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Tour de France 2027 in Lancashire: the exact route the race will take at a glance
The world’s best cyclists are heading to the county next summer.
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Prisoner Shaun Newton who murdered cellmate in HMP Garth in Leyland gets life behind bars
Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team launched an investigation, and Newton was arrested at Garth Prison on July 22 and taken for interview at Blackpool Police Station.
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Blackpool Council update as new CCTV installed on Anchorsholme prom
“We appreciate the frustration and concerns residents have around dangerous driving along the prom and anti-social behaviour on the park.”
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Woman,90, added to coroner's investigation into deaths at Blackpool Victoria Hospital stroke unit
Inquest to be held after ongoing police investigation is concluded
Jewish leaders thank community for standing with them after vile anti-Semitic attack on Blackpool synagogue
“My feelings when I first saw it were horror, disbelief and sadness”
18 fantastic images of the brand new £45m Ministry of Defence HQ in Blackpool town centre
It’s certainly coming along nicely!
Crazy Scots Bar: 9 pictures inside Blackpool iconic bar up for auction with Kenricks Commercial Estate Agents
The property will be auctioned by Pattinson Auctions
53 evocative scenes of Blackpool that revive the years from 1990 to 1995
These great photos remember the years 1990-1995 and sum up how life looked for those growing up in that decade
I'm a Blackpool Vic pharmacy technician who's worked for the NHS for 49 years and I've loved every minute
“When I originally started everything was done on typewriters and labels were handwritten.”
'We're expanding' - Major BAE Systems announcement as company buys massive new manufacturing facility
“This industry provides skilled high-paying jobs for both factory workers and engineers.”
Update on controversial plans to demolish Cleveleys church for new convenience store
“We recommend that the developer works to save and re-model the church buildings.”
Hungarian government officials visit Blackpool to mark 70 years since the resort welcomed 200 refugees
“For Hungary, remembrance in Blackpool is also an act of gratitude...Seventy years on, that friendship is still remembered.”
Fleetwood's Armed Forces Community Football continues as new co-ordinator 'never wanted sessions to finish'
The sessions weren’t just helping veterans, they were part of the wider community.
Update on plans for two new restaurants in Blackpool and Bispham after police licencing issues
This week, licensing documents for both applications were marked as withdrawn
Police manhunt underway after two people hospitalised in Blackpool town centre stabbing
“An investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspect.”
Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning for Blackpool & the Fylde coast as Storm Boelo on way this weekend
Amongst the things to watch out for, The Met Office said it was possible there could be “injuries and danger to life from flying debris”.
Blackpool man, 41, to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court after being charged with raft of offences
“He’s been remanded in custody.”
Drivers warned of major delays of up to 50 minutes and 5 miles of congestion on M6 close to M55
National Highways said all lanes have since reopened, but warned delays of 50 minutes and five miles of congestion remain on approach.
Major Lancashire Police update on fatalities as key Blackpool road closed after alleged stabbing
Talbot Road is closed whilst police deal with an alleged stabbing incident
'No family should ever have to live in fear' - Blackpool South MP Chris Webb hits out as harasser sentenced
“No family should ever have to live in fear simply because a loved one has chosen to serve their community.”