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• Man jailed for assaulting woman and engaging in controlling behaviour

  A Fleetwood man has been jailed for assaulting a woman and engaging in controlling behaviour towards her. 

• New play facilities officially open at Fleetwood’s Memorial Park 

  The latest phase of improvements to the children's playground at Memorial Park in Fleetwood have been unveiled.

• Talks planned over future of Fleetwood to Knott End ferry

  Lancashire County Council has indicated it could be willing to pay more to keep the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry in operation – but first wants convincing that an increased subsidy for the service makes sense for the public purse.

• Formal push for ferry subsidy increase

  An influential committee has formally asked Lancashire County Council’s cabinet to provide the extra cash needed to keep the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry afloat.

• Decision made on plans for controversial housing plans in Stalmine

  Controversial plans to build almost 80 new affordable homes in the Over Wyre village of Stalmine have been given the green light by Wyre Council.

• Live facial recognition to launch in county

  Lancashire Police is to launch the use of Live Facial Recognition, helping prevent and detect crime, while protecting the most vulnerable in our county.

• Decision looms on controversial plans for 79-home development in Over Wyre village

  Planners at Wyre will meet this week to make a decision on on a controversial application to build 79 new affordable homes in the Over Wyre village of Stalmine.

• Ride the Lights returns for 2026

  Blackpool is preparing for one of the most magical nights in its calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give cyclists a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations.