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We were accused of hurting our baby girl and was investigated and cleared - now we're campaigning
A Blackpool couple who have been cleared of causing injuries to their toddler daughter say they are now campaigning to help prevent others going through their ordeal.
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63 UK-based users of a dark web site Kidflix hosting child sexual abuse material identified
63 UK-based users of a Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material have been identified following work by the National Crime Agency.
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Fylde Council unveils plans for two regeneration projects in St Annes aimed at enhancing visitor experience
Fylde Council has unveiled plans for two major regeneration projects in St Annes aimed at enhancing accessibility, connectivity and the visitor experience.
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The faces of 25 paedophiles, drug dealers, shoplifters and criminals jailed in Lancashire in March 2025
These are the faces of 25 criminals who were put behind bars in Lancashire in March 2025.
Bungalows plan agreed which will add more homes alongside a popular Blackpool housing development
Plans to build 14 bungalows on a parcel of land in Blackpool have been approved after a new access was agreed.
New homes plan for site next to road widening scheme after local landmark demolished
Proposals to build houses next to a road widening scheme have been given the green light by town hall planners.
New apart-hotel gets the go ahead in Blackpool and will bring long-standing empty building back into use
A bid to convert Blackpool's former Jobcentre into an apart-hotel has been approved meaning the building will finally come back into use after being empty for seven years.
I'm back in the 1930s! Old school vintage 3 bed Fleetwood home with original features for sale
This place is certainly unique...
I love family companies! 19 of Blackpool's oldest businesses, from Yorkshire Fisheries to Roberts Oyster Rooms
From timber merchants and stationers to guest houses and chippies, Blackpool is proud of its independent shops and companies.
Final go ahead for exciting plans for Multiversity and new public plaza in the heart of Blackpool
Detailed plans for Blackpool's £65m Multiversity education campus have got the go ahead after the council's planning committee voted unanimously in favour of the proposals.
Changes are being made to the way you dispose of your rubbish - here's what is happening
Big changes to the way rubbish is disposed of have come into force this week including in Blackpool.
All the ways to save money this Easter at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort – new ticket options launched
Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has launched a range of new ticket options which mean families and thrillseekers can visit the iconic park for less.
Chance to win £1m Lytham mansion with Bentley SUV or £850,000 in cash - how you can enter
Be in with a chance of winning a stunning £1m luxury home in Lytham or £850,000 in cash.
The unusual reason Government patrols are being carried out along the Lancashire coast
Government patrols have started along the Morecambe Bay and North Lancashire coastlines.
New trial launches on Northern train services between Preston and Colne - here's how it might help you
A trial will take place this month in Lancashire, aiming to bring greater confidence to older and disabled people who use the rail network.
£10k reward for info regarding mystery of baby boy found dead in Kirkham brook 13 years ago
A £10,000 reward has been issued for any information regarding the mystery of a baby boy found dead in a Lancashire brook over a decade ago.
Lancashire Police appeal for help finding missing South Ribble teenager with links to the Fylde Coast
A teenager from South Ribble with links to the Fylde Coast has been misisng for over a week now.
Demolition work begins to bulldoze former Bonny Street Police Station and magistrates courts
A street in Blackpool is temporarily closed to allow a demolition team to bulldoze a former police station.
Police in Blackpool crackdown on anti-social & illegal bike activity with seizures & an arrest
Blackpool Police have taken to social media to share their recent work in cracking down on anti-social and illegal bike activity.
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It's not everyday you get an invitation from the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to attend 10 Downing Street
Well it’s not everyday you get a personal invitation from the Prime Minister to attend a reception at 10 Downing Street.