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M55 CRASH: Lorry driver surrenders passport as case begins into fatal m-way crash

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Michael Daley, 66, was refused permanent residence in the UK in 2015, despite living in Blackpool since he was a toddler and both parents being born in Lancashire.

‘I feared I’d be deported after 60 years here’

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Jail for transgender beautician who assaulted police constable

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New Smiggle store in the Houndshill. Pictured are training manager Davina Hughes and store manager Siobhan Robertshaw.

And the lucky Smiggle winner is...

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Controversial dog breeder’s bid is approved

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WATCH: Garstang turned into a rainbow of runners during inaugural Colour Dash

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More than 1,000 students sign up to compensation claim

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Murder accused dumped girlfriend's body parts in bins and toilet, court told

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Rachael McCormick, new principal at the Pauline Quirke Academy in Fylde'Pic: Darren Bell

Pauline Quirk Academy names local West End performer as the new principal

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Sophie Morter and Jess Martin, with Toby the border terrier, taking part in a challenge called 10 mountains in 10 months, raising money for CALM and PAPYRUS

Friends are climbing 10 mountains in 10 months to raise awareness of good causes

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M55 CRASH: Lorry driver surrenders passport as case begins into fatal m-way crash

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Fears for welfare of missing Blackpool man

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Jail for transgender beautician who assaulted police constable

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Truro Crown Court. Pic Google

Murder accused dumped girlfriend's body parts in bins and toilet, court told

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Almost 290 prisoners were moved to more secure facilities last year, a report revealed

Hundreds moved as report says ‘unsuitable’ lags are being sent to Kirkham prison

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Angry Blackpool MP hits out at rail upgrade delays on Blackpool North line

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MP Cat Smith

MP says potholes are costing Fleetwood motorists dear

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Timothy Hill

Director jailed after giving speed cameras the finger

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Temporary traffic lights were removed on Wednesday

Temporary traffic lights that caused chaos under Devonshire Road railway bridge axed as council claims they were there without permission

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More than 1,000 students sign up to compensation claim

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St Aidan's CE High School geographers went on a field trip to Iceland

School trip has a chilly reception

Education

Teachers meet to discuss cuts to funding

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Armfield Academy is on course to open in September with three classes: Reception, Nursery, and Year Seven

Project update: New cohort chosen as building work continues at Blackpool school

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Mereside & Clifton Children's Centre

Blackpool children's centres to be affected by £1m cuts

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Blackpool building firm in £21m city work

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Richard Keelty, head of Google Digital Garage

Digital skills partnership launch

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Staff at SEA LIFE Blackpool have conjured up an aquatic tribute for World Circus Day...an underwater Big Top for the clown fish!

Life really is a circus for fish at Blackpool Sealife Centre

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Work ongoing at Blackpool North Station

Angry Blackpool MP hits out at rail upgrade delays on Blackpool North line

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‘I feared I’d be deported after 60 years here’

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MP Cat Smith

MP says potholes are costing Fleetwood motorists dear

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Jeremy Corbyn

Labour to press ahead with new public holiday plans

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Brexit

BIG BREXIT SURVEY: Blackpool’s still for Brexit – but we’re not happy

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Environment More Environment >>

Staff at SEA LIFE Blackpool have conjured up an aquatic tribute for World Circus Day...an underwater Big Top for the clown fish!

Life really is a circus for fish at Blackpool Sealife Centre

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Shelby Mercer and Matt Rady from Cameron's Fish & Chips have joined the ReFILL campaign

First chippy in Blackpool signs up for ReFILL scheme

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Snowy mountains reflected in Buttermere Lake in the Lake District

UK braced for April snowfall as temperatures drop

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The mistreatment of Tiddles the horse was the subject of an RSPCA investigation

Lancashire animal cruelty figures released amid 'horse crisis' fears

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Medics join national fight against ‘pjyama paralysis’ on hospital wards

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Alfie Evans' life support was switched off on Monday night

Father of Alfie Evans says his son has been 'breathing for nine hours' despite life support being turned off

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The Shyte home page. The name is an acronym for 'seriously helps you to energise"

Canadian chocolatier Shyte goes viral for hilarious name

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Alexa Sterchele with her parents

Toddler is caught on camera having a spot of difficulty with the word 'goldfish'

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Bruce Goodridge took this picture of a blow-up doll during a beach clean in St Annes. He said it was 'something a bit different'.

Blow up doll is one of ‘strangest finds ever’ on St Annes beach

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Michael Parkinson with Judi Dench on his show in 2004

Parky: Men feel under threat for the merest indication they might be flirting

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Pam and Emily with their runner bean chutney in the new BBC2 show Top of the Shops with Tom Kerridge

Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge - A flop from top to bottom

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REV RON GREENALL: Pictures capture a real revolution

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Rev refs April 2 2018

REV RON GREENALL: Iron theme to my latest memories

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