Nine candidates declared for Blackpool South by-election

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• Paddy McGuinness officially lights up Blackpool

  Blackpool's world-famous Illuminations were officially switched on by comedian and presenter Paddy McGuinness, marking the start of another dazzling season for one of the UK's most iconic attractions.

• Beach groynes could stop us saving lives, says RNLI after major update

  Blackpool’s RNLI sent a powerful message to planners that proposed rock groynes could directly lead to lives being lost in the sea.

• Storm-hit counselling centre reopens after lengthy closure

  A Blackpool mental health charity has reopened its South Shore hub almost a year after massive storm damage left it uninhabitable.

• 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.