Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Councillors raise concerns over dog foulingTwo Blackpool councillors are raising awareness about dog fouling from an anti-social and public health perspective.
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First job offers available as ambitious streetfood project moves forwardNew jobs are now on offer as Blackpool’s ambitious Southbeach Streetfood project moves closer.
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New Upside Down House attraction under constructionA new attraction for Blackpool is already causing a stir as it takes shape during ongoing construction.
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MP Lorraine Beavers vows to support WASPI women fightBlackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has vowed to continue to support women who are fighting for compensation over a “pension age injustice”.
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Metropole Hotel owners respond to calls to ‘restore it to former glory’The owners of Blackpool’s Metropole Hotel have responded after calls were made to ‘restore it to former glory’ following almost five years as a base for asylum seekers.
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Blackpool politicians rubbish claims Norbreck Hotel will be used to house asylum seekersSocial media posts suggesting the Norbreck Castle Hotel will be the next home for asylum seekers have been slammed as “unacceptable”.
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Wyre Council takes action to clamp down on fly‑tippingWyre Council has taken firm action to tackle environmental crime by increasing the penalty for fly‑tipping to the maximum level permitted by government.
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Former Harts Amusements rebranded as Treasure CoveA popular amusements arcade is making a fresh start with a new name, a new brand and an eye to the future.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Strikes speed up admissions from A&EAccident and emergency patients at the Royal Preston Hospital wait less time for a bed on a ward when medics are on strike, new research has found.
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Protest planned outside hospitalCampaigners are planning a protest outside Longridge Community Hospital on May 9.
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Military parade to mark Freedom of the Borough in LeylandA special military parade will take place in Leyland today as The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is granted the Freedom of the Borough.
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Burglar jailed for two high-value break-insA burglar has been jailed for more than three years after carrying out two high-value break-ins in Poulton-le-Fylde and Preston.
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Man given hospital order after killing Preston dadA man has been given a hospital order after stamping on and kicking a Preston dad to death last year.
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Preston men convicted in connection with 322 kilos of cocaine "at sea drop off"Two men from Preston have been convicted – and one jailed for more than 20 years - following the collection of cocaine worth £26.5 million which was dropped off at sea off the Somerset coast.
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Two iconic Preston events submitted to UNESCO Living Heritage SchemePreston City Council has formally submitted expressions of interest to include two of the city’s most cherished traditions - Preston Guild and Preston Egg Rolling - within the UK’s UNESCO Living Heritage inventories.
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More than £140,000 of illicit tobacco seized in day of action in PrestonMore than £140,000 worth of illegal tobacco has been taken off the streets following a coordinated day of action involving police and partner agencies in Preston.
East Lancashire News
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Burnley Crematorium car park to be extendedThe public car park at Burnley Crematorium is to be expanded.
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Man charged with murder after fatal Accrington collisionA man has been charged with murder following a fatal collision in Accrington.
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New changing rooms for football clubA Blackburn amateur football club’s new changing rooms have moved a step closer.
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Lancashire Mind to deliver Community Bereavement Support ServiceBlackburn with Darwen Council has awarded a £67,500-per-year contract for a community bereavement support service to support children, young people and families.
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Family pay tribute after man killed in Accrington hit-and-runThe family of a man who died after being hit by a car in Accrington have paid tribute to him.
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Burnley Live returns over Bank Holiday weekendBurnley is preparing to turn up the volume once again as Burnley Live returns with four days of music and entertainment across the town.
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Murder investigation launched after man struck by car in AccringtonPolice have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally struck by a car in Accrington.
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Appeal following serious collision in HaslingdenPolice are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in Haslingden.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolSunny intervals
High: 18°C | Low: 9°C
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PrestonSunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 8°C
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ChorleySunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 8°C
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BurnleySunny intervals
High: 19°C | Low: 7°C






