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Legal threat over Lancashire council shake-up as government refuses to answer questions
The overhaul was put on hold last month.
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Ofsted praises Blackpool's Norman House Independent School with fees of up to £80,000 a year
Norman House Independent School in Robson Way, Blackpool said to be meeting the expected standards in all areas of the Ofsted inspection framework.
19 brilliant bars in Blackpool for a weekend beer according to you from Nelly Mulligans to Ma Kelly's
These are the best places for a weekend pint, according to you
Iconic Fylde coast landmark Lytham Windmill lit purple for Cauda Equina Awareness Day
Up to six people a day are diagnosed with the condition.
Major Fylde Council update on St Annes town centre works as expert restoration of mosaics completed
A specialist artist has completed the restoration.
Bestselling author Heather Morris of Tattooist of Auschwitz to launch new novel at Lytham Plackitt and Booth
‘The book might have my name on it, but it’s not my story.’
These are the stars you would love to see in Blackpool in 2027 from The Prodigy to REM, Westlife and Bon Jovi
“James again, pretty sure that might happen next year, hold your breath though.”
Major update as 527 properties without electricity after power cut hits homes in Cleveleys
“At this time, it is not expected to be resolved until early this afternoon.”
Royal visit for Fylde coast school as Princess Anne inspects Rossall Combined Cadet Force
“It was a huge honour to welcome Her Royal Highness to Rossall and to have her inspect our Combined Cadet Force.”
Come and help us build a float for Santa Comes to Town to raise money for Blackpool's Trinity Hospice
Can you help build a float?
Revealed: 5 of the latest Blackpool hotels and guest houses put up for sale
Blackpool is famous for its hotels for a reason...
All of the roadworks continuing across Blackpool next week
Here are all of the major roadworks continuing across Blackpool next week.
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Flats in upper floor of former bank building in St Annes among latest planning applications to Fylde Council
Plan for horse exercise arena and use of building as light engineering works also among latest proposals
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27 cracking pics of how we used to live in Blackpool and beyond through a time span which goes back decades
These incredible pictures from the Getty archive depict times gone by.
'We must stop reselling seized e-bikes & e-scooters to keep them away from criminals', says Lancashire PCC
PCC Clive Grunshaw, who is from Fleetwood, also welcomed Government plans to regulate e-scooters, an issue he has campaigned on for almost two years.
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Huge update on fundraiser for 17-year-old from Blackpool who lost eye in glass attack
Since The Gazette shared JJ’s heartbreaking story on Monday, a GoFundMe campaign set up by family friends to help aid his recover and ‘cheer him up’ on his release from hospital has reached £2,252 of it’s £5,000 target....
Blackpool man, 44, arrested on suspicion of drug driving after bin wagon crashes into cars and house in Cleveleys
A spokesperson from Lancashire Police confirmed that the driver of the wagon- a 44-year-old man from Blackpool- has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving. He remains in custody.
Weekend weather forecast for the Fylde coast - everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s weather.