Local News
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A century of memories as Stanley Park celebrates 100th birthday
Stanley Park has marked its 100th anniversary with a special two-day celebration bringing together generations of Blackpool residents, visitors, volunteers, community groups and the people who help care for the much-loved park.
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Local Project asks about confidence and barriers in midlife
Northern Light, are a new Arts Council England-funded Research and Development project exploring creativity, confidence and the barriers that can prevent women in midlife from pursuing their creative ambitions.
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UK theme park crowned ‘Best of the Best’ at international awards ceremony
Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool won two at the Park World Excellence Awards, on Wednesday September 23 - a ceremony recognising the best of the leisure industry across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Nostalgic makeover for modern Blackpool tram
Blackpool Transport is paying tribute to its rich heritage with the unveiling of an eye-catching ‘new’ look for one of its modern, second-generation trams.
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Stanley Park's 100th Birthday Celebration – Event Programme Released
Everyone is invited to Stanley Park on Saturday 3 October for the main public celebration of the park's 100th birthday, with a packed programme of family fun, live entertainment and a spectacular drone show.
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Ferry deal done
The Fleetwood to Knott End ferry will sail on for at least another year after a funding deal was reached – just 24 hours before the service was set to end.
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Candidates named in Claremont by-election after death of Ivan Taylor
All the candidates have been confirmed for next week’s by-election in Blackpool’s Claremont ward.
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Manchester-based film fest to stage one-off edition at resort’s 1920s cinema
Blackpool’s original 1920s cinema The Regent is playing host to an international festival of short films which is normally staged in Manchester.
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Verdict on swingers club’s premises licence bid after police objection
A lifestyle and swingers club in Blackpool has successfully argued that its discreet approach and private members arrangement means it operates differently and doesn’t need door staff like other clubs.
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Update on stalled plan for new multi-million pound magistrates court
Stalled plans to build a new multi-million pound magistrates court in Blackpool are progressing with a new developer for the major project announced.
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Pub avoids losing licence over stabbing after accepting tough new conditions
A Blackpool pub has avoided losing its premises licence after bosses accepted tough new conditions after a stabbing incident in the summer.
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Decision made on plans for children’s home proposals
Plans to open a small children’s home in Carleton have been refused by Wyre planners.
