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Work to start on major £15m housing and retail preject to transform former Blackpool garden centre
Work is set to begin on a £15m development that will turn a former Blackpool garden centre into a new housing estate and shopping hub.
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'We've mixed emotions' - New lifeboat for Lytham St Annes RNLI signals end of service for lifesaving vessel
Lytham St Annes RNLI is to be the first in the country to receive a modern new inshore lifeboat.
Halloween: The one decoration experts say to keep out of your garden - which can trap and harm wildlife
These fake decorations can snare real prey 🕷
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Blackpool's Eden 2 lapdancing bar applies for renewal of licence - everything you need to know
A seafront lap dancing club has applied to Blackpool Council for the renewal of its ‘sexual encounter venue licence’.
Stolen Rolex recovered in London and returned to owner as teens charged after Lytham St Annes thefts
A stolen Rolex watch has been recovered in London and returned to its owner following a spate of vehicle thefts in Lytham St Annes.
Adorable CCTV image shows Blackpool Zoo elephant Tara cuddling her newborn calf Zaiya
A heartwarming new image from Blackpool Zoo shows Tara and her calf Zaiya snuggling together overnight.
Pictured: Cruel 27-year-old burned boy with cigarettes and forced him to eat dog food
This is the first picture of a 27-year-old woman from Fleetwood who was jailed for inflicting horrific abuse on a little boy in her care.
Dozens of jobs on offer across Lancashire including roles at EE, Man Power, Preston Bus & Victorian Plumbing
Dozens of jobs are on offer at big-name companies across Lancashire - as unemployment numbers grow.
New study reveals UK airports with the most expensive parking - here's where Manchester and Liverpool rank
A new study ranks UK airports by parking costs. Find out where Manchester and Liverpool stand among the most expensive.
Strike called off as Blackpool NHS staff win millions in back pay
Hundreds of Blackpool healthcare workers have suspended a strike planned for next week in a row over unpaid wages.
'3 years of hell over' - Community thankful as Preesall quarry plan thrown out by Lancashire County Council
Residents in Preesall have had ‘the sword of Damocles taken away from above their heads’ after a controversial quarry scheme was thrown out today, a leading campaigner said.
Philip taking to sky for charity
A 69-year-old cancer patient is getting ready to make his skydiving debut in aid of charity.
Decision made on controversial quarry plans in small Lancashire village of Preesall
Controversial plans to develop a quarry in a quiet Over Wyre village have been thrown out today – prompting spontaneous applause in a council chamber.
Blackpool gets a colourful surprise as a new artist unveils vibrant street art
Blackpool’s Clifton Street has a fresh splash of colour this week thanks to Preston-based street artist REASM who has just finished a striking mural that’s already catching the eyes of passersby.
The 10 most popular Lancashire restaurants you need to try in October according to OpenTable
The most popular restaurants in Lancashire have been revealed by OpenTable.
Unclaimed estates across the Fylde coast could hold inheritances for local families
Dozens of estates across the Fylde coast remain unclaimed, with families urged to check if they could be entitled to an inheritance before deadlines pass.
Blackpool-born ice skater helps Britain make history on the European stage
Blackpool born figure skater Anastasia Kristina Vaipan-Law is celebrating a career defining milestone after achieving the highest placement for a British pairs team in over 30 years at the European Figure Skating Championships.
15 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored
15 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: 'Ghostly' shot of rare hyena takes title - here are the other winners
It captures one of the world’s rarest hyenas, in a town that is ‘no longer ours’ 🐾
Blackpool Tower to light up in tribute to couple who set up charity for orphaned African children
Blackpool Tower is set to light up in orange on Tuesday night to mark 15 years of a charity for orphaned children in Africa, founded by former hoteliers Dave and Sue Hayward.