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A multi-million pound scheme to construct a gleaming new purpose-built Fisherman’s Friend factory in Fleetwood appears to have been held up – by the appearance of some protected wildlife.

Hoardings are now in place promoting a controversial housing regeneration scheme in Blackpool’s Revoe area.

The Arc Cinema Blackpool is undergoing a major refurbishment, with luxury seating and new screens planned ahead of the summer blockbuster season.

Organisers of Blackpool Carnival say this year’s event is going to be the “biggest and best” so far.

A Fylde coast park which has fallen on hard times is set for a major revamp before its 90th anniversary is celebrated next year.

More jobs details have been revealed by bowling operator Tenpin before its new centre opens in Blackpool this summer – and up to 50 positions are available.

Residents in Blackpool would not be happy to see tourism tax – already introduced into some places with high visitor numbers – brought to the resort.

Police are appealing for witnesses, footage and information after a man was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Blackpool.

Preston City Council has formally submitted expressions of interest to include two of the city’s most cherished traditions - Preston Guild and Preston Egg Rolling - within the UK’s UNESCO Living Heritage inventories.

More than £140,000 worth of illegal tobacco has been taken off the streets following a coordinated day of action involving police and partner agencies in Preston.

Teams from local businesses and charities across Preston will come together to compete in the annual Preston City Games.

The historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious honours ceremony later this week, as local recipients are presented with the British Empire Medal.

Plans to build what would become Lancashire’s tallest skyscraper in the heart of Preston are set to be given the go-ahead by councillors.

There are not yet any confirmed tenants for a major industrial, retail and leisure development planned for South Ribble – almost two-and-a-half years after it was given the green light.

A man has been arrested following a reported rape at Preston Bus Station.

Extra police powers have been used in Preston after an attack on a teenage boy.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in Haslingden.

A new 91‑home housing estate near Whinney Hill Tip has been proposed.

Plans to develop Bacup Market have been approved by Rossendale Council, including a landmark wooden canopy and amphitheatre events space.

Changes to Lidl’s delayed new supermarket in Darwen have been approved by councillors.

Blackburn with Darwen Council has made a £150,000 grant to keep 100 bedsits for supported accommodation for the homeless in the coming year.

A man has been arrested in Accrington after allegedly offering stolen chocolate to police.

A Lancashire council’s priorities include spin-off tourism successes from the 2027 Tour de France cycle race – but more local arts and culture events are needed too, a councillor believes.

The occupants of a controversial unauthorised travellers’ camp near Whitehall Park in Darwen have been given another nine months to vacate the site despite losing a court case over their right to stay on the land which they own.