Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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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.
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Judge praises sex offences victim after Blackpool abuser jailedA judge has praised a sexual abuse victim’s exceptional courage after her abuser was jailed for almost 20 years.
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One of "the most dangerous sex offenders in the country" given life sentence for Blackpool attackA convicted rapist, described by a judge as one of "the most dangerous sex offenders in the country" has been given a life sentence.
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First phase of major Blackpool town centre £17m road upgrade startsThe first phase of a major programme of road improvements designed to support Blackpool’s regeneration and improve access to the town centre is starting this week.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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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.
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Preston midfielder Thompson banned for bottle kickPreston midfielder Jordan Thompson has been given a three-match ban after kicking a water bottle that hit a Norwich City fan.
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Easter egg rolling returns to Avenham ParkPreston’s beloved Easter tradition is back this Easter Monday as Avenham Park transforms into a lively festival of fun, creativity, and entertainment for all ages.
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Preston’s green spaces gearing up for major investmentPreston’s green spaces gearing up for major investment in the coming months and years.
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Tour de France road repair costs revealedSome of the costs of hosting part of next year’s Tour de France in Lancashire will come out of the county council’s road repair budget.
East Lancashire News
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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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PM backs talks on Burnley station accessBurnley MP Oliver Ryan has won a promise from Sir Keir Starmer that he will have a meeting with the government’s rail minister to discuss making the town’s Manchester Road station fully accessible.
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‘Youth clubs, business support and tackling speeding should be priorities for Brierfield’s Pride in Place cash’What would you do with £1.5m? The people of Pendle have a few ideas.
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Cash boost to upgrade Blackburn football groundA Blackburn amateur football club can now improve its ground after a £125,000 grant from the council.
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New smartcard bus ticket launched for East LancashireLancashire County Council has introduced a new smartcard-based bus ticket which makes it easier to travel in and around East Lancashire.
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Mother and her two adult children jailed after murdering relativeA mother and her two children have been jailed after murdering a man in Blackburn.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolSunny intervals
High: 10°C | Low: 3°C
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PrestonSunny intervals
High: 11°C | Low: 1°C
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ChorleySunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 1°C
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BurnleySunny intervals
High: 11°C | Low: 1°C






