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• Lytham property ordered to close due to anti-social behaviour

  A property in Lytham St Annes has been closed for three months following reports of persistent anti-social behaviour.

• Tesco taking over Topshop and Miss Selfridge in Blackpool town centre

  Work is now under way for a new Tesco store in the heart of Blackpool town centre.

• Music duo cause a stir with hard-hitting song about home town

  A catchy but thought-provoking rap song about Blackpool by a local music duo has gone viral – and caused some controversy as well.

• Public consultation opens on proposed merger of Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College

  The public consultation opens today on plans for the proposed merger between Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College in South Cumbria.

• Council meeting dramatically adjourned as protesters air concerns over loss of homes

  A council meeting at Blackpool was dramatically adjourned when protesters against plans to demolish their homes interrupted proceedings to air their grievances.

• Big decision on Upside Down attraction for Blackpool

  Councillors have approved a new visitor attraction for Blackpool – the Upside Down House.

• Open day will showcase improvements to Fairhaven Lake

  Two significant improvement projects are near completion at Fairhaven Lake.

• Blackpool’s going to have a great season, hoteliers say as optimism rises

  Blackpool’s holiday trade is in optimistic mood for the forthcoming season and anticipates that the resort is on the up again.