Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Update over Red Arrows appearance at Blackpool Air ShowThe world-famous Red Arrows will not be taking part in this year’s Blackpool Air Show, it has been confirmed.
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Blackpool Police and partners tackle anti-social behaviour in town centreBlackpool's Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted joint patrols with partners to address anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the town Centre.
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Key work ongoing on Stanley Park’s Grade II-listed Cocker Clock TowerOne of the most distinctive features of Blackpool’s Stanley Park is being renovated to coincide with the park’s centenary later this year.
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St Annes Beach wins Seaside AwardSt Annes Beach has been named among the winners of the 2026 Seaside Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
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Lorries shown struggling to negotiate junction on new £18.5m roadSome lorry drivers appear to be struggling with the design of a newly-opened £18.5million access road which provides a vital link to Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone.
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Blackpool bar has licence revoked following serious assaultA bar in Blackpool has been closed down following a serious assault last month.
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Ambitious plans for Marine Hall include new café and outdoor seatingAmbitious proposals to extensively revamp Fleetwood’s Marine Hall – including the provision of a new café and outdoor seating – have now been lodged with Wyre planners.
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Celebrating 20 years of Blackpool Pride FestivalBlackpool Pride Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a landmark three-day event and a two-day street party when it returns next month.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Brinscall Pool stays fit for the future thanks to £1 million of additional funding securedChorley Council has been successful in securing an additional £1 million of funding to ensure Brinscall Pool stays fit for the future, enabling work to take place to improve the efficiency of the 100-year-old building.
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Developer appeals rejected Broughton housing plansA developer that has three times been refused permission to build a housing estate in the Preston countryside is making a fourth attempt to get the green light for the scheme.
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New artwork brightens children’s A&ERoyal Preston Hospital has installed new graphics in its Paediatric Emergency Department to create a calmer and more welcoming environment for young patients.
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Preston community events receive funding boostPreston City Council has confirmed additional funding for community events taking place in and around the city centre.
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Former teacher from Chorley who took a million upskirt images of pupils jailedA former high school teacher from Chorley who took more than a million upskirt images of pupils using secret cameras hidden in pens.
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Preston community events receive funding boostPreston’s colourful calendar of community events will soon receive a further investment boost, as an uplift in funding has been confirmed.
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220 new SEND places proposed across LancashireLancashire County Council is asking people to have their say on plans to create 220 extra SEND places in the county.
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Works underway on major improvements at two Preston parksWorks are now underway to deliver major improvements at two of Preston’s much‑loved parks, Moor Park and Waverley Park, following approval for multimillion‑pound investment last year.
East Lancashire News
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Bacup man jailed for life for murder of Luke HardenThe parents of Luke Harden have today spoken of the heartbreak of losing their son as his murderer was jailed for life.
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Hyndburn MP backs BurnhamA Lancashire Labour MP has backed Andy Burnham to contest the Makerfield by-election.
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Taxi office plan in BlackburnThe boss of a new Blackburn private hire firm is seeking to create an online taxi base in a set of commercial units in Shear Brow.
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Burnley MP jobs pleaMore must be done to get East Lancashire’s disabled and young people into work, Burnley’s MP has told ministers, as he invited Work and Pensions’ Secretary Pat McFadden to visit his constituency.
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Just one week to go until Darwen LiveDarwen Live – the UK’s biggest free music festival – is just one week away, with a huge line-up spanning three stages and more than 20 venues across the town centre.
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Man found guilty of murdering man in RossendaleA man has been found guilty of murdering Luke Harden in the Stacksteads area of Rossendale.
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Accrington street safety works get underwayPreparatory work got under way this week for a project to improve the area around Countess Street in Accrington.
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Blackburn historic Exchange building set for reopening after £1.5m revampBlackburn’s landmark Exchange building is preparing to unveil the completion of the £1.5million redevelopment of its iconic octagonal tower on the weekend of May 30 and 31.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolLight rain
High: 17°C | Low: 11°C
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PrestonLight rain
High: 17°C | Low: 11°C
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ChorleyLight rain
High: 17°C | Low: 11°C
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BurnleyLight rain
High: 15°C | Low: 9°C






