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17 photos as pupils shine in wonderful primary school Nativity plays across Lancashire
It’s that time of year again, as children in primary schools across Lancashire don their costumes and practise their lines ahead of their school nativity plays.
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Huge update in bid to add new rides to Blackpool's South Pier
The latest proposals for two rides to operate either side of Blackpool’s South Pier have been refused again.
I think there's many derelict buildings especially on the side roads but nothing gets done about them
From the Colonnades to South Shore, Bond Street to Fleetwood, Blackpool and the Fylde Coast are facing urgent calls for investment with many areas described as neglected, derelict and in need of immediate attention.
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Mountain bike stolen from outside Blackpool clothing shop in afternoon theft
A mountain bike was stolen from outside a business in Blackpool.
Firefighters come to rescue of kitten trapped behind kitchen units in Glasson Dock
Firefighters rescued a three-month-old kitten after it became trapped behind kitchen units at a home in Glasson Dock.
I can’t wait to show you Kaliko: Blackpool’s new children’s spa-party experience
Blackpool is about to welcome its first-ever children’s spa-party experience - Kaliko is a sparkling new destination for kids.
Director of Adult Services to leave Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council’s Director of Adult Social Services has announced she will step down from the post at the end of this year.
Dates have been announced for 2026 Blackpool Airshow - here's everything you need to know
The dates for Blackpool’s popular Air Show have been officially confirmed for next year with the free seaside spectacular set to return in August 2026.
'Safer pods' installed across Lancashire town centres, bus & railway stations to help women feel safe at night
Six Safer Pods have been installed across town centres and at transport hubs in Lancashire in a bid to help people feel safer at night.
I'm the World Pie Eating Champion - my parents always did tell me to stop inhaling my food!
A self-confessed 'fast eater' has been crowned the World Pie Eating Champion.
Second earthquake hits Lancashire in a month with 2am tremors felt in Silverdale, Morecambe and Lancaster
An earthquake has hit Lancashire for the second time in less than a month.
Greenlands by-election: Reform UK sweep to resounding win in Blackpool Council poll
Voters in Bispham have given Reform UK a third councillor in Blackpool after a resounding victory in last night’s Greenland’s by-election.
Blackpool man, 40, charged with Knott End incident after ‘staffy-type’ dog shot dead by police
A 40-year-old man from Blackpool has been charged with being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control that had to be shot dead by police.
Casualties rescued after 6 vehicle crash on Fox Lane Ends, Wrea Green, as quick thinking averts tragedy
Two people have been rescued by quick-thinking firefighters after a crash involving six vehicles.
'I knew they were extra special and this is my forever home' - how Clare’s life transformed with Shared Lives
When Clare first joined the council’s Shared Lives scheme she had barely left her home in years - thanks to the support of her carers Kim and Mike, she enjoys daily walks, is medication-free and is excited for her first cruise.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport issues festive travel advice for 'busiest ever' Christmas and New Year
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has issued advise for its “busiest” Christmas and New Year.
9 places in Lancashire where kids can eat free or for £1 over the Christmas holidays
Keeping the kids fed over the Christmas holidays doesn’t have to break the bank.
Green light for further improvements at former Blacks Haberdashery
A former art and craft shop building in Blackpool town centre which has been part-empty for some time is to be renovated and turned into three new shop units.
U-turn over admissions to under-threat Fylde and Wyre care homes
Five Lancashire care homes which have a question mark hanging over their futures will start to readmit long-term residents, The Gazette can reveal.
Shake-up of orthodontic care planned across Lancashire amid 'year-long waits'
NHS bosses are planning a major overhaul of orthodontic services in Lancashire in an attempt to reduce waiting times of more than a year in some parts of the county.