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Lancashire Police is to launch the use of Live Facial Recognition, helping prevent and detect crime
The first deployment is to take place in Blackpool on Friday, September 4, ahead of and during the Illuminations Switch On show.
Wyre Council seek to clarify position over Fleetwood Ferry
"Wyre Council is fully prepared to increase our financial contribution to meet our agreed share of the subsidy."
Blackpool Transport shines a light on its Illuminations plans
Blackpool residents and visitors are being urged to plan ahead when travelling around the town ahead of the big Illuminations switch-on this Friday (September 4).
Heritage Trams Speculation Addressed
Blackpool Transport have issued a statement after social media speculation.
Decision looms on controversial plans for 79-home development in Over Wyre village
Planners at Wyre will meet this week to make a decision on on a controversial application to build 79 new affordable homes in the Over Wyre village of Stalmine.
Council-run agency says Preston Davey tragedy hasn’t affected adoption rates
Fears that the tragic case of Preston Davey has led to a decline in the number of people coming forward to adopt have been dispelled by Lancashire’s main adoption agency.
We want £30m Labour conference back in Blackpool
Blackpool is pushing for the return of the national Labour conference which would be worth £30 million to the local economy over just one week.
Anchorsholme Park update after horror blaze amid £10k fund and cafe plans
The overhaul of a play area torched in a mindless vandal attack is still on schedule, insists Blackpool Council after ward councillors hit out at delays.
The UK’s Biggest Indoor Tribute Festival is asking for support
Rock the Gardens are looking for businesses interested in being a part of the growing event.
Ride the Lights returns for 2026
Blackpool is preparing for one of the most magical nights in its calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give cyclists a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations.
Drake arrives in Blackpool
Madame Tussauds Blackpool is turning up the heat this summer with the arrival of international music icon Drake, giving guests the chance to come face-to-face with one of the world’s biggest artists.
Plans to open new restaurant at site devastated by blaze
An empty premises close to where there was a devastating fire in South Shore in February could open as a restaurant if plans get the go ahead.