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Co-accused tells jury in Blackpool baby murder case his trust in Jamie Varley was misplaced as they split up
Man accused of causing or allowing the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey says he has split with co-accused Jamie Varley and his trust in him to care for their son-to-be adopted son was ‘misplaced’.
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Bombardier, the manufacturer of many of Blackpool's trams issues serious warning to Blackpool Transport bosses
Tram bosses have reassured passengers that safety is their "top priority" after being given until June 19 to carry out urgent repairs.
I'm searching for two lesbian grandmothers I met at Blackpool Pride in 2021 to dedicate my new book
‘Can you help find the lesbian grandmothers?’
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New South Shore mural marks start of £1m regeneration programme
A striking new mural is taking shape on Station Road as Blackpool Council launches the first visible phase of a £1 million regeneration programme aimed at transforming South Shore.
'Sharpen our pricing' - Retailer B&M, which was founded in Cleveleys in 1978, announces huge fall in profits
The business was founded by Malcolm Billington and Brian Mayman who opened their first store in Cleveleys in 1978.
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Resurfacing overhaul for Lytham's promenade ahead of Lytham Festival
Three weeks of works will bring smart new look to popular attraction
Road accident closes A583 as Fylde Police urge drivers to use motorway
“We'll update you when the road is back open”
'A real difference' - Lancashire County Council complete major resurfacing work in Curzon Road, Poulton
“We know how important well-maintained roads are to people’s everyday lives, whether that’s getting to work, school or simply getting around their local area.”
'I was crying!' - Fleetwood's Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan share cute baby themed who's most likely to
“I wasn’t going to cry when he was born but there was that amazing moment!”
Why Café Retro in Blackpool is on offer at £12,000 for aquick sale
“This is not a decision I’ve taken lightly - Café Retro has been my pride and joy”
Blackpool and Fylde coast weather El Niño forecast: Met Office predicts rain before warmer conditions return
The Met Office predicts mixed weather for Blackpool and the Fylde coast with potential El Niño effects this summer.
The Lancashire uni ranked top of 12 North West universities in The Complete University Guide
Lancaster University took the top spot for universities in our area.
Watch out Pleasure Beach we are coming for the top spot - Lancs attraction places second on Tripadvisor
The tourist attraction placed second for Travellers’ Choice on Tripadvisor.
Meet the volunteers who man Wyre CCTV control room and help keep or beaches clean
“From litter picking and beach cleans to befriending and bike repairs, our volunteers make a real difference to communities across Wyre every day.”
Blackpool mum who appealed for help after a tragic premature birth told baby needs surgery
"I got a call to say he is being transferred to Alder Hey today. I am so scared and nervous but we all know how strong he is.”
Fylde MP presses ministers to support Fylde's vital role in defence as he praises Falcoln Works at Warton
FalconWorks supports hundreds of skilled jobs across Fylde
I'm a fashion designer and I'm thrilled my products are being stocked in my home town Lytham
“Fradimé exists for people who treat what they wear as an extension of who they are”
11 memorable retro photos of Blackpool that take you right back to 1987
This gallery of photos rewinds more than four decades capturing Blackpool in 1987
Dog lovers raise concerns about breeding kennel plans in rural Fylde but applicants issue response
The issue appears to pitch two alternative sides of a debate among very different sorts of dog-lovers
Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School pupils are keen to be in '96% gang' and have see huge attendance boost
The inspection at the school, on St Leonard's Road East, revealed the "96 per cent gang" was made up of the primary's best attendees.