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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News
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Kirkham singer gets backing of Sir Paul McCartney and Peter Kay
A singer songwriter from Kirkham has been backed by the legendary Sir Paul McCartney and Peter Kay.
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Tour of Britain Women's cycling stage brings incredible atmosphere to Lancashire
Thousands of spectators lined the route as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women's elite cycle race came to Lancashire.
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Lancashire residents warned of unpaid parking charge text message scam
Lancashire residents have been warned about a scam where fraudulent messages are sent about unpaid parking charges.
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Man arrested after police drugs raid in Blackpool
Police have arrested a man after carrying out a drugs raid on a property in Blackpool.
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Fleetwood man's incredible journey from heart attack to half marathon in one year
A year ago Peter Franklin was fighting for his life after suffering a massive heart attack while on his honeymoon in the Caribbean.
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Road closures announced as Tour of Britain women's cycling race visits Lancashire
A programme of road closures will be in place when an elite women's cycling race visits Lancashire in a first for the county.
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Firefighters tackle fire in Blackpool
Crews have tackled a fire at a property in Blackpool.
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Pilling sex offender jailed for three years
A registered sex offender has been jailed after indecent images of children and extreme pornography were found on devices belonging to him.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Tour of Britain Women's cycling stage brings incredible atmosphere to Lancashire
Thousands of spectators lined the route as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women's elite cycle race came to Lancashire.
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Lancashire residents warned of unpaid parking charge text message scam
Lancashire residents have been warned about a scam where fraudulent messages are sent about unpaid parking charges.
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Road closures announced as Tour of Britain women's cycling race visits Lancashire
A programme of road closures will be in place when an elite women's cycling race visits Lancashire in a first for the county.
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Emergency services called to road traffic collision in Buckshaw Village
Emergency services have been called to a road crash in Buckshaw Village.
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Firefighters tackle building fire in Preston
Crews have been called to a building fire in Preston.
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Firefighters tackle house fire in Buckshaw Village
Crews have tackled a fire at a house in Buckshaw Village.
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New initiative at Preston Market will crack down on counterfeit goods
A new initiative has been launched at Preston Market to help make sure that shoppers are buying genuine products and stamping out counterfeit sales.
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Flood fears halt village estate near Chorley decision
Councillors have demanded more evidence to show that plans for dozens of new homes in a Chorley village will not increase the risk of flooding – before they decide whether to approve the development.
East Lancashire News
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Tour of Britain Women's cycling stage brings incredible atmosphere to Lancashire
Thousands of spectators lined the route as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women's elite cycle race came to Lancashire.
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Lancashire residents warned of unpaid parking charge text message scam
Lancashire residents have been warned about a scam where fraudulent messages are sent about unpaid parking charges.
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Road closures announced as Tour of Britain women's cycling race visits Lancashire
A programme of road closures will be in place when an elite women's cycling race visits Lancashire in a first for the county.
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Blackburn Rovers fan represents club in style on The Great British Sewing Bee
A Blackburn Rovers fan's love of her favourite team helped her get through to the next round of the UK's most popular TV sewing show.
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Person freed from vehicle after road crash in Burnley
Firefighters freed a person from a vehicle following a road crash in Burnley.
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Accrington hospital demolition approved
Hyndburn Borough Council has approved plans to knock down a derelict historic hospital in Accrington, making way for a new health and care hub.
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The K’s to headline grand reopening of Blackburn’s iconic King George’s Hall
One of the UK’s most exciting indie-rock bands, The K’swill headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s iconic King George’s Hall.
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Blackburn town centre regeneration constructor approved
The revival of Blackburn’s town centre has taken a major step forward, with the selection of a constructor to deliver the £45 million first phase of the wider £250 million regeneration plan.
Business
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Leyland family firm embraces smart-home revolution as demand for automated living grows
From smartphone-controlled blinds to motorised garden awnings, a Lancashire family business is seeing technology transform the way people think about their homes.
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Holiday Club summer fun at Vault Youth Zone
Preston’s Vault Youth Zone has announced a series of holiday clubs throughout August.
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Work begins on major upgrade at Blackpool cinema
The Arc Cinema Blackpool is undergoing a major refurbishment, with luxury seating and new screens planned ahead of the summer blockbuster season.
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Queues, giveaways and celebrities mark £300,000 Starbucks reopening at Blackburn service station
A major refurbishment draws crowds, entertainment and charity support as EG Group relaunches flagship Blackburn Starbucks site.
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Utilita Energy Hub powers up Blackburn with new community initiatives
Workshops, partnerships and local events accelerate support for families across Blackburn and Darwen
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Guys Thatched Hamlet closes suddenly after 46 years
The operators of Guy’s Thatched Hamlet have announced they have ceased trading after 46 years.
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Blackburn Energy Hub prepares for Warm Welcome Week
This January the town’s only high street energy hub is celebrating Warm Welcome Week, starting on January 19.
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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.
Features
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Lancashire County Council offers congratulations and support on A-level results day
Lancashire County Council has hailed "fabulous results" in today's A-levels and offered support for students thinking of their next move.
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REVIEW: Claire Sweeney shines in heartwarming Annie production
Annie is one of the few musicals to have stood the test of time, and this latest production delighted the audience on its opening night at the Blackpool Opera House.
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REVIEW: Hilarious Robin Hood park show in Lancaster hits the bullseye for laughs
With everything from Bon Jovi to a bit of Blackadder - Robin Hood in Williamson Park is an absolute riot, says GREG LAMBERT.
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REVIEW: MAMMA MIA! brings sunshine, laughter and ABBA magic to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens
There are some shows you watch… and there are some shows you feel.
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Queues, giveaways and celebrities mark £300,000 Starbucks reopening at Blackburn service station
A major refurbishment draws crowds, entertainment and charity support as EG Group relaunches flagship Blackburn Starbucks site.
Radio News Hub - News
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Officer killed in wrong way A66 crash was our hero family says
The family of one of the two officers killed when a car driving the wrong way on the A66 dual carriageway crashed into their police vehicle said he was “our hero” who was “always on public duty”.
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Police had aborted pursuit of car seconds before fatal crash that killed seven
Officers had aborted the pursuit of a car believed to be using cloned plates seconds before it crashed into a different police vehicle on the A66 near Middlesbrough, killing seven people, the police watchdog said.
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Five members of the public killed driving wrong way on A66 named by police
A 16-year-old boy was among five males who were killed when a car travelling the wrong way along a dual carriageway near Middlesborough crashed into a police vehicle.
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Burnham to give mayors powers to force through building plans
Andy Burnham is set to give mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions and greenlight large-scale developments in proposals to be unveiled next week.
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CrossCountry cancels almost all train services after power cut
CrossCountry train services have been cancelled “across almost all routes” on Sunday following a power cut.
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Freddie Mercury piano and microphone to go under the hammer
A piano and microphone used by Freddie Mercury and early drafts of his songwriting are expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction in October.
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Minister pays tribute to courage of Ukrainians ahead of independence day event
A Scottish Government minister has paid tribute to the “extraordinary courage, determination and resilience” of the people of Ukraine, ahead of the country’s independence day on Monday.
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Two brave Pcs killed in A66 crash are named
Two police officers who died in a crash that killed five others in the early hours of Saturday morning have been named.



