Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Concern for missing teen in BlackpoolPolice are appealing for help to find a missing 17-year-old who’s believed to be in Blackpool.
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Cartons to be accepted in Fylde blue binsHouseholds across Fylde will soon be able to recycle cartons in their blue bins.
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Lancashire towns to share £319m Pride in Place investmentBlackpool, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen are set to benefit from a share of a £319M government investment aimed at transforming communities.
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Crews tackle Blackpool garage fireThree fire engines were called to a commercial property fire in Blackpool.
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Blackpool ambassadors make an impact in LondonBlackpool’s ambassadors have been promoting the town in Westminster.
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Judge praises sex offences victim after Blackpool abuser jailedA judge has praised a sexual abuse victim’s exceptional courage after her abuser was jailed for almost 20 years.
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One of "the most dangerous sex offenders in the country" given life sentence for Blackpool attackA convicted rapist, described by a judge as one of "the most dangerous sex offenders in the country" has been given a life sentence.
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First phase of major Blackpool town centre £17m road upgrade startsThe first phase of a major programme of road improvements designed to support Blackpool’s regeneration and improve access to the town centre is starting this week.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Crackdown on crime in night time economy launchedLancashire Police is joining forces with partners across the county to officially launch a crackdown on crime in the night time economy - including new measures to protect the most vulnerable.
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Drivers warned over Preston docks bridge closureDrivers in Preston are being warned of a four-day closure of the swing bridge at the docks.
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Lancashire towns to share £319m Pride in Place investmentBlackpool, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen are set to benefit from a share of a £319M government investment aimed at transforming communities.
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Harris Museum wins top visitor ratingPreston’s restored Harris Museum has achieved a ninety per cent score in its first VisitEngland quality assessment.
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Work to resume at Moor Park in PrestonWork on a multi-million pound restoration project at Preston’s Moor Park is set to resume later this month.
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Preston midfielder Thompson banned for bottle kickPreston midfielder Jordan Thompson has been given a three-match ban after kicking a water bottle that hit a Norwich City fan.
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Easter egg rolling returns to Avenham ParkPreston’s beloved Easter tradition is back this Easter Monday as Avenham Park transforms into a lively festival of fun, creativity, and entertainment for all ages.
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Preston’s green spaces gearing up for major investmentPreston’s green spaces gearing up for major investment in the coming months and years.
East Lancashire News
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£1.2m flood protection scheme planned for DarwenThe government has earmarked £1.2million for a new scheme to protect homes and businesses in Darwen town centre from future flooding.
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Teen arrested after toddler injured in e-bike crashA three-year-old girl is in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by an e-bike in Burnley.
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Lancashire towns to share £319m Pride in Place investmentBlackpool, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen are set to benefit from a share of a £319M government investment aimed at transforming communities.
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PM backs talks on Burnley station accessBurnley MP Oliver Ryan has won a promise from Sir Keir Starmer that he will have a meeting with the government’s rail minister to discuss making the town’s Manchester Road station fully accessible.
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‘Youth clubs, business support and tackling speeding should be priorities for Brierfield’s Pride in Place cash’What would you do with £1.5m? The people of Pendle have a few ideas.
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Cash boost to upgrade Blackburn football groundA Blackburn amateur football club can now improve its ground after a £125,000 grant from the council.
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New smartcard bus ticket launched for East LancashireLancashire County Council has introduced a new smartcard-based bus ticket which makes it easier to travel in and around East Lancashire.
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Mother and her two adult children jailed after murdering relativeA mother and her two children have been jailed after murdering a man in Blackburn.
Today's Weather
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