Damian Walker, 34, and Tracy Del-Piano, 22, both of Cunliffe Road, Blackpool, are charged with having 2,640g of cannabis with intent to supply.

Blackpool magistrates said the case must go to crown court.

Both defendants were bailed to September 19 for the committal of their case to the higher court.

Police threats case

A MAN accused of threatening to kill police officers and cut their throats has made his first appearance in court.

Simon Clarke, 40, of Grafton Street, Blackpool, is charged with affray.

He is also accused of possessing two 9in knives and a 3in knife.

Blackpool magistrates bailed Clarke to September 19.

Boy in tree rescue

FIREFIGHTERS used a ladder to help rescue a seven-year-old boy who was stuck up a tree.

Fleetwood fire brigade was called to the incident at Anchorsholme Park, Thornton, on Saturday afternoon. The child was unharmed.

Steam excitement

STEAM engines and rollers, classic cars and motorbikes will be in display at the Hambleton Steam Rally and Country Show this weekend.

There will also be entertainment, a fairground and trade stands at the event, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 5pm, at Fairholme, Shard Lane, Hambleton.

For more details, call (01253) 702292 or 07702 998091.

Car blaze drama

ARSON was suspected after a Vauxhall Corsa went up in flames.

The owner had parked the car near his home in Pleasant Grove, Thornton, but awoke at 6.15am yesterday to find the vehicle alight.

Fleetwood fire brigade put out the flames.

Hotel bedding fire

FIRE crews were called to a hotel on Albert Road, Blackpool, just before 10am yesterday after some bedding set alight. The flames were out when they arrived.