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• Extra train services between Blackpool and London rejected over capacity constraints and risk of worsening delays for passengers

  Proposals for new train services between London and Blackpool have been rejected by the Office of Rail and Road.

• A century of memories as Stanley Park celebrates 100th birthday

  Stanley Park has marked its 100th anniversary with a special two-day celebration bringing together generations of Blackpool residents, visitors, volunteers, community groups and the people who help care for the much-loved park.

• Garstang man given 22-year sentence for abusing and raping woman

  A man from Garstang has been given a 22-year sentence after abusing and raping a woman.

• Blackpool joins national Good Food Neighbourhoods programme

  Blackpool is set to receive a share of £10m to improve access to healthy and affordable food for people in need.

• Event programme released for Stanley Park's 100th birthday celebration

  Everyone is invited to Stanley Park this weekend for the main public celebration of the park's 100th birthday.

• Man jailed for historic sexual offences at his equestrian yard in Garstang

  A pensioner old man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a young woman in the early 1990s.

• Funding agreement reached for Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry service

  An agreement has been reached between Lancashire County Council, Wyre Council and the operator of the Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry service to provide additional funding.

• Manchester-based film fest to stage one-off edition at Blackpool’s 1920s cinema

  Blackpool’s original 1920s cinema The Regent is playing host to an international festival of short films which is normally staged in Manchester.