Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Planners decide on major improvements to Blackpool’s historic Grand TheatreAmbitious plans to introduce improvements to the top gallery tier at Grade II-listed Blackpool Grand Theatre have been given the go ahead.
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Verdict set to be made on huge development plans at AirportProposals for a huge development at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone will go before planners tomorrow – and the scheme carries major jobs hopes if approved.
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Planners issue new verdict on padel tennis scheme on industrial estateNew proposals for a padel tennis club and cafe for Poulton have been given the go ahead by planners – three months after being refused.
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Concern for missing teen in BlackpoolPolice are appealing for help to find a missing 17-year-old who’s believed to be in Blackpool.
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Cartons to be accepted in Fylde blue binsHouseholds across Fylde will soon be able to recycle cartons in their blue bins.
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Lancashire towns to share £319m Pride in Place investmentBlackpool, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen are set to benefit from a share of a £319M government investment aimed at transforming communities.
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Crews tackle Blackpool garage fireThree fire engines were called to a commercial property fire in Blackpool.
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Blackpool ambassadors make an impact in LondonBlackpool’s ambassadors have been promoting the town in Westminster.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Petition urges government intervention to support 'major venue' for PrestonMore than 2,000 people have signed a new petition urging government intervention to support Preston in achieving its goal of having a major venue.
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£5m investment set to transform Preston cemetery and crematoriumPreston City Council has announced a major £5 million investment to upgrade and expand Preston Cemetery and Crematorium.
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Teenager charged with attempted murder after Preston stabbingPolice have charged a teenager after a 15-year-old boy suffered stab injuries in Preston.
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Crackdown on crime in night time economy launchedLancashire Police is joining forces with partners across the county to officially launch a crackdown on crime in the night time economy - including new measures to protect the most vulnerable.
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Drivers warned over Preston docks bridge closureDrivers in Preston are being warned of a four-day closure of the swing bridge at the docks.
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Lancashire towns to share £319m Pride in Place investmentBlackpool, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen are set to benefit from a share of a £319M government investment aimed at transforming communities.
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Harris Museum wins top visitor ratingPreston’s restored Harris Museum has achieved a ninety per cent score in its first VisitEngland quality assessment.
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Work to resume at Moor Park in PrestonWork on a multi-million pound restoration project at Preston’s Moor Park is set to resume later this month.
East Lancashire News
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Man jailed after admitting rape of a ten-year-old girl in BurnleyA man has been jailed after admitting the rape of a ten-year-old girl in Burnley.
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Accrington Victoria Hospital plans revealedThe site of the former Accrington Victoria Hospital is to be regenerated with a new GP surgery, homes for frail or elderly residents, extra health services focused on older patients and those with long term conditions, a café and space for drop-in clinics.
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Campaigners win battle for new pedestrian crossing near Blackburn schoolCampaigners have won their battle for a new pedestrian crossing near St Francis CE Primary School in Cherry Tree Lane in Blackburn.
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Brothers jailed after pedestrian fatally struck in BrierfieldTwo brothers have been jailed after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car in Brierfield and attempts were later made to cover it up.
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Darwen projects celebrate £270,000 funding boostMore than £270,000 is set to be awarded to support vital local projects in the first round of the Darwen Community Fund, with the successful applicants now being revealed.
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£1.2m flood protection scheme planned for DarwenThe government has earmarked £1.2million for a new scheme to protect homes and businesses in Darwen town centre from future flooding.
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Teen arrested after toddler injured in e-bike crashA three-year-old girl is in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by an e-bike in Burnley.
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Lancashire towns to share £319m Pride in Place investmentBlackpool, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen are set to benefit from a share of a £319M government investment aimed at transforming communities.
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