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Former Rock FM and Blackpool Pleasure Beach DJ Jordan North launches new Capital FM Podcast
Lancashire star Jordan North is the voice behind a new national podcast.
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21 of the best places to go for a date in Lancashire in 2025 - including top places in Preston and Blackpool
Can’t think of an idea for your next date? These places in Lancashire will be sure to impress your partner.
Suspected drug dealer arrested after police raid in Fleetwood
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing following a police raid at a property in Fleetwood.
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Man wanted in connection with numerous burglaries has links to Blackpool
A man who is wanted in connection with numerous burglaries has links to Blackpool.
BGT winner Harry Moulding wows Lancashire care home residents in first post-victory performance
Fresh off his Britain’s Got Talent 2025 win, Lancashire magician Harry Moulding paid a visit to a local care home, delighting residents with a private performance.
41 of the best MOT centres in Lancashire as June reports fourth-lowest failure rate
New research has pinpointed the months when UK vehicles are most likely to fail their MOT tests, with October emerging as the peak period for failures.
Blackpool MP Chris Webb uses new technology to test sea water quality
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb had the chance to use a new piece of technology which makes it quicker and easier to test a beach’s water quality.
Massive and modern 3 floor, 5 bed Clifton Drive Lytham family home with private garden for sale with cut price
This place is an immedaite eye-catcher.
Blackpool hotel closed over safety concerns including live wires and structural issues
A Blackpool hotel has been ordered to stop trading after being slapped with an emergency prohibition order over safety concerns - including live wires.
National Highways warn of three months of delays on M6 for resurfacing works
National Highways are warning motorists to expect delays as three months of roadworks will begin this weekend on the M6.
Tributes to Blackpool jazz piano legend Frank Flynn who played with stars Ken Dodd, Les Dawson and more
Tributes have been paid to a Blackpool musician who entertained crowds for more than 50 years.
Food hygiene ratings handed to 19 businesses in Lancashire - three establishments fail
19 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Huge new changes coming to the café at Walterz as new chef and menu are unveiled
An exciting new chapter is about to begin at the café at Walterz.
Star Trek dad built 40 starships out of LEGO after his little girl challenged him
Meet the Star Trek dad who built 40 starships out of LEGO - after his little girl challenged him while watching TV.
Single mum transforms rented home with colourful graffiti-art murals on fridge and garden fence
A single mum from Cleveleys has transformed her home and garden by painting flowers and fantasy creatures on her fence - and a colourful mural on her fridge because it looked ‘grey’ and ‘boring’.
Department for Education data reveals total number of children eligible for free school meals in Blackpool
New data published by the Department for Education has revealed the proportion and total number of children eligible for free school meals in Blackpool.
21 of the cheapest diesel and petrol stations in and around Blackpool as prices approach four-year low
Drivers in and around Blackpool are now benefiting from some of the lowest fuel prices in nearly four years, with the average pump price at its lowest level since early July 2021.
King Charles in Lancashire - everything we know about next week's Royal visit to Lancaster
King Charles will make his first official visit to Lancashire as monarch next week.
Lancashire Police hunt men in white van after thieves raid Thornton industrial estate
Police are hunting a pair of thieves who stole thousands of pounds worth of power tools from an industrial estate.
I’ve got my eye on the delicious new small plates at The Villa and here’s why you might too
The Villa Wrea Green has launched an all new Small Plates menu and it's a game changer for casual dining in Lancashire.