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Man jailed for child sex offences
A man has been jailed for sex offences against children in Lancashire.
Man charged following fatal M6 collision
A man has been charged following a fatal collision on the M6.
Man jailed for assaulting a woman in Blackpool
A man is starting a prison sentence for assaulting a woman in Blackpool.
Decision made on listed building consent for upgrade of Garstang pub
The operators of a popular pub in Garstang applied for listed building consent to carry out upgrades.
Decision made on demolition of old Fleetwood docks buildings after roosting bats report
Planners have run the rule over proposals to demolish three old dockside builings in Fleetwood – but the possibility of roosting bats have had to be taken into consideration.
£150,000 needed if heritage trams are to return
Transport bosses in Blackpool have warned the resort's famous heritage trams will not return to the promenade unless about £150,000 can be found.
Police Officers Bring Power to the People with Op Recharge
Police officers in Blackpool and Fylde are set to be equipped with portable power banks and mobile phone charging wires, as part of new Operation Recharge.
Appeal after man dies in collision
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision.
£4m to be spent of bus service improvements
More than £4m of funding is set to be spent on improving bus services in Blackpool including upgrading shelters.
Plans revealed for new rides at South Pier
Proposals have been revealed to install two new fairground rides on Blackpool Promenade.
Young people’s voices heard at Westminster as part of Girls’ Rights rally
Youngsters from the Fylde coast had their voices heard in Westminster when they joined a national rally to stand up for girls’ rights.
Plans revealed to transform rundown property on Promenade
A derelict property on Blackpool Promenade could get a new lease of life if ambitious investment plans are given the go ahead.