Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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I can’t wait, says manager of soon-to-open mega bowling and entertainments hubMore details have emerged of what will be on offer as the huge new Tenpin centre, based at the former Odeon site on Rigby Road in Blackpool, takes shape ahead of opening next month.
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St Annes water play park opens for the 2026 seasonThe Splash park in Promenade Gardens, St Annes, opens its gates for the 2026 season today.
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Abatement Notice issued to Fleetwood landfill operatorWyre Council has issued an Abatement Notice to the operator of a landfill in Fleetwood.
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New access road to create local Blackpool jobs set to openA new access road from Common Edge Road to Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone on Amy Johnson Way is set to open next week.
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Man charged with attempted murder after pedestrian struck by car in BlackpoolPolice have charged a man with attempted murder after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Blackpool.
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Community spirit thrives as Fylde groups share in latest funding awardsFylde Council has announced its the latest round of Community Projects Fund awards, with eight local organisations and an new heritage initiative set to benefit from grants.
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Concerns raised as Tramtown attraction closes for good over unsafe buildingBlackpool’s Tramtown museum has been forced to close permanently after the main building used by the public was found to be unsafe.
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We’ve improved 21 of the worst roads in Blackpool, says councilSome 21 residential roads in Blackpool – including many with the worst potholes – have been resurfaced as part of a huge council investment in extra road maintenance.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Former butcher found guilty of indecent assaults from the 1970sA former butcher has been found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault around 50 years after he committed them.
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Approval given for tallest tower block in Lancashire to be built in PrestonA 30-storey building that will become the tallest tower block in Lancashire is set to spring up in Preston city centre after being given the go-ahead by councillors.
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Seasonal bus service returns to Rivington this SundayA seasonal bus service linking Chorley, Adlington and Rivington will return from Sunday 3 May, helping people travel to Rivington on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
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Woman jailed for knife attack on stranger in PenworthamA woman who launched a knife attack on a man outside a pub in Penwortham, has been given a sentence of more than 10 years.
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Appeal after man dies following collision in CoppullPolice are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man died following a collision in Coppull this morning.
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Two arrested after police activity at Preston funeral directorsPolice have made two arrests after they attended a funeral directors in Preston earlier today.
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Chorley gets race readyRunners will take over the town centre for the return of the annual Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run over the weekend.
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Family tribute to woman who died following collision in PrestonA family have paid tribute to an ‘outgoing woman who would do anything for anyone’ who died following a road traffic collision in Preston.
East Lancashire News
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Valley ski-slope could be closed in Rossendale leisure sites reviewRossendale’s dry ski slope could be closed in a review of council-owned leisure centres.
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Colne Market Hall opens to the public following £3.5m regenerationColne Market Hall has officially opened to the public, marking the completion of a £3.5 million regeneration project in the heart of the town centre.
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M65 closures revealedFull details of a series of weekly overnight closures at Junction 5 of the M65, starting next month, have been revealed.
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Colne Market Hall to reopen following £3.5m regenerationColne Market Hall will reopen to the public later this week, marking the completion of a £3.5 million regeneration project in the heart of the town centre.
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Burnley Crematorium car park to be extendedThe public car park at Burnley Crematorium is to be expanded.
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Man charged with murder after fatal Accrington collisionA man has been charged with murder following a fatal collision in Accrington.
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New changing rooms for football clubA Blackburn amateur football club’s new changing rooms have moved a step closer.
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Lancashire Mind to deliver Community Bereavement Support ServiceBlackburn with Darwen Council has awarded a £67,500-per-year contract for a community bereavement support service to support children, young people and families.
Today's Weather
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BlackpoolLight rain
High: 15°C | Low: 8°C
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PrestonLight rain
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ChorleyLight rain
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BurnleyLight rain
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