Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Lytham Festival co-founder calls for late-night train
The co-founder of Lytham Festival is calling for extra late-night rail services after next year’s closing show.
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Fourteen arrested in major Blackpool county lines crackdown
Fourteen people have been arrested and drugs and weapons seized following a major police operation targeting county lines drug dealing and the criminal exploitation of young people in Blackpool.
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Voting opens for the Fylde Coast Community Awards
Voting is now open for the Fylde Coast Community Awards, giving residents across the area the chance to recognise and celebrate the people, businesses and organisations making a real difference in local life.
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Appeal following collision involving police van and a car in Fleetwood
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a collision involving a police vehicle and a car in Fleetwood on Tuesday.
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Pet Shop Boys confirmed for Lytham Festival
The most successful duo in UK music history, Pet Shop Boys, are heading Lytham Festival 2026.
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Blackpool FC condemn racist social media message sent to player
Blackpool Football Club say they’re ‘appalled’ that a racist message was received by one of their players via social media.
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Children’s service and support groups launched by Blackpool-based sight loss charity
Blackpool’s N-Vision sight loss charity has announced a range of new services for Lancashire.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Preston’s new Outdoor Ice Rink set to bring festive cheer
A brand-new outdoor ice rink is coming to Preston city centre this Christmas, promising festive fun for all ages under the historic Preston Market canopy.
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Appeal after man left with serious injuries after collision on M55
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision that left a man with serious injuries on the M55.
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AI platform to answer queries at Lancashire County Council
AI bots are to be deployed alongside call centre staff at Lancashire County Council to assist with answering residents’ queries.
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Leyland’s Music In The Park axed
Leyland’s annual Music in the Park event has been axed amid a surge in the prices charged by artists on the concert circuit – and no sign of the gig breaking even anytime soon.
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14 new CCTV cameras boost security in Preston city centre
Fourteen new surveillance cameras will soon be installed across Preston city centre as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to making streets safer for everyone.
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Lollipop ladies with nearly 100 years of service are recognised
Two of Longridge’s most cherished school crossing patrol officers have been formally recognised for their extraordinary dedication to road safety.
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A life in plasticine as Nick Park reflects on animation success
A special edition of The Parched Pea Podcast sees the Oscar winning creator of Wallace and Gromit share his journey from attic to the big screen
East Lancashire News
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Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized from Blackburn streets in police crackdown
Illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road bikes have been seized from the streets in Blackburn as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
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Hyndburn fitness centre to officially open its doors
The opening of a controversial and problem-plagued new East Lancashire sports and fitness centre will be celebrated with a weekend of free events and taster sessions later this month.
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Stadium Sleep Out returns to Accrington Stanley in aid of hospice
A night under the stars at the Wham Stadium will raise vital funds for local charities next month, as East Lancashire Hospice and Accrington Stanley Community Trust team up for the Stadium Sleep Out.
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Council told nothing could have prevented death of woman killed by falling branch in Blackburn park
Blackburn with Darwen Council has received expert advice that there was nothing it could have done to prevent the tragic incident in which a mother of two was killed by a falling branch in one of its parks.
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‘Dangerous’ rapist given sentence totalling nearly quarter of a century
A man has been jailed after admitting multiple rape charges.
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Police searching for wanted man with 'deformed toes'
Police are appealing for help to find 37-year-old Stephen Pennington from Blackburn.
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Company fined after worker dies in scaffolding fallbbc
A company has been fined after a worker died in a fall from scaffolding.
Today's Weather
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Blackpool
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Preston
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Chorley
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Burnley
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