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Fylde Council issues major update on future of St Annes swimming pool as it remains closed long term
Fylde Council have revealed St Annes Pool is to remain closed for a longer period of time as they accelerate a multi-million rejuvenation of the pool and gym.
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National café-bar chain Lounge announces opening date for Orco - its new Cleveleys venue
“Orco Lounge will be your home-from-home serving delicious food and drinks from morning ‘til night.”
Trinity Hospice to open new 'superstore' in former Febland Blackpool location
“We’re selling everything here, all clothing, bric-a-brac, jewellery, some new goods and a little bit of furniture.”
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Watch the moment arsonist was arrested after blowing up Hambleton home over inheritance row
Police body worn cameras caught the moment Darren Davies was arrested after he was found wandering down the street after blowing up his family home.
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Man, 39, died at his Blackpool home after suffering a catastrophic brain bleed
Inquest hears that evidence of amphetamine was also found at post mortem
Coronation Street star swaps the cobbles for Blackpool as she arrives in town with the cast of Annie
The TV legend, who also appeared in Brookside, is playing Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie at the Opera House in Blackpool.
'It was mind-blowing': Lancashire Police funds UK's first free cyber attack simulation for businesses
“It was mind-blowing, It was challenging, It was fast-paced, It was entertaining.”
24 amazing old pictures of our town's gateway at Blackpool North Station in the 80s and 90s
These pictures of Blackpool North Station turn the clock back mainly to the 1980s and 90s with a couple of extra old ones thrown in.
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Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP's reaction to Government U-turn over voluntary Coastguard Officer payments
“Without them, our community would be put at risk.”
Meet the arsonist Darren Davies who blew up Hambleton home after wrongly believing he lost inheritance
“Darren Davies now has to face the consequences of what he did by spending time in prison.”
'If I can’t have it, no-one can' - The words uttered by Hambleton arsonist after gas explosion in Carr Lane
Davies emerged from the side of the house “miraculously uninjured” and told a passer-by: “My family want the house. If I can’t have it, no-one can.”
Children enjoy a day packed with activities at the Fylde Rugby Club Community Foundation reading challenge
“The enthusiasm shown by the pupils was incredible”
£389 ‘hotel-style’ memory foam mattress slashed to £69 with free delivery
Five sizes are included in the promotion, combining an open-coil support core with memory foam, medium firmness and a breathable cover
'Impact has been life changing' - Man who caused huge gas explosion at Hambleton home jailed
Darren Davies, 55, set fire to his family home in Hambleton, causing a devastating explosion.
M6 chaos: Motorway shut after multi-vehicle crash near Preston
A multi-vehicle collision on the M6 northbound near Preston has brought traffic to a halt as emergency services rush to the scene.
Lytham Cricket and Sports Club submits licensing application for 4 day festival with music and alcohol
The application was lodged on July 11.
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BAE Systems, which employs hundreds in Warton and Samlesbury, reports strong growth amid global tensions
BAE Systems’ operating profit was up 13 per cent due to lower costs.
North Wales Police give major update in search for pal of tragic Blackpool kayaker Connor Parfitt
“This is not the outcome any of us had hoped for, including the teams involved in the searches.”
Lancashire Police charge man with raping two girls in alleyway off Blackpool's Deansgate
Specially trained officers are supporting both of the victims.
Why the Illuminations arch has gone at Bispham - and when it is expected to be back
Council gives update on what has happened to iconic landmark at north end of display