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Four Lancashire men jailed for their involvement in £7.5m cocaine conspiracy

Four men from Lancashire have been jailed for their involvement in a £7.5m drugs conspiracy.

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11 Art Deco gems on the Fylde coast which are not always highlighted

Blackpool and the Fylde coast has some fine examples of Art Deco architecture.

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Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings for Lancashire as residents brace for freezing temperatures

More snow and ice is set to hit Lancashire this week, prompting the Met Office to issue new yellow weather warnings.

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I walked on a nuclear reactor - Channel 5's Rob Bell goes behind the scenes at a Lancashire's nuclear power station

A new documentary has been released, shining a light behind the scenes of a Lancashire nuclear power station.

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I'm really struggling, I'm extremely overwhelmed says Blackpool's Charlotte Dawson

Blackpool born star Charlotte Dawson has opened up about her struggles at the moment.

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Action including investment in huge water tank is helping to prevent flooding in Blackpool

Steps taken to prevent a repeat of extensive flooding which damaged homes in Blackpool in 2017 have been successful, councillors have been told.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Documentary shows the fans and celebs as BBC show takes over Blackpool Tower

As Strictly Come Dancing celebrates 20 years of visiting Blackpool Tower, we look at what goes on when the iconic BBC show takes over the resort in a new and exclusive mini-documentary.

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Plans revealed for new affordable bungalows in Blackpool on greenbelt land

Plans for a number of affordable bungalows on the outskirts of Blackpool have been revealed.

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Multi million pound boost for Blackpool town centre roads in bid to ease congestion

Traffic jam-busting technology such as 'smart' junctions will be used to improve travel times in Blackpool town centre thanks to a multi-million pound injection of cash.

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Efforts being stepped up to bring empty properties in Blackpool back into use after concern over eyesores

Blackpool is set to launch a tougher strategy to tackle the hundreds of properties lying empty in the town - with many falling into disrepair.

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Free parking in Cleveleys, Poulton, Fleetwood and Garstang over festive period

Motorists parking in Wyre this Christmas will be able to save money after the council announced free parking over the festive period.

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Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has called on the Government to boost the bid to tackle ABS

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has called on the Government to boost the bid to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and continue to provide funding that supports extra policing patrols.

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I found 21 iconic places on the Fylde Coast perfect for a cute date this winter

Struggling to come up with a great date idea? Look no further.

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Christmas toys 2024: ‘hottest toys’ list revealed and it includes a ‘fart blaster’ and Stitch toys

Santa might be on the hunt for these gifts this year 🎅

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Abandoned pigeon infested 3-bed Blackpool home for sale at auction for bargain price of just £12,000

Sure, this place needs a lot of work, but it could be a potential winner in its own special way.

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Police attend three-car pile up at Norcross roundabout

There was a three-car pile up at Norcross roundabout last night as police rushed to attend the scene.

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15 Lancashire pubs pioneering Christmas card-writing scheme to tackle winter loneliness

Some 15 pubs across Lancashire have signed up to a new initiative to help combat loneliness this Christmas.

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays a visit to the Hollinshead Centre in Chorley and gets creative

Sir Lindsay Hoyle recently paid a visit to the Hollinshead Centre in Chorley to chat to staff and showcase his creative side.

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Weather dog owners advice: When is it too cold to walk your dog? Advice on walking dogs in low temperatures

With temperatures having plummeted, bringing snowy and icy weather across the UK, it’s important to keep your dog warm during their walk

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What is a dodgy Firestick? How to tell if your Firestick is illegal and what the punishment is

You could land in some hot water 😬