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Blackpool women among seven arrested in fight against organised crime
A Blackpool man is among seven people who were arrested after a series of dawn raids in the fight against organised crime.
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Hospice open a dedicated menswear boutique
A brand new men’s boutique has opened in Lytham, offering customers a section of carefully-curated clothing and accessories and the chance to make a difference.
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Missing young girls from Blackpool found by train conductor on-board Northern service
A quick-thinking train conductor has helped return two missing young girls to their home in Blackpool.
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Eddie Izzard will appear at Blackpool Comedy Festival
Eddie Izzard will be joined by Sean Walsh and many other in July's Blackpool Comedy Festival
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Medical professional at Blackpool Victoria Hospital arrested in sexual assault probe
A man has today (Tuesday, March 21) been arrested by police as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual assault at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
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Drivers could soon face paying a ‘tyre tax’ to help tackle emissions
The Department for Transport (DfT) have hired consultants to review how the UK can crack down on rising emissions – and this has led to suggestions that a ‘tyre tax’ could be introduced.
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Jailed: Uninsured driver leave 12 year old dying after collision
An uninsured driver who fled the scene of a collision, leaving a 12-year-old girl dying in the road, has been jailed.
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26 members of a Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde drugs gang jailed
A Lancashire Police investigation into drug dealing in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, has resulted in 26 people receiving prison sentences totalling more than 130 years.
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Man dies following assault in Blackpool
A man assaulted in Blackpool last month has died.
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Valhalla WILL return to Pleasure Beach this summer
Following a £4m investment, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially announced that Valhalla will return in 2023 with some exciting new features.
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Operation Warrior arrests in Blackpool and Poulton
Officers recently conducted a stop check on a vehicle on Park Road in Blackpool. Both the driver and the passenger were searched under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs act.
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Police appeal after men with weapons enter Blackpool address
Police are appealing for information after masked men carrying weapons entered a property threatening two people in Blackpool.
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Blackpool man jailed for burglary and fraud offences
A Blackpool man has been jailed after admitting burglary and fraud offences.
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Blackpool man sentenced for string of offences
A Blackpool man has been jailed after admitting a catalogue of offences.
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Operator for new Abingdon Street Market project announced
Blackpool Council has unveiled the operators for the transformed Abingdon Street Market.
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Blackpool Tower Circus offer resident’s discount throughout March
Blackpool Tower Circus is offering a resident’s discount throughout March.
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Crimestoppers offer £20,000 to help catch Valerie Kneale killer
Independent charity Crimestoppers has announced a £20,000 reward for information which leads to the conviction of Valerie Kneale’s murderer.
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Five people jailed for killing of Mark Gibson in Blackpool
Three men and two women who carried out a vicious attack and then left a man for dead in the street have been jailed for a total of 92 years.
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The Blackpool Tower Dungeon Marks International Women’s Day 2023
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon will have an all-female cast on Sunday 5 March to celebrate International Women’s Day.
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Blackpool Zoo announce reduced entry for residents during March
Blackpool Zoo has announced reduced entry prices for residents during March.
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Two teens arrested after alleged Blackpool hammer attack
Police are appealing for information as part of an investigation into the assault of two men in Blackpool.
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Red Arrows confirmed for Blackpool Air Show
The world-famous Red Arrows display team will return to Blackpool this summer to perform on both days of the annual Air Show.
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M55 closures planned next week for Preston Western Distributor Road works
The M55 will have overnight closures next week as part of the works to complete the Preston Western Distributor Road.
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Four found guilty of murdering Mark Gibson in Blackpool
Two men and two women have been found guilty of murdering Mark Gibson in Blackpool last year.
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Police have relaunched the ‘Mini Police’ initiative
'Mini Police' allows local primary school children, aged between four and 11, to learn more about policing.
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Blackpool drop-in session to take place for residents affected by a loss through suicide
Empowerment, the Blackpool-based charity, is in the process of setting up a new project aimed at preventing suicide in Blackpool and supporting those who have been affected by a loss through suicide.
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Inquest opened into death of Nicola Bulley
An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of Nicola Bulley.
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The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse: New seafront family attraction coming to Blackpool
Beloved characters from the UK’s number one bestselling children’s author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler are set to make a new home on Blackpool’s famous seafront.
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Man in critical condition after Blackpool assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted on Church Street, Blackpool.
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Police confirm body found in River Wyre is missing Nicola Bulley
The body found in the River Wyre near St Michael's yesterday has been confirmed as that of missing mother of two, Nicola Bulley.
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Nicola Bulley: Police investigating disappearance find body in River Wyre
Lancashire Police say they have recovered a body in the river, as investigations continue to find missing Nicola Bulley.
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Could this be the dream job? (for some!)
For those people who love adrenalin thrills, we think this could be the perfect job for you - and it may involve going upside down!
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Nicola Bulley: Wyre Council remove contact details after reports of abuse
Following reports of inappropriate emails and phone calls, Wyre Council has made a decision to temporarily remove a number of contact details.
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Preston Western Distributor Road to be named after suffragette
The new Preston Western Distributor Road, linking parts of Preston and the Fylde to the M55 motorway, is to receive an official new name.
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Full line-up for Lytham Festival confirmed
The acts joining Jamiroquai, George Ezra, Sting, Lionel Richie and Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe at Lytham Festival 2023 have been announced.
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Work begins on new Civil Service offices in Blackpool town centre
Work has started on a new £100m office building, which forms part of the place-changing £350m Talbot Gateway regeneration that is transforming the heart of Blackpool town centre.
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Tribute paid to rider after Blackpool collision
The family of the second man who died in a collision in Blackpool on Monday (February 6th) have said “he will be missed by all those around him”.
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Blackpool healthcare professional convicted of sexual assault
A healthcare professional has been found guilty of sexually assaulting five women while working at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
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Two people dead following collision in Blackpool
Two people have died following a collision in Blackpool yesterday.
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World Fireworks Championship Blackpool Dates 2023
The dates have been revealed for this year’s spectacular World Fireworks Championships Blackpool.
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Madame Tussauds Blackpool unveil Lewis Capaldi waxwork
Music megastar Lewis Capaldi has revealed to his 5.7m Instagram followers that he is to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds Blackpool and has cheekily invited fans to ‘slap his behind’.
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Blackpool Illuminations to be extended again in 2023
Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display will once again be extended by two months.
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Yeadon Way to close next week
Delays could be possible as Yeadon Way will close for five days next week for some essential maintenance works.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach are recruiting for the 2023 season
Blackpool Pleasure Beach opens for the 2023 season on Saturday 18th March and before then the famous park is recruiting for team members to fill a variety of positions.
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St Anne’s man jailed for grooming 13-year-old girl
A man has been jailed after engaging in sexually explicit chat and then attempting to meet up with a 13-year-old girl.
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Man arrested after large cannabis grow found in Thornton
A man has been arrested after officers uncovered a substantial cannabis grow in Thornton.
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Blackpool FC confirm Mick McCarthy as new Head Coach
Blackpool Football Club has appointed Mick McCarthy as Head Coach for the remainder of the season.
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£40million Levelling Up funding will deliver new Blackpool ‘Multiversity’
Landmark levelling up funding will ensure delivery of a new Multiversity, a carbon-neutral, education campus in Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway Central Business District.
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Blackpool FC sack Michael Appleton as Head Coach
Blackpool Football Club has today relieved Michael Appleton of his duties as Head Coach.
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Fleetwood MP calls for more to be done to protect women from rogue police officers
The Fleetwood MP has called for more to be done to protect women from rogue police officers.
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Lytham gets new lighting following delays
Work on a new scheme to improve the lighting along Central Beach in Lytham is progressing following some initial delays.
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Blackpool MP campaigns for relocation of House of Lords to Winter Gardens
The Blackpool North and Cleveleys MP has launched a campaign to relocate the House of Lords to the Winter Gardens.
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Local gang sentenced for £20m bitcoin fraud
A local gang have been sentenced following a Lancashire Constabulary investigation into a £20m Bitcoin fraud.
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Yeadon Way to close for 5 days for more works
A major Blackpool road is set to close for five days to enable further works.
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Charity tree collection is 'best ever'
Trinity’s annual Christmas Tree Collection has once again yielded record-breaking results as a team of 116 volunteers spent the weekend collecting a total of 2,151 trees from across the Fylde coast.
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Blackpool Together - local help and support through the cost-of-living crisis
A town-wide community response to help Blackpool residents through the cost-of-living crisis continues to provide much needed help and support.
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Paedophile from Blackpool jailed for more than 20 years
A paedophile from Blackpool who subjected a girl to years of sexual abuse has been jailed for more than 20 years.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach recruiting for new members of the Junior Board of Directors
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is recruiting and it’s the ultimate dream role for young enthusiasts.
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A record year for Blackpool Grand’s Christmas panto
It was a record breaking year for the Christmas pantomime at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre.
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Fleetwood man arrested on suspicion of drug offences after stinger operation
A man from Fleetwood has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences.
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County Lines Disruption Team launched in Blackpool
A new County Lines Disruption Team has launched in Blackpool.
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Fancy walking up The Big One? Here’s how you can!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is giving guests the chance to experience some of the UK’s tallest rollercoasters like never before.
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Blackpool & Fleetwood FA Cup fourth round opponents revealed
Blackpool have once again drawn Premier League opposition in the Emirates FA Cup, with the Seasiders travelling to Southampton in the fourth round.
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Upcoming M55 closures as work continues on Preston Western Distributor
There are some upcoming M55 closures as work continues on the new Preston Western Distributor Road.
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Almost 350 people arrested over Christmas drink and drug-drive campaign in Lancashire
Almost 350 people have been arrested as part of Lancashire Police’s Christmas drink and drug-driving clampdown.
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Man charged with Wyre burglaries
A 28-year-old has been charged with burglary offences in the Wyre area.
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Blackpool & Fylde College Principal awarded CBE in King’s birthday honours list
Congratulations to Blackpool and The Fylde College’s Principal and Chief Executive Bev Robinson OBE who has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), for Services to Further Education in the King’s New Years’ honours list.
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Memorial service will mark 40th anniversary of Blackpool Sea Tragedy
Tomorrow marks the 40th Anniversary of the drowning of PC Colin Morrison, PC Angela Bradley, PC Gordon Connolly who tragically died whilst attempting to rescue Alistair Anthony who had entered the sea at Gynn Square Blackpool.
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New Chief Inspector takes over at Blackpool and Fylde
Blackpool and Fylde have welcomed a new Chief Inspector. CI John Jennings-Wharton will be responsible for Response Policing across Blackpool and Fylde.
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‘Christmas Close’ raises £4,000 for charity
Residents of a street in Thornton Cleveleys have raised more than £4,000 for Brian House Children’s Hospice.
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Cleveleys Unlimited £7.95 breakfast named ‘Best value in Britain’
A top food reviewing Youtuber has pronounced a local Cleveleys café as the ‘Cheapest and best value café in the UK’ on one of his most recent videos.
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Blackpool & the Fylde residents recognised in New Year honours
A number of people across Blackpool and the Fylde coast have been recognised in the King’s New Years’ honours list.
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Appeal after man stabbed in Blackpool
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in Blackpool.
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UPDATE: Appeal after woman found dead in Blackpool property
Police have issued an update after a woman was found deceased inside a property in Blackpool.
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Blackpool salon owners vow to reopen after fire destroys premises
The owners of a Blackpool town centre nail salon have vowed to reopen after fire destroyed their premises on Boxing Day.
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Blackpool’s £5.1 million investment plan for Shared Prosperity Fund is successful
Business support, eco-coaching, flood protection, intensive employment support and community cultural art projects are all part of a £5.1 Million successful application that was submitted to the government in April of this year – and has now been confirmed following the submission of a further detailed investment plan.
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‘Happy Healthy Holidays’ programme returns to Blackpool
Children and young people receiving free school meals are being invited to sign up to enjoy free activities during the winter school holiday.
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Don't spend this Christmas alone or struggling
Whether Christmas Day looks daunting due to isolation or limited resources, there are places offering Christmas dinner and/or some friendly company in Blackpool.
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Appeal to find wanted man from Thornton
Lancashire Police are asking for your help to find Levi Grainger who is wanted in the Thornton Cleveleys area.
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Changes to Blackpool Council services over Xmas period
There will be some changes to council services over the Christmas period.
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Blackpool Transport to run £2 single adult fare cap scheme
In September, the government announced a new incentive for public transport customers by capping single adult journey bus fares at £2 from 1 January 2023 until 31 March 2023.
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Work to begin on giant indoor dome at Poolfoot Farm
Fleetwood Town has announced that work on an indoor football pitch facility will commence in January at the club’s Poolfoot Farm training base.
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Police appeal after Fleetwood attempted robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashboard mounted footage after an attempted robbery in Fleetwood.
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Mum of two wins property community award for ‘deal of the year’
Mum of two, wins property community award for ‘deal of the year’ after purchasing and rejuvenating the now stunningly beautiful ‘Empress Hall’ in Blackpool.
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The 12 scams of Christmas
To help protect you from fraud or scams, we’ve complied a handy list of the top 12 current scams doing the rounds this festive season.
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Wyre Council to receive £3.9 million funding as part of Levelling Up agenda
Wyre Council’s investment plans for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) have been approved by government.
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Blackpool food operator pleads guilty to hygiene offences
A man has been prosecuted at Blackpool Magistrates Court for seven food hygiene offences.
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‘Everyone In’ – increasing homeless provision in Blackpool in Winter
Blackpool Council and its partners have rolled out their Winter Provision programme, enhancing the year-round work taking place, to support those experiencing homelessness during the colder months.
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Police target the Fylde coast’s festive fugitives
Police are targeting some of Lancashire’s most wanted offenders as part of an operation aimed at finding suspected robbers.
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No drink drivers found in latest check in Blackpool
No drink drivers were found in the latest spot check in Blackpool this morning (December 12).
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Shoppers come out to support Small Business Saturday
Brits rallied to support their local shops, restaurants and cafés as Small Business Saturday celebrated its tenth year in the UK, with £774m* spent in small businesses nationwide according to research commissioned by American Express.
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Fire crews spend three hours tackling Blackpool house fire
Fire crews spent three hours tackling a Blackpool house fire this morning.
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Man arrested following violent break-in in Ansdell
A man arrested after a break-in at a house in Ansdell has been bailed.
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Going out-out this weekend? Expect to see extra police patrols
Police across Blackpool and the Fylde coast are putting on extra patrols around licenced premises in the run up to, and during, the festive period.
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Man charged with attempted murder of Blackpool toddler
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a toddler in Blackpool.
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Christmas fun raises £35k at Santa Dash
More than 1,800 Santas took to the prom on Sunday for a dash which has raised £35,000 for Brian House Children’s Hospice.
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Line-up confirmed for Blackpool PierJam 2023
The line-up has been announced for next year’s Blackpool PierJam.
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Closure Order granted at Blackpool nuisance property
A house in Blackpool has been closed down after reports of ant-social behaviour.
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Blackpool FC launch community winter warm-up hubs
Blackpool Football Club and its Community Trust are working together to help tackle some of the cost-of-living challenges for the local community this winter.
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Future of Blackpool Airport debated in Westminster
The Fylde MP has taken the fight to reopen scheduled commercial flights at Blackpool Airport to Westminster.
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Arrests made after delivery van stolen in Poulton
Police have arrested two men in connection with a delivery van that was stolen in Poulton yesterday.
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Tower maintenance work set to start
A local company has been appointed to carry out works on the steel structure of Blackpool Tower.
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Blackpool to receive funding for tree planting as part of Her Majesty’s Commemorative Fund
Blackpool will be one of five UK locations from across the country to receive a share of £499,000 funding from Defra for the HM Commemorative Project, a tree planting scheme set up to honour and remember the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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Blackpool police make arrests after ‘following their instincts’
Two officers on patrol in Blackpool followed their instincts - and five people ended up being arrested.
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Police say no crime committed after Blackpool rape allegation
Police say they believe no crime took place following an investigation into an alleged rape in the resort
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Wyre Council confirms new Chief Executive
Wyre Council has confirmed that Rebecca Huddleston will become their new Chief Executive when current CEO Garry Payne retires in March next year.
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Have your say on proposed projects in Fleetwood
The Future Fleetwood Partnership Board would like to hear from the public on their proposed projects for the town.
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Still time to join Blackpool Santa Dash
There’s still time to sign up to this year’s Santa Dash which will take place tomorrow (Sunday).
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Common Edge investigation works to begin
As part of the ongoing Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, which is helping to bring more investment into the local area, ground investigation roadworks are due to start on Common Edge Road from Monday (5 December).
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Blackpool motorcyclist seriously injured in Cockerham collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Blackpool motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision in Cockerham, near Lancaster.
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Fleetwood MP presents bill in parliament calling for proportional representation
Fleetwood MP Cat Smith has presented a bill in parliament calling for proportional representation to be introduced in elections in England.
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Let there be light
Christmas cheer is being spread around Blackpool as Christmas lights are switched on in a series of community events.
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Blackpool drug-driver arrested after erratic driving on M6
A man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after being seen driving erratically on the M6.
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Operation Advent: Tackling festive crime in Blackpool
Blackpool Police have launched Operation Advent, an initiative to tackle increases in crime in the resort in the run up to Christmas.
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Woman jailed for violent attack on passenger on Blackpool to Preston train
A woman who viciously assaulted a mum who was travelling to work on a Blackpool to Preston train has been jailed for 16 months, following a British Transport Police investigation.
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Operation Sceptre: Almost 600 knives recovered during police week of action
594 knives have been recovered across Lancashire Police’s West Division as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime.
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Blackpool man named 'Coach of the Year' at Active Lancashire Awards
A Blackpool coach has been named Lancashire Coach of the year for the second time.
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Teenager charged following Blackpool robbery
A teenager has been charged after two men were attacked and robbed in Blackpool.
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Blackpool supports White Ribbon Day
Today marks National White Ribbon Day, with Blackpool supporting the campaign by hosting activities across the town to raise awareness of violence towards women and girls.
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Odyssey brings a space-age look to the Golden Mile
The biggest standalone light installation ever created for Blackpool Illuminations has brought a futuristic feel to the famous Golden Mile.
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Operation Warrior: fighting serious and organised crime in Blackpool
This week police executed a series of raids in Blackpool, reaffirming their commitment to fighting serious and organised crime.
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Council steps in to save vital Wyre bus link
Lancashire County Council has stepped in to keep a vital link for bus users in Staining, following a decision to withdraw the service by Blackpool Transport.
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Lancashire County Council's cabinet to consider Fleetwood Youth Investment Fund proposals
A site in Fleetwood that delivers youth support to children, young people and families in Lancashire is being put forward for potential investment to help modernise and improve their services.
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Wyre Council’s Leader to stand down
Councillor David Henderson, Leader of Wyre Council has confirmed that he will be standing down as Leader at the end of the month.
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Free weekend parking for Wyre residents this December
Residents in Wyre can take advantage of free parking across the borough every Friday and Saturday in December.
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Road closures in place as part of beach management scheme
The next phase of Wyre’s £40 million beach management scheme is underway.
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Police appeal after Blackpool robbery
Two men were attacked and robbed in Blackpool on Monday afternoon.
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Lancashire Police launch annual drink and drug-driving campaign
Lancashire Police have launched their annual drink and drug-driving campaign this week.
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Lancashire Police urge fans to behave during World Cup
Lancashire Police are urging football fans to behave during the World Cup, which is underway in Qatar.
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County Council launches Lancashire Warm Spaces Charter and grant scheme
A new grant scheme aimed at helping organisations in the community to run warm spaces this winter has been launched by Lancashire County Council.
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Give a Gift of Kindness to a lonely older person this Christmas
Age UK Lancashire has launched a festive campaign which will provide some Christmas joy to local older people and also help raise vital funds for their Crisis Fund.
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Appeal following fatal collision on the M6
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashboard mounted camera footage after a fatal collision on the M6 in Lancashire.
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Strictly stars spotted training in Blackpool ahead of Tower Ballroom show
Two stars of Strictly Come Dancing trained in the resort this week ahead of the show coming live from the Tower Ballroom this weekend.
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Haul of offensive weapons seized after van spotted on Blackpool industrial estate
A haul of offensive weapons was seized after a van was spotted on a Blackpool industrial estate this week.
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Strictly stars to open Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea
Two stars of Strictly Come Dancing will officially open Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea village on Friday.
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Stanley Park golf course development plans scrapped
Plans to build an adrenalin park and holiday lodges on part Stanley Park golf course have been scrapped.
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Operation Lighthouse: Safeguarding young people in Poulton and Fleetwood
Operation Lighthouse is a joint initiative between Wyre Police and their exploitation team, Wyre Community Partnership, Lancashire Children’s Social Care, Lancashire Contextual Health Team and Targeted Youth.
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Police renew appeal over historic unsolved Blackpool murder case
Detectives in Blackpool are issuing a renewed appeal for information to help solve the murder of Valerie Kneale, four years on from her death.
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Man who set up fake account on Snapchat to groom and rape Blackpool teenager is jailed
A dangerous predator who raped a Blackpool girl he groomed on Snapchat has been jailed for 12 years.
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Strictly Come Dancing returns to Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Strictly is back in town after a two-year absence this weekend.
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Where to watch the World Cup in Blackpool
Hosted for the first time ever in the winter months, the World Cup gets underway in Qatar on Sunday.
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Historic Mount shelters repaired after anti-social behaviour damage
Following anti-social behaviour, damage to the Mount shelters in Fleetwood has now been fixed.
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Blackpool man jailed for burglary and fraud offences
A Blackpool man has been jailed after admitting burglary and fraud offences across the Fylde coast.
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Operation Sceptre: Tackling knife crime in Blackpool and the Fylde
Lancashire Police are joining other forces across the UK in the national Operation Sceptre week of intensive action to tackle knife crime.
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Woman dies after Fylde coast collision
A woman has died after a two-vehicle collision on the Fylde coast last night.
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Witness appeal after fatal collision in Blackpool
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashboard mounted camera footage after a fatal collision in Blackpool on Friday afternoon.
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Fleetwood man dies after being thrown from taxi in Blackpool
A man from Fleetwood has died after a serious collision on Blackpool promenade.
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Appeal after report of attempted robbery in Fleetwood
Police are appealing for information after a report of an attempted robbery where an elderly woman was chased by a man riding a bike in Fleetwood.
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Park for £1 in Blackpool this Christmas
Residents and visitors have the opportunity to park for three hours for just £1 on most of car parks over the festive period.
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Levelling up investment unlocks £300 million Blackpool regeneration
A significant regeneration project that will deliver new leisure facilities, create jobs, boost tourism, and help level up Blackpool has been announced by Michael Gove.
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Frasers and Sports Direct announced for Houndshill Shopping Centre
Blackpool Council and the centre’s management company, Ellandi, have announced the letting of the former Debenhams store to Frasers Group.
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Common Edge Road works to continue next week after delay
Utility works on Common Edge Road have been delayed and are now due to start next week.
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Mereside affordable housing development now fully let
The £10m new affordable housing redevelopment at Troutbeck Crescent in Mereside now has all its homes let out to tenants.
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Blackpool will pay its respects at annual Remembrance Day service
Blackpool will pay its respects at the annual Remembrance Day service from 10am on Sunday 13 November at Blackpool's Cenotaph.
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Three teenagers arrested following Houndshill incidents
Three teenagers have been arrested following a number of incidents in the area of the Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool, last night (Sunday).
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Emergency services face realistic major incident scenario in Blackpool planned exercise
Emergency services from across Lancashire are carrying out an exercise in Blackpool tomorrow evening (Tuesday 8 November) to test their plans in responding to a major incident
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Line-up announced for Lytham Christmas Lights Switch-On
Homegrown celebrity farmer Tom Pemberton will flick the switch to light up Lytham this Christmas.
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Headliners announced for Blackpool Winter Pride
The headline acts have been announced for Blackpool Winter Pride.
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Expect delays at Windy Harbour as next phase of A585 scheme begins
The next phase of the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass scheme begins this week.
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Fans charged in connection with Blackpool v Preston North End disorder
A number of football fans have been charged in connection with disorder after the Blackpool FC vs Preston North End match last month.
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Two teenagers arrested after report of knife assault in Blackpool town centre
Two teenagers were arrested after a report of an assault involving the use of a knife in Blackpool town centre.
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Blackpool Police issue Bonfire Night advice
Local police in Blackpool have issued advice on staying safe this Bonfire Night.
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Fleetwood Police continue their search for Community Champions
Neighbourhood Police Officers in Fleetwood are on the hunt for Community Champions.
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Plans unveiled to build new offshore windfarms off the Fylde coast
Plans are being developed to build new offshore windfarms off the Fylde coast.
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Teenager suffers broken jaw in Blackpool park attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager suffered a broken jaw in a Blackpool park.
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Brunswick operation leads to reduction in reported incidents
Police officers in Blackpool have recently run a 10-day operation over the October 2022 half term, focusing on anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Brunswick area.
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£1.9m investment in Fleetwood Market confirmed
An investment of £1.9 million has been approved to carry out significant improvement works to Fleetwood Market and sustain its future as a key attraction in the town.
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Fylde wins big in North West in Bloom Awards
Fylde Borough has won 25 honours in the annual North West in Bloom (NWIB) competition and 14 It’s Your Neighbourhood Awards.
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Bonny Street market to close for good this weekend
Bonny Street market will close for the final time on Sunday after 36 years.
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Firework displays across Blackpool & the Fylde coast this week
A number of bonfire and firework displays are planned across Blackpool & the Fylde coast this week.
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Bonfire Night Fun at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is ending the main season with a bang on Saturday 5th November with a spectacular fireworks display.
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Blackpool MP welcomes news of 362 extra police officers in Lancashire
Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has welcomed the announcement that 362 police officers have been recruited in Lancashire since September 2019.
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Lytham Festival: Full line-up revealed
Jamiroquai, George Ezra, Sting, Lionel Richie and Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe will all headline Lytham Festival 2023.
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Cash seized by police sees further cash invested to deter crime
Tens of thousands of pounds is being invested into deterring crime and tackling offending, after the latest investment through the Commissioner’s Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund, which utilises cash taken from criminals, was announced.
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Local MPs react to fracking u-turn
Local MPs have reacted to the government’s decision to reinstate the moratorium on fracking.
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‘A shared vision’: Fylde MP backs Sunak
The Fylde MP has thrown his weight behind new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.
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Blackpool MP encourages constituents to back new Prime Minister
The Blackpool South MP has urged people to support Rishi Sunak – despite favouring a return for Boris Johnson.
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Wyre MP retains Cabinet position in new UK government
Wyre MP Ben Wallace is to remain in his job as part of a Cabinet reshuffle announced by the country’s incoming Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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Blackpool Police help children to ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ at local half-term safety events
As we approach winter, it is important that children are safe and seen when walking in the darker nights.
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Operation Vanquish targets road crime in Blackpool
Police spent a day tackling rod crime in Blackpool last week as part of a county wide operation.
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Banning orders handed out following Bloomfield Road disorder
Three men have been given football banning orders following disorder at the Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers derby game at Bloomfield Road in August.
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Wyre MP rules himself out of running for Tory leadership
The Wyre MP, Ben Wallace, has ruled himself out of the race to become the next prime minister.
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Motley Crue & Def Leppard announced as first headliners for Lytham Festival
Rock legends Motley Crue & Def Leppard will play a double-headliner show at the final night of the 2023 Lytham Festival.
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Truss quits: Could the Wyre MP become next Tory leader and prime minister?
Speculation is mounting on whether or not the Wyre MP, Ben Wallace, might stand as a candidate to replace Liz Truss as prime minister.
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Truss quits: Blackpool MP reveals he wrote letter of no confidence prior to resignation
Blackpool South MP, Conservative Scott Benton, has revealed he lodged a letter of no confidence in the prime minister earlier this week.
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Truss quits: Fleetwood MP calls for General Election
The Fleetwood MP has called for a General Election following the decision of Liz Truss to quit as Conservative Party leader.
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Appeal after van stolen and set on fire in Blackpool
Police are investigating after a van was stolen and set on fire in the grounds of Blackpool Cricket Club.
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Blackpool Police celebrate huge results from drug tackling project
Police officers and staff from the dedicated Project ADDER team recently got together with Blackpool Council, health services and youth support groups to celebrate the success of the launch of the project in Blackpool.
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‘Bullying like nothing I’ve ever seen’: Fleetwood MP describes the chaotic scenes as motion to force vote on fracking bill is defeated
The Fleetwood MP says she saw Conservative members being bullied into voting with the government as a motion to force a vote on the fracking bill was defeated in the Commons.
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Arrest made after Blackpool armed robbery
A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Blackpool earlier today.
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Arrests made after 'vicious assault' in Blackpool
Blackpool Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious injuries following a vicious assault in Blackpool.
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Eight Blackpool and Fylde Police Cadets celebrate as they join police forces around the UK
Eight Police Cadets from the Blackpool and Fylde unit have been accepted into four different police forces across the UK.
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Man arrested following report of rape in Blackpool
A man has been arrested as police investigate a report of a rape in Blackpool over the weekend.
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Local police raise awareness of hate crime during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Police in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde have been raising awareness of hate crime during a week long campaign.
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Police appeal after man stabbed in Blackpool
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Blackpool in which a man was stabbed.
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Blackpool MP claims 11-year-old boy is crime spree ‘ringleader’
The Blackpool South MP has told the Commons that an 11-year-old boy is the ‘ringleader’ behind a crime wave in the resort.
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Police appeal after Blackpool catalytic converter thefts
Police say there have been a number of incidents relating to catalytic converter thefts in the Stanley Park and Bloomfield areas of Blackpool.
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Lord Lieutenant to present British Empire Medals to local recipients at special ceremony
The historic and majestic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony tomorrow (Friday, October 14).
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Council asks government for clarity on fracking consent
Lancashire County Council is calling on the government to make clear how local people will give their consent on any proposed fracking sites in their areas - and to commit to have any decision making on fracking to be taken by local councils.
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46 arrests across Lancashire as part of County Lines crackdown
46 people have been arrested, cash, weapons and mobile phones have been seized and suspected Class A and Class B drugs have been recovered from across Lancashire, as part of a major national operation to crack down on County Lines offenders.
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Urgent police appeal for missing Poulton man
Police are urgently appealing for your help to find 71-year-old Derek Clayton who is missing from home in Poulton Le Fylde.
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Fleetwood fireworks display off after Rotary pull out
The annual Fleetwood fireworks extravaganza is unlikely to now go ahead after the Rotary pulled out of hosting, citing ‘insurance issues’.
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Five million pounds awarded for Blackpool health inequalities research
Blackpool Council has been awarded five million pounds of funding for a health inequalities research project from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Man charged following attempted robbery at Post Office in Blackpool
A man has been charged following an attempted armed robbery at a Post Office in Blackpool on Saturday.
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Plans submitted for a new railway station on Blackpool to Preston line
Plans have been submitted for a new railway station on the Blackpool to Preston line.
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Central Radio celebrates first month on air with Vegas giveaway
Blackpool’s new local radio station is celebrating a hugely successful first month on air by giving one lucky listener the chance to win the trip of a lifetime to Las Vegas for free.
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Blackpool Tower to turn blue for World Mental Health Day
Blackpool Tower will turn blue tomorrow (Monday October 10) for World Mental Health Day.
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CCTV appeal after Blackpool football disorder
Police are asking for help to identify a group of fans in connection with disorder at the Blackpool FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC match in August.
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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals make wearing masks mandatory again
All visitors are now required to wear a face mask when visiting clinical areas at any Blackpool Teaching Hospitals site.
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New schedule of works on M6 to get underway
Work continues this weekend on the M6 between junctions 33 and 32 southbound.
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Avanti West Coast placed on short-term contract to drastically improve services
The Department for Transport has placed Avanti West Coast on a short-term contract and challenged it to deliver the urgent increase in services required.
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Update given on A585 bypass works
National Highways have given an update on the £150 million scheme that will see a bypass built between Wind Harbour and Skippool.
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Body found in search for missing Blackpool pensioner
A body has been found in the search for missing Blackpool man Bruce Ford.
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Fans charged following Blackpool disorder
Four men have been charged by police in connection with disorder between Blackpool FC and Blackburn Rovers FC fans.
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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde businesses shortlisted in Lancashire Tourism Awards
A host of businesses from Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde have been shortlisted in the 2022 Lancashire Tourism Awards.
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Get ready for Lightpool Festival
Blackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival, is back with extraordinary free-to-see entertainment from the 14 - 29 October.
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M55 to close overnight for link road gantry work
The M55 will be closed overnight for four nights from this evening (Monday October 3), as part of work on a major new road linking Preston and southern Fylde.
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Blackpool & Fylde coast rail commuters braced for travel chaos due to strike action
Blackpool & Fylde coast rail commuters are bracing themselves for travel chaos due to a series of strikes beginning tomorrow (Saturday, October 1).
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Winter Gardens unveil World Cup Fan Zone
The Olympia Exhibition Hall in Winter Gardens Blackpool is being transformed into a 26,000 square foot World Cup Fanzone.
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AFC Fylde boss resigns following sexual assault charge
The manager of AFC Fylde has resigned after he was charged with sexual assault this week.
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Blackpool's post-pandemic bounce back confirmed with record visitor numbers
Blackpool’s post-pandemic recovery has been revealed in new tourism figures published today.
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World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2022
Back with a bang this October, the event will gather together the crème de la crème of the world’s firework elite.
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AFC Fylde manager charged with sexual assault
The manager of AFC Fylde will appear in court in November after being charged with sexual assault.
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Police campaign launched across Lancashire to crackdown on burglary
Lancashire Constabulary has launched Op Defender, a force wide campaign funded by Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner to crackdown on residential burglary.
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Nine-year-old boy dies after being found unresponsive at house in Blackpool
A nine-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive at a house in Blackpool over the weekend.
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Two arrested following assault on teenager in Fleetwood
Police have arrested two people after a teenage schoolboy was seriously assaulted in Fleetwood.
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Blackpool Memory Walk made free for people to remember loved ones
Blackpool Memory Walk has been made free for the first time ever, helping people from across the Fylde coast and beyond remember loved ones.
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‘It’s been tried, it didn’t work’: Blackpool MP says he doesn’t support the return of fracking on the Fylde
The Blackpool South MP says he doesn’t support the return of fracking, following the government’s u-turn on a moratorium on the process in the UK.
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Take a Journey to Hell at Blackpool Pleasure Beach this Halloween
Journey to Hell Freak Nights return to Blackpool Pleasure Beach this Halloween.
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Blackpool’s ‘Christmas By The Sea’ to return for 2022
Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas village is returning this winter.
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Huge programme of half term activities revealed in Blackpool
A huge programme of activities has been announced for Blackpool kids this half term.
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Firework Championships Date Changes
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II there will be some changes to the planned dates for the Firework Championships in Blackpool.
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Appeal after fatal M6 collision
A man has sadly died following a collision on the M6 and police are now asking for help piecing together exactly what occurred.
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Blackpool prom assault - 16 year old arrested
Online video showing a man appearing to be assaulted on the promenade results in an arrest being made.
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Central Radio presenter lineup
Multi-award winning presenter, Danny Matthews, will host the Central Radio Breakfast Show when the station launches across the Fylde coast early next month.
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Merlin Entertainment take over operation of Sandcastle Waterpark
Blackpool Council has awarded a contract to manage the Sandcastle Waterpark to Merlin Entertainments, after a successful tender application
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Blackpool's World Firework Championship 2022
Fireworks are back with a bang this September and October, here's the full line up.
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The return of real local radio is Central to new station launch
Real local radio is returning to Blackpool and the Fylde coast next month, with the launch of a brand-new commercial station on DAB.
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Son jailed after murdering parents
A Preston man has today been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering his parents.
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Work gets underway for Blackpool King Street Demolition
The new environmentally-friendly offices will bring over 3,000 civil servants into the town centre, regenerating the area, with more footfall and money spent with local businesses and providing new jobs for local people.
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Modern facilities for those with additional needs.
A new £2 Million respite and short breaks service has officially opened at Mereside.
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A “once in a generation” opportunity for Chorley.
Chorley Council have submitted a bid to government for a 'once in a generation' opportunity to transform three key sites in Chorley.
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Appeal for witnesses following collision in Euxton
Lancashire Police appeal for information following a serious collision on Dawbers Lane, Euxton.
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Police in Preston continue to prioritise knife crime.
Last night (July 19), at around 9pm, Police were called to a disturbance on Tulketh Brow in Ashton-on-Ribble, with reports of a number of people fighting and a knife being seen by a member of the public.
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Latest figures reveal reduction in Preston’s child poverty
A new report reveals that the number of children in Preston living in poverty has fallen.
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Preston Police works with Partners to launch boxing club initiative
Preston Police has been working closely with partners, Community Gateway, Lanpac Ltd and Safer Preston to launch a new community project with Larches and Savick Boxing Club.