Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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£30m bid to be submitted to fix North Promenade colonnadesBlackpool Council is submitting a government bid for £30m to fix the colonnades.
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Nature gets a boost as partners unite to restore Liggard Brook
Wildlife, residents and the wider environment are set to benefit from a programme of exciting improvement works along Liggard Brook.
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World Fireworks Championship Blackpool return for 2026Dates have now been confirmed for this year’s spectacular World Fireworks Championship Blackpool, one of the resort’s most iconic autumn events.
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Popular Fylde coast bus service linking major hot spots returnsA popular bus service that’s helped thousands of visitors make the most of holidays on the Fylde coast is set to return ahead of the summer season.
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Construction begins on new Multiversity campus in Blackpool's town centreConstruction has now started on the new Multiversity campus, with representatives from all key stakeholders joining together on site to mark another major milestone in the transformation of the town centre.
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Man who shouted racist abuse at women in Warton is sentencedA man who shouted racist abuse at a mother and daughter as they walked their dog in Warton has been sentenced.
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Opening date for Blackpool’s newest attraction is revealedThe opening date for Blackpool’s newest attraction has been confirmed.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Preston celebrates Tram Bridge openingHundreds sought out the best viewpoint and lined the banks of Avenham Park to witness the reopening of Preston’s Tram Bridge as the Mayor of Preston cut the ribbon to reopen the much-loved landmark.
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Two stores in Chorley fail underage knife sales test purchaseChorley and South Ribble Police have teamed up with Lancashire Trading Standards and young volunteers to conduct an under-age sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre - a national, intensive week of action to tackle knife crime.
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Young children among four seriously injured in Gisburn collisionPolice are appealing for witnesses and footage after four people – including two young children – were seriously injured in a collision in Gisburn.
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Labour minority administration confirmed for Preston City CouncilPreston City Council will be run by a minority Labour administration after the authority’s leader was re-elected to his post.
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Traffic measures approved so Lea bus route can be extendedA bus route that stopped operating in Preston seven years ago will be able to run again once a range of Traffic Regulation Orders are introduced.
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Preston council leadership challenge to come from Lib DemsThe Labour leader of Preston City Council will be challenged for his job at a meeting on Thursday that will determine how the authority operates in the wake of this month’s local election results.
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Preston bin collection problems explainedThe problems that have beset bin collections in Preston in recent weeks are partly due to a delay in the delivery of the new vehicles needed to pick up food waste, the leader of the city council has said.
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Brinscall Pool stays fit for the future thanks to £1 million of additional funding securedChorley Council has been successful in securing an additional £1 million of funding to ensure Brinscall Pool stays fit for the future, enabling work to take place to improve the efficiency of the 100-year-old building.
East Lancashire News
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Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in AccringtonPolice are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man died following a road traffic collision between a motorbike and car in Accrington.
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Blackburn drug gang jailed for more than 40 yearsA gang boss from Blackburn who named his drug line after his Staffordshire bull terrier ‘Pablo’ has been jailed.
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Burnley celebrates formal affiliation with Royal Navy frigate HMS ActiveBurnley has celebrated a proud new chapter in its civic history as the town formally marked its affiliation with HMS Active, the Royal Navy’s second Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate.
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Nelson business fined for seven food hygiene offencesA business in Nelson has been charged with seven food hygiene offences and fined a total almost £20,000.
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Bacup man jailed for life for murder of Luke HardenThe parents of Luke Harden have today spoken of the heartbreak of losing their son as his murderer was jailed for life.
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Hyndburn MP backs BurnhamA Lancashire Labour MP has backed Andy Burnham to contest the Makerfield by-election.
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Taxi office plan in BlackburnThe boss of a new Blackburn private hire firm is seeking to create an online taxi base in a set of commercial units in Shear Brow.
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Burnley MP jobs pleaMore must be done to get East Lancashire’s disabled and young people into work, Burnley’s MP has told ministers, as he invited Work and Pensions’ Secretary Pat McFadden to visit his constituency.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolSunny intervals
High: 19°C | Low: 12°C
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High: 24°C | Low: 12°C
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