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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News
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Op Limit sees 271 drink and drug driving arrests in Lancashire
Police officers across Lancashire used a combination of roadside stops and intelligence-led, targeted policing to find and arrest offenders.
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I work at Lancashire’s best building in Blackpool but we’ve had issues there
A worker at the DWP’s recently opened £100m Blackpool office which had to be evacuated this week claims the building has had a string of operational issues.
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Final Chance to Shape St Annes Town Centre Transformation Before Works Begin
With construction set to begin in the coming months, residents and businesses have their final opportunity to influence two projects that will reinvent how people experience St Annes town centre.
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Play area wrecked in arson attack will be rebuilt, vow councillors
Councillors have vowed that play equipment destroyed in a senseless arson attack in a Fylde coast park will be rebuilt as quickly as possible.
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Marco’s New York Italian restaurant pulls out of Blackpool
Marco-Pierre White’s prestigiously-branded restaurant is pulling out of Blackpool.
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Local artist celebrates national airplay breakthrough after unconventional creative journey
A Thornton-Cleveleys musician has reached a major milestone after his music was selected for national airplay, marking a breakthrough moment in an unconventional and deeply personal career.
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Couple convicted of child cruelty used babysitter revealed to be paedophile
A couple in Blackpool previously jailed for child cruelty allowed a man who turned out to be a convicted sex offender to babysit two of their children, a review has found.
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Well known GP to chair £20m Pride in Fleetwood project
A well-known Fleetwood GP is to chair a £20m community project to help regenerate the town.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Op Limit sees 271 drink and drug driving arrests in Lancashire
Police officers across Lancashire used a combination of roadside stops and intelligence-led, targeted policing to find and arrest offenders.
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Nurse fron Preston bows out after half a century of care
After half a century of caring for patients across Lancashire and beyond, Angela Wilson, a Staff Nurse in Outpatients at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, has hung up her uniform - bringing an incredible 50-year nursing career to a close.
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DNA results confirm breed profile of three 'wolves' found roaming in Preston
Three large dogs found roaming the streets of Preston the day before Halloween have been confirmed as wolf-dogs following DNA testing.
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Work continues to restore Chorley’s Astley Hall
Restoration works are set to begin later this month on the West Wing of Astley Hall.
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Two arrests after man dies following Preston collision
Two men have been arrested after a man died following a collision in Preston.
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Lancashire archives building needs new roof
The building that houses some of Lancashire’s most precious historical documents needs a new roof.
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Response to Preston bus station safety fears
Transport bosses say a raft of security measures are in place at Preston Bus Station after it was identified as the place in the city that is most feared by women at night.
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Teenager sentenced for stabbing boy near to Preston’s Moor Park
A teenage boy who stabbed a 15-year-old in the chest during a fight near Moor Park in Preston, has been sentenced to more than three years youth detention.
East Lancashire News
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Op Limit sees 271 drink and drug driving arrests in Lancashire
Police officers across Lancashire used a combination of roadside stops and intelligence-led, targeted policing to find and arrest offenders.
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Pendleside Hospice charity shop in Burnley targeted by burglars
Dave Fishwick, the Burnley businessman behind Netflix’s Bank of Dave, has stepped in to help a local hospice charity after its shop was damaged.
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Padel court plan for Accrington
Accrington looks set to get two new padel courts.
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Blackburn kids’ fitness offer to launch
Children in an East Lancashire borough will soon be able to take advantage of a brand new £15 a month fitness offer.
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Darwen civic revamp contract awarded to local firm
Nelson-based Barnfield Construction Ltd is to be appointed as main contractor for the multi-million pound Darwen Market Hall and Civic Quarter development project.
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Plans considered for new 3G football pitches in Burnley
Burnley Council is being asked to consider proposals for new 3G football pitches at Prairie Sports Village and Burnley High School.
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Lancashire-wide campaign launched to help with winter emergencies
A month-long campaign has been launched to help people in Lancashire be better prepared for freezing weather, flooding and power cuts.
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Lancashire people recognised in King's New Year's Honours List
People from Lancashire have been recognised in the King's New Year's Honours List for their work across the county.
Business
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Lancashire publican urges local to ‘support their local’ as rural pub pressures grow
Owner of the historic Dalton Arms in Glasson Dock appeals for unity and community backing amid rising costs and concerns about the future of village pubs.
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Christmas appeal: Cotton Court launch Barnardo's gift appeal
A heartfelt call to the community to donate unwrapped gifts or vouchers — helping ensure every child and young person supported by Barnardo’s in Lancashire receives a present this Christmas.
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Voting closes for the 2025 Fylde Coast Community Awards after overwhelming public support
More than 4,700 nominations have been submitted to recognise the people, groups and businesses making a difference across the Fylde Coast, as anticipation builds ahead of the awards night.
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High street retailers urged to ‘take advantage’ of new funded support programme
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Preston City Council invests £250,000 in NW Mutual, a mutual bank to be owned by, based in and for the people and businesses of the north west of England
Preston City Council has invested £250,000 in the ongoing development of NW Mutual, a mutual bank planning a network of 60-plus branches to be owned by, based in and for the people and small and medium-sized businesses of the north west of England.
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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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COSMO World Buffet to Open in Preston’s Animate Complex on Sunday 27th July
Preston’s highly anticipated world buffet restaurant is set to open its doors at the end of this month.
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Join the voice of the North West – Central Radio is hiring now!
Local radio station offers exciting opportunity to work in media sales, with flexible hours and great earning potential.
Radio News Hub - News
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Man Utd knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton to end hopes of silverware this season
Managerless Manchester United’s hopes of ending a topsy-turvy season with silverware went up in smoke as Danny Welbeck once again scored against his former club and Brighton finally secured a first FA Cup victory against the Red Devils.
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Successions Jesse Armstrong still experiences impostor syndrome
Succession showrunner Jesse Armstrong has said a writers’ room can feel like “walking on the moon” when it is working well – but that he also experiences imposter syndrome.
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Openreach marks 20th anniversary
Openreach is marking its 20th anniversary by announcing a big increase in broadband usage last year.
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Drivers able to see how well their council is tackling potholes
Drivers across England are able to see how well their local authority is tackling potholes with the launch of a new traffic light rating system.
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Teaching union calls for social media ban for under 16s to improve learning
A teaching union is calling for the Government to ban social media for under-16s to improve concentration at school and stem damage to mental health.
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Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed due to wildfires
The Love Island: All Stars villa has been evacuated with filming postponed due to “ongoing wildfires”, ITV has said.
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Protester climbs onto Iranian embassy balcony
A protester has climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London.
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Government urged to make nutrition labels on front of food packaging mandatory
Nutrition labels on the front of food packaging should be made mandatory in the UK, according to a consumer champion.



