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Blackpool-based foundation surpasses £20 million in grant-giving
The Kentown Wizard Foundation has announced a significant milestone - surpassing £20 million in grant-giving.
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East Lancashire pervert jailed
A man has been sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl over almost a decade.
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Man jailed for taking part in disorder in Blackpool
A 20-year-old Blackpool man has been jailed for the role he played in the disorder in Blackpool in August.
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Controversial Belmont lagoon plans back on table
A controversial proposal to partially fill in a moorland beauty spot for a fishing lake put on hold in October 2023 is back on the agenda.
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New housing scheme proposed in place of controversial apartments plan for Thornton
A controversial housing development in Thornton which was granted planning approval two years ago is no longer going ahead and a completely new scheme by a different group has been lodged with Wyre planners.
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Preston cinema and leisure development nears final stage
There is only one unit left to be filled within Preston’s new cinema and leisure complex as it nears the final stage of its development, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Blackburn with Darwen’s spooky Saturday
Blackburn town centre will be hosting a series of Hallowe’en events on Saturday.
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Get swept away by Astley Illuminated
The popular free family event, Astley Illuminated, returns next month with magnificent light displays, entertainment and more.
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Blackpool’s Lightpool off to dazzling start
Blackpool has unveiled an extraordinary programme of light-based art as the annual Lightpool Festival gets underway.
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Preston man jailed for rape and strangulation
A Preston man has been jailed for raping and strangling a woman following an investigation by Lancashire Police.
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Preston lighting scheme approved
Part of Preston city centre is to get a new night-time look with the installation of dozens of distinctive streetlights.
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Chorley sports pavilion approved
A run-down sports facility in Chorley is set to get a new pavilion which will mean football can once again be played on the site.
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Lancashire funeral home inspection findings revealed
More than 50 Lancashire funeral homes have so far been inspected after the government recommended local councils check up on the undertakers operating in their area.
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Arrests made after warrants executed in Blackpool
Blackpool Neighbourhood Policing Teams have executed two Misuse of Drug Warrants at addresses in the Brunswick area.
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Update given on Daisyfield Pools demolition
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has no current plans to sell the site of the closed Daisyfield Pools complex when it is demolished, councillors have been told.
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Blackburn homeless pods staying
EMERGENCY accommodation for some of Blackburn with Darwen’s most vulnerable homeless people will be retained for another winter.
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Warm spaces return to Lancashire's libraries for a third year running
Residents across Lancashire are being welcomed into their local libraries to get a hot drink, meet new people and to stay warm as temperatures drop.
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Neighbourhood Policing Team conduct successful operation in Hyndburn
The Hyndburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, in collaboration with multiple partner agencies, carried out Operation Rally this week.
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Chorley traveller saga ends after 15 years
A Chorley traveller community who moved onto greenbelt land in the borough 15 years ago and have been fighting for the right to stay there ever since have been granted their wish by councillors.
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Blackpool opposition leader’s warning as council finances ‘on the edge’
Blackpool Council’s finances are ‘on the edge’ the town’s opposition leader has warned after new figures showed reserves have dropped to just £76,000.
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Driver jailed for collision with police car after travelling wrong way on M65
A driver who crashed a car into a police vehicle after travelling the wrong way on roundabout has been jailed.
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Burnley man jailed for drug offences
A man has been jailed for 40 months after we found a large amount of drugs and cash in an address in Burnley.
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Reminder to plan journeys as new phase of work begins in Rawtenstall town centre
People travelling in and around Rawtenstall are being reminded to plan journeys and allow extra time ahead of roadworks starting this week.
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Blackpool dog walkers clean-up campaign relaunched
A campaign urging people to clean up after their dogs is being relaunched in Blackpool to coincide with the arrival of darker nights when many people walk their pets closer to home.
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New research shows value of coach travel to Blackpool tourism
Thousands of tourists arrive daily in Blackpool by coach – boosting the resort’s tourism economy by hundreds of thousands of pounds each day, new research has shown.
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Debts of almost £1.6.m written off by Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council has been forced to write off almost £1.6m of debt with around half of that due to unpaid business rates.
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Appeal after man dies in collision on M61 at Rivington
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision on the M61 motorway.
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Plans to build 300 homes in Poulton to start in 2025 after planners’ green light
A new housing scheme for Poulton will see 300 homes built in 2025 after planners gave the full scheme the green light.
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Young Palestinians welcomed to Blackburn
A group of Palestine teenagers received a warm welcome by the borough’s Mayor when they visited Blackburn Town Hall on Monday.
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Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in Preston
A man has been jailed after numerous shoplifting offences in Preston.
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Revised plans for up to 1,400 homes submitted for Blackpool
Plans to build hundreds of houses on the edge of Blackpool are back on the table after proposals have stalled over many years.
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Alternative city centre vision for Preston unveiled
A Preston architect says the city could stake its claim as an alternative shopping destination to Manchester and Liverpool by bringing big brands to the high street – but in miniature form.
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Fylde fracking site becomes fly-tipping hot spot
A rubbish mountain has appeared outside the former fracking site in Fylde after the spot became a magnet for fly-tipping.
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Gang who filmed themselves bagging drugs jailed
Four members of a drugs gang who conspired to flood the streets of Accrington with heroin and crack cocaine they trafficked from Cheetham Hill have been jailed for just over a quarter of a century.
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More brewery stables flats planned in Blackburn town centre
More flats are on the way for the stables of the former Thwaites Brewery in Blackburn town centre.
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Rawtenstall market upgrade is approved but councillors want reassurances
A planning application to upgrade Rawtenstall Market Hall has been approved by Rossendale councillors, linked to levelling-up funds.
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Appeal after collision between car and cyclist in Blackpool
Police appealing for information and footage after collision between a car and a cyclist in Blackpool.
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Appeal after man seriously injured in Darwen assault
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was seriously assaulted in Darwen.
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Road safety plans between Preston & Lancaster in the pipeline
Highways bosses are drawing up plans to improve the safety of a busy route between Preston and Lancaster.
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Preston shop demolition confirmed
A vacant Preston city centre shop that is feared close to collapse will be demolished, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Blackburn with Darwen pools death knell
THE final death knell on Blackburn’s Daisyfield Pools complex is due to be sounded by councillors on Thursday.
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Pothole repair method in Lancashire hailed as success
A new method of filling in potholes on Lancashire’s roads has proven so quick and successful that it has enabled a backlog of repairs to be reduced sooner than expected – and should help them last longer.
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Blackpool’s £65m multiversity moving closer with key dates ahead
Work could begin to build Blackpool’s £65m multiversity in May or June next year providing the site has been assembled.
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Blackpool MP raises Waspi women question in Parliament
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has called for urgent action to address the demands of the Waspi women campaign after raising the issue in Parliament.
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Stanley hospitality suite planning permission appeal dismissed
Accrington Stanley has lost its appeal over the refusal of backdated planning permission for its hospitality suite and supporters bar.
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Burnley mill renovation approved
THE reconstruction of second floor and roof of an ‘eyesore’ Victorian cotton mill has been approved by councillors.
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Man jailed for ten years for East Lancashire bus rape
A MAN has been jailed for ten years after he raped a vulnerable woman on a bus.
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Two men charged for burglaries across East Lancashire
Police have charged two men following 12 burglaries across East Lancashire.
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Man given football banning order following racist post about Premier League footballer
A man who posted a racist comment about a Premier League footballer online has been given a three-year football banning order.
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Man jailed for raping and indecently assaulting teenage girl
A man who raped and indecently assaulted a teenage girl has been jailed for almost 10 years.
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Men jailed after man left in a critical condition following assault
Two men have been jailed after a man was left in a critical condition in hospital.
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Kentown Wizard Foundation grant will help kids in greatest need of support in Blackpool
National children’s charity, Dreams Come True, has been awarded a five-year £867,500 grant to deliver dreams to children in the greatest of need across Blackpool and the North West.
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Trinity Hospice joins national call for funding during Hospice Care Week
New research announced this week shows more money is spent in hospice charity shops across the UK than hospices receive from the government.
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Poaching investigation in Coppull
In the early hours of yesterday, officers from the South Rural Task Force responded to reports of poaching in the Coppull area.
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Design team appointed for Chorley town centre improvements
Following a successful bid for once in a generation funding of £20m from the UK Government, Chorley Council has appointed a design team to progress proposals to transform areas of Chorley town centre.
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Darker nights are creeping in…don’t let thieves do the same
With the days getting shorter and the nights drawing in, Police across Pendle and the Ribble Valley are warning people to make their belongings as hard a target as possible for thieves to hit.
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Delay to new Blackpool courts after collapse of contractor
Work to build Blackpool’s £40m new magistrates court is to face delays due to the collapse of the main contractor.
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New McDonald’s approved for former Blackburn town centre Pizza Hut site
THE former Pizza Hut restaurant in Blackburn town centre can now become a McDonald’s outlet.
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£11m towards further Blackpool sea defences approved
A bid for a further £11m to protect Blackpool from the risk of rising sea levels has been successful.
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Blackpool £10m cultural hub approved
A proposed £10m culture hub in Blackpool town centre has got the go ahead from councillors.
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Team Poland triumphs in World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
A pyrotechnics team from Poland have been crowned champions of Blackpool’s annual World Fireworks competition after wowing record crowds.
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Christmas parking plans revealed for Preston
Free parking will be on offer in several parts of Preston city centre in the run-up to Christmas, the Local Democracy Reporting Service can reveal.
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Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea back for 2024
Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is returning for 2024.
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Man jailed for theft from a motor vehicle and shopliftings in Accrington
A man has been jailed after a theft from a motor vehicle and numerous shoplifting offences in Accrington.
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Snow joke, Blackburn with Darwen Council need names for new gritters
With the colder temperatures just around the corner, Blackburn with Darwen Council want to get you involved in naming their two brand new orange gritters.
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Generous donation breathes new life into Darwen’s St John Ambulance Station
St John Ambulance is set to return to Darwen after the charity’s base was bought by a generous donor and gifted to them to use for free.
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Starbucks plan revealed for historic Blackpool hotel
A new branch of coffee brand Starbucks could be coming to Blackpool town centre.
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Blackpool Airport MD rules out commercial holiday flights return
Blackpool Airport is flying high two years into its 10-year master plan – but the return of commercial holiday flights is still being ruled out.
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Concern at rise in number of children being home schooled in Blackpool
The number of children being home schooled in Blackpool has jumped with more than 500 now having lessons at home – but there are fears they may be missing out on opportunities.
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Blackpool Council to investigate running its own children’s homes
An investigation is to be held into whether Blackpool Council should run its own children’s homes in future after the spiralling cost of using private residential care was revealed.
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Plans for Blackpool FC’s new East Stand and sports village due for submission
Plans for a new East Stand at Blackpool Football Club are due to be submitted next month – while work on community pitches next to the stadium will begin next spring.
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Managers to step back from Rawtenstall Market as major revamp plan is due
A management company is stepping back from running a Rossendale market which is set for a multi-million pound upgrade.
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Send in the clowns!
Showtown & Blackpool Council have announced the acquisition of the Charlie Cairoli Collection - celebrating the legacy of laughter from one of the 20th century's most iconic clowns.
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Plans to build two new schools in Preston take key step forward
Ambitious plans to create two new schools in Preston have taken a crucial step forward.
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Another arrest made in Bamber Bridge collision investigation
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as part of our ongoing investigation into a serious collision in Bamber Bridge.
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Update on plans for historic Blackpool windmill after sails lost
Plans to restore Blackpool’s historic Little Marton Windmill have stalled after all four existing sails from the landmark were found to be rotten.
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Multi-operator bus ticket plans for Lancashire
Lancashire bus passengers could eventually be able to buy a single ticket that can be used on all services in the county – regardless of the firm operating them.
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New £20million regeneration deal for Nelson is paused by government
A proposed new ten-year £20million regeneration fund for Nelson has been paused as part of a national review by the new Labour government, Pendle Council has announced.
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Teenager killed in M65 crash near Burnley
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision left one teenager dead and three others seriously hurt on the M65.
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Terrace bar wins three year planning battle
A popular seafront bar in Blackpool has finally secured its future following a three-year planning battle with the council.
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Taxi drivers hit back at council’s decision over Blackpool Uber licence
Taxi leaders in Blackpool have hit back at a council decision to approve an operators’ licence for Uber behind closed doors.
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Developers lose planning appeal to convert former Blackpool cinema
The future of a former Blackpool cinema site remains uncertain after developers lost their planning appeal against the council.
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£2.1m speed camera schemes planned for two major roads with history of safety concerns
Plans to install speed cameras along two major roads with a history of safety concerns are set to move forward, thanks in part due to residents coming forward in Burnley.
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Could another prison be built near Chorley?
An announcement will be made before Christmas about whether a third prison is to be built in a Chorley village.
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Road changes planned in Preston
Highways bosses are planning to ban U-turns at a major Preston junction and introduce new parking restrictions on another busy city route.
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Plans for £10m Blackpool cultural hub set for approval
Ambitious proposals to create a £10m cultural hub in Blackpool look set to get the go-ahead when they go before town hall planners.
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Appeal after witnesses report that a dog was attacked in Blackpool street
The RSPCA is appealing for information after reports that a dog was seen to be punched and slapped in a street in Blackpool.
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Hyndburn Council unveils new eco-friendly bin lorries
Hyndburn Council has unveiled five new refuse collection vehicles to its fleet, all of which run on hydro treated vegetable oil.
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Appeal after serious collision in Bamber Bridge
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was left with serious injuries after a collision in Bamber Bridge.
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Hundreds of new homes planned in Cottam
Plans have been revealed to build up to 430 new homes in Cottam.
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Hyndburn project on track despite company collapse
A BOROUGH’S flagship leisure project is still on track despite the collapse of its lead construction company councillors have been assured.
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Transport minister pledges support for Blackpool Airport
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has given a boost to hopes of restoring commercial passenger flights to Blackpool Airport.
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Blackpool Council leader receives MBE from Princess Anne
Blackpool was the subject of discussion at Windsor Castle as council leader Lynn Williams received her MBE from Princess Anne.
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Four men charged following high value burglaries in East Lancashire
Police have charged four men following a spate of burglaries and thefts across rural areas in East Lancashire.
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Blackpool man given 28-year prison sentence for sex assaults
A Blackpool man is beginning a 28-year prison sentence for sex assaults against two young women.
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Cinema construction credited with positive local impact
Jeff Dixon hadn’t stepped foot in a cinema for 45 years, until he helped build one.
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Residents in Thornton urged to wash home-grown veg over contamination concerns
Residents in Thornton have been told to wash and peel any produce they are growing to remove any potentially contaminated soil or dust.
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Uber granted licence to pick up passengers in Blackpool
Taxi operator Uber has now been formally granted a licence by Blackpool Council to pick up passengers in the resort.
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Cost of children’s care under the spotlight
Fresh calls have been made for Blackpool Council to have its own children’s homes after latest figures show the authority is paying out £290,000 a year on average for each vulnerable child in its care.
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Burnley student who was in a coma is now training to be a doctor thanks to historic fund
A student who spent three weeks in a coma after contracting pneumonia and sepsis has been awarded financial support from a fund set up by a Burnley businessman more than 100 years ago.
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Preston Pride 2024 returns to celebrate diversity and inclusivity
Preston Pride returns this weekend, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equality.
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Council launch ‘drive’ to push pothole information
With potholes being one of the most complained about things in Blackburn with Darwen, the council is launching a new campaign, and asking residents for their help.
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Moor Park community garden opens creating green space for people’s wellbeing and learning
A new community garden space has been created at Moor Park in Blackpool for the use of local people to come together for their wellbeing, be active and learn new skills.
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Safety concerns over overcrowding on Blackpool trams
Overcrowded trams could be putting passengers in Blackpool at risk of injury, a councillor has warned.
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Fylde Council leader welcomes devolution deal
The leader of Fylde Council says Lancashire’s devolution deal will help high-tech manufacturing businesses in the borough find the skilled workers they need from within the local population.
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Don’t miss out on Chorley Live 2024!
Chorley’s annual weekend of live music returns on 4 and 5 October, bringing a jam-packed weekend of music and entertainment to Chorley town centre.
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Foulridge gold medallist to be commemorated
Foulridge Parish Council is to commemorate Gregg Stevenson on his Olympic achievement.
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Blackpool man jailed for his part in summer violent disorder
A man has been jailed for his role in the disorder seen in Blackpool last month.
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Prison release scheme prompts fears over Blackpool influx
Fears have been raised the early release of hundreds of prisoners could lead to many heading for Blackpool attracted by cheap accommodation.
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Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morrisette, Simple Minds & Texas announced for Lytham Festival
Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morrisette, Simple Minds & Texas have been announced as headliners for the 2025 Lytham Festival.
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Thornton Cleveleys woman dies following M6 collision
The driver of a car involved in a collision at junction 37 of the M6 earlier this week has died.
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Preston primary school challenges “inadequate” rating
A Preston primary school has become so preoccupied dealing with complaints from parents – and even its own staff – that it has been “distracted” from ensuring pupils learn everything that they should.
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Passenger seriously injured following collision in Feniscowles
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a serious road traffic collision in Blackburn last night.
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Astley Hall works confirmed
Urgent repair work is set to be carried out to fix damage caused by rotting timber in Chorley’s Astley Hall.
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Chorley refugee and temporary accommodation approved
Chorley Council is set to buy a group of properties to house refugees from Afghanistan and anyone who finds themselves homeless in the borough.
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Winter fuel concern in Chorley
Around 1,000 pensioners in Chorley are not claiming a benefit that would ensure they keep receiving their winter fuel allowance.
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Family pay tribute to man who died in Blackpool
The family of a man who died following an assault in Blackpool have paid an emotional tribute to him.
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Official completion of Preston's Peace Garden
Local dignitaries came together at the new-look Peace Garden this week to mark the official completion of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre.
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St Annes Beach Huts voted one of top 10 UK seaside experiences
Fylde Council was thrilled to learn that the beloved St Annes Beach Huts have been awarded fourth place in the Seaside Heritage Network’s 2024 ‘Bucket and Spade List’ of the UK’s top 10 seaside experiences.
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Lancashire Devolution deal signed off
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Special planning status for Samlesbury recommended for update but concerns over traffic and environment
New jobs and businesses in advanced engineering, manufacturing, science and technology are the focus of recommendations to update the special planning status of Samlesbury Enterprise Zone in Lancashire.
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Demolition considered for historic Nelson building facing uncertainty
A historic but deteriorating building in Nelson faces partial or full demolition under regeneration options intended to complement other town centre changes including Pendle Rise shopping centre’s demolition and redevelopment.
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Nelson takeaway prosecuted for allergen breach
An east Lancashire takeaway has been fined more than £8,000 after being prosecuted for food allergen breaches.
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Chorley residents urged to recycle their electricals via new project
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Blackburn shoplifter jailed
A shoplifter has been jailed for numerous shoplifting offences in Blackburn.
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Man jailed for Blackburn shopliftings
A man has been jailed after numerous shoplifting offences in Blackburn.
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Appeal after Blackpool man dies following assault
Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for information after a man died following an assault in Blackpool.
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Burnley Council wardens will tackle anti-social behaviour in the town centre
Burnley Council say funding between the council and the Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) will enhance safety and security in the community by employing wardens for the town centre.
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Blackpool MP calls on Government to end hotel arrangement for asylum seekers
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has called for an end to the use of the resort’s Metropole Hotel as accommodation for asylum-seekers.
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Rawtenstall swimming pool earmarked for £300,000 investment
A Rossendale swimming pool and leisure centre is set for £300,000 of energy efficiency upgrades, under proposals being discussed by borough councillors this week and set to go out for contract bids soon.
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Planners reject proposals to turn bungalow into children’s home
Proposals to change a bungalow in a cul-de-sac in Thornton into a children’s home for one young person have been refused by planners at Wyre.
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Retirement complex plans unveiled near Preston’s Moor Park
Plans have been unveiled to build dozens of retirement apartments on the border of Preston’s Moor Park.
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Public sessions to be held to discuss possible chemical contamination in Thornton
Residents close to Thornton’s Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone have the chance to ask questions and find out more about possible historic chemical contamination in the vicinity.
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East Lancs organised crime group leader jailed
A man from East Lancashire has been jailed over his part in a Class A drug supply ring.
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Burnley Council leader welcomes balance government funding for Padiham flood defences
Burnley Council and the Environment Agency are delighted to announce that the government has committed to meeting the £19 million funding shortfall required to complete the vital flood defence scheme in Padiham.
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Cottam Hall playing fields masterplan unveiled for public consultation
Wyre Council has announced the launch of a public consultation on the Cottam Hall Playing Fields Masterplan.
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Leyland’s Music In The Park future plans unveiled
Acts who made it big in the noughties could be added to the line-up of Leyland’s annual Music In The Park festival.
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Motorcyclist left seriously injured following collision in Ribble Valley
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcyclist was left seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Barrow.
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Two men arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Blackpool
Two men have been arrested following a the execution of a warrant in Blackpool.
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Two teenagers die after collision in Preston
Two teenagers have died after the car they were travelling in left the road and collided with some trees near Preston.
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Chorley apartment block approved
An apartment block that will tower above Chorley town centre is set to be built on the site of the borough’s former magistrates’ court.
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Man jailed after Blackpool manslaughter
A man has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of the manslaughter of Daniel Allsop in Blackpool last October.
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Nursery to replace Preston retail development
A huge nursery could be built in a Preston suburb after plans for a retail and residential development were scrapped.
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Demolition of ‘eyesore’ Blackpool building finally underway
Work is underway to demolish a former landmark building in Blackpool which has deteriorated into an eyesore since closing in 2019.
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East Lancashire Class A drugs gang jailed
Jail sentences of more than 20 years have been handed to a gang who supplied Class A drugs in East Lancashire and beyond.
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Chorley cyclist injured in serious collision last month dies in hospital
A man injured in a serious collision in Chorley last month has died in hospital.
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Man jailed for life for murdering housemate in Colne
A man has been jailed for life for murdering his housemate in Colne.
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Renovation work complete on Colne's three theatres
Renovation work on all three theatres in Colne’s newly formed Heritage Quarter is now complete.
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Preston based recruitment agency builds school playground for Blackpool school
A Preston based education recruitment agency has built a new school playground for Mereside Primary Academy.
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Thornton man arrested after cash and cannabis found
A man from Thornton has been arrested after cash and cannabis were found after a vehicle stop.
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Preston homeless shelter approved
A homeless shelter is to be created in the heart of Preston city centre.
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Burnley FC legends to turn out to support mother battling brain tumour
A MOTHER of two battling a brain tumour is to get support from a team of legends from an East Lancashire football club.
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Appeal after man dies in M65 collision
Police are appealing for information after a man died in a collision on the M65.
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Large cannabis farm found in Burnley
Police are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Burnley.
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Former police officer from East Lancs jailed for indecent images
A man has been jailed after an investigation by our online child abuse investigation team.
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Accrington buses saved after council steps in
FIVE bus services around the Accrington area will be saved and improved following a decision by Lancashire County Council to finance them.
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New Aldi store proposed for Burnley
AN East Lancashire town looks set to get a new Aldi supermarket on a gateway site to its historic centre.
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Pendle MP uses maiden speech to call for return of rail link
NEW Pendle and Clitheroe MP Jonathan Hinder has used his maiden speech in Parliament to call for the restoration of the Colne to Skipton rail link.
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Blackpool hospital chief exec puts focus on staff and spending
Hospital services in Blackpool depend on people from 65 different nationalities, and the town’s NHS boss has told of staff fearing going to work during recent violence.
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Preston pub’s demise confirmed
A Preston pub that was temporarily shut down after a mass brawl left a man with a suspected fractured skull will not reopen – and is set to be converted into bedsits.
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Blackburn with Darwen M&S move hits a hitch
PROPOSALS for a £10.1million Marks and Spencer food hall on the Issa brothers’ Frontier Park have hit a major High Court hitch.
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Blackpool pier surveys completed following incident
Structural surveys of the decking of all three of Blackpool’s piers have now been completed following an incident last month when a woman fell around 30 feet from Central Pier.
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Hyndburn nature restoration nature project launched
An ambitious project to improve and transform an 87-acre plot of East Lancashire land into a place where people can enjoy nature and outdoor activities has been officially launched.
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Work progressing quickly on Preston tram bridge
Preston’s Old Tram Bridge was in such poor condition that it took less than half the time to demolish it as had been expected, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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£45m Blackpool office block plans approved
A proposed £45m new office block which would rise to six storeys in height has got the go-ahead from Blackpool Council’s Planning Committee.
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16 vehicles seized in Blackburn in Road Ready Revamp operation
16 vehicles have been seized in Blackburn.
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Burnley Council withdraw support for devolution deal
AN East Lancashire local authority has withdrawn its support for the current devolution proposal agreed by Lancashire’s other three upper-tier authorities.
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Preston social club clarifies future
A much-loved Preston social club has moved to reassure locals that it is not going to be bulldozed to make way for new houses.
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Former Preston Islamic centre to be converted into bedsits
An Islamic education facility in Preston is set to be turned into bedsits after the operation moves into a former pub nearby.
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165 new doctors arrive in Blackpool
A fresh influx of 165 doctors has arrived at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and will be treating patients from across the Fylde coast and further afield.
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Delayed funeral arranged for murdered Blackpool toddler
A date has finally been set for the funeral of a murdered Blackpool toddler who has yet to be buried – more than a year after his death.
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Apply for a school place in Lancashire from now
Online applications for Lancashire school places are now live.
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More bus journeys to be launched across Lancashire this Autumn thanks to funding boost
People will be able to benefit from more frequent bus services in Lancashire from now thanks to increased funding.
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Fans encouraged to enjoy East Lancashire derby without letting passions spill over
Lancashire Police, Burnley and Blackburn Rovers Football Clubs are urging supporters to enjoy the day without letting passions spill over.
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Illuminations Switch On – full details
The biggest night of Blackpool’s event calendar – the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event - will take place on Friday (August 30).
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Marton by-election called after former councillor elected as MP
Voters will go to the polls once more this autumn in Blackpool after a by-election has been called in the Marton ward.
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Solar farm proposed to support Blackpool Airport
Initial proposals for a solar farm on land south of Blackpool Airport’s main runway have been submitted to Fylde Council.
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Three cannabis farms located and hundreds of plants seized in East Lancs
Over 200 cannabis plants were found and seized in Burnley and Rossendale last week as part of an ongoing operation into targeting and dismantling cannabis farms.
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Football fans enjoy behind the scenes tour at Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley recently opened its doors for football fans to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the club’s world class facilities.
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Man jailed for killing man after driving through red light in Blackburn
A driver has been jailed for causing the death of a man in Blackburn.
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Fleetwood Food and Drink Festival comes to Marine Gardens
The beautiful Marine Gardens, Fleetwood plays host to Fleetwood’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday.
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Preston office block conversion approved
An office block in Preston city centre is set to be turned into apartments.
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Urban planner makes canal regeneration pitch
A major part of Preston’s past could be uncovered to create a new wetland and green space in the heart of the city.
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Blackpool buildings bought for new car park
Further steps have been taken towards building a new multi-storey car park in Blackpool town centre.
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Dangerous man caught in Blackpool with IEDs given 20-year sentence
A wanted man who caused an area of Blackpool to be cordoned off after being found with Improvised Explosive Devices has been given a sentence totalling 20 years.
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Sydnie Christmas joins Switch On line up
Sydnie Christmas, who wowed the public in the BGT final earlier this year, joins a star-studded bill including Kimberly Wyatt, Ella Henderson and Switch-On star Mel B.
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St Annes Kite Festival returns this September
The St Annes Kite Festival is set to return on the Fylde Coast from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September, promising a weekend of awe-inspiring aerial displays and family-friendly fun.
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£500,000 loan agreed to Winter Gardens
Almost £500,000 is to be invested in upgrading the electrics at Blackpool’s famous Winter Gardens complex.
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£45m office plan set to go before committee for decision
Proposals to build a £45m six-storey office block in Blackpool town centre are set to go before town hall planners.
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Accrington man dies in dog attack
Police are investigating after a man was killed by a dog in Accrington.
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£200,000 community centre upgrade supporting deprived area
Residents in one of Blackpool’s most deprived neighbourhoods are now enjoying state-of-the-art facilities after the completion of a £200,000 upgrade of their community centre.
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80,000 trips in first months of tramway extension
More than 80,000 trips have been made on Blackpool’s £23m new tramway extension in the first two months since its launch on June 12.
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Two Blackpool men jailed for violent disorder
Two men have been jailed for their part in the disorder in Blackpool earlier this month.
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Preston shoplifter jailed
A shoplifter has been jailed for a high value theft from a store in Preston.
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Competitors revealed for Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championship
The three nations that will compete in this year’s World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool have been unveiled.
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Updated plans submitted for former Odeon cinema site
A new set of plans has emerged for Blackpool’s closed down former Odeon Cinema with revised designs including a glazed corner feature.
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Farm goes on market after conversion plans approved
A former farm in South Ribble has gone on the market after permission was granted to turn it into an estate of industrial units designed to house start-up businesses.
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Man jailed following stabbings at house in Burnley
A man has been jailed for 15 years for stabbing a woman and man at a house in Burnley.
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Work starts on new supported living scheme in Preston
Building work has started on a new supported living scheme which will provide long-term affordable accommodation for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Preston.
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New plans revealed for former hotel site on Blackpool prom
Hopes of redeveloping a prominent site on Blackpool Promenade with a new hotel have been dashed for the time being, with the land now set for use as a car park.