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I am reporter at the Blackpool Gazette and Lancashire Post and have been in post since 1988. I am a general news reporter covering human interest, food and drink, consumer, entertainment and people stories. I also cover Wyre Council for the Local Democracy Scheme.

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The latest planning applications at Fylde Council

Here are all the planning applications received this week

Protesters stage a demonstration against the forthcoming Silicon Sands data centre park, which is to be built within the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone| Photo: Caryl Archer

We're making our point about data centre, say protesters

The new homes are earmarked for land close to Ennerdale Avenue in Warton

Verdict due on 152 homes proposed for Fylde coast village

New Blackpool Victoria maternity report reveals stark care issues

Update on maternity care after 'requires improvement' rating in 2025

A planning application seeks permission to build up to 250 homes in a site off Weeton Road in Wesham

Decision due on mammoth 250-home development

A conference to support young men is to be held in Blackpool | United Youth Alliance

Major conference about support for young men returns to resort

Councillors have voted on proposals to build 103 affordable homes off Normoss Road in Poulton

Councillors vote on major new 103-home plans on edge of Blackpool

Plans to open a new microbar in the H Wood premises are still in the pipeline, says the man behind the scheme

Latest update on plans to open new Churchills micropub on Fylde coast

Cllr Paul Galley says residents are welcome to see designs fo

Chance to see exciting new Anchorsholme Park playground designs

Blackpool is pushing for the Purple Flag accolade

Blackpool going for Purple Flag bid over safe night-time economy

Blackpool Council has cordoned off the former Pennine Hotel and adjoining properties on Central Drive after assessing them as unsafe.

Here's why a section of Central Drive is boarded up

Ma Kelly's hosted the Mayor's charity event day for Homeward Bound and Elliot's Place. Pictured is mayor Danny Scott and mayoress Michele Scott with Jared Lee as Elvis.

Ma Kellys Bar North to host epic fundraiser for Mayoral charities

Wyre planners have approved an application by kennels in Stalmine

Decision made by planners on kennels alteration in Over Wyre village

An artist's impression of the new technology demonstrator as part of the Silicon Sands project

Silicon Sands data centre project advances as opponents plan demo

Blackpool Council is formulating plans to stop children and young people in the resort from getting into crime

Plans being formulated to stop youngsters getting into crime

Network Rail is objecting to a controversial housing scheme in Carleton

'We hope it's the key to halting plans' - Objectors to 99 homes scheme

Blackpool Council has defended the proposed rock groynes aspect of the coastal management scheme.

If we don't agree on rock groynes we could lose funding
“If funding is withdrawn for these schemes, there is no longer funding in the future at the current 100 per cent level.
Richard Hunt

Tributes have been paid to Tony Shaw, the former Managing Director of the Blackpool Gazette

Tributes paid to ex-Gazette MD and memorable civic leader

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers and Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, say a Lancashire mayor would be good for the Fylde coast

Why Lancashire mayor 'would be good for Blackpool and Fylde coast'

Mark Butcher, Reform UK speaks at the Hustings event for all of the Blackpool South election candidates held at Blackpool Cricket Club. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Watchdog looking at ‘potential concerns’ over soup kitchen charity

Blackpool’s Council leader Lynn Williams has issued a new statement on Tramtown and the heritage tram fleet.

Council reveals plans are now in hand to revive Tramtown attraction

Proposals have been lodged to build 102 affordable homes off Normoss Road in Poulton

Decision due on controversial new 103-home plans on edge of Blackpool

The new M&S food store taking shape at Norcross

14 exciting images of major progress at new multi-million-pound M&S

Animal rights charity PETA wants to see the former KFC branch in Fleetwood transformed into a museum celebrating lives chickens

Update on plans to turn former KFC restaurant into chicken museum

Children's home providers have successfully won an appeal after Wyre Council refused permission for a proposed home on Myrtle Avenue, Thornton

Update on controversial children's home planning appeal after refusal

The Multiversity site at Talbot Gateway

Tell us what you think about £65million Multiversity project

Concerns have been raised about disruption to St Annes' environmentally sensitive sites caused by ground works for the Morecambe Windfarm project

Our wildlife worries over controversial windfarm cabling plans

There's been an update on a major housing scheme on Lambs Road in Thornton|Google

Update on controversial plans for 184 new homes on Fylde coast
“These dwellings have been assessed as capable of adaptation for occupation by older people and persons with restricted mobility.”
Richard Hunt

Minister praises improvements to Blackpool's Adult Social Care services after damning CQC report last year

Blackpool’s Adult Care services improvements praised by minister

KCA cancer support group members Barbara Prince (left) and Lesley Taylor

We've been through cancer trauma, now we're helping others

Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage with Reform UK Chairman for Blackpool & Fleetwood branch, Mark Butcher outside the newly rebranded Reform UK pub, The Talbot.

Blackpool Reform leader responds to PACT voter manipulation claims

Graham Baker is looking for answers over a flooding issue at Stanley Ward Conservative Club

We're calling for answers over our flooding issue, says club

Wyre councillors raised concerns about changes to the planning process

Wyre councillors raise concern over national planning changes

Singy's Bar & Bistro on Red Bank Road, Bispham

Update on Bispham bar after sudden closure

A new use is proposed for the former Thornton Ambulance Station on Fleetwood Road South|Google

New use proposed for former ambulance station in Thornton

Planning applications for Fylde

Here are all the planning applications received this week

Historic Marsh Mill looks set for further renovation work. Picture by Julian Brown 20/1

Major update on plans for iconic Grade II-listed listed Marsh Mill

New proposals have emerged for a designated motorhome park on the Blackpool Central site, with those backing the plans saying it would provide a ‘massive boost’ for the town’s tourism.

Plans for motorhome park on site earmarked for new 20,000-seater arena

Blackpool could get more CCTV cameras

Council update as new CCTV being installed on Anchorsholme prom

United Reformed Church on Rossall Road in Cleveleys

Update on controversial plans to demolish church for new store

These two Blackpool and Bispham restaurant projects appear to have now been shelved

Update on plans for two new restaurants after police licencing issues

Thornton Railway Station is being spruced up by volunteers|Love Thornton

Volunteers revamp disused train station amid calls for railway revival

The homeschooling numbers in Blackpool have continued to rise (Peter Byrne/PA)

Council monitoring risks as number of home-schooled kids rises

The Metropole, the only Blackpool hotel on the sea side of the tram tracks.

Update on future of Metropole Hotel used to house asylum seekers

Staff and senior leader from children’s services celebrate their Ofsted rating with cabinet members Cllr Kath Benson, Cllr Lynn Williams, and Cllr Jim Hobson

Council children's service improvement plan despite Outstanding mark

Cllr Paul Galley has launched an investigation following a fire, believed to have been started by children, which destroyed the children’s play ship at Anchorsholme Park. The children involved will face no further action

'Firebugs who destroyed park's playground are getting away with it'

New planning applications in Fylde

Here are all the planning applications received this week

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