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An exciting new project is being proposed for Blackpool town centre, aimed at transforming a once-derelict building into a vibrant art gallery and bar.

Traders in Blackpool town centre have put out an SOS over problems they are encountering due to an apparent increase in groups of beggars .

Wyre Council is moving into the next phase of improvements at Marine Hall in Fleetwood, with plans to invest £1.3 million to bring a key part of the venue back into use.

Community organisations across Wyre could soon benefit from a £1 million funding programme designed to transform local spaces and create lasting impact for residents, following approval by Wyre Council’s Cabinet.

Ambitious proposals to create new apartments in one of Blackpool’s most iconic buildings have been give the green light by planners.

Proposals for two rides to be sited at Blackpool’s South Pier are set for a public inquiry hearing after the scheme was rejected on two occasions by resort planners.

Residents in the Revoe area of Blackpool have three more drop-in sessions planned to discuss a controversial regeneration scheme which includes demolition of their homes.

A 13-year-old and 15-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire which destroyed the former M&S store in Fleetwood on Wednesday night.

A man’s been injured in a crash on a busy road in Preston.

Two men who carried out knife point raids at four shops in Preston and Chorley, have both been jailed for 11 years.

It is a name that has endured for almost two centuries – even when changed circumstances meant it no longer made much sense.

The football pitches on Preston’s Moor Park are getting an upgrade – thanks to silt removed from the lake on the site.

A man in his 60s has died following a collision between a bicycle and a car in Chorley.

Work to expand a primary school in suburban Preston has been completed – and the headteacher hopes the new facilities will “inspire” her pupils.

The group that campaigned for Preston’s ‘Old Tram Bridge’ to be replaced claims it was “cut out” of the most important parts of the ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new structure.

The 21st-century revamp of Preston’s famous row of red phone boxes has moved a step closer after the digital screens that are set to transform them cleared a key planning hurdle.

People in a Lancashire town have blasted changes to roads and car parking which they say are hitting businesses and residents, threatening jobs and creating hazards.

People living in Great Harwood have called on County Hall to put an end to a problem that is causing traffic delays and safety concerns for residents.

A mum from Blackburn’s efforts to support the families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been recognised with a national award.

A man from Nelson has been jailed after drugs were found at his home during two raids by police. 

The Utilita Energy Hub Blackburn has been formally recognised for its exceptional contribution to the local community, receiving a Certificate of Recognition as part of Volunteers’ Week 2026.

Three towering blocks of residential flats that have been a feature of Blackburn’s skyline for the past 60 years are in line for some major safety upgrades.

Major building works are finally underway to repair and restore the missing ‘heartbeat’ of Oswaldtwistle, three years after its primary cultural venue was forced to shut its doors.

Residents at risk of developing cavities and the other painful consequences of poor dental hygiene may receive ‘targeted’ support, after Blackburn with Darwen Council approved fresh funding for a successful service.