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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News
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Verdict delivered on proposed new 12-hole adventure golf scheme
A proposed 12-hole mini adventure golf course at a Blackpool golfing centre has been approved by planners.
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Turkish Typhoon deal promises future jobs for East Lancs plane factories
BAE Systems has welcomed draft deal between the UK and Turkish governments opening the way for new orders for the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which are partly manufactured and assembled at its Lancashire factories.
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Blackpool Illuminations: Olly Murs will be the headline performer
24,000 free tickets have been made available for those wishing to attend.
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Summertime Blackpool is a vibe and Chicago is kicking off the season with jazz hands
Central Radio's Nicola Adam had the pleasure of heading to the theatre to catch Chicago and shares her experience.
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Fylde Council launches summer 2025 anti-litter campaign
As the main summer school holiday season gets underway, Fylde Council has created an eye-catching campaign to encourage everyone to dispose of their litter responsibly.
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Person rescued by lifeboat crew
A person has been rescued from the sea off Blackpool, around 250 metres from shore, in what the RNLI called its most serious call-out this week.
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Blackpool FC’s multiple-pitch training ground proposals take step forward
Ambitious multi-million pound proposals by Blackpool Football Club to build an elite training ground and academy have taken a step forward this week.
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Net zero blamed for high energy bills
Lancashire residents are being made “poorer” by “unachievable” attempts to hit net zero targets by 2050, according to the new environment cabinet member at Lancashire County Council.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Turkish Typhoon deal promises future jobs for East Lancs plane factories
BAE Systems has welcomed draft deal between the UK and Turkish governments opening the way for new orders for the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which are partly manufactured and assembled at its Lancashire factories.
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Man charged with firearms incident in Leyland
A man has been charged after a shotgun was discharged in Leyland last Friday night.
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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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EV infrastructure boost from new funding
The North West Ambulance Service has secured nearly £300,000 to install electric vehicle chargepoints at nine sites, including Preston.
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Four injured after pub shooting in Leyland
Four people have been injured after a shotgun was fired near a pub in Leyland.
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Net zero blamed for high energy bills
Lancashire residents are being made “poorer” by “unachievable” attempts to hit net zero targets by 2050, according to the new environment cabinet member at Lancashire County Council.
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Road upgrade funding confirmed
A long-awaited revamp of one of the busiest roads in Central Lancashire is set to get the government funding needed to make it a reality.
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Police warning after motorists film aftermath of horror M6 crash
Police have warned motorists after footage circulated online following a collision on the M6 in which nine people were injured.
East Lancashire News
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Turkish Typhoon deal promises future jobs for East Lancs plane factories
BAE Systems has welcomed draft deal between the UK and Turkish governments opening the way for new orders for the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which are partly manufactured and assembled at its Lancashire factories.
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Second man charged with violent attacks in Accrington
A second man has been charged after a series of violent attacks outside a mosque in Accrington
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Net zero blamed for high energy bills
Lancashire residents are being made “poorer” by “unachievable” attempts to hit net zero targets by 2050, according to the new environment cabinet member at Lancashire County Council.
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East Lancashire’s historic Towneley Hall to reopen
East Lancashire’s historic Towneley Hall will reopen to the public on Friday.
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Arrests made following serious incidents in Accrington
Police have arrested three people following serious incidents in Accrington.
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Members of East Lancashire cocaine gang jailed
A gang who worked to flood the streets of East Lancashire with cocaine have been jailed.
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Dangerous man jailed for cowardly attack on woman outside her Blackburn home
A man has been jailed for a cowardly attack on a woman outside her Blackburn home.
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Drug-dealing dad from Burnley jailed for ten years
A man from Burnley has been sent to prison for ten years for drug dealing.
Business
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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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Local radio station offers exciting opportunity to work in media sales, with flexible hours and great earning potential.
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Blackpool florist expands with grand opening & fundraiser honouring community hero
Local florist ‘What The Flowers’ marks new chapter with emotional tribute and charity event for RNLI and Leukaemia Care.
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Escaping the Nazis, settling in Preston and being ahead of the air fryer craze - the life of Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines
Escaping from the clutches of the gas chambers aged just three - Lady Milena has reflected on her life as an adopted Prestonian ever since.
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One Stop Refurbs: A beacon of excellence in Lancashire's refurbishment industry
Burnley-based One Stop Refurbs celebrates over 16 years of delivering top-tier property refurbishment services across Lancashire, earning stellar customer reviews and recognition from local trading standards.
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New padel venue brings life to former Staples store in Preston
A new sports venue, ‘Just Padel’, has officially opened in Preston this week, transforming the long-vacant Staples Office Outlet on Corporation Street into a thriving hub for the increasingly popular sport of padel.
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60 years of trading in 'the bag'
Preston Markets is proud to celebrate one of its longest serving traders, Sheridan’s Bags and Bags, which marks 60 years of trading this year.
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Get a 'pizza the action' - slices of pizza for 15p at Sbarro in Colne
Slice away the January blues with this nostalgic deal
Radio News Hub - News
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Starmer issues last ditch appeal as thousands of doctors to strike
Thousands of resident doctors are beginning a five-day strike after talks with the Government collapsed over pay.
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Starmer hails historic day as Modi visits for signing of UK India trade deal
Sir Keir Starmer told Indian counterpart Narendra Modi the signing of a trade deal was a “historic day” for the two countries.
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About one in 10 people victims of domestic abuse stalking or sexual assault
About one in 10 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales were victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking in the year to March, estimates suggest.
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American wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71
American wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71.
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Corbyn promises new kind of party as he launches as yet unnamed venture
Jeremy Corbyn has promised “a new kind of political party” as he launched a new outfit with Zarah Sultana that does not yet have a name.
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RMT warns any raise to state pension age will be met with direct action
The biggest rail workers’ union has warned that raising the state pension age would be met with protests and direct action.
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Walking 7000 steps a day is enough to boost health
Walking 7,000 steps a day may be enough to protect against a number of diseases, a new study suggests.
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Essex disorder was signal flare of rising unrest and cracks in police forces
Disorder in Essex was a “signal flare” of rising unrest and exposes cracks in police forces across the country, the head of a police body said.