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Lancashire journalist Nicola Jaques "honoured" after receiving an MBE for her services to tackle gambling harm

Lancashire journalist Nicola Jaques said she is “deeply honoured” after receiving an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

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Former Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours List

Former Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden has spoken of his pride at being awarded the MBE.

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Blackpool man in the running for Hairdresser of the Year award at the Hair and Beauty Awards 2025

A Blackpool man has been nominated for a prestigious Hairdresser of the Year award.

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Going Green: ​The case for hydrogen or all electric vehicles

​​My husband thinks we should wait for a hydrogen car instead of an electric vehicle (EV) as we live in a rural area – is this true?

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More than 500 knives recovered in Lancashire in a week - but 'the work doesn’t stop there'

More than 500 knives were recovered across East Lancashire in just one week as part of Operation Sceptre - a national initiative focused on tackling knife crime.

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11 North West NHS organisations recognised for excellence and improvement in urgent and emergency care

11 NHS organisations across the North West have been recognised among the best performing and most improved in the country for A&E waiting times and Category 2 ambulance response times.

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My Blackpool guesthouse was hit with a prohibition order but will reopen better than ever with Benidorm theme

A Blackpool hotelier whose guesthouse has been hit with an emergency prohibition order says it was not forced to close down - as it was already shut.

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Lytham St Annes Shanty Crew entertain beach-goers with boozy sea tunes for RNLI during stunning sunset

Meet the sea shanty crew who play humorous and boozy old sailing songs outside RNLI stations on the Fylde Coast.

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18 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored

18 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.

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Drivers facing 60-minute rush hour delays on M6 southbound near Lancaster due to roadworks

Drivers are facing significant delays on the M6 southbound near Lancaster this afternoon.

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Lancashire leader pledges Reform UK cost cutting will bring benefits

The leader of Lancashire County Council says the search for savings within the authority is designed to enable money to be reinvested in the “frontline services” on which people rely.

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I'm an American visiting Blackpool and I love Notranni's

An American visitor with a passion for travel and ice cream has declared his love for one of Blackpool’s sweetest institutions, Notarianni’s.

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South Shore Academy where teacher accused of murdering baby boy he was adopting issues statement

The teacher accused of murdering a baby boy he was adopting has been on suspended on full pay since July 2023.

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I found the perfect Father’s Day treat in Blackpool - lobster and bubbles

Father’s Day comes around just once a year, why not treat your dad to something more memorable than socks and aftershave.

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Everything you need to know about Tim Minchin's Lancashire show next week

The legendary musical comedian Tim Minchin heads to Lancashire next week and whether you already have tickets or still need some convincing, below is everything you need to know.

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'I'm worried more people will die' - Lancashire coroner hits out at stroke care after 45 year-old's death

A 45-year-old woman died after a stroke because of delays in treatment and a lack of services.

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I run a café from my trailer and I'm opening tomorrow with new summer drinks

Blackpool is in for a refreshing treat this summer as Joy’s Speciality Cafe - a colourful new mobile cafe, officially opens its hatch on Friday, 13 June.

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Boyfriend of Corrie star set to climb The Big One to help non verbal boy receive treatment in Mexico

A fundraiser to send an 11-year-old non verbal boy to Mexico for treatment has reached over £18k.

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The faces of 25 shoplifters, thieves and burglars sentenced in Lancashire so far in 2025

These are the faces of 25 individuals sentenced in Lancashire in 2025 for crimes including shoplifting, theft, burglary and robbery.

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Six road closures & other major roadworks starting in Fylde & Wyre next week

Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Fylde and Wyre, including six road closures.