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  • 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.

    Suspected arson at Fleetwood property sparks fire investigation
    10:33am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    An investigation is continuing into a suspected arson at a house in Fleetwood in the early hours of Sunday morning.

    Diesel quality watched on Lancashire forecourts
    6:23pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
    MOTORISTS are being reassured that the quality of diesel on Lancashire forecourts is being closely monitored by the county council's Trading Stand-ards officers following the introduction of bio-fuel additives.
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    Lancashire police merger may be revived
    10:59am Tuesday 6th May 2008
    MERGERS of police forces could soon be back on the agenda, a police chief has warned.
    Reader comments (4)

    Years disappear to unite Blackpool veteransYears disappear to unite Blackpool veterans
    8:00pm Mon 5 May 08
    Jim Baker and Olly Shillitoe are the old and young faces of National Veterans' Day.

    £400k bill for Lancashire council meeting net broadcasts£400k bill for Lancashire council meeting net broadcasts
    5:14pm Mon 5 May 08
    COUNTY bosses have spent almost £400,000 on broadcasting council meetings over the internet, the Lancashire Telegraph can reveal.
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    Making a difference after dad's deathMaking a difference after dad's death
    4:07pm Mon 5 May 08
    A Blackpool man's tribute to his father has generated record receipts for a North West cancer charity.

    Jodie keeps flag flying for BlackpoolJodie keeps flag flying for Blackpool
    2:28pm Mon 5 May 08
    Blackpool star in the making, Jodie Prenger, has reached the final six of the BBC competition I'd Do Anything.

    Landing aborted at Blackpool airport when pilot spots youths near runway
    12:00pm Monday 5th May 2008
    A plane was forced to abort its landing just minutes before it was due to touch down, after a group of youths were spotted close to the runway at Blackpool Airport.

    Arson inquiry at Blackpool blaze hotel
    10:00am Monday 5th May 2008
    Arson is suspected after a fire forced 55 guests to flee from a hotel early yesterday.

    Tick alert to Lancashire holiday-makers
    8:24pm Monday 5th May 2008
    LANCASHIRE travellers are being warned about the risk of contracting a potentially fatal tick disease on holiday in Europe this summer.

    Police to hold third open day
    3:16pm Monday 5th May 2008
    LANCASHIRE police are holding an action-packed open day in June to launch Operation Summer Nights.
    Reader comments (5)

    Free compost giveaway planned
    9:23pm Sunday 4th May 2008
    Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Borough Council are planning to celebrate Compost Awareness week by giving away 16 tonnes of compost on Thursday, May 8.

    Former Fylde librarian plans financial struggle talk
    6:35pm Sunday 4th May 2008
    Former Fylde librarian, Martin Ramsbottom, is well known for his many Poor Law lectures and his numerous books on the subject.

    Blackpool apprentice up for Learning and Skills Council award
    1:17pm Sunday 4th May 2008
    An apprentice from Blackpool is celebrating after being named as finalist in the Lancashire leg of the prestigious Learning and Skills Council (LSC) North West Learner Awards.

    Blackpool Zoo worker to host Gorilla Conservation Weekend
    10:47am Sunday 4th May 2008
    Blackpool Zoo's education officer, Yvette Foulds, is aping around for charity and she's inviting everyone to join in!

    Fylde nurses and midwives to celebrate national event at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
    7:27am Sunday 4th May 2008
    Nurses and midwives from across the Fylde's Hospitals will be celebrating the vital role they play in delivering high quality patient care at their annual Making a Difference' day.
    Reader comments (2)

    Jim and Olly to join National Veterans’ Day celebrationsJim and Olly to join National Veterans’ Day celebrations
    9:53pm Sat 3 May 08
    Jim Baker and Olly Shillitoe, both from Blackpool, are the old and young faces of National Veterans' Day.

    Blackpool Zoo welcomes Red River Hog FergieBlackpool Zoo welcomes Red River Hog Fergie
    7:05pm Sat 3 May 08
    It certainly is a hog's life for Fergie, the new arrival at Blackpool Zoo.

    Blackpool Nancy wannabe Jodie to sing for votesBlackpool Nancy wannabe Jodie to sing for votes
    1:20pm Sat 3 May 08
    Blackpool's budding Nancy is depending on your votes tonight, when she sings live on I'd Do Anything.

    Blackpool students to set up Houndshill shopping centre shop
    10:50am Saturday 3rd May 2008
    A group of enterprising students from Blackpool's sixth forms are setting up shop for ten days in the resort's biggest shopping centre Houndshill centre owners Modus, in conjunction with Blackpool Hero Project, will be welcoming students from sixth form schools and colleges into the centre from next week.

    Wind turbines unveiled at Blackpool Pleasure BeachWind turbines unveiled at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    7:30am Sat 3 May 08
    Blackpool Pleasure Beach is now generating its own power thanks to the recent addition of six wind turbines installed on the roof of the new Education Academy, located in Ocean Boulevard, near The Star.
    Reader comment (1)

    Riverdance ferry dismantle begins off Blackpool coastRiverdance ferry dismantle begins off Blackpool coast
    9:55pm Fri 2 May 08
    Contractors dismantling the Riverdance ferry have assured residents that disruption during the next three months will be kept to an absolute minimum.
    Reader comments (2)

    Blackpool paper round girl, 13, escapes attacker
    1:47pm Friday 2nd May 2008
    A 13-year-old girl on a paper round in Blackpool was allegedly grabbed by a man who threatened to sexually assault her yesterday.

    Fleetwood man fined for allowing dog to foul on Prom
    1:10pm Friday 2nd May 2008
    A Fleetwood man has been fined £80 and ordered to pay a further £150 in costs for allowing one of his dogs to foul on the town's promenade.

    St  Annes pool to close despite vote resultSt Annes pool to close despite vote result
    10:56am Fri 2 May 08
    A parish poll on the closure of St Annes swimming pool saw thousands of voters demand the council keep it open.
    Reader comments (2)

    Lytham St Annes man escapes jail following relationship with teenage girl
    7:03am Friday 2nd May 2008
    A man wept as a judge told him he was not sending him to prison over a relationship with a teenage girl.

    Lancashire police appeal for help over caravan thefts
    4:20pm Friday 2nd May 2008
    Lancashire police are asking for the help of milkmen in a bid to cut down on a spate of early morning caravan thefts.
    Reader comments (4)

    Poulton band strikes up for latest concertPoulton band strikes up for latest concert
    2:45pm Fri 2 May 08
    The Poulton-le-Fylde Band holds its next concert tomorrow at St Chad's Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Poulton starting at 7.30pm.

    Trophy on display in Fleetwood
    9:45am Friday 2nd May 2008
    Fleetwood Town's Unibond Premier League trophy will be on display this week at club sponsors Mike Sanderson Electricals on Lord Street.

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