Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Decision made on multi-million plans to transform iconic Art Deco pub
Work is finally able to press ahead on multi-million pound regeneration plans at one of Blackpool’s most iconic pubs.
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Driver suffers life changing injuries after serious collision in Blackpool
Police are appealing for information and footage after serious collision in Blackpool.
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St Annes celebrates 150 years with completion of phase one of masterplan
Fylde Council has unveiled a spectacular transformation of St Annes Square in time for the town’s momentous 150th anniversary celebrations.
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Blackpool's Funny Girls show bar goes on the market
The legendary Funny Girls cabaret venue on Dickson Road is officially up for sale.
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Swimming club chairman welcomes council’s action over Kirkham baths
A leading swimming club member has welcomed Fylde Council’s move to officially regain ownership of the Kirkham Pool site – but he believes a longer term vision is needed.
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Illegal e-bikes, scooters, and adapted cycles seized in Blackpool
Police in Blackpool have seized 56 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and adapted cycles in a major crackdown on anti-social vehicle use.
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Wyre councillor facing sex offence allegations
A serving councillor on Wyre Council is facing serious allegations relating to sex offences.
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More EV chargers available across North West
Electric vehicle drivers in the North West can now access over 5,600 public chargepoints, thanks to a 27% rise in the past year.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Anger over traveller site decision
Chorley Council does not want traveller families in the borough, according to the representative of a community which has been told it must leave a site where it had hoped to create a permanent home.
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Appeal after collision in Rivington
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was left seriously injured following a collision in Rivington.
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Police appeal after two men die in Clayton-Le-Woods crash
The accident happened on Thursday night on the A6 and witnesses are sought.
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Preston & Burnley food business caught mis-selling kebabs have been prosecuted.
Kebabs containing completely different meats to what they were advertised as, have been discovered during food sampling investigations across Lancaster, Preston and Burnley.
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The life-changing stories of businesses behind Winckley Street's cosmopolitan vibe
A cobbled street on the cusp of Preston's green city oasis Winckley Square is the focus for the final episode of the second series of The Parched Pea Podcast.
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Man jailed for life for murder of teenager in Ormskirk
A man who fatally stabbed a teenager in Ormskirk and then went on the run for 18 months has today been jailed for life.
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New bridge on track for spring opening
A new £6.6 million bridge over the River Ribble is set to open by spring 2026.
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Plans for food waste collections in Chorley
Chorley Council has set out its plan for dedicated food waste collections from households in the borough.
East Lancashire News
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Teachers could strike over virtual learning plan at Bacup school
A row has broken out over whether plans for a Lancashire school to teach some of its students maths using a teacher in Devon amount to a return to the remote learning of the Covid lockdown era.
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Arrests made after fatal Clayton-le-Woods collision
Police have arrested three men following a fatal collision in Clayton-le-Woods on Thursday.
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Police investigate collision after car travels wrong way down M65
Police are investigating a serious collision after a car travelled the wrong way on the M65 in East Lancashire.
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Five arrested after pedestrian fatally struck by pickup truck in Rossendale
Police are appealing for information and footage after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the road in Crawshawbooth on Friday night.
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Man further charged with attempted murder following serious incidents in Accrington
A man has been further charged with attempted murder as part of an investigation into two serious incidents in Accrington last month.
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Preston & Burnley food business caught mis-selling kebabs have been prosecuted.
Kebabs containing completely different meats to what they were advertised as, have been discovered during food sampling investigations across Lancaster, Preston and Burnley.
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Fan given football banning order after running on to the pitch at Accrington Stanley
A man has been given a football banning order for running on to the pitch at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium.
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Two more ‘pocket parks’ for Accrington
An East Lancashire town centre now has two more ‘pocket parks’ as part of moves to give it a ‘greener’ feel.
Today's Weather
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Blackpool
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High: 28°C | Low: 17°C
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Preston
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Chorley
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Burnley
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