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We're Blackpool Theatre Collective Ltd and we're offering something different for 16-19 year olds

A specialist performing arts college is set to open in a former dessert parlour right across from Blackpool North Train Station.

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I’m 22 and trying to save for a house but it seems impossible!

Getting onto the property ladder is getting more and more difficult for young people.

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I run Blackpool's number one B&B and I think standards need pulling up across the rest of the resort

The owner of a five star B&B in Blackpool believes the stardards of small holiday accommodation in the resort and the town itself need to be pulled up.

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How case of former Cleveleys Post Office operator could have exposed Horizon IT failures two decades ago

A damning report into the Post Office’s now infamous Horizon IT system - prompted by the case of a former subpostmistress who ran a branch in Cleveleys - could have lifted the lid on the failures of the technology more than 20 years ago, the public inquiry into the scandal has heard.

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Speculation over further office developments in town centre as councillors set to consider agenda item

The item about potential office development will be discussed behind closed doors

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'I'm worried about noise from kebab house' warns resident as late night application set for town hall hearing

An objection has been submitted on the grounds of potential noise

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Two Cleveleys men jailed after distributing millions of pounds worth of Class A drugs

The two men are part of a wider organised criminal group who distribute drugs across the UK.

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Inquest opened into death of Gaynor Lord - Lancashire woman whose disappearance mystified the nation

A full hearing will take place on October 1.

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Police keen to speak to male dressed as Luigi in relation to a serious assault in Trilogy Night Club

The man appears to be dressed as fictional Supermario character Luigi.

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I'm always asked which is Lancashire's highest tree - can you help me find out?

Do you know of any particularly tall trees in your area?

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'I think our young people deserve these upgraded facilities' - New youth hub given go ahead

The new hub will have much improved facilities

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Are we getting a heatwave in Lancashire this weekend? This is what the MET Office have to say

It’s been a cold and wet for a LONG time.

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Antelopes to get new home as plans for stable block are given the go ahead

There were no objections to the antelope stables

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I'm standing for the Monster Raving Loony Party in Blackpool South By-election and I'm confident I'll win

The party’s leader Alan Hope aka Howling ‘Laud’ Hope is aiming to be elected at his 34th attempt when the resort goes to the polls on May 2.

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Preston North, Poulton-le-Fylde, Fleetwood & Thornton planning applications from last week awaiting a decision

Take a look at the planning applications submitted to Wyre Council last week (April 8-April 14).

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This is why sanitary bins will be put in all male toilets owned by Lancashire County Council

Boys Need Bins

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Blackpool's Robert Jones Vets to open a new larger practice on the site of former Sprinkles Desserts

A vetinary practice in Blackpool is moving to a new larger site thanks to an increasing demand for its services.

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Lancashire Police confirm man arrested after suspected XL Bully attack in Blackpool has been bailed

The man arrested after a suspected XL Bully attack in Blackpool on Monday has been bailed.

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Blackpool Council finish investigation into Tiffany’s Hotel following Jack Piper-Scheach death

Blackpool Council have confirmed that they have finished their health and safety investigation into a hotel where a 10-year-old boy lost his life.

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Fleetwood's Flakefleet Primary School to add new special needs facility

A new unit for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is to be created at a Fleetwood primary school.