Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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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.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Preston City Council supports rough sleepers with first steps towards Independence
Preston City Council is launching a night service for rough sleepers in the city.
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New chief executive selected for Lancashire County Council
Mark Wynn has been selected as the new chief executive of Lancashire County Council.
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New primary school near Preston plans unveiled
Details have been revealed of the design of a new primary school set to be built on the outskirts of Preston.
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Pete Tong and Embrace confirmed as Preston Weekender headliners
Global superstar DJ Pete Tong, and one of the UKs biggest bands of the 90s, Embrace, are to headline this year’s ‘Preston Weekender’.
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Major step forward for pioneering cricket facility as pavilion steel work commences
The construction of the highly anticipated Farington cricket facility in Lancashire has reached a significant milestone, with steel work for the new pavilion now underway.
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Bin collection changes considered for Chorley
Chorley Council is considering whether to change how often it empties residents’ bins.
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Chorley hospital ward closure explained
The boss of the trust that runs Chorley and South Ribble Hospital has said the closure of one of its wards is among the “real-world impacts” of the financial difficulties facing the organisation.
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Three people charged with taxi driver robbery in Buckshaw Village
Lancashire Police have charged three people after a taxi driver was attacked in Buckshaw Village.
East Lancashire News
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Unauthorised traveller encampment given deadline to clear site
Travellers at an unauthorised encampment on grassland in Darwen have been given 11 months to clear the site unless their backdated planning application to develop it is passed.
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£1.8m homeless drive planned for Blackburn
A new Homelessness Prevention Forum is to be established in Blackburn with Darwen borough.
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Blackburn culture drive boosted with £760,000 grant
The drive to make Blackburn with Darwen into a creative hub has been boosted by a £760,000 grant from the Arts Council England.
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Three arrested after cyclist dies following Earby collision
A man has died following a collision in Earby, Barnoldswick this week.
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Burnley Council propose 2% council tax rise
Residents of Burnley borough are set to see their council tax rise by two per cent next year – below the maximum three allowed by the government without a referendum.
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Rossendale Police seize illegal vapes and tobacco products during operation
A large quantity of illicit tobacco products has been seized during an operation carried out by the Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards.
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Appeal after teenager left with serious injuries in collision
Police are appealing for information after a collision in Colne left a teenager with serious injuries.
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Work on new Longridge pump track to begin
Work on the creation of a new £100,000 pump track in a town in a rural East Lancashire borough is set to start this week.
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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