Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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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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'Progressive Lancashire' joins forces to oppose Reform UK
The Green Party and a group of independent councillors have joined forces to become the official opposition to Reform UK on Lancashire County Council.
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AFC Fylde Community Foundation awarded £163k
Fylde Council has awarded £167,650 to AFC Fylde Community Foundation to continue delivering targeted employment and skills support across the borough, a major step in boosting local opportunities and preparing residents for the jobs of tomorrow.
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Cyclist seriously injured in Thornton-Cleveleys
A cyclist has been left seriously injured following a crash in Thornton-Cleveleys.
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Pleasure Beach Resort to introduce Non Rider eTickets following guest feedback
Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool is reintroducing Non-Rider eTickets for the first time in six years.
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New mayoral teams on Fylde coast so proud to take up chains of office
The boroughs of Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde all have new mayoral teams who have now taken up the chains of office for the year ahead.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Preston leisure complex restaurant switch
Asian-inspired restaurant chain Wagamama is set to open an outlet in Preston’s Animate cinema and leisure complex, it has emerged.
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Arrest made after man suffers serious injuries in alleged assault
Police are investigating an assault which left a man with serious injuries over the weekend.
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Leyland politician set to take over as the leader of South Ribble Borough Council
A veteran Leyland politician is set to take over as the leader of South Ribble Borough Council – just weeks after losing his seat on another local authority on which he served.
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'Progressive Lancashire' joins forces to oppose Reform UK
The Green Party and a group of independent councillors have joined forces to become the official opposition to Reform UK on Lancashire County Council.
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Two rescued after getting stuck in mud
Two people were rescued after getting stuck in mud last night.
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Chorley shoplifter jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
A shoplifter from Chorley has been jailed for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) preventing him from entering shops in the town.
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Arrests made in investigation into moorland fire in Rivington area
Lancashire Police have provided an update on the moorland fire in the Rivington area earlier this week.
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Preston shop given a year-long ban from selling tobacco and vapes
A Preston shop, trading under the name of PR1 Euro Mini Market, on Church Street, has been banned from selling any tobacco or vaping products for 12 months.
East Lancashire News
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Pensioner dies following Burnley collision
A pensioner has died following a collision in Burnley earlier this month.
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Burnley pitch invader given five-year banning order
A Burnley fan has been given a five-year banning order after invading the pitch.
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'Progressive Lancashire' joins forces to oppose Reform UK
The Green Party and a group of independent councillors have joined forces to become the official opposition to Reform UK on Lancashire County Council.
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MP calls for government to invest in the 'left behind' town
An East Lancashire MP has called for the government to invest in the ‘left behind’ towns in his Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
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New Mayor for Blackburn with Darwen installed
Long-serving Conservative Cllr Jacqueline Slater has been installed as the new Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2025/26.
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Man jailed after killing woman in fatal Nelson collision
A man has been jailed after killing a woman in a fatal collision in Nelson last year.
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£62,000 worth of illicit tobacco products seized during police action in Rossendale
Rossendale Police, in collaboration with partner agencies, conducted a successful day of action this week to address concerns raised by the local community.
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Woman pedestrian dies after collision with car in Blackburn
Police are appealing for your help following a fatal collision in Blackburn yesterday afternoon.
Today's Weather
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Blackpool
Sunny intervals
High: 18°C | Low: 11°C
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Preston
Sunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 8°C
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Chorley
Sunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 8°C
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Burnley
Light rain shower
High: 19°C | Low: 7°C