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Teenager, 19, detained for street robbery
10:10pm Friday 4th July 2008
A Blackpool teenager who carried out a street mugging in the resort had convictions for four previous robbery offences, a court has heard.
Smoking ban rebel appears before Blackpool magistrates
10:37am Friday 4th July 2008
Smoking ban rebel Hamish Howitt has made another court appearance after allowing customers to smoke in the pub he runs.
Man jailed over Blackpool mobile bus robbery from boy, 15
10:02am Friday 4th July 2008
A man who carried out a robbery on board a double decker bus had created an "aura of terror", a court has heard.
Cocaine 'salesman', 18, detained following Blackpool drugs sting
9:38am Friday 4th July 2008
A teenager recruited to act as a drugs "salesman" in Blackpool has been given three years detention.
Virtual voyage planned in Poulton
7:40am Friday 4th July 2008
Older people in Poulton-le-Fylde can enjoy the spirit of Cannes next week as part of an armchair Mediterranean cruise.
Relocation TV show seeks Fylde movers
2:53pm Friday 4th July 2008
Channel Five producers are asking Fylde residents to appear in the latest series of their long-running TV show.
Free guide to keep Fylde children amused
11:02am Friday 4th July 2008
A little book of boredom busters is waiting to be snapped up by anyone who needs to keep youngsters entertained throughout the long school holidays.
Two men injured following Blackpool police car chase smash
10:50am Friday 4th July 2008
Two men were cut free from a car after it smashed into a lamppost on Blackpool Promenade while allegedly trying to flee from the police.
Blackpool sex offender jailed over child porn downloads
2:11pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
A convicted sex offender who downloaded more than 2,500 child porn images, has been jailed for four years.
Motorist charged over M6 crash death of Blackpool man
11:00am Thursday 3rd July 2008
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and driving while above the alcohol limit after a crash on the M6 in which a man from Blackpool died.
Lancashire speed camera technician sacked
4:17pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
A Lancashire police speed camera technician has been sacked after drivers were wrongly hit with speeding fines totalling £35,000.
Monster beach picture set for Blackpool
7:00pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Family movie channel Disney Cinemagic is set to create Britain’s biggest piece of beach art with a monster size picture tomorrow to celebrate the start of the summer holidays and their “Monster Summer”, kicking off with Monsters Inc. on Sunday.
Smoke ban rebel to stand in Blackpool by-election
12:20pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Smoke ban rebel landlord Hamish Howitt has been confirmed as a candidate in the forthcoming by-election in the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
Row over new Blackpool Primary Care Trust chairman
9:40pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Leading Blackpool politicians have criticised the appointment of ex-Blackpool Council leader Roy Fisher to a top health position.
Green light for restaurant at former Lytham police station
11:40am Thursday 3rd July 2008
Controversial plans to turn one of Lytham’s most historic buildings into a restaurant and luxury apartments have been approved.
GP's NHS report reveals future Fylde coast health needs
10:05am Thursday 3rd July 2008
A report into the future of the National Health Service could help increase life expectancy on the Fylde coast, according to a local GP.
Blackpool councillor holds surgery
1:53pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Councillor Ron Bell, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Blackpool South will be holding his regular advice surgery at The Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool, on Monday, July 14, at 7.30pm.
Man jailed following Blackpool stabbing
5:44pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A man convicted of a street stabbing in Blackpool but still claiming he is innocent has been jailed for eight years.
Work begins on Wesham skateboard park
12:59pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Work is to start today on a long awaited skateboard in the Wesham area of the Fylde.
Motorist injured following major Blackpool road smash
11:34am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A major Blackpool road has been closed this morning after a man needed to be cut from his car after it hit a lamp post.
Blackpool man jailed following drink and drugs Cleveleys police chase
11:27am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A man who took his mother's 4x4 was seen drinking a can of lager at the wheel before he rammed police vehicles trying to box him in, a court heard.
Blackpool man killed in M6 high speed smash
10:34am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A man from Blackpool who died in after a car he was travelling in left the M6 at high speed has been named.
Evofit appeal for man after boy, 15, assaulted
10:44am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Police have released a computer generated image of a man they want to trace after a 15-year-old boy in Blackpool was indecently assaulted.
Smoke ban rebel set for Blackpool by-election
7:40pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
Smoking rebel landlord Hamish Howitt has been confirmed as a candidate in the forthcoming by-election in the Haltemprice and Howden constituency.
Race is on for Blackpool cycling weekend
6:10pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
Some of the UK’s top cyclists will be descending on the resort this weekend, as pedal power takes over in Blackpool.
Blackpool set to celebrate NHS birthday
2:06pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
Blackpool is to mark the 60th anniversary of the NHS with a series of events to celebrate the achievements of the past and look forward to the future.
Overturned caravan blocks M55 between Blackpool and Kirkham
12:40pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
An overturned caravan on the M55 between Blackpool and Kirkham has blocked all three lanes of the eastbound carriageway.
Dead man could have son in Blackpool
9:20pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
Police are appealing for help to find the next of kin of Anthony Joseph Little who are believed to be in the Blackpool area.
National News
Johnson's deputy mayor resigns post
Updated 10:03pm Friday 4th July 2008
Deputy London Mayor Ray Lewis has resigned amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour and financial irregularities, he announced.
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