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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News
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Suspected arson attack destroys derelict church building in Thornton
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack that destroyed a derelict church building in Thornton.
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Tattoo Hygiene Rating Scheme helps residents to make informed choices
To help residents make informed choices when getting a tattoo, Blackpool Council introduced their Tattoo Hygiene Rating Scheme.
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Plans revealed for new rides at South Pier
Proposals have been revealed to install two new fairground rides on Blackpool Promenade.
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£4m to be spent on Blackpool bus service improvements
More than £4m of funding is set to be spent on improving bus services in Blackpool including upgrading shelters.
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Blackpool business academies to continue for an additional year
Blackpool businesses can continue to receive free support thanks to an extension of existing funding.
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New car park branded a ‘tarmac desert’
A new town centre car park has been branded a ‘tarmac desert’ by a councillor who had called for the space to be transformed into a green space instead.
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Work begins on new passenger terminal at Blackpool Airport
Work has begun to build a new passenger handling terminal at Blackpool Airport as the Squires Gate hub continues with its expansion plans.
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Community Beach Hub Opens on St Annes Beach
A new Community Beach Hub has opened on St Annes Beach.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Preston live music venue to reopen following almost decade long closure
One of Preston’s favourite live music venues, 53 Degrees, is set to make a triumphant return in August after nearly a decade of closure.
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Potato takeaway expansion planned
Preston’s famous hot potato tram could be in line for its biggest facelift in the 70 years since it was established, as its current social media-star operators plan a huge overhaul.
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Bomb squad attend incident at Rivington after suspected grenades discovered
Police attended incident at Rivington this morning after suspected grenades were discovered.
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Chorley stem cell donor who saved a stranger’s life urges others to join the register
A Chorley man who saved a stranger’s life by donating stem cells, and is calling on others to sign up to do the same.
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Motorcyclist dies after collision in Chorley
A motorcycle rider has died following a collision in Chorley.
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Man jailed for attempting to kill police officer at Preston station
A 54-year-old man has been jailed for 27 years for the attempted murder of a British Transport Police (BTP) Special Constable.
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Intensive day of action tackles community issues in Preston City Centre
Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have been out and about over the last few days tackling issues raised by the local community.
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Get your green fingers on early bird tickets for Chorley Flower Show
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the Chorley Flower Show will return from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July.
East Lancashire News
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Blackburn with Darwen children’s services rated as good in latest inspection
Government inspectors who three years ago downgraded Blackburn with Darwen Council’s children’s services department to ‘requires improvement’ have restored it to a ‘good’ rating.
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Blackburn man who drugged and sexually assaulted schoolgirl jailed for 17 years
A 44-year-old man who groomed a schoolgirl on Snapchat before drugging and then engaging her in sexual activity has been jailed for 17 years.
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Who deserves highlighting in a Nelson history trail, murals or statue?
Nelson could potentially have new town centre murals, plaques, a history trail or even a statue highlighting its heritage and people, in small art or community projects linked to the £25million Nelson Town Deal.
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Blackburn’s homeless pods back for next winter
Emergency accommodation for some of Blackburn with Darwen’s most vulnerable homeless people will be retained for next winter and town hall bosses will now look at a longer term provision.
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Blackburn travellers camp fears
Town hall officials are monitoring a plot of land in Darwen after fears were raised it is being developed for an unauthorised travellers’ camp.
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Part of car park to close for King George’s Hall works
Half of a Blackburn town centre car park is to be shut for the duration of the £9million renovation of King George’s Hall.
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Man jailed for raping woman in Darwen
A man has been jailed for seven years for raping a woman in Darwen.
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Blackburn with Darwen Council given £3m funding boost
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been given another £2.786million of government Levelling Up grants.
Business
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Escaping the Nazis, settling in Preston and being ahead of the air fryer craze - the life of Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines
Escaping from the clutches of the gas chambers aged just three - Lady Milena has reflected on her life as an adopted Prestonian ever since.
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One Stop Refurbs: A beacon of excellence in Lancashire's refurbishment industry
Burnley-based One Stop Refurbs celebrates over 16 years of delivering top-tier property refurbishment services across Lancashire, earning stellar customer reviews and recognition from local trading standards.
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New padel venue brings life to former Staples store in Preston
A new sports venue, ‘Just Padel’, has officially opened in Preston this week, transforming the long-vacant Staples Office Outlet on Corporation Street into a thriving hub for the increasingly popular sport of padel.
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60 years of trading in 'the bag'
Preston Markets is proud to celebrate one of its longest serving traders, Sheridan’s Bags and Bags, which marks 60 years of trading this year.
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Get a 'pizza the action' - slices of pizza for 15p at Sbarro in Colne
Slice away the January blues with this nostalgic deal
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Thornton-Cleveleys resident wins £32,500 prize thanks to Resolva
Thornton-Cleveleys resident Anne Emery hit the jackpot at The Plant Place Garden Centre, driving away in a brand-new electric Mini Cooper worth £32,500.
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Chris McCausland’s Strictly win sparks spotlight on visual impairment awareness
Chris McCausland’s triumph on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing has resonated far beyond the glittering ballroom, raising public awareness about visual impairment and inspiring workplaces to consider accessibility and inclusivity more deeply.
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Local travel agent brings festive cheer to Blackpool Victoria Hospital
In a heartwarming gesture of community spirit, local travel agent Ryan Anthoney, owner of Geggs Getaways, has gone above and beyond to spread festive cheer at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Radio News Hub - News
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Thousands queue to pay tribute to Pope Francis on first day of lying in state
Around 20,000 people have paid tribute to Pope Francis in less than 12 hours since his body went on public view in St Peter’s Basilica.
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Man jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine year old girl
A 29-year-old man who researched child murders including the Southport killings has been jailed for 30 years for the attempted murder of a nine-year-old girl who he stabbed three times as she was playing outside his home.
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Acas called in for talks on Birmingham bin strike
Talks to resolve the long running Birmingham bin strike are to involve the conciliation service Acas for the first time, it has been announced.
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Former police officer jailed over deaths of four paddleboarders
A former police officer who ran a paddleboarding company has been jailed for 10 years and six months after four people drowned during an excursion on a river in south-west Wales.
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Earthquake in the Sea of Marmara shakes Istanbul
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul, Turkey’s emergency management agency said.
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Prince Louis shows off missing front teeth in new photo to mark seventh birthday
The Prince and Princess of Wales have celebrated Prince Louis’s seventh birthday by posting a new photograph of their youngest son.
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UK Government borrowing rises above forecasts for financial year
The UK Government borrowed more than expected for the latest financial year, according to new official figures.
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Not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care on wards survey finds
There are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a poll.