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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News
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Police investigate Blackpool burglary
Thousands of pounds worth of goods have been stolen from a house in Blackpool.
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Fylde Council to refurbish Kirkham Market Square public toilets
Fylde Council has announced a refurbishment project for the Kirkham Market Square public toilets, bringing much-needed updates to the facility.
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Former Pizza Hut site awaits next move after green light for padel tennis cafe
A scheme to transform a former Pizza Hut outlet on Cleveleys seafront into a cafe with padel tennis courts to the rear is now awaiting progress after the application was approved by planners.
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Demolition of former police station and courthouse has begun
Work to demolish Blackpool’s former Bonny Street police station and magistrates court is now underway and is due to be completed by July.
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East Stand at Blackpool FC still on the cards despite delays
Fears have been raised residents could have left their homes ‘for no reason’ if a proposed new spectator stand is not built at Blackpool Football Club’s Bloomfield Road stadium.
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Work to upgrade major junction in Blackpool to commence
Motorists are being warned of up to 12 weeks of disruption at a major Blackpool junction which is being redesigned to cut congestion.
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Calls for more council control of ‘rowdy’ short term holiday lets
A Blackpool dad has told how his family is forced to sleep overnight in a camper van to escape rowdy holidaymakers staying in a resort short term holiday let.
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Blackpool Council issue update on asylum seekers hotel
Blackpool Council is hoping to work with the Home Office to resolve concerns around the use of the Metropole Hotel on the Promenade to house asylum seekers.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Major step forward for pioneering cricket facility as pavilion steel work commences
The construction of the highly anticipated Farington cricket facility in Lancashire has reached a significant milestone, with steel work for the new pavilion now underway.
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Bin collection changes considered for Chorley
Chorley Council is considering whether to change how often it empties residents’ bins.
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Chorley hospital ward closure explained
The boss of the trust that runs Chorley and South Ribble Hospital has said the closure of one of its wards is among the “real-world impacts” of the financial difficulties facing the organisation.
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Three people charged with taxi driver robbery in Buckshaw Village
Lancashire Police have charged three people after a taxi driver was attacked in Buckshaw Village.
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Why the Prime Minister visited Preston today
Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, was in Preston today, as he made a pledge over the future of nuclear power in the UK.
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Harris Your Place Project enters final phase with building handover
The final phase of Harris Your Place, a £16 million initiative aimed at restoring and reimagining The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library has begun, marking a significant milestone for the project and setting the stage for a 2025 reopening.
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Appeal after serious collision on the M6 near Preston
A man remains in a serious condition in hospital after a collision on the M6 near Preston this week.
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New padel venue brings life to former Staples store in Preston
A new sports venue, ‘Just Padel’, has officially opened in Preston this week, transforming the long-vacant Staples Office Outlet on Corporation Street into a thriving hub for the increasingly popular sport of padel.
East Lancashire News
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£1.8m homeless drive planned for Blackburn
A new Homelessness Prevention Forum is to be established in Blackburn with Darwen borough.
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Blackburn culture drive boosted with £760,000 grant
The drive to make Blackburn with Darwen into a creative hub has been boosted by a £760,000 grant from the Arts Council England.
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Three arrested after cyclist dies following Earby collision
A man has died following a collision in Earby, Barnoldswick this week.
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Burnley Council propose 2% council tax rise
Residents of Burnley borough are set to see their council tax rise by two per cent next year – below the maximum three allowed by the government without a referendum.
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Rossendale Police seize illegal vapes and tobacco products during operation
A large quantity of illicit tobacco products has been seized during an operation carried out by the Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards.
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Appeal after teenager left with serious injuries in collision
Police are appealing for information after a collision in Colne left a teenager with serious injuries.
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Work on new Longridge pump track to begin
Work on the creation of a new £100,000 pump track in a town in a rural East Lancashire borough is set to start this week.
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Peel Park access upgraded
The access to a historic nature reserve in Accrington has been upgraded.
Business
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MOT Testers to Capture Vehicle Photographs in new anti-fraud measure
In a bid to enhance the integrity of the MOT testing process, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has introduced a new requirement for testers to photograph vehicles during their assessments.
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New padel venue brings life to former Staples store in Preston
A new sports venue, ‘Just Padel’, has officially opened in Preston this week, transforming the long-vacant Staples Office Outlet on Corporation Street into a thriving hub for the increasingly popular sport of padel.
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60 years of trading in 'the bag'
Preston Markets is proud to celebrate one of its longest serving traders, Sheridan’s Bags and Bags, which marks 60 years of trading this year.
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Get a 'pizza the action' - slices of pizza for 15p at Sbarro in Colne
Slice away the January blues with this nostalgic deal
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Thornton-Cleveleys resident wins £32,500 prize thanks to Resolva
Thornton-Cleveleys resident Anne Emery hit the jackpot at The Plant Place Garden Centre, driving away in a brand-new electric Mini Cooper worth £32,500.
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Chris McCausland’s Strictly win sparks spotlight on visual impairment awareness
Chris McCausland’s triumph on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing has resonated far beyond the glittering ballroom, raising public awareness about visual impairment and inspiring workplaces to consider accessibility and inclusivity more deeply.
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Local travel agent brings festive cheer to Blackpool Victoria Hospital
In a heartwarming gesture of community spirit, local travel agent Ryan Anthoney, owner of Geggs Getaways, has gone above and beyond to spread festive cheer at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
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Mindfulness and wellness for critical team staff in region’s healthcare system
James from OG Wellness launches wellness days for private ambulance staff.
Radio News Hub - News
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David Tennant Imelda Staunton and Starlight Express take top theatre awards
Doctor Who star David Tennant, The Crown actress Imelda Staunton and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express are among the winners at a ceremony which celebrated the “diversity and variety of theatre productions” in the UK.
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Second MP loses Labour whip over membership of WhatsApp group
A second MP has lost the Labour whip over his membership of a WhatsApp group containing offensive comments, after a minister was sacked for his involvement.
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Prime Minister and deputy join King for tour of Cornwall housing scheme
The King has taken the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister on a tour of the Cornish housing project he inspired – in a rare joint engagement between the monarch and political leaders.
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UK must wait and see if Trump provides clarity on steel tariff threat
The UK will have to “wait and see” if Donald Trump provides more clarity on his threat to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to the US, a minister has said.
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Irish government urged to enact trade ban with Israeli settlements within a year
The Irish government is being urged to enact a bill banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land within the next 12 months.
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Father who fatally stabbed daughter during kitchen play fight jailed for life
Simon Vickers will serve a minimum term of 15 years
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Farmers to stage fresh tractor protest against inheritance tax changes
Farmers will stage another tractor protest outside Parliament on Monday as they continue their campaign against changes to inheritance tax rules.
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Taylor Swift Donald Trump join fellow celebs to watch star studded Super Bowl
US pop star Taylor Swift, US President Donald Trump, Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi, actor Paul Rudd and Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway were among the A-list stars watching the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Social
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Chorley and South Ribble Police join partners for underage knife sales test
Officers from Chorley and South Ribble’s Neighbourhood Policing team have teamed up with Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation.