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• Man jailed for 20 years for child rape offences in Blackpool

  A man who raped and sexually abused a young girl has been jailed for 20 years.

• Plans for Blackpool holiday accommodation approved with strict noise controls

  The conversion of a former hotel in Blackpool’s holiday heartland into single-use holiday accommodation has been approved – with strict conditions to control potential noise nuisance.

• Updated plans approved for historic Stanley buildings

  Proposals to upgrade a historic town centre building have had to be pared back after developers found more damage than expected.

• Telecoms giant loses Blackpool mobile phone mast appeal

  Developers have lost their battle to install a 20-metre-high 5G phone mast on a site close to a popular Blackpool destination.

• Chris Webb wins Blackpool South for Labour

  Labour’s Chris Webb thanked voters for “putting their faith in me again” as he retained his seat in Blackpool South – repeating his victory at the recent by-election in the constituency.

• MP’s pride at being first to come from Fleetwood after election win

  Labour’s Lorraine Beavers spoke of her pride at being the first MP to come from Fleetwood after winning the Blackpool North and Fleetwood seat with a majority of 4,647 votes.

• Paint in the Park event at Stanley Park

  Artists from across the country are set to converge in Blackpool this weekend to test their outdoor painting skills.

• ‘I love Stanley Park but I’m concerned about vandalism and upkeep’

  Blackpool’s Stanley Park has long been considered one of the jewels in the town’s crown – but a concerned resident fears it could be in decline unless something is done.