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St Michael's on Wyre's Gala is truly golden

It was a day to remember for St Michael's on Wyre - the village's 50th annual gala.

Retro

The new scheme will cover more than 1,400

New voucher scheme for real ale fans

A voucher scheme for members of a national real ale group is being overhauled to cover hundreds of pubs.

Lifestyle

Outside the pub, which has reverted to its 16th Century name from The Eagle and Child, has been redecorated and new signs, lighting and planters installed.

The Eagle at Weeton: First look inside one of the Fylde coast's best known country pubs after £750,000 refurbishment

One of the Fylde’s best known country pubs is back in business after a £750,000 refurbishment.

Business

Runners were treated to an Oompa Loompa disco to send them off with a smile

Hundreds of runners and more than 20 music acts shone in the sun on Blackpool Promenade

The Prom was the place to be for fitness and tunes as the second Blackpool Music Run saw everything from Oompa Loompas to rock and roll.

Health

VOTE: Where are the best pubs in Lancashire with children's play areas?

It's always handy for children to roam around the play areas when enjoying a family meal out.

Lifestyle

Seeking a less ordinary holiday in 2019? Just over a two-hour flight from the UK, find out why Barcelonians love this historic hidden gem

If you’ve outgrown the ordinary and long to escape sun-bathed Brits enjoying all-day breakfasts this summer, why not follow the Catalan crowd with Oliver’s Travels and experience the unsung delights of Spain’s sweeping Costa Brava coastline.

Lifestyle

Here is everything you need to know about milky cleansers with Stringers Department Store, Lytham

Hayley Glynn-Jones, Stringers Department Store, gives the low-down on milky cleansers

Lifestyle

Liz Connor running on a treadmill, while testing out the Zwift running app. Phooto by PA

Here is how multiplayer running game Zwift works

Liz Connor tries out the new indoor running app, Zwift.

Health

125 Local Heroes: Highfield Road Park's Karen Pennington nominated for tower anniversary

The campaign to find 125 heroes to help mark the anniversary of the building of Blackpool Tower continues, and today’s hero is someone who has helped transform a South Shore park for the local community.

Education

Members of Lytham, The Drive, Church Road, and Fairhaven churches are collecting toiletries and making reusable sanitary pads to help young girls at Methodist High School-Bo in Sierra Leone

Methodist churches in Lytham and Blackpool get together to make sanitary products for girls in Sierra Leone

A group of Methodist churches are appealing for help in making reusable sanitary products for girls in Sierra Leone.

Lifestyle

Coun Cheryl Little hailed the agreement which means public swimming will continue at Kirkham Swimming Pool for the next five years.

What latest agreement means for Kirkham Swimming Pool

Public swimming at Kirkham Swimming Pool will continue to be provided by the YMCA for the next five years after an agreement with Fylde Council.

Health

Men urged to sign up for Race for Life in Blackpool in July

This Father's Day, Blackpool dads are invited to take part in the Race for Life for the first time.

Health

The annual Fleetwood Regatta takes place on July 6

Sails all set for Fleetwood Regatta

An annual sailing spectacle is to be staged in Fleetwood next month.

Lifestyle

Here is everything you need to know about fad dieting and the Alkaline Diet

Dan Donohue, of Fitness Formation, writes about fad diets.

Opinion

Here are the most popular butchers in Lancashire

Readers have voted for their favourite places to get their fine meats, including tomahawk steaks and a juicy rack of lamb.

Lifestyle

The Duchess of Cornwall meets CEO Sophie Andrews and founder Esther Rantzen at the offices of The Silver Line.

100 Blackpool jobs face axe at The Silver Line charity as CEO admits change is needed

Around 100 paid staff at The Silver Line, a Blackpool based charity that provides the only friendly voice that some elderly people hear every day, face the axe in favour of volunteers as the organisation admits it needs to adapt in a “sustainable and cost-effective way”.

People

Shell Energy to pay 390,000 after overcharging ex First Utility customers

Lifestyle

St Michael's on Wyre's Gala is truly golden

New voucher scheme for real ale fans

The Eagle at Weeton: First look inside one of the Fylde coast's best known country pubs after £750,000 refurbishment

Hundreds of runners and more than 20 music acts shone in the sun on Blackpool Promenade

VOTE: Where are the best pubs in Lancashire with children's play areas?

Seeking a less ordinary holiday in 2019? Just over a two-hour flight from the UK, find out why Barcelonians love this historic hidden gem

Here is everything you need to know about milky cleansers with Stringers Department Store, Lytham

Here is how multiplayer running game Zwift works

125 Local Heroes: Highfield Road Park's Karen Pennington nominated for tower anniversary

Methodist churches in Lytham and Blackpool get together to make sanitary products for girls in Sierra Leone

What latest agreement means for Kirkham Swimming Pool

Men urged to sign up for Race for Life in Blackpool in July

Sails all set for Fleetwood Regatta

Here is everything you need to know about fad dieting and the Alkaline Diet

Here are the most popular butchers in Lancashire

100 Blackpool jobs face axe at The Silver Line charity as CEO admits change is needed

Shell Energy to pay £390,000 after overcharging ex First Utility customers

Artist Chas Jacobs paints 15 iconic landmarks for #WeLoveLancashire campaign

Blackpool Council Public Health launches Junior Healthier Choices Award

These perfectly located holiday flats in Blackpool are up for sale for £159,000

Lifestyle

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