part of the party's manifesto policy to only fly British flags on council buildings. However, the council's chief
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Voters in the Easington and Shotton ward will head back to the polls on August 7 following the resignation of Reform UK councillor John Bailey due to ill health. Bailey won the seat during May's local elections with 1,849 votes, leading his party to take control of
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Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), the only Ofsted Outstanding-rated Further Education college in Lancashire, has been awarded the apprenticeship delivery contract by Lancashire County Council through a competitive tender process. This win reinforces NCCG's position as a leading provider of high-quality training and skills development in the
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The official handover of the £3.5m expansion project at Lea Community Primary School has marked a significant milestone for the school and its community. The project, funded through Lancashire County Council's Department for Education grant, has created four new classrooms, a new playground, and an all-weather play
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When Reform surprisingly swept to victory in multiple county council elections in May, the political establishment was caught off guard. The establishment, led by the Labour government, has long been criticized for its misguided policies and wasteful spending. Reform's victory was seen as a beacon of hope for
