Local News
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A group of inspiring young people from Blackpool are celebrating after being selected to represent the UK at the World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland
Following a highly competitive and engaging selection process, including applications, interviews, and team challenges, the successful Scouts have secured their place in the UK contingent.
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How the fuel crisis from the Iran-US war could help Blackpool’s tourist trade
The Fylde coast is feeling the fuel pinch as the war in Iran hits the petrol pumps – but some believe the fallout could acually help Blackpool’s tourist trade.
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Fylde MP slams government’s ‘slow and limited’ response over fuel crisis
The hike in oil prices caused by the war in Iran has forced the Government to address the crisis, but a Fylde coast MP says its response is “too slow and limited” to be effective.
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Decision made on children’s home scheme in Over Wyre
Planners have given the go-ahead to proposals for a small children’s home in an Over Wyre village
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Petition launched to save church from demolition
An online petition has been launched in a bid to save a Fylde coast church from demolition.
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Blackpool Housing Company celebrates 10 years of changing lives by improving homes and changing neighbourhoods
Blackpool Housing Company (BHC), one of Blackpool Council’s wholly owned companies, is celebrating ten years of transforming the heart of Blackpool – improving lives, raising housing standards and helping residents build brighter futures.
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Anti-Bullying Campaign Goes From Strength to Strength
TITAN & RASCAL launched there already successful, supportive and unique anti bullying campaign a couple of weeks ago and it has already encouraged many to speak up and seek support including children and also adults in the workplace.
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New scheme aims to reunite missing people with loved ones more quickly
A new scheme designed to speed up the search for missing loved ones is being launched by Lancashire Police.
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New weekly food waste collections to launch alongside household bin collection changes in Blackpool
Blackpool Council, in partnership with their waste management service, Enveco North West Environmental Service, is expecting to increase the amount of waste it recycles when new waste changes start from late April.
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First phase of major town centre £17m road upgrade starts
The first phase of a major programme of road improvements designed to support Blackpool’s regeneration, ease congestion, and improve access to the town centre is starting.
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Proposals for children’s home recommended for approval despite concerns
Proposals to set up a small children’s care home in an Over Wyre village have raised concerns from neighbours – but the scheme has been recommended for approval.
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Health report showed why people did not use alcohol support services
Some women struggling with alcohol issues in Blackpool have avoided getting help because they feared they might lose their children if they admitted having a drink problem.
