Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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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.
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Wyre Council give owners of Fleetwood store ravaged by fire 14 days to make building safeFollowing the recent fire at the former ex-catalogue shop on Lord Street in Fleetwood, Wyre Council has taken action against the owners of the building to try and make the building safe as soon as possible.
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Blackpool Council leader: This is not the Local Government Reorganisation we wantedThe leader of Blackpool Council has expressed disappointment at today’s decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire – and fears the town will ‘lose its identity’.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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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.
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Warning over shake-up timetableThe leader of Lancashire County Council says more time is needed to implement sweeping changes to local government – or else they will pose a risk to vulnerable residents.
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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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Chorley A&E full-time reopening floatedThere is “evidence” to support consideration being given to reopening the accident and emergency department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital 24 hours a day, the government has revealed.
East Lancashire News
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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.
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Haslingden Old Road repair project moves into construction phaseWork is now under way on site at Haslingden Old Road, marking a major step forward in reopening the route following the major landslip that forced its closure.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolSunny intervals
High: 21°C | Low: 16°C
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PrestonMedium-level cloud
High: 24°C | Low: 13°C
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ChorleyMedium-level cloud
High: 24°C | Low: 13°C
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BurnleyLight rain
High: 23°C | Low: 12°C






