Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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KT Tunstall joins line-up to celebrate Blackpool’s UK City of Culture bidMulti-award-winning musician KT Tunstall will join Manchester’s renowned Hallé Orchestra a free live concert to celebrate Blackpool's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.
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Major update on ambitious plans for Fleetwood’s Marine HallMajor proposals to extensively revamp Fleetwood’s Marine Hall – including the provision of a new café and outdoor seating – have been given the green light by Wyre planners.
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Mum urges public to support 'Kiena's Law' on fourth anniversary of daughter's deathOn the fourth anniversary of Kiena Dawes' death, her mother, Angela Dawes, is calling on the public to support the campaign for Kiena's Law, urging decision-makers to strengthen the response to coercive and controlling behaviour before more lives are lost.
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32 e-bikes and scooters seized by Blackpool Police during targeted operation32 e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized in Blackpool, after a day of action by the local Neighbourhood Team and Roads Policing Team.
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Council responds to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to end homelessnessAndy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping as one of his first main policies as Prime Minister has struck a political chord with Blackpool.
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Robbie Williams to headline Lytham Festival in 2027International pop megastar Robbie Williams is heading to the Lytham Festival in 2027.
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Ambitious Blackpool street food project sees site taking shape for first timePlans to create one of Blackpool’s most innovative food destinations are pressing ahead as 19 converted shipping containers were moved on site for the first time.
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Three teenagers jailed for stabbing in BlackpoolThree teenagers have been sentenced after a stabbing in Blackpool which left a man with serious injuries.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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More Lancashire children to get free school meals from this SeptemberThousands more children across Lancashire will be eligible for free school meals from September.
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Man charged with drugs and weapons offences following warrants in PrestonPolice have charged a man with drugs and weapons offences following a series of warrants in Preston earlier this week.
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New authority names approvedThe names of the four new councils that will cover Lancashire from 2028 have been approved by the government.
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Three local residents take on a challenging 72-hole golf race in aid of Prostate Cancer UKWhat starts as a round of golf will become a true test of endurance for three local lads, who are taking on one of the toughest challenges in the sport.
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Lancashire takes planning-approved £13.2m Innovation Hub to Farnborough as county targets aerospace and defence investmentPlanning approval has been secured for the £13.2 million Samlesbury Innovation Hub, giving Lancashire a new development opportunity to present to international investors and businesses at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow.
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Anger over traveller site damage at Preston parkA Preston park has been left strewn with rubbish and building waste after travellers set up an unlawful encampment.
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Chorley & South Ribble leaders react to merger decisionThe establishment of a new council for South Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire has been welcomed by the leaders of the three existing authorities that will be merged to form it – although one of them would rather have seen parts of his district moved out of Lancashire altogether.
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Preston & Ribble Valley leaders react to merger decisionThe creation of a new council for Preston, Lancaster and Ribble Valley has been welcomed by the leaders of the three existing authorities that will merge to form it.
East Lancashire News
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Burnley to celebrate national Play Day with free family fun across the townFamilies are invited to enjoy a day packed with free activities as National Play Day comes to Burnley next month.
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EG’s expansion gets approvedEG on the Move is now all set to expand its presence in its hometown, with plans for a large new retail destination getting the sign off from Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Colne’s Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival celebrates 35 years with award winning line upSome of the biggest names in international blues are heading to Colne this August as the award-winning Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival celebrates its landmark 35th anniversary.
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Paedophile jailed for decades of sexual abuseA pervert who sexually abused two young boys over more than 20 years has been jailed.
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Lancashire to be split into four new council areasLancashire will be split up into four new council areas when the county’s 15 existing local authorities are abolished in less than two years’ time.
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Accrington man jailed for controlling and coercive behaviourAn Accrington man has been jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour.
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Man jailed for plotting to get charges dropped during sexual assault investigationA man who sexually assaulted a woman in Bacup has been jailed after he attempted to derail the investigation into his offending from inside prison.
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Blackburn with Darwen pupils first in the country to complete pioneering MEGA ScholarshipStudents in Blackburn with Darwen have become the first in the country to complete a pioneering new digital and technology scholarship scheme.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolSunny intervals
High: 21°C | Low: 15°C
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PrestonMedium-level cloud
High: 23°C | Low: 13°C
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ChorleyMedium-level cloud
High: 23°C | Low: 13°C
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BurnleyLight rain
High: 22°C | Low: 11°C






