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  • Prisons campaigner found dead
    6:17pm Thursday 15th May 2008
    A prisons campaigner, who lead protests following the deaths of two jailed Fylde women, has been found dead near her daughter's grave in Cheshire.

    Cleveleys churches celebrate merger
    8:55am Saturday 10th May 2008
    Two churches in Cleveleys are hosting a special celebration after merging.

    £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.

    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.

    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.
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    Fylde woman admits neglecting man with Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's
    2:19pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
    A woman from the Fylde coast has today pleaded guilty to wilful neglect under the Mental Health Act following the death of a 57-year-old man.

    Work to cut up Riverdance ferry beginsWork to cut up Riverdance ferry begins
    11:28am Mon 28 Apr 08
    The massive operation to cut up the beached ferry Riverdance will begin this week.

    Cleveleys supermarket introduces new reusable carrier bags
    7:14pm Sunday 27th April 2008
    This week Morrisons in Cleveleys is celebrating its ongoing carrier bag reduction achievements with the introduction of two new polypropylene reusable shopping bags, featuring a fresh new spring design.

    Meningitis Trust praises Thornton Cleveleys fundraiser
    10:56am Saturday 26th April 2008
    Thanks to the support of Julie Cruse from Thornton Cleveleys, leading meningitis charity, the Meningitis Trust has had one of its most successful London Marathons to date.

    Improved Thornton theatre calls for your views
    7:56am Saturday 19th April 2008
    Thornton Little Theatre near Blackpool is celebrating four years of phenomenal success by looking firmly to the future.

    Residents fear Riverdance beach cut upResidents fear Riverdance beach cut up
    1:43pm Thu 17 Apr 08
    Residents living near to the stricken Riverdance ferry off the Fylde coast near Blackpool say they are worried about the plans to cut the ship up on the beach.

    Ethel Austin set to close Preston store
    4:53pm Wednesday 16th April 2008
    UPDATE:The administrator for bargain clothing retailer Ethel Austin has announced the Preston store is to close.
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    Family pay tribute to Thornton man killed in crashFamily pay tribute to Thornton man killed in crash
    10:09am Wed 16 Apr 08
    The family of a 'devoted family man' from Thornton who was killed in a head-on road collision have paid tribute to him.

    Tributes paid to ‘family man’ who died in A59 crashTributes paid to ‘family man’ who died in A59 crash
    9:32am Wed 16 Apr 08
    THE family of the victim of a head-on car crash have paid tribute to a "devoted family man."

    Comic Frank Carson to join Cleveleys seafront openingComic Frank Carson to join Cleveleys seafront opening
    1:18pm Tue 15 Apr 08
    Cleveleys will come alive with the sound of music on Saturday when the latest phase of the award-winning seafront project is officially handed over to the public.

    Thornton man killed in Ribchester crash namedThornton man killed in Ribchester crash named
    9:50am Tue 15 Apr 08
    A Thornton man who was killed in a car crash on Saturday night has been named.

    Stranded porpoise rescued off Cleveleys coast
    11:34am Friday 11th April 2008
    The beach off Cleveleys had another unusual visitor yesterday when a young porpoise became stranded on the shore.

    Cleveleys to feature in TV showCleveleys to feature in TV show
    4:52pm Thu 10 Apr 08
    The wonders of Wyre are about to be explored on a national television show.

    Riverdance ferry move to be decidedRiverdance ferry move to be decided
    4:24pm Wed 9 Apr 08
    The future of the stricken Riverdance ferry is set to be decided before the end of the week with the awarding of a contract to remove the boat from the coast.

    Anyone for tennis? - free sessions offered
    6:42pm Friday 4th April 2008
    Thornton Lawn Tennis Club are offering free family tennis on Wednesday evenings.

    £3m boost for sea defences£3m boost for sea defences
    10:00am Fri 28 Mar 08
    Cleveleys' sea defence scheme has received a £3m cash boost to allow the project to be extended to the border with Blackpool.

    Riverdance ferry will be scrapped
    9:57am Tuesday 25th March 2008
    The owners of the Riverdance ferry have admitted the vessel will be scrapped after it is eventually removed from the Fylde coast.
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    Author publishes controversial book on ChristianityAuthor publishes controversial book on Christianity
    11:39am Sun 23 Mar 08
    A Cleveleys' writer is hoping the Da Vinci effect will boost interest in his latest book, which has been 23 years in the making.
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    Ferry tourists expected to boost tradeFerry tourists expected to boost trade
    7:47pm Fri 21 Mar 08
    Businesses in Cleveleys and Bispham are expecting a bank holiday boost as thousands of visitors are expected to flock to view the stricken ferry Riverdance.

    Inquest records unlawful killing of soldierInquest records unlawful killing of soldier
    3:23pm Tue 18 Mar 08
    A young Blackpool soldier died after being shot by an Iraqi insurgent sniper the day after one of hs best friends died, an inquest has heard.

    Salvage experts consider wrecking stricken ferrySalvage experts consider wrecking stricken ferry
    10:19am Tue 18 Mar 08
    The future of the stricken Riverdance ferry will be decided during crisis talks on Thursday.

    Ferry on side - salvage experts discuss next moveFerry on side - salvage experts discuss next move
    10:17am Mon 17 Mar 08
    An action plan to try and refloat the stricken Riverdance ferry is being put forward to the Government's salvage minister.

    Winds damage garage and close PromWinds damage garage and close Prom
    12:28pm Wed 12 Mar 08
    The high winds battering the Fylde coast overnight and this morning have caused structural damage to a property in Cleveleys and a sign to tear off a building in Blackpool.

    Youngsters enjoy wildlife event Youngsters enjoy wildlife event
    12:13pm Wed 12 Mar 08
    Wildlife-loving youngsters from Wyre got an entertaining insight into the world of nature through the bird-brained antics of the Ticklish Allsorts show.

    Ferry salvage team dig trench around boatFerry salvage team dig trench around boat
    10:05am Tue 11 Mar 08
    Maritime experts are currently digging a trench around the stranded Riverdance ferry, situated off the coast of Blackpool, ahead of a plans to right the boat later this week.
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