Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Royal recognition for Blackpool circus starThe star of Blackpool Tower’s famous circus has received a British Empire Medal after being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours earlier this year.
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Your views are vital to the future success of Blackpool’s £65m multiversityLocal people are being invited to share their views on how the vision and opportunities behind Multiversity are communicated as the landmark £65 million development continues to take shape in the heart of Blackpool town centre.
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Extra train services between Blackpool and London rejected over capacity constraints and risk of worsening delays for passengersProposals for new train services between London and Blackpool have been rejected by the Office of Rail and Road.
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A century of memories as Stanley Park celebrates 100th birthdayStanley Park has marked its 100th anniversary with a special two-day celebration bringing together generations of Blackpool residents, visitors, volunteers, community groups and the people who help care for the much-loved park.
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Garstang man given 22-year sentence for abusing and raping womanA man from Garstang has been given a 22-year sentence after abusing and raping a woman.
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Blackpool joins national Good Food Neighbourhoods programmeBlackpool is set to receive a share of £10m to improve access to healthy and affordable food for people in need.
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Event programme released for Stanley Park's 100th birthday celebrationEveryone is invited to Stanley Park this weekend for the main public celebration of the park's 100th birthday.
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Man jailed for historic sexual offences at his equestrian yard in GarstangA pensioner old man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a young woman in the early 1990s.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Preston man jailed for causing significant injuries to young toddlerA Preston man who caused significant injuries to a young toddler has been jailed.
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Projects approved for Preston’s Pride in Place Impact FundA list of projects to deliver improvements to our neighbourhoods and community assets has been approved utilising £1.5 million Pride in Place Capital funding for Preston.
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Thousand of Preston households have bun collection days changedAround 3,500 Preston households are to have their bin collection days changed – some for the second time in six months.
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Waverley Park improvements on track for autumn openingPreston’s first pump track, a new playground, pavilion and multi-use games area at Waverley Park are all on track to open this autumn.
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Man found hare coursing in West Lancashire and Chorley issued with Criminal Behaviour OrderA man has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order after being caught hare coursing in West Lancashire and Chorley.
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Hundreds of taxis inspected in multi-agency operation across Preston, Chorley and BlackpoolA total of 254 taxis have been stopped and inspected as part of large-scale safety operations across Preston, Chorley and Blackpool.
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Work set to begin on busy route through South Ribble and PrestonWork on a project that will transform one of the busiest routes between South Ribble and Preston is set to begin in a matter of weeks.
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Cottam Parkway station project moves into next phasePreston's new Cottam Parkway railway station is set to move into its next phase after Lancashire County Council's Cabinet gave the green light for work to progress.
East Lancashire News
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Rawtenstall Library restoration project to continue into early 2027Major refurbishment work at Rawtenstall Library is continuing, with the building now expected to reopen in early 2027.
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Essential rockfall safety works to begin on A681 Bacup RoadEssential safety works to reduce the risk of rockfall are set to take place on the A681 Bacup Road at The Glen, between Bacup and Stacksteads, starting tomorrow.
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More than 500 knives disposed of in knife bin based at Waterfoot Police Station534 knives have been disposed of in the knife bin based at Waterfoot Police Station in the past three months.
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£2.1m of canal towpath improvements to create safer transport links in East LancashireResidents across East Lancashire are set to benefit from £2.1m of canal towpath improvements that will create safer, more accessible links between Whitebirk, Rishton and Accrington.
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New youth hub launches in RossendaleYoung people in Rossendale are set to get further support with employment, training and wellbeing with the launch of a new Department for Work and Pensions Youth Hub.
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£10m High 5 for Heritage programme launches to drive regeneration of Burnley’s Civic QuarterBurnley residents will have new opportunities to discover, celebrate and get involved in the town’s heritage following the official launch of High 5 for Heritage.
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Man found guilty of killing brother with one punch in RossendaleA man has been found guilty of killing his brother with a punch at a social club in Rossendale.
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Blackburn Council issue update on improvements to Whalley Old RoadResidents and motorists are being advised of planned highways improvements on Whalley Old Road – a busy route in Blackburn.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolHeavy rain shower
High: 16°C | Low: 10°C
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PrestonLight rain shower
High: 16°C | Low: 9°C
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ChorleyHeavy rain shower
High: 16°C | Low: 9°C
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BurnleyHeavy rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 8°C






