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Emergency services and United Utilities are investigating suspected petrol pollution at Lennox Gate wastewater pumping station in South Shore

News Investigation into polluted water in Blackpool's sewer network Matthew Calderbank

People Blackpool women protest after MP celebrates end to abortion rights in America Wes Holmes

People We need to find a cure for devastating brain tumour cancer, says Blackpool dad Richard Hunt

Crime Poison plot probe: Four Blackpool Vic healthcare workers charged Simon Drury

Crime Staffie seized after mauling two women and a dachshund in Bispham Matthew Calderbank

Arts and Entertainment Bumper gallery of pictures from Lytham Festival opening night with Diana Ross Julia Bennett

Home 33 amazing pictures remember the best years of Lytham Festival Claire Lark

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Crime Road police scrambled to stop 130mph drunk driver Catherine Musgrove

Crime Over £12,000 worth of fines handed out during operation to tackle road crime Sean Gleaves

Crime Drink-driver arrested following 130mph police chase on M55 Sean Gleaves

People Concerns raised by residents after Cleveleys floods Richard Hunt

People Tram testing on Blackpool's new Talbot Road tracks all week Richard Hunt

News Car crash causes traffic to build on Amounderness Way Sean Gleaves

CrimeSee more

Crime Murder investigation launched after man dies following attack in Blackpool Sean Gleaves

Crime Court news: A round-up of cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court Julia Bennett

Crime Why has there been an increase in hate crimes in Lancashire? Simon Drury

Crime Removal man admits drug driving - but contests how cocaine got into his system Julia Bennett

Crime Police arrest man wielding knife after incident in Fleetwood this morning Matthew Calderbank

Crime Man hospitalised with ‘serious head injury’ after brawl breaks out in Blackpool Sean Gleaves

Crime Police did 'all they could' to help save man's life as he choked to death on bag Sean Gleaves

News Missing Preston woman found following public appeal Sean Gleaves

WeatherSee more

Council This is why Cleveleys suffered worse flooding than other areas Matthew Calderbank

Weather This is when heavy rain is expected to hit Blackpool today Colin Ainscough

Weather Here's what the weather will be like for the Lytham Festival Jon Peake

News These are the scenes after torrential rain causes flooding in Cleveleys today Matthew Calderbank

BusinessSee more

Education Resort detective Gracie to inspire young girls’ careers Lucinda Herbert

Business Booths' staff go on birthday bike ride for Cure Leukaemia By The Newsroom

Consumer Budget retailer founded in Lancashire sees sales plunge Tim Gavell

Business Preston bakery supplies firm undergoes group amalgamation Tim Gavell

PoliticsSee more

People Row at Fleetwood council as new Armed Forces champ is elected Richard Hunt

Education Priorities for SEND pupils set out in new Blackpool strategy Shelagh Parkinson

Politics Blackpool store seeking alcohol licence extension Shelagh Parkinson

EducationSee more

Education Lancashire pupils create eco friendly guides to celebrating festivals Fiona Finch

Education Shorthand teacher Beryl signs out at 96 Brian Ellis

Education Park Community Academy's 'bark-off' highlights the role of school therapy dogs Lucinda Herbert

Education Why are only a quarter of teachers men? Simon Drury

HealthSee more

Health “Game changing” dentistry helps to speed up patient healing Julia Bennett

Health Cleaners strike over 'insulting' sick pay at The Harbour Wes Holmes

Health Cancer poet ‘signed off’ with charity night at Old Electric Lucinda Herbert

PeopleSee more

People Women's group aims to 'orange the world' in support of campaign to end violence Julia Bennett

People Crime thriller set in Blackpool latest work from Fylde author Tony Durkin

People What does the Census have to say about Blackpool? Simon Drury

People Diana Ross signals start of biggest Lytham Festival with dazzling show Tony Durkin

OpinionSee more

What's On 'Slick and sexy' Chicago wows Blackpool Nicola Adam

Opinion Suspect review: James Nesbitt loses his twinkle in gruelling Channel 4 drama Philip Cunnington

Opinion The unique helplessness of being stranded | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

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Read This Only one in 10 cancer patients are offered non-invasive treatments Richard Jenkins

Read This Warning to Now TV subscribers over ‘hidden’ £60 per year charge Claire Schofield

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