Nine candidates declared for Blackpool South by-election

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• Only Fools & Horses musical to continue after opening night abandoned following medical incident

  Bosses at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens say the performance of the Only Fools & Horses musical will continue after the opening night was abandoned following a medical incident.

• Decision made on demolition of old Fleetwood docks buildings after roosting bats report

  Planners have run the rule over proposals to demolish three old dockside buildings in Fleetwood – but the possibility of roosting bats have had to be taken into consideration.

• New Business Centre named after influential 1930s architect

  The renovation of Stanley Buildings in Blackpool town centre is nearing completion, transforming previously disused space into a contemporary business centre to be named ‘The Robinson’.

• Liggard Brook improvement works to begin

  Work to enhance the ecological health of Liggard Brook in Lytham will commence next week.

• Road closures for Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon

  A number of roads will be closed today for the Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon.

• Showtown History Centre re-opened

  Blackpool’s Showtown History Centre has re-opened following extensive repairs and refurbishment work.

• Concern growing for missing Fleetwood man

  Concern is growing for missing 68-year-old David Hampson from Fleetwood.

• Teenager arrested after high speed pursuit on M6 and M65

  A 17-year-old was arrested after a 135mph pursuit along the M6 and M65.