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'So full of life' - Sister pays tribute to man, 51, who suffered heart attack at The Solaris Centre, Blackpool
A grieving sister has paid tribute to her younger brother who suffered a heart attack at a new job and later died in hospital.
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Top campaigner Dr Mick Salt to attend landfill drop in session at Fleetwood tomorrow
A top campaigner who helped hold the operators of a controversial Midlands landfill site to account is to attend a drop-in session this week to discuss a stinking site on the Fylde coast.
Blackpool Council outlines phased plans to repair Grade-II listed Colonnades after year-long closure
Blackpool Council has provided an update on the Grade-II listed Colonnades, which have been partly closed for more than a year due to safety concerns and structural defects.
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Blackpool to host its first-ever Disability Pride - here's everything you need to know
Blackpool is set to celebrate diversity and inclusion in a new way with plans underway for the town’s first-ever Disability Pride next year.
RSPCA animals for adoption: Meet 11 adorable cats and dogs looking to meet their forever humans
11 adorable cats and rabbits currently residing at the RSPCA in Manchester are looking for their forever loving homes.
22 new plans submitted in Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton Cleveleys, Fleetwood & Preston North
Take a look below at all planning applications submitted to Wyre Council last week.
New Blackpool-based mobility scooter manufacturer - MBS Mobiity - to launch first showroom in resort
A new Blackpool company which manufactures mobility scooters is set to open its first showroom this month.
'I'm frightened' - Online trolls make fake "topless" pictures of Miss Blackpool beauty queen
A beauty queen has called in police after being harassed by online trolls who created fake "topless" photos of her to promote a "sexy fun" chat line.
Common Edge Road hit with overnight road closures - this is when and why
A busy road in Blackpool will be closed overnight next week to allow for resurfacing works.
Police issue update after man in his 40s killed and woman arrested following fatal Kirkham collision
Police have issued an update following a fatal collision in Kirkham earlier this month.
Poulton care home with 100 residents given notice to improve by Care Quality Commission
One of Fylde’s biggest nursing homes has been served with a warning notice by the watchdog Care Quality Commission, for failing to meet regulations related to safe care and treatment.
Ricky Hatton's cause of death tragically confirmed at inquest held today
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard.
Student fraud: Lord Hanson and NatWest launch crackdown on scammers targeting undergraduates
At the start of the new academic year in universities, the Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson, writes exclusively for National World about the rise of fraud targeted at students.
Communities minister promises to visit Blackpool's South Shore after call made by MP Chris Webb
Vital government cash earmarked for Blackpool urgently needs to go to the most struggling areas of South Shore.
Work to start on major £15m housing and retail preject to transform former Blackpool garden centre
Work is set to begin on a £15m development that will turn a former Blackpool garden centre into a new housing estate and shopping hub.
'We've mixed emotions' - New lifeboat for Lytham St Annes RNLI signals end of service for lifesaving vessel
Lytham St Annes RNLI is to be the first in the country to receive a modern new inshore lifeboat.
Halloween: The one decoration experts say to keep out of your garden - which can trap and harm wildlife
These fake decorations can snare real prey 🕷
Blackpool's Eden 2 lapdancing bar applies for renewal of licence - everything you need to know
A seafront lap dancing club has applied to Blackpool Council for the renewal of its ‘sexual encounter venue licence’.
Stolen Rolex recovered in London and returned to owner as teens charged after Lytham St Annes thefts
A stolen Rolex watch has been recovered in London and returned to its owner following a spate of vehicle thefts in Lytham St Annes.
Adorable CCTV image shows Blackpool Zoo elephant Tara cuddling her newborn calf Zaiya
A heartwarming new image from Blackpool Zoo shows Tara and her calf Zaiya snuggling together overnight.