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Lancashire Fire and Rescue issue update after cordoning off area of Cross Street in Fleetwood

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have issued an update after being called out to a Fleetwood property earlier today.

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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services across the Fylde Coast 2025

Communities across the Fylde Coast are invited to join Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services to honour those who have served in the armed forces, past and present.

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Blackpool Air Show takes centre stage at National Air Display Summit

Blackpool Air Show took centre stage at the National Air Display Summit.

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Don't let more animals die on Bonfire Night RSPCA pleads with public after heartbreaking incident

The RSPCA has issued a plea to members of the public in the run up to and for Bonfire Nihgt after a heartbreaking incident last year.

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First look inside pet memorial sanctuary in Lytham Hall's beautiful dovecote building

We take an early glimpse inside the ‘tranquil’ new pet memorial sanctuary that has opened within the Lytham Hall grounds.

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Little girl, 3, who died after being pulled unconscious from swimming pool in Greece was from Blackpool

A little girl pulled unconscious from a swimming pool on a Greek Island before sadly passing away was from Lancashire.

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Garstang town centre road changes planned after ‘bus boycott’ threat

Highways bosses are planning to change the layout of a town centre road after a bus company threatened to withdraw its services from the route because of problem parking.

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Ambitious Silicon Sands project to create thousands of high-tech jobs at Blackpool takes major step forward

Ambitious plans to bring thousands of skilled hi-tech jobs to Blackpool have taken a major step forward.

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All 15 Blackpool dentists ranked by Google reviews (Nov 2025)

Have too many Halloween sweets given you toothache? Take a look at all the dentists in Blackpool ranked by patients.

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Blackpool mum, 37, banned from Asda and Booths after shoplifting spree

A woman from Blackpool has been banned from Asda and Booths for shoplifting.

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Beaver Moon 2025: How to see November's full 'supermoon' as it lights up UK skies this week

It will be the brightest full moon of the year, astronomy experts say🌕

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Woman detained under Mental Health Act after M6 incident near Leyland this morning

The M6 was closed for an hour this morning while police responded to an emergency welfare incident near Leyland.

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Blackpool Transport makes plans for tribute to fallen heroes

Trams and buses on the Fylde coast will come to a standstill at 11am on the two days this month when the country pays tribute to the fallen of two world wars and more recent conflicts.

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Plans to turn Blackpool hotel into serviced apartments get the green light

A 14 bedroom hotel is to be turned into apartments which are still operated like a hotel.

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Major update on derailed Avanti train derailment as disruption to rail services north of Preston continues

A train which derailed in Cumbria yesterday has been removed from the West Coast Mainline overnight.

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13 new major roadworks that could slow you down in Fylde & Wyre this week

This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Fylde and Wyre.

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All the schools, nurseries & colleges on the Fylde Coast with new Ofsted reports so far this school year

Take a look at what Ofsted made of our schools and nurseries in its latest round of inspections...

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Plans for new four storey building for flats in Bispham

A three and four stoery block of 12 self-contained apartmemts is being proposed for Bispham.

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By-election called and polls date set after Blackpool councillor's resignation

A by-election has been officially called following the resignation of a Blackpool councillor last week.

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Do not attempt to travel north of Preston - Avanti West Coast urge passengers

A ‘do not attempt to travel north of Preston’ warning has been issued by Avanti West Coast.