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Lancashire drivers issue 'cry for help' over potholes - and are promised fewer 'sticking plaster solutions'
An extra £4m is set to be poured into patching up Lancashire’s potholes after the blight of bumpy roads was decreed to be the “main concern” of residents.
Search continues for man wanted after serious e-bike crash near Church Street in Blackpool
The e-bike rider remains in hospital for treatment.
Blackpool schoolgirl, 13, taken to hospital after fight at St Mary’s Catholic Academy
Lancashire Police say an investigation is under way...
Multi million pound bus depot upgrade will pave way for electric fleet
The work is part of preparations for the electric bus fleet
Blackpool's Tandem Bank publishes monthly tacker on climate change action
Blackpool-based Tandem Bank, the UK's greener digital bank, has today published it's latest tracker showing the gap between intention and action of Brits in the fight to reduce carbon emissions.Tandem is one of the North's biggest fintechs and one of the largest employers in Blackpool.
£1.7m to help vulnerable families in Blackpool pay for food and household bills
Grants will be used to help struggling families in the town
New aqua park with inflatable obstacle course is coming to Blackpool
The ‘sprawling floating playground’ will feature tyre runs, ninja jumps and slides.
Man threatened with 'gun' at Morrisons petrol station
Police rushed to the supermarket after reports of a man armed with a rifle...
Lancashire placed on worst GCSE results list
Lancashire has been revealed among the worst regions for 2023 GCSE results.
Preston North & Poulton-le-Fylde planning applications from last week awaiting a decision
Take a look at the planning applications submitted to Wyre Council last week (April 29-May 5).
Road closures and essential info ahead of this weekend's Beaverbrook's Blackpool 10k Fun Run
The big event takes place this weekend.
Blackpool cocktail bar Lateo to close next week
‘This decision has not been made lightly, but we cannot remain open’.
Blackpool's Tea Amantes Tearoom & Gallery playing host to special event for Polish Week
A Blackpool-based hub for Polish culture is celebrating the nation’s historical links to the UK.
Blackpool woman detained under Mental Health Act died after being diagnosed with cancer
Her family told the inquest they were “grateful for the care provided for her”.
New cheese and wine bar The Corkscrew opened in Cleveleys
A new bar has been launched in Cleveleys and is offering something totally different to the area.
Blackpool’s Nicola Thorp loses presenting job on Talk Today as Talk TV is taken off air
Lancashire born TV presenter Nicola Thorp has been forced to say goodbye to her new show with Jeremey Kyle as its channel has been taken off air.
'Hair-raising' Lancashire Police chase like something out of GTA
The out-of-control driver nearly mows down schoolchildren in the adrenaline-fueled getaway...
I tried the cocktail delivery service run by a Leyland bar - here's what I honestly thought
I’ve had worse jobs...
I tried the cocktail delivery service run by a Leyland bar - here's what I honestly thought
I’ve had worse jobs...
New MP Chris Webb 'honoured' to be sworn into Parliament following Blackpool South by-election
The MP has now formally taken up his seat in Parliament