Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Update on popular Bispham Beefeater pub as new message goes up on doorA new message on the door of a popular pub-restaurant which is facing the axe has still left punters with questions.
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Speculation grows over pub chain link to empty premises in BisphamCalls have been made for an empty pub and restaurant in Bispham – which closed last year – to be taken on by a successful pub chain.
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Underage test purchasing operation carried out across FyldeFylde Police and Lancashire County Council Trading Standards have carried out a recent test purchasing operation, targeting the sale of knives and other bladed items to underage buyers.
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Further 24 Blackpool roads set to receive major upgradesBlackpool Council adds further 24 residential roads to its resurfacing programme, including Devonshire Road - with 15 roads set to be completed before the summer holidays.
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Blood tests could be given as part of legal campaign over PFAS contamination sitesWorried residents living close to an area of Thornton polluted by ‘forever chemicals’ raised fears about health and property prices during a busy public meeting.
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£30m bid to be submitted to fix North Promenade colonnadesBlackpool Council is submitting a government bid for £30m to fix the colonnades.
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Nature gets a boost as partners unite to restore Liggard Brook
Wildlife, residents and the wider environment are set to benefit from a programme of exciting improvement works along Liggard Brook.
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World Fireworks Championship Blackpool return for 2026Dates have now been confirmed for this year’s spectacular World Fireworks Championship Blackpool, one of the resort’s most iconic autumn events.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Preston's Park Hotel set for £70m transformationAn £8.6m pot of grant funding has been secured from Homes England to facilitate major redevelopment of the former Park Hotel in Preston city centre.
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Chorley man remanded in custody after roof top stand offA man has appeared in court following a rooftop standoff with police in Chorley over the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Furniture retailer set to open first store in PrestonA nationwide furniture retailer is set to open its first store in Preston, planning documents have revealed.
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Teenagers able to buy knives at quarter of shops in undercover operationsTeenage ‘test purchasers’ were able to buy knives from one in four shops during undercover operations across Lancashire.
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Man jailed after leading officers on 110mph chase through Preston streetsA man has been jailed after losing control of his car and crashing through a central reservation during a high speed police chase in Preston.
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Colour, culture and community shine at Preston Caribbean CarnivalThousands enjoy sunshine, music, food and carnival celebrations across Preston.
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Roads maintenance boost for Lancashire roads announcedLancashire County Council has announced it will spend an extra £5m on road maintenance over the next 12 months.
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Arrests made after fire in PrestonThree boys have been arrested after a fire at an unfinished property in Preston.
East Lancashire News
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Girl, 5, dies in hospital following collision on A59 in Ribble ValleyA five-year-old girl has died in hospital following a serious collision on the A59 at Gisburn last week.
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Drugs gang jailed for supply of cocaine in East LancashireTen members of a drugs gang involved in the distribution and supply of cocaine in East Lancashire, have been given prison sentences totalling more than 52 years.
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Appeal after man left seriously injured following Darwen collisionA man was left seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Darwen over the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in AccringtonPolice are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man died following a road traffic collision between a motorbike and car in Accrington.
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Blackburn drug gang jailed for more than 40 yearsA gang boss from Blackburn who named his drug line after his Staffordshire bull terrier ‘Pablo’ has been jailed.
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Burnley celebrates formal affiliation with Royal Navy frigate HMS ActiveBurnley has celebrated a proud new chapter in its civic history as the town formally marked its affiliation with HMS Active, the Royal Navy’s second Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate.
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Nelson business fined for seven food hygiene offencesA business in Nelson has been charged with seven food hygiene offences and fined a total almost £20,000.
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Bacup man jailed for life for murder of Luke HardenThe parents of Luke Harden have today spoken of the heartbreak of losing their son as his murderer was jailed for life.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolSunny intervals
High: 25°C | Low: 12°C
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PrestonSunny intervals
High: 25°C | Low: 12°C
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ChorleyLight rain shower
High: 26°C | Low: 12°C
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BurnleySunny intervals
High: 21°C | Low: 10°C






