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Here's why you can see Spitfires flying over Lancashire and around Blackpool and Preston this weekend

You may be wondering why you can see Spitfires flying over Lancashire this weekend...

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New private parking code to launch later this year that could save drivers hundreds in fines

The news will be music to the ears of many motorists who feel they have been slapped with an unfair parking charge.

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I was so concerned about the care at Park View Care Home in Blackpool, I had to remove my grandparents

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has confirmed it has received a complaint involving Park View Nursing Home on Lytham Road.

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Peter Kay apologies to fans in Lancashire with tickets to cancelled Manchester Co-op Arena shows

A slew of issues led to a delay in the opening of what will be the UK’s biggest indoor arena.

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I will be the loudest, most annoying MP ever, says Blackpool by-election Reform UK candidate Mark Butcher

Reform UK’s parliamentary candidate for the South South Shore by-election Mark Butcher say he will be the loudest, most annoying front-bencher parliament has ever seen - if he is elected.

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Going Green: Impact of so much rain has been catastrophic

The UK winter we’ve just emerged from has been the eighth wettest on record according to the Met Office who have been keeping track of rainfall in this country since 1853, 171 years ago.

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Going Green: Sales of solar panels is going through the roof

I know a lot of people have solar panels on their houses but are they worth it and how much does solar power contribute to the UK energy supply?

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Going Green: Flood insurance is smart green thinking

I’ve not been having the easiest time financially and have realised my flood insurance is really expensive, is it worth it? I’ve lived in my home for five years and never flooded?

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Going Green

If April 15 passed by without you making a special note of it, I’m delighted to tell you it set a brand new UK record in clean energy.

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New skills hub Realise aimed at enhancing the employment opportunities of thousands of Blackpool residents

Realise, one of the UK’s leading training providers, will officially launch the new centre based at 81C Church Street, next to Winter Gardens, with a special opening ceremony on Friday, May 10.

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School caretaker at Blackpool Unity Academy arrested in paedophile hunter sting near Sandcastle

The 55-year-old was apprehended at the Velvet Coaster Wetherspoons on the Promenade on Tuesday evening.

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We must stand shoulder to shoulder with Blackpool Rock makers to save our heritage and local jobs

If Blackpool Rock is to get protected status, we as residents must show our support and make sure our elected officials hear our calls.

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I'm the Labour candidate in Blackpool South by-election and I promise to revitalise high streets

Chris outlined the party’s five-point plan to revitalise high streets and reverse the Tories’ 14 years of decline on Britain’s cherished high streets.

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King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment

The King is said to be “greatly encouraged” at returning to public facing royal duties following the positive effect of his cancer treatment.

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I broke my ankle tripping on a pothole and the Council told me 'that's life'

“In a less than perfect world the public must simply regard it as a fact of life,” was the Council’s response.

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I was bullied out of my job at Home Bargains in Talbot Road, Blackpool because I was the young pretty girl

She described the stress of the situation leaving her crying while getting ready for work and having panic attacks.

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I'm really concerned someone will get hurt outside Royles Brook School in Thornton if we don't take action

A primary school in Thornton says a ‘tiny’ minority of parents are putting pupils at risk with ‘bad parking’ - and pupils are trying to stop it.

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I always try to support Blackpool Illuminations because I can see the benefits it brings to my business

Steve Hoddy, Managing Director of Bispham and Cleveleys Kitchens Ltd, visited Lightworks, the Illuminations’ manufacturing facility at Blackpool Airport, to hand over the donation.

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Lancashire hospital trust reveals death due to delays in cancer diagnosis and/or misdiagnosis

Many of our local hospital Trusts denied the FOI request.

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Blackpool Conservative candidate claims people deserve better and that Labour locally have left people poorer

The candidate has stated that people are having to pay more tax but seeing less services under the current council.