Danielle Barnett has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, recognised for her tireless “services to people with disabilities and their carers in Lancashire"
The award takes on added significance as it arrives exactly 25 years to the day since her husband, John Barnett MBE, was similarly honoured in 2000.
Watch the interview Breakfast presenter Ged Mills did with Danielle at her home talking about receiving the honour.
Charity fun run hits fundraising record
More than 2,400 people took to Blackpool’s promenade on Sunday 10th May ready to take their place in the Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run.
New sea defences planned for north Blackpool and Bispham
Plans have launched for new sea defence measures for north Blackpool and Bispham.
Man in a duck walks England
Emma and Reese, the couple behind the travel YouTube channel Romany Pirates, are raising money for Make-A-Wish UK.
Major update on Silicon Sands project set to bring mass job creation
An ambitious digital-led technology and data campus project expected to bring thousands of jobs to Blackpool has taken another huge step forward.
Major new developments for block including Slug & Lettuce
New owners of an entire block of retail units on one of Blackpool’s busiest streets will see the creation of 18 new serviced accommodation flats on the upper stories, if plans get the green light.
Resort school submits fresh plans for new classroom building
Blackpool’s Armfield Academy has submitted fresh proposals to build a new classroom block on the site after an earlier scheme was shelved.
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