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• Chemicals firm’s vow on pollution probe after site closure risk

  The operator of a chemicals facility in Thornton which is part of a pollution probe has vowed that its possible closure will have no bearing on the investigations.

• Plans revealed for new SEND school in resort

  A new school for up to 30 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) could be opened in Blackpool if plans are approved.

• Plans for extra rooms in hotel attic space are refused

  Plans to create additional rooms in the attic space of an un-named and apparently empty Blackpool hotel have been refused by planners.

• Academy conversion row

  A teaching union claims that plans to force every Catholic school in the Diocese of Lancaster to become an academy will drain vital funds away from the classroom – and could see teacher numbers cut.

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• My Work Is Done Starmer Leaves No 10 With Burnham Poised For Power

  Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as Prime Minister..

• Hosepipe Ban Brought In For 24m People Amid Ongoing Hot Weather

  More than two million people will be subject to a hosepipe ban amid hot weather..

• Andy Burnham To Enter No 10 Promising Breathing Room On Cost Of Living

  Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street promising to give people “breathing room” against the rising cost of living..

• Pre Travel Primping Costing Holidaymakers Typically More Than 150

  Holidaymakers who are having beauty, hair and skincare glow-ups ahead of their summer trip are budgeting to spend more than £150 typically, a survey has found..

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