Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Blackpool Vic battles to retain vital ‘temporary’ Covid buildingBlackpool Victoria Hospital has been granted planning permission to permanently retain a prefab building which was originally used for the Covid pandemic but has continued to be used.
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V&A to bring David Bowie archive highlights to Blackpool’s ShowtownZiggy played guitar…and now you can see it up close at Blackpool’s Showtown museum.
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Residents urged to keep reporting odour issues after abatement notice issuedResidents impacted by unwanted odour in their homes from a Fleetwood landfill site are urged to continue to record incidents while an abatement notice is in place.
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Blackpool’s North Pier sold with £10m investment promisedNorth Pier, Blackpool's oldest and most iconic pier, has entered a new chapter, with a £10million investment programme planned.
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Five announced as Switch-On headline actFive, along with Lucy Spraggan and The Feeling have been revealed as the musical acts performing at this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch‑On.
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Blackpool MP says government has pledged £20m to help build resort arenaThe Blackpool South MP says the government has pledged to fund the first steps in building a world-class arena in the resort.
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Resort’s Tiffany’s Hotel fined £120k following death of childOwners of a Blackpool hotel where a child died after suffering an electric shock in the lobby have been fined £120,000 over health and safety offences.
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Update on £633k plans for pet crematorium at Carleton and site upgradeAn update on plans to create a pet crematorium at Carleton is to be given by Blackpool Council after a question was asked about it at a public meeting.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Preston freedom parade will mark 20th anniversary of Duke of Lancaster's RegimentThis weekend will see one of the biggest military parades to march through Preston in many years, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, along with marking 100 years of the Cenotaph.
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Lancashire Police launch summer crackdown on drink and drug drivingLancashire Police are urging motorists not to drink or drug drive throughout the summer, warning offenders they will face the full force of the law if they do, like any other time of year.
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Preston city centre action plan delivering results six months onA multi-agency action plan launched in December to tackle retail crime and anti-social behaviour in Preston City Centre is already delivering positive results, six months on.
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Preston retailer fined £10,000 for selling a knife to 15 year old test purchaserA Preston retailer who sold a knife to a 15-year-old during test purchasing has been fined £10,000.
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Controversial Camelot site plans approvedControversial plans to build 350 homes on the former Camelot Theme Park site in Chorley have been given the go-ahead – 12 years after the first bid was made to redevelop the derelict site.
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More bin changes mooted for PrestonSome Preston households may see their bin collection day changed for a second time since the spring in order to resolve problems that have arisen following a major shake-up of the city’s waste service.
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Friargate South improvement works startThe multi-million pound improvement works planned for Friargate South, Cheapside/Market Place and Orchard Street in Preston are due to get underway next week.
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Family pays tribute to 'loving daughter, sister, partner, and devoted mum' who tragically died at level crossing in HoghtonA 33 year-old woman who died following a tragic incident at a level crossing in Lancashire has been named as her family pay tribute to their much loved daughter, sister, partner and devoted mum.
East Lancashire News
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Burnley MP slam football closuresPlans to close down a number of major roads near Burnley FC’s stadium on match days have been slammed by the town’s MP.
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Darwen man jailed for causing teenager's death by dangerous drivingA man who killed a teenage girl while driving at more than 110mph on the M65 has been jailed.
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Contaminated nature reserve warningThe public are being warned to avoid parts of a nature reserve after potential industrial contaminants were found in soil and water at the site.
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Burnley bike rider dies after suffering serious injuriesA bike rider who was seriously injured after coming off his bike in Burnley has died.
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Lights, camera, Blackburn! New Film Festival joins National Festival of MakingThe National Festival of Making is set to return to Blackburn next weekend with a blockbuster line-up – including a brand-new Film Festival.
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Blackburn man for jailed for sex assault and having indecent images of childrenA Blackburn man who videoed himself sexually assaulting a young girl and had hundreds of indecent images of other children on a laptop and phone, has been jailed for 14 years.
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Witness and footage appeal after cyclist suffers serious injuries in BurnleyPolice are appealing for witnesses and footage after a cyclist suffered serious injuries in Burnley.
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Lancashire firefighters at heart of new national service to tackle wildfiresLancashire firefighters will be at the heart of a new service to tackle wildfires across the whole of England.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolMist
High: 18°C | Low: 15°C
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PrestonLight rain
High: 19°C | Low: 12°C
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ChorleyLight rain
High: 19°C | Low: 12°C
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BurnleyLight rain shower
High: 18°C | Low: 10°C






