Blackpool residents' views sought on youth hubs

8:30am Sunday 7th September 2008

As part of the Blackpool Council’s plan to provide modern youth services, bosses want to hear the thoughts of residents on youth hubs and the benefits they might offer.

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Fylde Lib Dems back local police plan

9:40pm Saturday 6th September 2008

Plans to free local police forces from the grip of central government bureaucracy and targets have been welcomed by Liberal Democrats in Fylde.

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House fire.

9:02am Saturday 6th September 2008

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a house in Blackpool, last night.

Online system launched for Blackpool school places

8:10am Saturday 6th September 2008

Parents in Blackpool looking for school places in the resort for their children can now do the job online.

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Blackpool academy offers music skills

3:20pm Saturday 6th September 2008

Blackpool Music Academy wants students who may be interested in learning a new skill in music.

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Grant will help older Blackpool folk stay active

12:30pm Saturday 6th September 2008

The Co-operative is helping older people in Blackpool to stay active thanks to a £520 grant to the Revoe Over 55s’ group.

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Free blood pressure check for Fylde residents

10:40am Saturday 6th September 2008

The Blood Pressure Association is urging Fylde Coast residents to have a free, quick and painless blood pressure check during the nation’s biggest blood pressure testing event which runs from Monday to September 14.

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Lights out at Blackpool Illuminations due to rain

5:10pm Friday 5th September 2008

Torrential rain storms have left some areas of the six mile stretch of Blackpool Illuminations flickering rather than shining with many technical faults caused by recent heavy storms.

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Blackpool chippy boss admits safety breach

1:58pm Friday 5th September 2008

A Blackpool businessman has admitted breaching health and safety regulations after a teenage boy had part of a finger amputated in a potato chipper.

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Region ‘in shape’ to handle slump

5:10pm Friday 5th September 2008

THE Minister for the North West has said the region’s economy could cope with the economic slowdown.

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Man suffers thumb injury following alleged Blackpool assault

2:26pm Friday 5th September 2008

Police in Blackpool are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault on South Promenade on Friday.

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Former county police chief is Met tip

12:00pm Friday 5th September 2008

FORMER Lancashire Chief Constable Sir Paul Stephenson is being tipped for the top job at the Metropolitan police.

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Warning to illegal sellers poaching Illuminations' trade

3:04pm Friday 5th September 2008

Blackpool Council is sending out a warning to illegal street traders that their trading days are numbered.

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Lancashire Best Kept Village Competition results 2008

11:58am Friday 5th September 2008

Champion Village - Winner: St Michael's on Wyre; Runner up: Town Green, Highly Commended: Roughlee; Highly Commended: Blacko

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Lancs Best Kept Village: Certificate of Merit winners 2008

12:17pm Friday 5th September 2008

Place of Worship - Winner: Ribchester, SS Peter and Paul RC Church; Runner up: Wrea Green, St Nicholas; Highly Commended: St Michaels on Wyre, St Michaels; Highly Commended: West Bradford, St Catherine's; Highly Commended: Newburgh, Christ Church

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Two bosses quit after damning fostering report

8:20am Thursday 4th September 2008

TWO top council officers have quit ahead of a damning report into the way children in Lancashire are looked after.

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Soaring fuel costs to hit Lancs taxpayers

6:30pm Thursday 4th September 2008

SOARING fuel costs will hit council tax bills, County Hall bosses have admitted.

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Campaign group reports Fylde council to Ombudsman

9:28am Thursday 4th September 2008

A war of words has broken out between Fylde council and a campaign group fighting against plans for accommodation for homeless people in St Annes.

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Hot contest for fireworks

9:40pm Thursday 4th September 2008

The second round of the World Fireworks Championships takes place on Blackpool Prom tomorrow.

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Fun day at playing fields

4:20pm Thursday 4th September 2008

The Friends of King George V Playing Fields are holding a fun and sports day on Sunday.

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Blackpool MP to hold advice surgery

12:26pm Thursday 4th September 2008

Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden is holding an advice surgery for constituents tomorrow, from 4pm to 5.30pm, at his office at 304 Highfield Road.

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Funding secured for Lancs' PCSOs

9:30pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

FUNDING for Lancashire’s 420 police community support officers has been secured until 2011.

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