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  Blackpool should follow in the footsteps of Manchester to build an indoor concert arena, according to one of the town’s MPs.

• Scheme agreed to save historic Blackpool pub from risk of collapse

  One of Blackpool’s oldest pubs was in danger of collapse after its historic frontage was found to be crumbling away.

• Appeal after man suffers life-changing injuries in Blackpool assault

  The family of a man who was left with life-changing injuries following an assault in Blackpool have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

• £15m town centre traffic scheme confirmed in Budget

  Ambitious plans to tackle town centre congestion in Blackpool have been given the green light by the Government.

• Landau stables plans refused

  Planners have reined in proposals for a stable block to house Blackpool’s famous landau horses on a residential street, despite the area’s history for keeping the animals.

• Lytham man denies involvement in multi million pound coronavirus PPE fraud

  A man from Lytham St Annes has appeared in court in connection to an investigation into a multi million pound PPE fraud.

• Man jailed after raping woman in her own home

  A man has been jailed after raping a woman in her own home. 

• Blackpool medical centre carrying out clinical trial for seasonal flu vaccine

  In winter, seasonal flu can cause thousands of people in the UK to receive hospital treatment every day.