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• Abingdon Street Market celebrates first anniversary

  Abingdon Street Market’s retail area has already reached one year of trading.

• Council to seek new developer following collapse of £300m scheme

  Council chiefs will start seeking a new developer early next year after plans for a £300m leisure scheme in the heart of Blackpool collapsed.

• Historic Blackpool pub re-opens after restoration

  One of Blackpool’s oldest pubs has re-opened following a £200,000 investment which included rebuilding the front of the venue which was at risk of collapse.

• Former Blackpool MPs pay tribute to John Prescott

  Former Blackpool MPs have paid tribute to John Prescott who was a regular visitor to the resort during his time in government.

• Multi-million pound Blackpool town centre traffic measures proposed

  Traffic jam-busting technology such as ‘smart’ junctions will be used to improve travel times in Blackpool town centre thanks to a multi-million pound injection of cash.

• Appeal after £10,000 of model trains stolen in Cleveleys burglary

  Police are appealing for information after £10,000 of model trains stolen were stolen from an address in Cleveleys.

• Free parking in Wyre this Christmas

  During the festive period, free parking sessions will be available every Friday and Saturday at Wyre Council car parks.

• A fireworks finale for a record-breaking events season in Blackpool

  Blackpool is preparing to bid a fond farewell to one of the most successful events seasons on record with a free family celebration on New Year’s Eve.