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Dozens of temp traffic lights & other major roadworks starting in Fylde next week
week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Fylde, including multiple temporary traffic lights.
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UK hosepipe ban: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed? What are the rules of a hosepipe ban?
A video explains the rules of a hosepipe ban in the UK.
Huge 30ft water fountain erupts in Layton as emergency services arrive at scene
A dramatic 30ft water fountain erupted at Rodwell Walk, Layton, with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service on site.
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Man left in bits after beloved dog 'panting like crazy' dies from heat stroke after Higher Walton walk
A warning has been issued to dog owners after a man’s daily walk with his beloved pet turned into heartbreak.
Going Green: Lowering your carbon footprint on a limited budget
Can you advise please as I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint on a limited budget and live in a rural area so need a car. The walls and attic of our house are insulated and the windows are double glazed.
I work at a Blackpool care home please help me get 104 cards to make Mollie's birthday special
A Bispham care home is rallying the community to help make a woman’s 104th birthday one to remember, by sending her 104 birthday cards
Winnie would now be 16 so we decided to mark what would have been her school prom year with a special ball
A family from Preston has raised £5,000 for mums and babies charity Baby Beat by organising a school prom style black tie event to mark what would have been two very important rites of passage for their special girl Winnie.
Manchester Airport terminal 1 to close with re-vamp of terminal 3 coming soon
Manchester Airport has said that Terminal 1 as it currently exists will close – but the airport has now set out details of how it will retain parts of the building to give Terminal 3 a bigger footprint.
How a Lancashire prison governor's affair with a drug boss led to her conviction
The Lancashire prison governor who began a relationship with was a notorious criminal who ran his drugs empire on the encrypted messaging service Encrochat.
Greens and independents get together to form 'progressive' opposition on Lancashire County Council
The Green Party and a group of independent councillors have joined forces to become the official opposition to Reform UK on Lancashire County Council.
Food hygiene fails and passes as 19 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new ratings
19 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
We at Blackpool Transport seen a desire to see more buses across all routes day and night - and later
Blackpool Transport has praised customers for their contribution to a landmark consultation on the future of local bus services.
Chris Webb MP takes Blackpool teens’ call for action on bullying to parliament
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has asked the Secretary of State for Education to act on the impact of bullying on children’s mental health and to assess whether current school policies are working.
'Rising star' Lancashire prison governor Kerri Pegg jailed over relationship with drugs gang boss
A “rising star” Lancashire prison governor has been jailed for nine years after having a relationship with a Liverpool drug gang boss, according to the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU).
Jury to recovene next week for Blackpool owner Kevin Price murder trial as friend denies killing him
The jury in a murder trial of a Blackpool hotel owner will recovene next week.
We've listened to you: Blackpool's Pleasure Beach becomes first UK theme park to introduce non-rider tickets
Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has become the only major UK theme park to buck the industry standard and introduce Non Rider eTickets, for the first time in six years.
Blackpool man fighting for life after suffering 'horrific burns' in Grange Park house fire
A Blackpool pensioner is fighting for his life after suffering ‘horrific burns’ in a house fire this week.
I wanted to surprise my wife with a romantic gesture while we were in Blackpool – it went hilariously wrong
A husband attempted to surprise his wife with a romantic gesture during their visit to Blackpool, but things took a hilarious turn.
Lancashire Police break silence on "mystery VIP" escorted around towns and motorways this week
Police have broken their silence on the mystery convoy escorting a pair of black SUVS around Lancashire this week.