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Iconic BAE aircraft designed and built in Lancashire which shaped modern Typhoon jets celebrates 40th birthday
“If you are going to fly something like the EAP or the Typhoon, you absolutely have to be on top of your game.”
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Respects paid at funeral today of Blackpool's Ivan Taylor who was UK's longest serving councillor
Veteran councillor’s funeral service was held at Blackpool’s Salvation Army Citadel
31 punk rock pictures of audiences and bands at Blackpool's Rebellion Festival at the Winter Gardens
Rock on, Blackpool!
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The toilets broke on my major five-and-a-half hour train journey from London to Stirling in Scotland
Major service disruptions on the West Coast Main Line were due to toilet faults.
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We want the Secretary of State to come to Fylde and see how the Morgan and Morecambe windfarm would ruin lives
“Local people are not opposed to offshore wind or the transition to cleaner energy.”
11 emotive pictures of Lancashire's Dizzy Dogs Rescue where 'they are part of the family'
"We couldn't see this place go”
Perfect 1st time buyer 2-bed Blackpool home with modern kitchen diner on the market chain-free
Take a look around...
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16 charming photos of Blackpool that cut through the decades including beach and people through a lost era
A trip back in time to the Blackpool of yesteryear...
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I finished my last round of cancer treatment recently, so I think it'll be very emotional to see everyone
“So many people have said they're coming and I really hope they do. “
Watch the moment Fylde coast paedophile teacher from St Annes was arrested and feared he would wet himself
A paedophile teacher who targeted one of his own pupils feared he would wet himself as he was arrested by police on his own doorstep.
Fylde coast teacher jailed for grooming his pupil after her parents raised the alarm
At the beginning of January this year Lancashire Police received a report from the victim’s parent concerned that David Brown, a secondary school teacher in the Lytham area had been targeting their teenage daughter for his own sordid sexual interests.
I urge people to go along and support - Fleetwood landfill campaigners plan protest against Transwaste appeal
“Please, if you can, go along and show your support!”
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'I can taste the food now...' - Blackpool locals reveal their favourite lunch spots in town
Where’s your favourite place for lunch in Blackpool?
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'Aging like a fine wine!' - Blackpool's iconic Michael Wan's Mandarin restaurant celebrates 65th birthday
“Thank you for being part of our incredible journey.”
Dancing on Ice star Dan Whiston on stage with Mr Motivator at Together Again Festival ahead of Blackpool gig
“Still buzzing after Mr Motivator invited me to join him and his amazing team on stage.”
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'I owe my life to him' - Doctor who saved Blackpool police officer's life during RNLI sea rescue remembered
"I'm here today because of this gentleman, I owe my life to him".
Fylde coast motorists planning journeys on M6 warned they face delays around Junction 31 at Samlesbury
Fylde coast motorists using the M6 southbound face delays around Preston after a crash this morning.
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We have a mental health crisis in Blackpool and we need urgent crisis support as part of £343m investment
“The scale of need in this town is not average – it's extreme.”
Major Network Rail morning update after cancellation chaos across North West train stations
"Anyone planning to travel this morning should continue to check before they travel,” say Network Rail.
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10 historical photos capture Blackpool’s spirit of progress and play in the 1890s
In the 1890s, Blackpool was emerging as a vibrant seaside resort.