Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Securing the future of St Annes swimming pool ahead of Local Government ReorganisationFylde Council say St Annes swimming pool and gym will remain closed ‘for an extended period’ while extensive renovation works are carried out.
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Man jailed for blowing up his bungalow in HambletonA man who blew up his Hambleton home has been jailed.
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Presenter and Phoenix Nights star to switch on Blackpool IlluminationsTelevision and radio presenter, comedian and author Paddy McGuinness will perform the honour of switching on the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations at this year’s Switch-On event.
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Local groups share in Fylde’s Community Projects FundFylde Council has announced the latest round of Community Projects Fund grants, with thirteen local groups set to benefit from funding.
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Outstanding Ofsted rating for Blackpool children’s servicesChildren’s services in Blackpool have been rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Campaigners boosted as Cleveleys church building added to Risk RegisterA campaign to save a former church building on the Fylde coast from demolition has been boosted by national recognition of its heritage value.
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Padiham rogue trader jailed for targeting and threatening elderly Blackpool widowA roofer who Padiham who misled, threatened, and took thousands of pounds from an elderly victim in Blackpool has been jailed.
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Plans for first energy-efficient data centre as part of Silicon Sands moving forwardBlackpool Council is taking the next major step in delivering the first data centre as part of plans for Silicon Sands, a flagship digital infrastructure project at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Dozens more roads added to resurfacing plans
Dozens more roads have been added to the number that will be resurfaced by Lancashire County Council this year.
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Leyland council houses now availableAlmost two dozen new council homes in Leyland are now available for prospective tenants to apply to live in them.
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Chorley shop ordered to close after selling illegal vapesA closure order has been issued for a shop in Chorley after they were caught selling illegal vapes.
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Consultation launched on plans for new housing licencing scheme in PrestonResidents, landlords and community organisations are invited to have their say on proposals to introduce a Selective Licensing scheme across three Preston wards.
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Hospital bosses tight-lipped over Chorley A&E opening hoursLancashire NHS bosses are staying tight-lipped about the likelihood of Chorley and South Ribble Hospital’s A&E department reopening 24 hours a day – after the government revealed local leaders were considering “evidence” for the move.
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Family pay tribute to 'beautiful inside and out' mum following her death in LongridgeA family have paid an emotional tribute to a 'beautiful inside and out' mum following her death in Longridge.
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Preston operator unsure over bus cap plansPreston Bus says it does yet know whether it will take part in the £2 fare cap reintroduced by Andy Burnham.
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Body found in search for missing Bamber Bridge manPolice say a body has been found in the search for a missing man from Bamber Bridge.
East Lancashire News
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Free family-friendly park events return to HyndburnFamilies across Hyndburn are invited to enjoy another summer of free outdoor fun as the popular Let's Move Hyndburn Parks Events return for a fifth consecutive year.
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College training centre application could help NEETSBurnley College is hoping to build on its success training the next generation of tradespeople, with a brand new workshop facility.
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Blackburn men jailed after pursuit leads to drugs enterprise being uncoveredFour men from Blackburn have been jailed after a pursuit led to their drug enterprise being uncovered by police.
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Burnley GP surgery expansion approvedOne of the top-rated GP surgeries in Burnley is set for a major overhaul that will effectively double it in size and allow it to see more patients, after receiving approval from the town’s planning committee.
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Padiham rogue trader jailed for targeting and threatening elderly Blackpool widowA roofer who Padiham who misled, threatened, and took thousands of pounds from an elderly victim in Blackpool has been jailed.
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Man jailed for armed robbery at Burnley bookmakersA man who carried out an armed robbery at a bookmaker’s shop in Burnley has been jailed for eight years.
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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.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolSunny intervals
High: 19°C | Low: 13°C
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PrestonSunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 9°C
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ChorleyLight rain shower
High: 21°C | Low: 9°C
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BurnleyHeavy rain shower
High: 19°C | Low: 9°C






