Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Multi-million pound Blackpool town centre traffic measures proposed
Traffic jam-busting technology such as ‘smart’ junctions will be used to improve travel times in Blackpool town centre thanks to a multi-million pound injection of cash.
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Appeal after £10,000 of model trains stolen in Cleveleys burglary
Police are appealing for information after £10,000 of model trains stolen were stolen from an address in Cleveleys.
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Free parking in Wyre this Christmas
During the festive period, free parking sessions will be available every Friday and Saturday at Wyre Council car parks.
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A fireworks finale for a record-breaking events season in Blackpool
Blackpool is preparing to bid a fond farewell to one of the most successful events seasons on record with a free family celebration on New Year’s Eve.
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Wyre Council acquires its first empty house to launch the Affordable Housing Delivery Programme
Wyre Council has purchased its first empty home as part of the Affordable Housing Delivery Programme.
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Real ice rink and big wheel is back in Lancaster this year
Lancaster on Ice is set to return to the picturesque Dalton Square in Lancaster, bringing festive cheer to the city.
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Strictly stars open Blackpool festive village
Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is open – with a helping hand from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
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£6m boost for key projects from Devolution fund
Blackpool has been handed a £6m boost towards two key regeneration projects in the town.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Man seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Preston
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Preston left a man with serious injuries.
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Moor Park restoration finally underway after Radio 2 concert
The restoration of Preston’s Moor Park did not begin in earnest until last week – more than two months after the Radio 2 In The Park gig that left parts of it a muddy wasteland.
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Big changes for Chorfest - Chorley’s live music festival
Some big changes are planned, a new date and a new venue.
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Burglar who targeted student accommodation in Preston jailed
A burglar who targeted businesses and student accommodation buildings in Preston has been jailed.
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Chorley and South Ribble Police join partners for underage knife sales test
Officers from Chorley and South Ribble’s Neighbourhood Policing team have teamed up with Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation.
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Real ice rink and big wheel is back in Lancaster this year
Lancaster on Ice is set to return to the picturesque Dalton Square in Lancaster, bringing festive cheer to the city.
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Man given 34 year sentence after attempting to murder man in his own home
A man has received a lengthy prison sentence after he attempted to murder a man in his own home last Christmas.
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Apartments approved amid conservation concerns
A new apartment block is to be built in Preston city centre in spite of concerns about its height.
East Lancashire News
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Darwen dazzles once again with record-breaking Christmas lights switch-on!
Records were once again broken at Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on with thousands of people turning out for the hugely popular event.
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Appeal following serious assault in Darwen
Police want to speak to a number of people after a man was seriously assaulted in Darwen.
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Thousands turn out to celebrate Burnley’s spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-On
Burnley’s annual Christmas Lights Switch-On ‘Burnley Believes ‘proved to be a dazzling success at the weekend, attracting thousands of visitors to the town centre for a day of festive magic.
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Real ice rink and big wheel is back in Lancaster this year
Lancaster on Ice is set to return to the picturesque Dalton Square in Lancaster, bringing festive cheer to the city.
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Blackburn brewery purchase approved
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s ruling executive board has rubber stamped spending £1.6million on taking full ownership of the Thwaites brewery site.
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New affordable homes for Blackburn move closer
A new multi-million pound estate of 152 social homes for affordable rent is set to move a step closer this week.
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East Lancashire drug dealers jailed for nearly 90 years
A gang of drug dealers have been jailed for nearly 90 years.
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Aldi planning blunder sorted
A long-awaited new Aldi store in Accrington is back on the starting blocks after councillors sorted out a planning conditions blunder.
Today's Weather
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Blackpool
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