M55 closures could affect traffic between Preston and Kirkham

9:54pm today

A series of short road closures will affect the M55 motorway from Sunday to June.

Poignant end to Blackpool and Fylde Far East Prisoners of War Association

6:53pm today

The Blackpool and Fylde Far East Prisoners of War Association has been officially wound up at a special ceremony at the mayor's parlour.

	Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP to welcome International Children’s Cancer Conference delegates
	6:15pm today
	Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP, Joan Humble, is welcoming delegates to an International Children's Cancer Conference, at the Hilton Hotel, Queen's Suite, tomorrow.

	Blackpool turns out for Nancy wannabe Jodie Prenger
	4:05pm today
	The showbiz community of Blackpool gathered today to show their support for budding West end star Jodie Prenger.

	Invite to Blackpool Illuminations depot
	2:00pm today
	Blackpool's Illuminations depot is throwing open its doors for visitors for the final time this summer.

Blackpool shoppers queue from 5am for Netto opening

12:36pm today

Thousands of Blackpool residents have flocked to the resort's first Netto supermarket which was opened this morning.

	Convicted burglar missing from Kirkham Prison
	10:03am today
	Police are hunting a man who has recently absconded from Kirkham Prison after being sentenced at Preston Crown Court for burglary.

Lancashire's green partnership with Uganda

1:58pm today

A PIONEERING environmental partnership has been launched, with African leaders visiting Lancashire to gain tips and advice on green issues.

Debenhams on track for Blackpool opening

7:40am today

Blackpool's biggest retail development in years is on schedule for an August opening.

£30,000 tramway panel replacement planned in Cleveleys

9:58pm Thursday 8th May 2008

A £30,000 replacement of tramway panels in the Rossall Road area of Cleveleys is set to begin this summer with more than 300 metres of panelling.

St Annes energy consultancy firm celebrates 40 years

7:43pm Thursday 8th May 2008

One of the UK's largest energy consultancies is celebrating 40 years of pioneering work helping fuel the nation's economy.

	New routes plan for Blackpool International Airport
	5:17pm Thu 8 May 08
	The takeover of Blackpool International Airport could see several new routes added within a year, it has been announced today.

Mounted police officers leave Blackpool

4:32pm Thursday 8th May 2008

A two-month scheme that saw police on horseback patrol the streets of a Blackpool housing estate has come to an end.

	Conservatives leader on Lancashire County Council ousted
	2:51pm Thu 8 May 08
	THE leader of the Conservative Party at Lancashire County Council has been ousted by a fellow Preston-based councillor.
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	Blackpool's outgoing mayor plans charity set up
	12:52pm Thu 8 May 08
	Blackpool's outgoing mayor is so knocked out with the results of his fundraising work over the past year that he is planning to set up a charity to continue fundraising for good causes.

Fleetwood man accused of killing father-of-three makes court appearance

10:56am Thursday 8th May 2008

A Fleetwood man accused of manslaughter has made a brief appearance at Preston Crown Court this morning.

Motorcyclist injured in Blackpool crash

10:26am Thursday 8th May 2008

A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital after a crash involving a police van responding to an emergency call.

Meeting planned for Wyre Lancashire Local

7:36am Thursday 8th May 2008

Highways maintenance, recycling rates, the arts and a number of applications for cash support will be discussed at the next meeting of Wyre Lancashire Local.

Global news drama for Fylde tourists based in town of exiled Dalai Lama

9:29pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

A group of tourists found themselves at the centre of global news recently during a holiday with a difference.

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	Blackpool's Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks hunts for TV Trotter family's Reliant Regal
	4:57pm Wed 7 May 08
	A Blackpool attraction is on the lookout for a Reliant Regal, as owned by the TV Trotter family, to add the finishing touches to their latest creation.
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Cash aid for Blackpool Pride

4:46pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

The Blackpool Pride festival is set to get bigger and better after it received a £5,000 funding boost from the council.

	Ticket price hike for Blackpool FC
	11:10am Wed 7 May 08
	Blackpool FC are to hike up ticket prices for their second season in the Championship.
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Blackpool man in court over attempted wife killing on M55

9:11am Wednesday 7th May 2008

A man has been charged with the attempted murder of his wife after a van he was driving left the M55 at high speed on Monday.

Fylde Borough Council launches brass band search

8:54pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

Fylde Borough Council is searching for a local brass band to lead this year's Remembrance Day parade.

	VIDEO: Lytham windmill to open doors for national event
	5:16pm Wed 7 May 08
	Lytham windmill will be open this weekend as part of a national event. * Watch our video inside the windmill.

Blackpool fire crews attend rubbish and paper blaze

3:09pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

A quantity of rubbish and paper was destroyed by fire following a blaze at a building in Topping Street, Blackpool, this afternoon.

	Win a trip to the Olympic Games as a sports reporter
	2:20pm Wed 7 May 08
	Calling all young, budding sports reporters! Here's your chance to win a trip to the Olympics in Beijing this summer.

School pupils in Blackpool screened for TB

6:23pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

Pupils and staff at a Blackpool high school are to be screened for TB after a child there contracted the disease.

	Blackpool International Airport sold to Balfour Beatty for £14M
	10:25am Tue 6 May 08
	Blackpool International Airport has been sold to construction firm Balfour Beatty in a £14M deal.

Woman injured in one of three M55 collisions

10:50am Tuesday 6th May 2008

A woman suffered chest injuries and had to be airlifted to hospital yesterday after the van she was travelling in crashed through a fence on the M55, near Blackpool.

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