Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Enhanced policing measures in place ahead of Lytham FestivalLancashire Police have issued a reminder to partygoers heading to Lytham Festival next week to have fun but stay safe.
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Gang responsible for the supply of millions of pounds of drugs to the streets of Lancashire jailedA gang responsible for the supply of millions of pounds of drugs to the streets of Lancashire and beyond have been jailed for a total of more than 40 years.
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Drone show to light up Stanley Park's landmark centenary celebrationsA spectacular drone show will illuminate the skies above Stanley Park this October as part of a special anniversary weekend celebrating the park's centenary year.
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Blackpool Council release statement on involvement in Preston Davey caseBlackpool Council has released a statement clarifying its involvement with the tragic Preston Davey case.
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Update given on controversial plans for 49 homes in WeetonCouncillors in Fylde have agreed that controversial plans to build nearly 50 new homes in the village of Weeton should be approved.
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Poulton cancer survivor who lost part of his leg to treatment walks 10 million steps in a year for charityA Poulton-le-Fylde man who had part of his leg removed during cancer treatment has walked 10million steps in a year – representing a million steps for each year he’s been cancer-free – to raise funds for charity.
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Blackpool and Lancashire welcome for North’s Olympic proposalsProposals for a north of England bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been welcomed in Blackpool and Lancashire.
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Why Ken Dodd’s ‘Happiness’ exhibition is perfect fit for BlackpoolFans of Ken Dodd know the comedian famously came from Liverpool – and Knott Ash in particular – but he is also forever linked with Blackpool.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Taxi fare increase proposed for South RibbleThe cost of taking a taxi in South Ribble could be set to increase after drivers asked for permission to put up fares.
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Update given on plans for leisure development on banks of River RibbleFunding has been obtained for a long-proposed leisure development that will see a water sports lake, dry ski slope and mountain bike track created on the banks of the River Ribble in Preston.
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Preston City Council move closer to local authority-owned social housing returnPreston City Council has moved a step closer to striking a deal that will see local authority-owned social housing return to the area after an absence of more than two decades.
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Investigation launched after fatal crash at Hoghton level crossingAn investigation has been launched after a train crashed into a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, killing the driver.
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New homes to be built at former Woodlands site in ChorleyPlans to bring new homes to the former Woodlands site in Chorley have been given the green light.
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Lancashire MPs react to Prime Minister’s resignationA Central Lancashire MP says Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation has created a “huge opportunity” for the government to be more bold in dealing with the daily challenges faced by households across the country.
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Commissioner calls on Government to reclassify Ketamine as Class ALancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has called on Government to look again at the reclassification of Ketamine to a Class A drug.
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Calls for new bridge over River RibbleWe should continue to make the case for a new road bridge over the River Ribble near Preston, says the Ribble Valley MP.
East Lancashire News
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Burnley bike rider dies after suffering serious injuriesA bike rider who was seriously injured after coming off his bike in Burnley has died.
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Lights, camera, Blackburn! New Film Festival joins National Festival of MakingThe National Festival of Making is set to return to Blackburn next weekend with a blockbuster line-up – including a brand-new Film Festival.
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Blackburn man for jailed for sex assault and having indecent images of childrenA Blackburn man who videoed himself sexually assaulting a young girl and had hundreds of indecent images of other children on a laptop and phone, has been jailed for 14 years.
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Witness and footage appeal after cyclist suffers serious injuries in BurnleyPolice are appealing for witnesses and footage after a cyclist suffered serious injuries in Burnley.
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Lancashire firefighters at heart of new national service to tackle wildfiresLancashire firefighters will be at the heart of a new service to tackle wildfires across the whole of England.
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School’s bid to save £1mA Blackburn school is seeking prior approval for a large upgrade to one of its buildings, with a bid to slash costs by fixing the roof while the sun is shining.
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Architects convert their own officesA road in Accrington that once had a number of office units on it is set to become a largely residential street, after an architecture firm was granted approval to convert its own headquarters.
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Counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco and medication found in Nelson and Brierfield operationLarge quantities of illicit cigarettes, tobacco and medication were seized during a multi-agency operation in Nelson and Brierfield.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolThundery shower
High: 30°C | Low: 17°C
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PrestonThundery shower
High: 30°C | Low: 16°C
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ChorleyThundery shower
High: 31°C | Low: 16°C
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BurnleyThundery shower
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