Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Man jailed for assaulting woman and engaging in controlling behaviourA Fleetwood man has been jailed for assaulting a woman and engaging in controlling behaviour towards her.
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New play facilities officially open at Fleetwood’s Memorial ParkThe latest phase of improvements to the children's playground at Memorial Park in Fleetwood have been unveiled.
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Talks planned over future of Fleetwood to Knott End ferryLancashire County Council has indicated it could be willing to pay more to keep the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry in operation – but first wants convincing that an increased subsidy for the service makes sense for the public purse.
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Formal push for ferry subsidy increaseAn influential committee has formally asked Lancashire County Council’s cabinet to provide the extra cash needed to keep the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry afloat.
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Decision made on plans for controversial housing plans in StalmineControversial plans to build almost 80 new affordable homes in the Over Wyre village of Stalmine have been given the green light by Wyre Council.
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Live facial recognition to launch in countyLancashire Police is to launch the use of Live Facial Recognition, helping prevent and detect crime, while protecting the most vulnerable in our county.
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Decision looms on controversial plans for 79-home development in Over Wyre villagePlanners at Wyre will meet this week to make a decision on on a controversial application to build 79 new affordable homes in the Over Wyre village of Stalmine.
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Ride the Lights returns for 2026Blackpool is preparing for one of the most magical nights in its calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give cyclists a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Council to end role coordinating refugee resettlement schemesThe County Council will withdraw from its role as the coordinating authority for refugee resettlement schemes across Lancashire.
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Plans revealed for CCTV monitoring plans at recycling centres across LancashireSpecialist CCTV cameras are to be installed at Lancashire County Council’s household waste recycling centres to ensure businesses are not also using the facilities to dump their rubbish.
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Online applications open for Lancashire primary and secondary school placesParents and carers can now apply online for children who are either starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2027.
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Further SEND investments could be in the pipeline for LancashireThousands more children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could benefit from improved support closer to home if proposals to invest a further £23 million in specialist and inclusive education provision get the green light.
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Preston invited to help shape lasting Guild 20232 legacyCommunity groups, organisations, businesses and local partners are being invited to share ideas for projects that could create a meaningful and lasting legacy for Preston Guild 2032.
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Appeal following serious collision in RibbletonPolice are appealing for information and footage following a serious collision in Ribbleton.
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Preston’s Encounter Festival programme unveiledThe countdown is on for Encounter Festival, as the full programme is unveiled for a packed day of free outdoor performances, interactive installations, family activities and a spectacular Torchlight Procession in the centre of Preston.
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Town hall asbestos works underway at Preston Town HallWork is getting under way at Preston Town Hall to remove asbestos which has delayed repairs to toilet facilities in the building.
East Lancashire News
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Singing Ringing Tree sculpture planned for upgradesOne of East Lancashire’s most recognisable landmarks could be set for a major overhaul after Burnley Council submitted plans to improve access to the Singing Ringing Tree ahead of the borough’s Year of Culture celebrations in 2027.
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'Heartless' Bacup fraudster who 'showed no mercy' is jailedOne of the 'most prolific' fraudsters that Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards have brought to justice has been jailed for three years and nine months.
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Investigation underway after man dies following aggravated burglaryAn investigation is underway after a man who was injured during an aggravated burglary died.
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£1.5 Pride in Place scheme funds Hyndburn park upgradesHyndburn’s MP Sarah Smith has welcomed a move to upgrade parks across the borough, admitting that she was ‘shocked’ by the state some had been left in by 14 years of austerity.
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Soapbox Challenge returns to Accrington this weekendLancashire’s only Soapbox Challenge of 2026 is racing into Accrington on Saturday.
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Illicit fireworks, prescription medication and tobacco seized in Accrington crackdownIllicit fireworks, prescription medication and tobacco have been seized in a joint crackdown with the police in Accrington town centre.
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Appeal following fatal collision in BurnleyPolice are appealing for witnesses and footage after a pedestrian died following a road traffic collision with a car on Centenary Way in Burnley.
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Tour of Britain Women's cycling stage brings incredible atmosphere to LancashireThousands of spectators lined the route as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women's elite cycle race came to Lancashire.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolHeavy rain shower
High: 19°C | Low: 14°C
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PrestonHeavy rain shower
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ChorleyHeavy rain shower
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BurnleyHeavy rain shower
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