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A site next to Blackpool’s £34m new Holiday Inn and tram terminal is to be developed into a car park – but some say it could be put to better use as green space.

Blackpool’s Abingdon Street Market is set to host a special event on Sunday (July 28) showcasing creative talents from the town.

Youngsters are being offered the chance of taking part in free sports sessions at two Blackpool parks this summer.

A 33-year-old man has died following a collision on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston this week.

Investigation underway into possible historic contamination at Thornton Cleveleys enterprise zone

Proposals to improve community facilities at a Blackpool housing estate have got the go ahead from town hall planners.

An action plan has been drawn up warning young people in Blackpool of the dangers of vaping after a study found nearly a third of young people questioned in the town owned up to using electronic cigarettes.

A £1.2m project targeting properties in Blackpool’s inner areas has found many tenants are living in accommodation which puts them at risk.

A man described by the Judge as a "violent thug" has been jailed for 15 years and a half years.

A 33-year-old man has died following a collision on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston this week.

Mystery surrounds the identity of a food retailer that is eyeing up a vacant car showroom in Preston for a new outlet.

Dozens of road changes are being planned between South Ribble and Preston which highway bosses hope will encourage more people to cycle, walk and use public transport.

Controversial plans to build new football facilities on a Preston park have been kicked into touch by councillors as the city grapples with the rising costs of a raft of government-funded ‘levelling up’ schemes.

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision on the M6 which left five people with serious injuries.

Two Preston villages are to get new sports grounds and a new community venue – replacing a facility that has been standing for more than 70 years.

Plans to make major safety improvements at a zebra crossing near Cardinal Newman College in Preston have been approved, with work due to take place over the summer holidays.

What began as an April Fool’s prank has turned into a highly anticipated real-life event.

Licensing talks are under-way regarding pubs, clubs, accusations of disorder and disturbances in a popular Ribble Valley village, councillors have been told.

A HISTORIC town centre building once home to a flagship pub is to become nine flats for young professionals.

A chemicals factory is seeking a new warehouse as part of its plans to expand.

A LOCAL authority Labour group leader has urged it bosses to spend part of its half-million pound underspend on its main town centre, street cleaning and improving its green spaces.

The Mayor of Pendle has apologised for breaching the borough’s code of conduct  in a mosque argument with a council licensing officer during Ramadan two years ago.

A community-run swimming pool in Rossendale which was threatened with closure last year is due to reopen to the public in August.

A 1950s former council estate is to get 68 new homes as the latest stage of a £20million facelift.

The Lancaster Grand Prix featuring a food and drink market by Booths is set to return to Williamson Park this Sunday, July 28.

From a simple idea of a house removals service, to now helping 100’s of happy customers moving home, we found out more about this superb Lancashire based family business.

Local business, CP Davidson Ltd, a reputable hire vehicles company based in Chorley, proudly announces its substantial donation over the last 5 years equating to £150,000 to the charity Inspire Youth Zone.

When it comes to estate planning and legal advice, having a reliable and empathetic solicitor is crucial.

Nestled in the charming village of Coppull, Lancashire, FHP Coppull Dental is dedicated to delivering exceptional routine and cosmetic dentistry in a welcoming and caring environment.

Chorley Bricks is your ultimate destination for LEGO enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or rent LEGO sets, Chorley Bricks has you covered.

Baytree Flower Farm is tucked away in a beautiful corner of west Lancashire, based in Mawdsley they pride themselves on producing some of the best floral displays for any occasion, but there’s more to the business than just arranging spectacular displays.

Preston based local business can help with planning advice and applications.

Adverse weather conditions in Paris have led to the Olympic men’s street skateboarding being postponed by 48 hours until Monday.

Anas Sarwar has been warned his election pledge of “no austerity under Labour” has come back to bite him amid reports the UK Chancellor will announce a £20 billion black hole.

A common type of bacteria has been found to make certain cancers “melt”, scientists have discovered.

Sir Keir Starmer has extended his well-wishes to Team GB’s 327 athletes after watching flag-bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover lead out the British contingent at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris.

The families of four men killed after their car crashed into a tree in Gloucestershire have spoken of an “ocean of sadness” after their deaths.

Celine Dion has given her first live public performance since revealing she is living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), with a spectacular rendition from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Rachel Reeves is expected to approve above-inflation pay rises for millions of public sector workers next week, amid concerns over the cost of further industrial action if the Government refuses.

Paris welcomed the Olympic Games with an opening ceremony like no other as athletes sailed down the River Seine to the sound of Lady Gaga and more, but relentless rain put a dampener on the party.