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Blackpool FC fans beat their target in gruelling challenge

When Blackpool FC fans Gavin Goulds and Robert McLeod decided to undertake a tough sponsored hike for charity, they thought £500 would be a reasonable target.

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Broken stiles have to be replaced to keep public paths accessible - but should gates be put in their place?

This is what is being done to make Lancashire's public footpaths more accessible

Public footpaths across Lancashire could become more accessible for disabled people and the less physically active.

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Huw Purssell, a doctor at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, plays the cello in the European Doctors Orchestra

Blackpool doctor swaps his scrubs for cello strings at the Bridgewater Hall

A Blackpool doctor is combining the worlds of music and medicine for a special fund-raising concert.

Entertainment

An International Driving Permit issued by the Post Office

Half a million permits bought for post-Brexit driving overseas

More than half a million permits which may be required to drive abroad after Brexit have been bought since February, according to Government figures.

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These are 7 of the most expensive houses for sale in Blackpool right now

Whether you’re in a position to splash some cash, or you’re just fantasising about your dream home, there are some luxurious properties up for sale in Blackpool at the moment.

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Labour said the minimum age for all gambling products should be 18

Ministers considering proposals to raise National Lottery age limit to 18

The age limit for playing National Lottery scratchcards and online instant win games could be increased to 18, the Government has said.

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Which way now for the committee which explores rights of way issues in Lancashire?

Is Lancashire's rights of way forum heading in the right direction?

A debate over the future of a committee which examines rights of way issues in Lancashire led to a row about what the group has achieved in its near 20-year history.

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Fleetwood Lifeboat will celebrate a special anniversary open day this Saturday

Yachts and lifeboats to celebrate Fleetwood RNLI open day

It's Fleetwood Lifeboat's annual open day this Saturday - the station's biggest fundraiser of the year.

Retro

One of the participants in a previous SpareParts parade on Tram Sunday in Fleetwood.

Don't miss Tram Sunday and the SpareParts spectacular in Fleetwood this weekend

Everything is set for Tram Sunday this weekend - including the latest dazzling SpareParts element.

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Margaret Race, chairman of the Friends of the Lytham St Annes Arts Collection, with the cheque for 6,700 donated to Fylde Council for preservation of items in the Collection

Friends group's £6,700 art preservation donation

The Friends of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection have made their largest-ever donation to Fylde Council towards the preservation of prized treasures

People

These are the 20 most delayed airlines operating in the UK

New research has revealed the airlines which have the longest average delay for departures from UK airports, with the average delay across all flights coming in at 16 minutes.

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A new job club course has been launched at the Emmauel@TheMount Church in Fleetwood

Fleetwood church launches job club course

Unemployed people in Fleetwood people could benefit from the launch of a national employment initiative in the town.

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The story of The Little Mermaid is coming to Lowther Pavilion this summer

Stage set for outdoor plays at Lowther

Watch out for a flying mermaid when Lytham's Lowther Gardens stages its summer season of outdoor plays.

People

These are the places with 0 or 1-star food hygiene ratings in Blackpool.

These are the takeaways and restaurants in Blackpool with a zero or 1 star food hygiene rating

The Food Standards Agency has been inspecting restaurants, takeaways and cafes in Blackpool to assess how hygienic they are.

Health

Seb Shepherd, 11, from Kirkham, who took part in the Manchester to Blackpool bike ride

Seb's charity bike ride in aid of The Christie

Determined Seb Shepherd showed tenacity beyond his years when he took on the Manchester to Blackpool bike ride in memory of his grandmother.

People

VOTE: Where are the best boutique dress shops in Lancashire?

Independent boutiques are the staple of the high street.

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A casualty was recued and taken to hospital. Credit: Lytham Coastguard

Man believed to have fallen off Central Pier as dramatic rescue scenes in Blackpool emerge

A raft of emergency services were called to Central Pier this afternoon to rescue a man who is believed to have fallen off the pier.

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This is what 1,000 can fetch you across the UK

This is what you can rent for £1,000 per month across the UK

Renting prices and what you could bag yourself for a £1,000 vary wildly across the UK.

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Huda Kattan wearing Huda Beauty N.Y.M.P.H body highlighter

Here is where to get the best bronzers

Katie Wright, of Press Association, gives her top tips on bronzers

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