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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News
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North West hospices to get £9.2m government funding
Hospices across the North West are set to receive £9.2 million from a new government end-of-life care fund.
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All aboard for town’s first ever dragon boat race for charity
A charity dragon boat race is being held on the Fylde coast and teams are wanted to take part.
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Residents get chance to view designs for controversial works compound
Residents who campaigned against a forthcoming works compound in front of their seafront homes are to get a chance to see some designs intended to lessen the visual impact.
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New bus launched with direct link to Blackpool Zoo and attractions
A new bus service has launched in Blackpool linking major attractions directly to Blackpool Zoo.
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Council confirms transfer of Kirkham Pool
Fylde Council has officially taken back ownership of the long-closed Kirkham Pool, marking a key step toward its potential reopening.
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Huge update on ambitious multimillion plans to restore iconic seafront bar
A potential roadblock to multimillion plans to regenerate a landmark pub on Blackpool seafront has now been removed.
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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.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Man charged following stabbing at probation office in Preston
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed at a probation office in Preston.
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Preston Parks awarded coveted Green Flag awards
Preston Parks awarded coveted Green Flag Awards as they are officially recognised as some of the country's best parks
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Chorley shops found to be selling illegal tobacco products
Two Chorley shops have been shut down after repeatedly selling illegal tobacco and vapes—some even to children.
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40 illegal bikes and e-scooters seized
Lancashire Police has seized 40 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters during an anti-social behaviour operation in Ribbleton.
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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.
East Lancashire News
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Blackburn with Darwen borough will hold a VJ Day celebration
Blackburn with Darwen borough is to hold its own VJ Day celebration on August 15 in honour of the twice forgotten service people who fought in the Second World War’s Far East campaign.
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Burnley paedophile jailed for 11 years and three months
A Burnley man has been jailed for over 11 years for sexually assaulting two 14-year-old girls.
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Emergency injunction is granted at unauthorised Travellers' site
The granting of an emergency injunction prohibiting any further works to an unauthorised travellers’ encampment at Hall Moss Farm in Darwen has been welcomed by a local councillor.
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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.
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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Luke Littler hits stunning nine dart finish in semi final win over Josh Rock
World champion Luke Little survived an early scare to book his first Betfred World Matchplay final after an historic encounter against Josh Rock at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.
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Trump gets down to business with trade talks with European Commission president
Donald Trump will meet the president of the European Commission as work gets under way on a five-day visit to Scotland.
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Lionesses ready to compete for back to back European glory in Euro 2025 final
The Lionesses have vowed they will be “giving it our all” as they compete for back-to-back European titles.
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Donald Trump goes golfing as protesters speak out against his visit to Scotland
Protesters have insisted that Donald Trump is “not welcome here” as the US president took to the golf course on the first full day of his visit to Scotland.
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Life after Christian Horner begins with sprint win for Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen won the first Formula One race staged following Christian Horner’s dismissal as Red Bull team principal in Saturday’s sprint race in Belgium.
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Couple sue police force at High Court over death of transgender teenager
The mother and stepfather of a transgender teen who died by suicide are taking High Court action against police over a response that may have contributed to his death.
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Councils to get 11bn for recycling from packaging fees charged to firms
Councils in England are set to receive a share of £1.1 billion in recycling funding taken from money charged to companies for the packaging they produce.
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Suicide prevention charity Samaritans consulting on closure of half of branches
Suicide prevention charity Samaritans is consulting on plans to close around half of its branches across the UK and Ireland.