Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News
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Huge crowds welcome King as he’s handed keys to Lancaster Castle
King Charles has visited Lancaster Castle, his first engagement in Lancashire since he became Monarch.
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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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North West Ambulance Service receive funding to upgrade its fleet
North West Ambulance Service has been handed nearly £8 million to upgrade its ambulance fleet.
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Blackpool to face West Brom in pre-seaon friendly
Blackpool will host Championship side West Bromwich Albion as part of their pre-season preparations.
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Blackpool Pride continues with free street party
There was a large turnout for Blackpool Pride yesterday (Saturday).
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Council to run Blackpool Tower welcomed by local businesses
Blackpool Council says it's a new era for the resort as it takes over Blackpool Tower from August.
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Blackpool's Pride Festival gets underway
Large crowds are expected for Blackpool Pride today.
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Resort MP urges government to consider free school meals for all children
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has urged the Government to go further in its new free school meals initiative – by expanding the offer to ALL children.
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Blackpool Tower & Madame Tussauds to return to local management
The resort’s most famous landmark, the Blackpool Tower, will be managed by the council’s wholly-owned tourism company, Blackpool Tourism Limited, from later this year, it’s been announced.
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Resort’s council-owned bus service is example of how to do it right, says minister
Blackpool’s bus service is a shining example of how a council-run amenity can be run in the right way, a Government minister said after visiting the resort.
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Plans move forward for new banking hub in Garstang
Proposals to set up a new banking hub in Garstang have now reached the planning stage, with an application lodged with Wyre Council.
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Blackpool magician wins Britain's Got Talent
Harry Maguire was the winner of last night's Britain's Got Talent Final.
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T20 Blast: Lancashire beat Notts
Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings starred again as he hit 95 in his team's 47-run victory against Nottinghamshire in cricket's T20 Blast.
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Teen wanted in connection with breaching court order
Police are searching for 15-year-old boy wanted in connection with breaching a court order.
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Schools debate at Blackpool’s Town Hall
Blackpool’s Town Hall saw nine schools from Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde come together to debate in the Blackpool Sixth Peace and Conflict school competition.
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Blackpool named No.1 seaside staycation destination
Blackpool has been named the UK’s number one seaside staycation destination, according to a new study.
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Man charged wih number of historical sexual offences
Police have charged a man following an investigation into historical sexual abuse.
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Drought declared in north-west of England
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years.
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Former Blackpool man tried to blame imaginary twin for sex offences
A former Blackpool man who tried to blame an imaginary twin, who didn't exist, for his sexual offences, has been jailed.
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Residents to have say in bid to save greenspace in coastal protection issue
Residents fighting to protect a precious greenspace in front of their homes will make their case at a key council meeting next week.
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Opening night of Lytham Festival cancelled after injury to headliner’s lead singer
The opening night of the Lytham Festival has been cancelled after it was revealed the lead singer of Kings of Leon has suffered a serious foot injury.
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Compulsory purchase powers green light as ‘last resort’ for £90m housing project
Blackpool Council now has the green light to use compulsory purchase powers for its plans to tackle poor housing after a key decision was taken by the authority’s executive committee.
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‘’We must stop out-of-town Uber drivers in their tracks’’ says Blackpool taxi driver
A veteran Blackpool taxi driver says more could be done to keep out of town Uber drivers out of town and protect home-grown operators.
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A new mural and a host of stars to help Fleetwood’s Marine Hall celebrate 90th milestone
Some big star names, a modern screening of a world famous silent film and the creation of a new mural – it’s all happening at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall this year as the iconic venue celebrates its 90th anniversary.
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Geordie duo Ant and Dec return to Blackpool
TV royalty Ant and Dec’s wax figures have returned to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after a transformation.
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Vintage shelter discovered in resort’s Grade II listed Stanley Park
A remarkable piece of Blackpool’s transport heritage has been discovered on the edge of Blackpool’s Grade II listed Stanley Park.
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How police are using cutting-edge technology to boost fight against crime
The days of notepads and pens are a thing of the past for Lancashire’s police officers – these days they have an array of state-of the technology at their disposal to make to make evidence gathering quicker and more accurate.
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Renewed appeal after man found unresponsive in Little Plumpton dies
Police have renewed appeals for help as they investigate the circumstances which led to the death of a man found unresponsive in Little Plumpton.
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We’re being unfairly blamed for stink – it’s not just us – say landfill operators
The operators of the Fleetwood landfill site at the centre of thousands of complaints over stinking emissions say the site is playing ‘only a small role’ in the overall odour profile of the area.
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Family pays tribute to teenage boy who tragically died after going into river
The family of a teenage boy who died after getting into difficulty on the River Wyre in Garstang have paid a loving tribute to him.
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Burnley man jailed for killing football fan in Blackpool
A man has been jailed for five years after killing a football fan in Blackpool.
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Blackpool man jailed for life after murdering friend
A man has been jailed for life after murdering his friend in his Blackpool home, before stealing his property.
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Man found guilty of Blackpool murder
A man has today been found guilty of murder, after stabbing a man to death in Blackpool, before stealing items from his home.
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New recovery hub to help tackle addiction opens in resort
People in Blackpool affected by addiction can now get help at a safe and dedicated space offering holistic support.
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Still hope for ambitious Masterplan vision for Fleetwood despite funding blow
Ambitious plans to revitalise Fleetwood are still in the pipeline despite missing out on a vital share of £1.5 billion of Government funding.
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Construction begins on new Civil Service office building in Talbot Gateway
Construction has begun on a new office building for Ministry of Defence civil servants as part of Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway redevelopment.
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Teenager dies after getting into difficulty in river near Garstang
A teenager has died after getting into difficulty in the river near Garstang.
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New film on Blackpool’s gay history to be screened in resort cinema
A former Blackpool woman has co-produced a documentary film which charts the rise of the resort’s drag and LGBTQ+ scene and it is to be screened in the town next month.
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Registered sex offender jailed for possession of 'paedophile manual'
A registered sex offender has been sent to prison for possession of a 'paedophile manual' and breaching notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act.
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Attracting big brand hotels is hurting our town, says hotelier
A leading Blackpool hotelier says problems with the over supply of holiday bed spaces in the town is being made worse by the council’s promotion of big new hotel brands in the town.
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‘They’re trying to get me to sell my farm’: Owner of Blackpool donkeys’ winter home
The owner of a farm which her family have worked on for over a century has blasted the council, claiming they are trying to ‘persuade’ her to sell up her land to make way for a huge development.
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Heritage trams to return for Blackpool’s Lightpool Festival
The famous heritage trams will return to Blackpool promenade this autumn.
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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde beaches recognised with National Seaside Awards
A number of beaches around Blackpool and the Fylde coast have been recognised for their quality with national awards.
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Concerns raised over reduction of Avanti West Coast’s train services to resort
A transport advisor on disability issues has raised concerns after hearing that services to London from Blackpool are to be reduced to just one train a day by operator Avanti.
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Council looking at compulsory purchase powers to help tackle poor housing
Blackpool Council is looking to press ahead with proposals to use compulsory purchase powers ‘as a last resort’ in its efforts to tackle poor housing and deprivation in the resort.
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12 arrested in Blackpool town centre crackdown
Blackpool Neighbourhood Police and Task Force teams joined forces with partners to crack down on crime in Blackpool town centre.
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Man spends hours on roof after escaping from police
A number of roads had to be closed in Blackpool, after a man escaped from police and climbed onto the roof of a building in the town centre.
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Woman charged with Blackpool attempted child abduction
A woman has been charged with attempting to abduct a baby in Blackpool town centre.
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Man found guilty of killing football fan outside a Blackpool pub
A man has been found guilty of killing a football fan in Blackpool.
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Blackpool celebrates VE Day 80th anniversary
Blackpool is preparing a series of events as the town joins the rest of the nation to celebrate the anniversary of VE Day next week.
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Appeal after man dies following a collision in Lytham
A pensioner has died following a collision in Lytham over the weekend.
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Man jailed after approaching schoolgirls in Blackpool
A man has been jailed after approaching schoolgirls and making sexualised comments in Blackpool, in 2023.
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Reform UK set to take control of Lancashire County Council
Reform UK is set to take control of Lancashire County Council following the local elections.
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Tributes paid to man who died in St Annes collision
A tribute has been paid to a man who ‘had his whole life ahead of him’, who died in a collision in St Annes last week.
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Drink driver who serious injured pedestrian on Blackpool promenade jailed
A man who mowed down and seriously injured a pedestrian on Blackpool prom has been jailed.
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Prestigious presentation at Lancaster Castle will honour BEM recipients
On Friday, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.
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Two arrested after drug warrant on Fleetwood property
Two arrests have been made following a drugs raid on a property in Fleetwood.
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Only Fools & Horses musical to continue after opening night abandoned following medical incident
Bosses at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens say the performance of the Only Fools & Horses musical will continue after the opening night was abandoned following a medical incident.
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Decision made on demolition of old Fleetwood docks buildings after roosting bats report
Planners have run the rule over proposals to demolish three old dockside buildings in Fleetwood – but the possibility of roosting bats have had to be taken into consideration.
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New Business Centre named after influential 1930s architect
The renovation of Stanley Buildings in Blackpool town centre is nearing completion, transforming previously disused space into a contemporary business centre to be named ‘The Robinson’.
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Liggard Brook improvement works to begin
Work to enhance the ecological health of Liggard Brook in Lytham will commence next week.
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Teenager arrested after high speed pursuit on M6 and M65
A 17-year-old was arrested after a 135mph pursuit along the M6 and M65.
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Man jailed for assaulting a woman in Blackpool
A man has been jailed for assaulting a woman in Blackpool.
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Appeal after man dies in Lytham collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision in Lytham last night.
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Suspected arson attack destroys derelict church building in Thornton
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack that destroyed a derelict church building in Thornton.
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Tattoo Hygiene Rating Scheme helps residents to make informed choices
To help residents make informed choices when getting a tattoo, Blackpool Council introduced their Tattoo Hygiene Rating Scheme.
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Plans revealed for new rides at South Pier
Proposals have been revealed to install two new fairground rides on Blackpool Promenade.
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£4m to be spent on Blackpool bus service improvements
More than £4m of funding is set to be spent on improving bus services in Blackpool including upgrading shelters.
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Blackpool business academies to continue for an additional year
Blackpool businesses can continue to receive free support thanks to an extension of existing funding.
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New car park branded a ‘tarmac desert’
A new town centre car park has been branded a ‘tarmac desert’ by a councillor who had called for the space to be transformed into a green space instead.
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Work begins on new passenger terminal at Blackpool Airport
Work has begun to build a new passenger handling terminal at Blackpool Airport as the Squires Gate hub continues with its expansion plans.
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Community Beach Hub Opens on St Annes Beach
A new Community Beach Hub has opened on St Annes Beach.
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Chance for residents in Thornton to have say over how to improve green space
Residents in Thornton are being asked to have their say about how to improve a public open space.
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Angry exchanges in council over stinking landfill issue
There were angry exchanges at a Wyre Council’s full council meeting last night as emotions ran high during a discussion over the noxious, stinking landfill site which has been plaguing communities for over a year.
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Campaigners against Fleetwood landfill site to take protest into Wyre Council chamber
Protesters against the Fleetwood landfill site at the centre of noxious emissions across the area are to hold another demonstration – in the chamber of Wyre Council.
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Keep Blackpool Tidy campaign relaunched
Residents are being urged to make a pledge not to drop litter as Blackpool bids to keep its streets clean this summer.
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Demolition of old Fleetwood docks buildings awaits confirmation over roosting bats and birds
Plans to demolish dilapidated old fish-processing buildings on Fleetwood Docks will first have to wait to see if bats are present.
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Ambitious scheme to transform Poulton Masonic Hall lodged with planners
Ambitious plans to bring one of Poulton’s most distinctive buildings back to life have now been lodged with planners at Wyre.
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RNLI safety warning for Easter Holidays ahead of Spring tides in the North West
As families head to the coast to enjoy the Easter school break, the RNLI has revealed the results of a survey which shows large gaps in tidal knowledge.
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Company chosen to take charge of Blackpool Air Show
A company which has managed air shows around the world has been chosen to take charge of Blackpool Air Show now in its 115th year.
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Planners approve controversial apartments scheme for Thornton
A controversial housing scheme in Thornton has been approved by Wyre’s planning committee – pending a key agreement.
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Planning concerns raised over proposed M&S store at Norcross
Ambitious plans to build a new M&S store at Norcross have created much interest – but concerns have been expressed this week about its effect on local trade as well as nearby roads.
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Holiday flats plan for site of famous store
The site of what was one of Blackpool’s most luxurious stores in its heyday is set for a new lease of life after proposals to transform the building were given the go ahead.
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Tramtown museum getting ready to re-open
Blackpool’s Tramtown museum is gearing up to re-open to visitors this Easter in a move which will help preserve the town’s famous fleet of heritage trams for the future.
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Crimestoppers offer £10k reward to solve mystery of tragic death of Kirkham baby boy
Recently, police renewed appeals for information in the hope of solving the mystery surrounding the tragic death of a newborn baby boy in Kirkham more than 13 years ago.
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Detailed plans for Multiversity approved unanimously
Detailed plans for Blackpool’s £65m Multiversity education campus have got the go ahead after the council’s planning committee voted unanimously in favour of the proposals.
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Fylde Council want to bring padel to Fairhaven Lake
Fylde Council has announced a new opportunity for developers and operators to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel tennis to Fairhaven Lake and Gardens.
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Blackpool Council receives funding to invest in green urban spaces
Trees are being planted in urban spaces across Blackpool thanks to a £1.8m fund.
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No ban on new housing during contamination investigation
The government has refused to back a bid by Wyre Council to prevent any more new homes being given the go-ahead in an area with heightened levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
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Wartime exhibition to launch at Showtown museum
A new exhibition highlighting Blackpool’s crucial role in sustaining national morale during the Second World War is set to open at the resort’s Showtown museum.
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Blackpool no longer has highest rate of children in care
Blackpool is no longer the town with the highest rate of children living in care as efforts to keep families together are achieving results.
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Update on maternity services following ‘requires improvement’ rating
Maternity services in Blackpool continue to be monitored at a national level but a new report says an action plan to improve care is close to completion.
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Man charged with exposure following alleged Blackpool incident
A man has been charged with exposure after an alleged incident in Blackpool.
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Fleetwood man found in possession of £20,000 worth of drugs
A Fleetwood man was found in possession of £20,000 worth of drugs following a stop.
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Plans for apart-hotel recommended for approval
Town centre offices which have been empty since 2018 look set to finally secure planning permission for redevelopment after previous attempts have failed.
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Flats plan above Wetherspoons pub approved
A scheme to convert space above a Wetherspoon’s pub on Blackpool Promenade into flats has got the go ahead but with the number of apartments reduced by more than half.
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Safety review to tackle bad parent parking outside schools
Steps to protect Blackpool children from irresponsible drivers have seen new metal warning signs unveiled at a primary school.
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St Annes Splash Park set to open for 2025 season
The popular Splash Park in Promenade Gardens, St Annes, will reopen for the season on Saturday 5 April.
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Red Arrows return to Blackpool Air Show
The world-famous Red Arrows display team have confirmed they will return to Blackpool this summer to perform on both days of the annual Air Show.
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Search for new Blackpool Central investor put in global spotlight
The search for a new investor to redevelop the Blackpool Central site has been taken to one of the biggest property conferences in the world.
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Revised padel tennis plans now entail demolition of former Pizza Hut site in Cleveleys
A revised scheme to transform a former Pizza Hut outlet on Cleveleys seafront into padel tennis courts and refreshments has been lodged with planners – this time entailing the demolition of the former fast food building.
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Blackpool & The Fylde College rated ‘good’ by Ofsted
Blackpool and The Fylde College is celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ following its latest Ofsted inspection with four areas of work highlighted as ‘Outstanding’.
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Final plans for Blackpool Multiversity set for approval
Final plans for the construction of Blackpool’s £65m Multiversity are due to go before councillors who are being recommending to support the scheme.
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Bertie is new Keep Blackpool Tidy mascot
The Keep Blackpool Tidy campaign has a new mascot – with Bertie the dog now leading the way on ensuring the resort’s streets are clean.
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Kirkham pool could reopen after council back plans to buy it
Kirkham swimming pool could reopen after Fylde Council pledged money to repair it following storm damage.
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Renewed appeal to solve the mystery of the tragic death of a baby boy in Kirkham
Police are renewing an appeal for information in the hope they can solve the mystery surrounding the tragic death of a newborn baby boy.
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Report reveals Blackpool boy racers nuisance
Police documents have revealed how boy racers are putting members of the public at risk in Blackpool with “hundreds of cars” reported to be “racing up and down Yeadon Way”.
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Latest figures show Blackpool visitor numbers up to 21.5 million
The latest tourism figures show another jump in Blackpool’s visitor numbers with the annual total now reaching 21.57 million.
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Four Lancashire branches of Santander to close
Four Lancashire branches of Santander bank are to close, it has been announced.
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Framework sets out more detail of £90m Blackpool housing investment
Images depicting a bold vision for the rejuvenation of Blackpool’s deprived inner areas have emerged, setting out hopes of replacing rundown streets with modern housing, shops and green spaces.
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Stevie Wonder announced as final Lytham Festival headliner
Stevie Wonder will open his Love, Light & Song UK Tour in an exclusive outdoor headline full show at Lytham Festival in July.
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Improvements to YMCA Fleetwood Leisure Centre continue following successful bids by Wyre Council
The Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund nationally provided a total of £80m to local authorities in England as a support package for public leisure facilities with swimming pools. The funding was released in two phases.
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Sold signs appear outside former Blackpool Post Office
Sold signs have gone up outside Blackpool’s former Abingdon Street Post Office which is earmarked for a £26m renovation into an Indigo-branded hotel.
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First streets revealed for £90m housing transformation
Regeneration chiefs have revealed the first Blackpool streets set to be transformed as part of a £90m housing project.
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Council report reveals Blackpool’s anti social behaviour hotspots
A new report has revealed trouble hotspots in Blackpool and shows more than 40 per cent of anti-social behaviour happens in just three areas of the town.
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Contaminated heroin could have caused Blackpool drug related deaths
Three people who died in suspected drug related deaths in Blackpool could have taken contaminated heroin, according to police.
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Man jailed for violent assault during Blackpool disorder
A man has been jailed after attacking a man during disorder in Blackpool last summer.
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Blackpool Council seeking air show director
Blackpool is seeking a ‘dynamic’ aviation expert to take charge of Blackpool Air Show which draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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Public consultation session for proposed waste processing facility at Thornton
Residents in Thornton have a chance to find out more about proposals for a new waste processing facility earmarked for and at the Hillhouse Enterprise Zone.
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Partnership to take next step to advance St Annes Masterplan
Lancashire County Council and Fylde Council have announced a new strategic partnership, for which in-principle funding has been committed.
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Man arrested after three suspected drug related deaths in Blackpool
A man has been arrested after three suspected drug related deaths in Blackpool.
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Road repairs list revealed
Lancashire highways bosses have revealed they plan to carry out 126 road resurfacing schemes over the next 12 months.
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Wyre Council warns about food grown near Thornton Cleveleys chemical site
Allotment holders and residents who live within 1 kilometre of an industrial site in Thornton-Cleveleys are advised to take a precautionary approach to eating home grown produce while an investigation into potential contamination in the area takes place.
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Success of literacy project in Blackpool schools
A new report which focuses on Blackpool pupils has revealed how use of smart phones is damaging reading skills.
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New Fisherman’s Friend factory at Fleetwood moves a step closer after planning decision
Plans for a new, ultra-modern Fisherman’s Friend factory in Fleetwood have taken a step forward.
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Fylde Council to conduct investigative works on Lytham street
Fylde Council is exploring ways to enhance Clifton Street for residents, visitors, and businesses while preserving its heritage charm.
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Blackpool’s Park Community Academy boosts students wellbeing
A commitment to working towards signing a ‘Pledge for a Healthy and Active Future’ (PHAF) is already showing positive wellbeing benefits for students at Blackpool’s Park Community Academy.
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Blackpool woman given 15 year animal ban after leaving dog with chronic skin condition
A woman from Blackpool who failed to seek veterinary help for her dog who suffered ‘weeks of suffering’ has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years.
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Tackling Council Tax fraud and errors totalling nearly £290k in Blackpool
A national and local joint investigation into council tax liabilities has identified nearly £290k which could be used to support Blackpool’s services for its residents.
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Fleetwood man jailed for conveying drugs into prison
A Fleetwood man has been jailed for conveying drugs into prison.
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Report warns of need for transient traveller sites
An official traveller’s site should be provided on the Fylde coast for use by transient gypsies and travellers which would help prevent them camping illegally, a new report has suggested.
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Blackpool libraries to host live performances
Shakespeare will not only be available on the shelves when Blackpool libraries host performances which will bring live theatre and music into their communities.
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Ceramic artist from village in Wyre to star in BBC show
A ceramic artist from a village in Wyre features in an award-winning BBC show next week.
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Blackpool job seeker has ‘applied for 5,000 jobs’
A Blackpool job-seeker says she has applied for more than 5,000 jobs in four years without success – but still remains optimistic of getting back into employment.
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Job losses as Showtown Museum under review
A shake-up at Blackpool’s £13m Showtown museum has seen some staff made redundant and an overhaul of the way the attraction runs.
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Contractor appointed to maintain seafront safety
New contracts have been handed out to maintain public safety on Blackpool’s famous Promenade which attracts millions of visitors a year.
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Budget and council tax rise of five per cent agreed
Residents living in an average band D property in Blackpool will pay an extra £115 in council tax in the new financial year after an increase of almost five per cent was agreed by the council.
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Key decision due on £90m Blackpool housing project
Regeneration chiefs are poised to reveal which streets will be chosen for the first phase of a massive £90m housing regeneration project.
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Appeal after collision in Blackpool leaves girl with serious injuries
Police are appealing for information and footage after a 16-year-old girl suffered serious injuries following a collision in Blackpool.
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Apprenticeship plans in pipeline for Fleetwood’s thriving fish processing sector
Plans are in the pipeline to introduce apprentice opportunities for Fleetwood’s thriving fish processing sector- and create new jobs for the future.
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Exciting lighting plans revealed for Blackpool town centre
Plans have been unveiled for an ambitious new lighting scheme in Blackpool town centre including a possible canopy over one pedestrian area.
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Homeless charity set for 10th annual Big SleepOut fundraiser
Blackpool’s biggest fundraiser supporting young homeless people in the resort is set to take place again this April in St John’s Square.
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Jobs Fair bid to tackle high unemployment levels
Around a thousand job opportunities will be available as the Winter Gardens hosts a job fair with more than 100 local employers taking part.
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Comedy stars set to light up Blackpool's seafront in festival's biggest ever spectacular
Blackpool is set to become the UK’s comedy capital once again as the Blackpool Comedy Festival returns later this year.
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Four former Wyre councillors made honorary aldermen
Four former Wyre councillors who between them put in decades of service have been made honorary aldermen.
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Crazy golf plans attract strong support
Plans for a crazy golf course have attracted strong support with around 180 comments and letters supporting the scheme so far.
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More information demanded over windfarm plans
The body that will assess controversial plans for a windfarm off the Fylde coast has demanded more details about the impact the development could have on residents and the environment.
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Blackpool man sentenced to 30 years for catalogue of rape and assaults
A man who subjected women and girls to a catalogue of horrific assaults and sexual violence has been sentenced to 30 years.
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Appeal to identify witness after fatal Blackpool collision
Police are appealing to identify a potential witness after a man died following a collision in Blackpool.
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Man arrested after fatal Blackpool collision
A man has been arrested after a fatal collision in Blackpool last week.
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Three arrested after van collides with pedestrians in Poulton-le-Fylde
A man suffered serious injuries after a van collided with pedestrians in Poulton-le-Fylde over the weekend.
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Blackpool multiversity compulsory purchase order published
The compulsory purchase order giving Blackpool Council power to clear the site needed for the £65m multiversity has now been published.
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Blackpool Dance Festival crowned winners at Lancashire Tourism Awards
The world-renowned Blackpool Dance Festival has been awarded the prestigious 'Large Event of the Year' at this week's Lancashire Tourism Awards, further cementing its position as one of the region's most significant cultural and economic contributors.
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Witness appeal after fatal collision in Blackpool
Police are appealing for information after a man died following a collision in Blackpool.
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Planning application submitted for Anchorsholme beach scheme
A massive 186,000 tonnes of rock will be used to save a Blackpool beach from the threat of coastal erosion.
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Police investigate Blackpool burglary
Thousands of pounds worth of goods have been stolen from a house in Blackpool.
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Fylde Council to refurbish Kirkham Market Square public toilets
Fylde Council has announced a refurbishment project for the Kirkham Market Square public toilets, bringing much-needed updates to the facility.
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Former Pizza Hut site awaits next move after green light for padel tennis cafe
A scheme to transform a former Pizza Hut outlet on Cleveleys seafront into a cafe with padel tennis courts to the rear is now awaiting progress after the application was approved by planners.
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Demolition of former police station and courthouse has begun
Work to demolish Blackpool’s former Bonny Street police station and magistrates court is now underway and is due to be completed by July.
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East Stand at Blackpool FC still on the cards despite delays
Fears have been raised residents could have left their homes ‘for no reason’ if a proposed new spectator stand is not built at Blackpool Football Club’s Bloomfield Road stadium.
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Work to upgrade major junction in Blackpool to commence
Motorists are being warned of up to 12 weeks of disruption at a major Blackpool junction which is being redesigned to cut congestion.
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Calls for more council control of ‘rowdy’ short term holiday lets
A Blackpool dad has told how his family is forced to sleep overnight in a camper van to escape rowdy holidaymakers staying in a resort short term holiday let.
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Blackpool Council issue update on asylum seekers hotel
Blackpool Council is hoping to work with the Home Office to resolve concerns around the use of the Metropole Hotel on the Promenade to house asylum seekers.
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Suspected Bird Flu outbreak at Blackpool’s Stanley Park raises concern
Visitors urged to take precautions as several swans die at the popular beauty spot. Blackpool Council warns the public to keep pets away and avoid contact with birds.
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Council aim to keep Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre open after RSPB confirmed exit
Fylde Council say the Visitor Centre at Fairhaven Lake will remain open after the RSBP formally gave notice they were moving out of the site.
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Anger at cost of mothballed Blackpool high ropes course
A mothballed adventure course in Blackpool has cost council tax payers £390,000 it has emerged – with one councillor branding the spending as ‘shocking’.
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Knives seized from Blackpool stall as part of crackdown
Thousands of knives were seized from a stall in Blackpool as part of action to crack down on violent crime in the town.
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MP renews calls for asylum hotel to close
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has renewed calls for the Metropole Hotel to be closed to asylum seekers – claiming its residents have suffered ill-treatment.
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Blackpool multiversity build set to begin in summer
Work is set to begin this summer to build Blackpool’s £65m multiversity after a planning inspector gave the go ahead for the council to buy up the rest of the site.
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Fylde Council approves acquisition of Kirkham Pool
Fylde Council has approved plans to acquire Kirkham Pool from the YMCA for a nominal sum of £1.
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Man dies after Catterall collision
A man has died in hospital following a collision in Catterall last week.
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Experience the Magic of the Fylde Ice Festival in St Annes
The Fylde Ice Festival is back for its third year, bringing a spectacular array of ice sculptures and family fun to St Annes.
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Blackpool Council unveils budget savings of £8.6m
Blackpool Council is set to cut £8.6m from its budget in the coming financial year with council tax bills expected to go up by five per cent.
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Council grants approved for Grand Theatre
Grants totalling more than £100,000 have been handed out by Blackpool Council to support community programmes at the town’s Grand Theatre.
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St Annes Kite Festival 2025 dates announced
The award-winning St Annes Kite Festival is set to take place from midday on Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August.
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Crews tackle blaze at former North Shore hotel
A significant fire broke out last night at a derelict building on Wilton Parade in Blackpool, prompting a substantial response from the Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service.
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Firm to explore viability of hotel at former Abingdon Street Post Office
Blackpool Council has given its approval to enter into a £8m grant funding agreement with a company who will explore the viability of citing a hotel at the listed former Abingdon Street Post Office.
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Appeal after serious collision in Catterall
Police are appealing for information after a collision left a cyclist with life threatening injuries.
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Planning permission ban sought over chemical concerns
Wyre Council wants to stop granting permission for new houses on land found to have heightened levels of a cancer-causing chemical – until more is known about the exact risk it poses.
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Exam results put spotlight on poorly performing schools
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Blackpool animal sanctuary appeals for public’s help to secure permanent home
An animal sanctuary in Blackpool is racing against time to raise £10,000 in less than two weeks to secure a permanent home for its residents.
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Funding open for Blackpool charities and not-for-profits
Up to £10,000 could be made available for local good causes from council.
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£750,000 bid for funding towards culture strategy
Blackpool is bidding for £750,000 to boost its cultural offer with some of the cash potentially being used to launch new events if the application is successful.
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Met Office issue a ‘Danger to Life’ amber weather warning as Storm Eowyn is set to batter the UK.
Expect wind speeds of up to 90mph across Lancashire as Storm Eowyn approaches.
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Blackpool leisure plans revived for former cinema site
Hopes of converting Blackpool’s former Odeon Cinema into a family entertainment centre appear to have been revived with the owners now seeking a leisure operator for the site.
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Council lodges objections to controversial quarry plans in Preesall
Wyre Council has lodged objections to controversial proposals to develop a sand and gravel quarry next to houses in the village of Preesall.
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Safe Space launched to support Blackpool night time economy
Anyone feeling vulnerable or scared on a night out in Blackpool will be able to seek help at a new safe haven which has been launched in the town centre.
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Gang led by Blackpool man jailed for £28 million bitcoin fraud
Police have recovered £28 million worth of assets from a gang of international bitcoin fraudsters.
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Blackpool CCTV system could get more cameras
More cameras could be added to Blackpool’s CCTV system following a £2m investment which saw a new control centre open nearly two years ago.
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Man jailed for six years and six months for assaulting and coercive controlling Kiena Dawes
A man has been jailed for assaulting and coercive controlling a Fleetwood mum who went on to take her own life.
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Blackpool DJ and entrepreneur shares vision for a modernised seaside resort
"Time to modernise or face being labelled as too old and tatty" says renowned Blackpool DJ and entrepreneur Jason Fubar.
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Blackpool singing star Linda Nolan dies, aged 65
Singer Linda Nolan, who rose to fame alongside her sisters in The Nolans, has died after two decades years of battling cancer.
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New plans submitted to build ‘first class’ M&S store at Norcross
Plans to build a new ‘first class’ M&S store at Norcross offering ‘6,600 product lines’ have been lodged with planners at Wyre.
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Update given on development of Blackpool Tramtown museum
Work to create a tram museum in Blackpool is continuing with volunteers hoping to submit a bid for National Lottery funding to support the vision to preserve the resort’s heritage fleet.
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Former teacher charged with historic sexual offences
A former teacher will appear in court next month as part of an investigation into alleged historic sexual offences in Fleetwood.
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Deadline to apply for a primary school place in Lancashire is this week
Parents who have yet to apply for a primary school place starting this September in Lancashire are being reminded that the deadline for applications falls on Wednesday 15 January.
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Plans to celebrate 90th birthday of Fleetwood’s Marine Hall
It has played host to The Beatles, legendary clown Charlie Cairoli and a host of dances and election counts – and this year Fleetwood’s Marine Hall turns 90.
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Update on repairs to council owned Blackpool windmill
Volunteers who are battling to restore a famous Blackpool landmark are appealing for more people to join their ranks.
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Long waits in A&E as winter pressure piles up at hospital
More than one in 10 patients is facing a wait of at least 24 hours in A&E as winter pressures pile up at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
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24% rise in people arrested for drink or drug driving over festive period in Lancashire
Lancashire Police arrested 331 people for drink or drug driving related offences in December 2024, 24% more than last year.