Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Multi-million pound transformation of historic Blackpool building set for August finish
A £7.5m project to transform a historic building in Blackpool into a hub for small businesses is to be officially launched next month.
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Resort’s old police station reduced to rubble as demolition work continues
The skyline is changing in central Blackpool as one of the town’s landmark buildings is reduced to rubble.
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It’s coming down – resort’s old eyesore police station is now being demolished
It has been an eyesore since it closed seven years ago but finally Blackpool’s former police station is coming down.
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Major changes to Blackpool’s waste collection service given the green light
Huge changes to Blackpool’s bin collections are on their way after getting the green light.
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Petition set up to support continuation of Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry
A petition has been set up in support of the continuation of the historic Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry service.
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Campaigners react to end date for controversial landfill operation
Campaigners against a stinking landfill site have welcomed confirmation that an end date is finally in sight.
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Resort’s famous heritage trams on track to make much-anticipated return
Blackpool’s iconic heritage trams are on track for a return to service on the seafront this autumn as work is underway to get the trams and track ready.
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Shock result after planners run rule on football training academy
An innovative sports skills project for youngsters which launched two years ago is facing closure after losing a planning bid.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Man jailed following Preston stabbing over £20 debt
A man has been jailed for 12 years and nine months at Preston Crown Court following an investigation into a stabbing which took place in Ingol last September.
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Diogo Jota and Andre Silva commemorations at Preston v Liverpool
Liverpool have announced plans to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva during this weekend's friendly at Preston.
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BAE Typhoon jobs fear
BAE Systems has rejected a union’s claim that hundreds of jobs are at risk at its Lancashire military aircraft factories because the government has failed to order more of the Eurofighter Typhoon jet.
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The Harris announces grand reopening in September
Preston’s iconic cultural landmark, The Harris, will officially reopen its doors to the public on Sunday, September 28.
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Preston pub demolition approved
A derelict pub in Preston city centre is to be partially demolished.
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Lancashire Lightning win final over thriller at Northants
England limited overs cricket captain Jos Buttler made a half-century on his return to Lancashire in a five-wicket win over Northamptonshire in cricket's T20 Blast.
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Lancashire Police made 3,035 ASB arrests in last 12 months
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner is urging Lancashire residents to report anti-social behaviour (ASB), after new figures reveal a significant increase in police enforcement across the county under Operation Centurion.
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Police Commissioner launches new fund to combat violence against women and girls
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at supporting projects that address violence against women and girls across the county.
East Lancashire News
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Taxi driver jailed for sexual offence against 14-year-old girl in Burnley
A taxi driver who engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl while working as a taxi driver in Burnley, has been jailed.
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New homes to be built on former allotments
A patch of land once used as allotments is set to be redeveloped as new homes.
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Closure order served at illegal waste site in Great Harwood
Police have served a closure order at an illegal waste site in Great Harwood.
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Council proposes scrapping school buses and increasing fares in shocker for parents
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to scrap some of its dedicated buses to four of the borough’s biggest secondary schools and increase fares for pupils on those that remain.
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First home occupied on new Darwen housing development
The first home has been occupied on a brand-new housing development in Darwen.
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Crews tackle fire in Accrington
Firefighters tackled a fire in a commercial building in Accrington yesterday.
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Lancashire Lightning win final over thriller at Northants
England limited overs cricket captain Jos Buttler made a half-century on his return to Lancashire in a five-wicket win over Northamptonshire in cricket's T20 Blast.
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Council spends £104,000 to keep data centre from overheating
Blackburn with Darwen Council has spent £104,000 to buy new dry coolers for its town hall data centre to stop it overheating.
Today's Weather
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Blackpool
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High: 27°C | Low: 16°C
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Preston
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High: 28°C | Low: 17°C
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Chorley
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High: 28°C | Low: 17°C
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Burnley
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High: 26°C | Low: 15°C