Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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We’ve improved 21 of the worst roads in Blackpool, says councilSome 21 residential roads in Blackpool – including many with the worst potholes – have been resurfaced as part of a huge council investment in extra road maintenance.
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Britannia issues statement on asylum seeker Norbreck rumoursSpeculation has continued over whether the Norbreck Castle Hotel in Blackpool is preparing to take in asylum seekers, despite assertions from politicians that it isn’t.
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Royal return for Open ChampionshipThe 156th Open Championship will return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028 after a 16-year absence.
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Wyre Council issue major updates about future of Marine Hall and Thornton Little TheatreWyre Council has issued major updates for two of the borough’s key venues - Marine Hall in Fleetwood and Thornton Little Theatre.
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Blackpool Council submits plan for better adult social careBlackpool Council has formally submitted its Adult Social Care Improvement Plan to the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Councillors raise concerns over dog foulingTwo Blackpool councillors are raising awareness about dog fouling from an anti-social and public health perspective.
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First job offers available as ambitious streetfood project moves forwardNew jobs are now on offer as Blackpool’s ambitious Southbeach Streetfood project moves closer.
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New Upside Down House attraction under constructionA new attraction for Blackpool is already causing a stir as it takes shape during ongoing construction.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Chorley gets race readyRunners will take over the town centre for the return of the annual Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run over the weekend.
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Family tribute to woman who died following collision in PrestonA family have paid tribute to an ‘outgoing woman who would do anything for anyone’ who died following a road traffic collision in Preston.
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Strikes speed up admissions from A&EAccident and emergency patients at the Royal Preston Hospital wait less time for a bed on a ward when medics are on strike, new research has found.
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Protest planned outside hospitalCampaigners are planning a protest outside Longridge Community Hospital on May 9.
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Military parade to mark Freedom of the Borough in LeylandA special military parade will take place in Leyland today as The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is granted the Freedom of the Borough.
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Burglar jailed for two high-value break-insA burglar has been jailed for more than three years after carrying out two high-value break-ins in Poulton-le-Fylde and Preston.
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Man given hospital order after killing Preston dadA man has been given a hospital order after stamping on and kicking a Preston dad to death last year.
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Preston men convicted in connection with 322 kilos of cocaine "at sea drop off"Two men from Preston have been convicted – and one jailed for more than 20 years - following the collection of cocaine worth £26.5 million which was dropped off at sea off the Somerset coast.
East Lancashire News
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Colne Market Hall to reopen following £3.5m regenerationColne Market Hall will reopen to the public later this week, marking the completion of a £3.5 million regeneration project in the heart of the town centre.
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Burnley Crematorium car park to be extendedThe public car park at Burnley Crematorium is to be expanded.
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Man charged with murder after fatal Accrington collisionA man has been charged with murder following a fatal collision in Accrington.
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New changing rooms for football clubA Blackburn amateur football club’s new changing rooms have moved a step closer.
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Lancashire Mind to deliver Community Bereavement Support ServiceBlackburn with Darwen Council has awarded a £67,500-per-year contract for a community bereavement support service to support children, young people and families.
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Family pay tribute after man killed in Accrington hit-and-runThe family of a man who died after being hit by a car in Accrington have paid tribute to him.
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Burnley Live returns over Bank Holiday weekendBurnley is preparing to turn up the volume once again as Burnley Live returns with four days of music and entertainment across the town.
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Murder investigation launched after man struck by car in AccringtonPolice have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally struck by a car in Accrington.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolSunny intervals
High: 16°C | Low: 4°C
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PrestonSunny intervals
High: 16°C | Low: 3°C
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ChorleySunny intervals
High: 16°C | Low: 4°C
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BurnleySunny intervals
High: 14°C | Low: 3°C






