Blackpool Wyre & Fylde News
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Blackpool named No.1 seaside staycation destination
Blackpool has been named the UK’s number one seaside staycation destination, according to a new study.
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Man charged wih number of historical sexual offences
Police have charged a man following an investigation into historical sexual abuse.
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Drought declared in north-west of England
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years.
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Former Blackpool man tried to blame imaginary twin for sex offences
A former Blackpool man who tried to blame an imaginary twin, who didn't exist, for his sexual offences, has been jailed.
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Residents to have say in bid to save greenspace in coastal protection issue
Residents fighting to protect a precious greenspace in front of their homes will make their case at a key council meeting next week.
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Opening night of Lytham Festival cancelled after injury to headliner’s lead singer
The opening night of the Lytham Festival has been cancelled after it was revealed the lead singer of Kings of Leon has suffered a serious foot injury.
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Compulsory purchase powers green light as ‘last resort’ for £90m housing project
Blackpool Council now has the green light to use compulsory purchase powers for its plans to tackle poor housing after a key decision was taken by the authority’s executive committee.
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‘’We must stop out-of-town Uber drivers in their tracks’’ says Blackpool taxi driver
A veteran Blackpool taxi driver says more could be done to keep out of town Uber drivers out of town and protect home-grown operators.
Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Bus boss calls for M6 improvements
The boss of Preston Bus is calling for urgent safety improvements on the M6.
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Preston sixth form to close over falling numbers
The sixth form department at a Preston school is set to close – because not enough pupils are choosing to study there.
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Man charged wih number of historical sexual offences
Police have charged a man following an investigation into historical sexual abuse.
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Preston man jailed 22 years for rape and sexual assault
A Preston man who raped and sexually assaulted a woman has been jailed.
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Drought declared in north-west of England
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years.
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King Charles to be given keys to the castle on first visit to Lancashire as monarch
King Charles will make an official visit to Lancaster next month, his first trip to Lancashire since becoming monarch, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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Chorley Police and partners conduct underage knife sales tests across the town
Chorley Police have teamed up with Lancashire Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre – a national, intensive week of action to tackle knife crime.
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Cash guarantee for Preston community schemes
Community and voluntary groups in Preston have been told they will not be left in limbo after it emerged government cash earmarked for local projects will take longer to come through than first expected.
East Lancashire News
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Drought declared in north-west of England
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years.
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Dangerous man who robbed women in Blackburn given 14-year sentence
A Blackburn man has been given a 14-year sentence for robbing women in Blackburn.
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Man jailed for 12 years after killing three-year-old Burnley girl in Manchester city centre crash
A man has been jailed after a three-year-old girl from Burnley was killed when she was hit by a van in Manchester city centre.
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Views sought on the future of Blackburn Corporation Park Conservatory
Blackburn with Darwen Council are looking for as many people as possible to share their views on the future of the iconic Corporation Park conservatory.
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Appeal after car deliberately driven into house in Great Harwood
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a car was deliberately driven into a house in Great Harwood.
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Nelson paedophile jailed for raping a girl and sexually assaulting another
A Nelson man has been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting two teenagers.
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Police conduct successful day of action in Accrington
Hyndburn Police were out again this week, continuing with Operation Rally, a dedicated day of intensified action to tackle the top concerns raised by local residents, visitors and businesses in the area.
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Appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Barnoldswick collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a cyclist suffered serious injuries following a collision in Barnoldswick.
Today's Weather
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Blackpool
Light rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 11°C
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Preston
Light rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 10°C
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Chorley
Light rain shower
High: 18°C | Low: 10°C
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Burnley
Light rain
High: 16°C | Low: 8°C