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• Residents in Weeton fighting plans for nearly 50 homes as meeting looms

  Residents in the Fylde community of Weeton are objecting to proposals to build almost 50 new homes in the village.

• Major gym transformation completed at Thornton Health and Fitness Centre

  Wyre Council is delighted to announce the completion of a major refurbishment at Thornton Health and Fitness Centre, following an investment of more than £230,000 to transform the gym facilities.

• Health report highlights ongoing impact of Jameson Road landfill odour on residents

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• Man jailed for sexual offences against two children

  A man has been jailed for 13 years for sexually assaulting two children.  

• Former Blackpool teacher given whole life order for murder of baby Preston Davey

  Jamie Varley has been sentenced to a whole life order and John McGowan-Fazakerley to 25 years in jail for the sexual abuse and murder of an innocent baby boy.

• Resident concerns as huge housing and regeneration plans lodged

  A huge regeneration project aimed at improving housing in Blackpool’s Revoe area took a major step forward today – but many residents are not welcoming it.

• We need land to be used as public amenity with play area, says councillor

  A Thornton councillor is calling for a plot of open land to be used as a designated community recreation area after year of campaigning.