Local News
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New concerns over controversial windfarm cabling plans amid wildlife worries
Calls have been made to safeguard the precious and much-loved dunes in St Annes and a neighbouring nature reserve as ground investigation surveys get underway on behalf of a controversial windfarm project.
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Resort residents asked for opinions on £65m Multiversity project
Blackpool residents are being asked for their views on a multi-million pound project currently under construction near the town centre.
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Update on controversial plans for 184 new homes in Thornton’s Stanah area
An update on plans for a controversial 184-home development at Stanah in Thornton have been revealed.
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Police and Crime Commissioner backs major Lancashire event driving change for women
Lancashire Women has announced the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Lancashire as the headline sponsor of Festival of Women 2026 – a major new event bringing together influential voices from across Lancashire and beyond, to explore the issues shaping women’s lives and futures.
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Resort’s adult care service improvements praised by minister
Blackpool Council’s work to improve adult social care (ASC) services has been recognised and praised by the government’s lead on social care.
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We’ve been through cancer trauma, now we’re helping others
A Fylde coast group of recovering cancer patients have seen their support group going from strength
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Operation Warrior results in a 63.8% reduction in cannabis factories
In 2024, Blackpool Taskforce launched Operation Printex (part of #OpWarrior) alongside Blackpool Council to reduce the number of cannabis farms being grown in rental properties, by targeting absentee landlords and abandoned properties.
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TV star surpises cast of upcoming Pleasure Beach show with unexpected visit
Stephen Mulhern paid the cast of Pleasure Beach Resort’s Las Vegas Christmas Party Nights a surprise visit to show support ahead of the show's opening performance.
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Community Film Nights Invite Residents to Travel the World Without Leaving Fylde
Discover the world on your doorstep as two fantastic free community film nights come to Lytham and St Annes this November.
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Council Rules Out Legal Challenge to Morgan and Morecambe Wind Farm Decision
Fylde Council considers the Secretary of State’s decision to grant permission for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets to be fundamentally flawed.
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Beach House is launching a fresh wave of exciting events to light up the winter season!
Beach House Blackpool is bringing a splash of seasonal colour to spice up everyone’s social calendar this Autumn/Winter with a sparkling new programme of cool creative experiences and fabulous festive celebrations.
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Could you see yourself as an on-call firefighter?
Lancashire Fire and Rescue are looking for people to join our on-call firefighting crews across Lancashire.
