Blackpool Citizen | Poulton-le-Fylde

Two men die in Lancashire helicopter crash

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:10:00 +0100

Two men were killed in a helicopter crash in Lancashire yesterday, police said.

Developers withdraw Poulton health centre plan

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:01:57 +0000

Plans for a new heath centre in Poulton have been temporarily withdrawn after talks with planners.

Poulton school head in sex and drugs claim case quits

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:01:24 +0000

A teacher facing an internal investigation after being cleared of having cocaine-fuelled sex with a student has quit his post.

Young Carleton driver earns new drive offer

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:28:55 +0000

A young racing driver is gearing up for a new challenge after racing his Blackpool built TVR car to championship success.

Dental waiting lists cut in Fylde and Wyre

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:19:29 +0000

Waiting lists for NHS dentists in Wyre and Fylde have reduced by 95 per cent in the last year, according to health bosses.

£30m Poulton upgrade plan revealed

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:10:30 +0000

A £30million plan has been unveiled which could transform Poulton town centre.

Poulton to crack open Christmas celebrations

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:40:00 +0000

Poulton town centre will be awash with seasonal spirit at the start of next month.

Lancashire train fares set to soar

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:49:29 +0000

FARES on trains in Lancashire are set to soar by well above the rate of inflation in the New Year.

Tributes paid to Poulton pond death man

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:05:47 +0000

Tributes have been paid to a popular young Poulton man who was found dead in a pond close to his home.

Poulton taxi driver fined for flouting cab driving rules

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:01:48 +0000

A Poulton taxi driver has been fined £460 for operating without an appropriate licence and insurance.

Wyre hate crime expert to address European conference

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:30:00 +0000

Wyre hate crime expert to address European conference Human rights experts from across Europe will hear about the success of Wyre's hate crime project later this month.

Swim free sessions for Fleetwood and Poulton

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:50:00 +0000

From April 1 next year the over 60s and under 16s will be able to use the pools at Fleetwood and Poulton Leisure Centres free of charge during public swimming sessions.

Witness appeal following fatal Poulton HGV crash

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:23:23 +0100

Police are appealing for a woman to contact them who was at the scene of the fatal road traffic accident in Poulton in July.

Poulton hospice harvest market nets £1,000-plus

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:20:00 +0100

The Friends of Trinity Hospice in Poulton raised more than £1,500 for the charity at their annual harvest market.

Business space offered for small Lancashire firms

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +0100

A networking group which has sites in Chorley and Poulton-le-Fylde is launching serviced offices in Leyland to help small business owners who don’t have their own premises.

Relief for Lancashire commuters as rail strike suspended

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:50:00 +0100

UPDATE A 24-hour strike by around 100 Northern Rail drivers scheduled for Monday has been suspended following talks.

Poulton youth leader receives military honour

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:27:07 +0100

A cadet volunteer from Poulton-le-Fylde today received a military award for her work in the community at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.

HSE launch Poulton business pilot to cut worker deaths

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:40:00 +0100

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in partnership with Wyre Borough Council, is piloting a project at premises on Poulton Industrial Estate which it hopes will cut the death toll of Lancashire workers.

Members call for Wyre councillors' payments panel

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:40:00 +0100

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Out Rawcliffe pupils celebrate harvest

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:11:32 +0100

On Monday children at Out Rawcliffe CE Primary School voted for their school council with representatives from each year group democratically elected.

NSPCC get cash boost from Hambleton shop

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:40:00 +0100

A store in Hambleton has celebrated its part in helping raise a million pounds for the NSPCC.

Fear over future of Poulton tennis club

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:26:00 +0100

Members of an 80-year-old tennis club claim it may be forced to fold when its courts are swallowed up by a controversial new health centre planned for Poulton.

Poulton businessman to join Great North Run

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:28:40 +0100

A Poulton businessman is to take part in the Great North Run next month to raise money for a charity, ten years after his dad died from a devastating disease.

New leader call for Poulton brass band

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:10:00 +0100

The hugely successful Poulton-le-Fylde brass band are on the lookout for a new leader after the departure of their inspirational director.

Man, 22, injured following Poulton car smash

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:33:16 +0100

A 23-year-old man had to be cut free from his car after a crash in Poulton-le-Fylde last night.

Wyre writers in the spotlight

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:47:15 +0100

Budding authors, poets and playwrights are waiting in the wings to perform for Wyre audiences.

Eco-boxes win Blackpool schoolboy top award

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:27:42 +0100

A youngster from Blackpool and three youths from Poulton have been given the recognition they deserve at a glittering awards ceremony for Lancashire Constabulary's Celebration of Young People's Awards held at Preston North End last night.

Lottery cash for Poulton play space

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:56:20 +0100

Youngsters in Poulton will soon be able to enjoy state-of-the-art play facilities in the town after a £90,000 transformation of a local park.

Fun day at St Annes playing fields

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:15:26 +0100

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

Flash floods cause Poulton chaos

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:58:29 +0100

Heavy overnight rain caused flash flooding in some areas of Poulton yesterday morning.