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All systems go for BAE Systems' Qatar deal

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Graeme Abbott with sister Nicola Abbott and baby Archer. Picture: SWNS

Brother will raise Lancashire sister's baby after she died of brain tumour age 29

Health

The cast of this year's Lowther Pavilion panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Jo features in a new Brand of panto - oh yes she does!

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Steven Taggart

Missing man, 52, 'may be in Blackpool'

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‘We will all miss you’: Tributes to Blackpool dad killed in diving accident

Transport

Woman jailed over insurance claim for 'daughter injured in Manchester attack'

Crime

Preesall school still ‘good’, says Ofsted

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HS2 boss defends gravy train accusations over six figure salaries

Business

Data from NHS Digital shows that a declining number of children in England are being vaccinated against potentially deadly diseases. Photo credit: Myung Jung Kim/PA Wire

Drop in vaccine uptake among children in England

Health

Daniel Cook ONeil

Class A drug dealer on the run after failing to turn up at court

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Crime More Crime >>

Missing man, 52, 'may be in Blackpool'

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Susan Pain has been jailed for two years at Liverpool Crown Court after she pretended to have a daughter seriously injured in the Manchester Arena attack in order to make an insurance claim. Photo credit: City of London Police/PA Wire

Woman jailed over insurance claim for 'daughter injured in Manchester attack'

Crime

Daniel Cook ONeil

Class A drug dealer on the run after failing to turn up at court

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The noticeboard at Preesall and Pilling Sands

Major cockle picking operation launched in early hours in Over Wyre

Crime

Damage caused to The Life charity shop

Thieves smashed charity shop door and stole safe

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Transport More Transport >>

‘We will all miss you’: Tributes to Blackpool dad killed in diving accident

Transport

Carleton crossing

Delays after broken motor at Carleton crossing leaves barrier stuck in 'down' position

Transport

Fleetwood Road

UPDATE: Motorcyclist suffers multiple injuries in Fleetwood Road collision this morning

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A585 Fleetwood Road closed following early morning road collision

A585 Fleetwood Road closed following early morning road collision

Transport

Education More Education >>

Search is on to find Lancashire's best school choir as annual Last Choir Singing competition returns

Education

Saint Aidan's. Picture from Google

Preesall school still ‘good’, says Ofsted

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Enter your junior school choir for the Last Choir Singing competition

Enter your junior school choir for the Last Choir Singing competition

Education

Small businesses are expected to benefit from a plan which means they don't have to deliver food to council establishments - even if they win the contract to supply it.

Small food firms could find it easier to supply to county's schools

Politics

Parents can currently request that their child does not study RE - but should they able to?

Should parents be able to choose whether their child studies religion and worldviews?

Education

Business More Business >>

All systems go for BAE Systems' Qatar deal

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An artist's impression of how HS2 could look

HS2 boss defends gravy train accusations over six figure salaries

Business

Chico the Clown from Circus Starr juggles potatoes donated by Harrowside Chippy in his act. He is pictured with Joel Hatton, Gina Morales, Sue Miller from Harrowside Chippy, Ashleigh Hatton, Romy Bauer and Jacquie Morales.

Blackpool chip shop serves a circus mash up

Whats on

Henry Hargreaves on stage at the BIBAS awards

Young Fylde business owner wins award for inspiration

Business

Your Say More Your Say >>

Letters - September 18, 2018

Your Say

Letters - September 17, 2018

Your Say

Are there too many time-wasting, energy-sapping, bureaucratic tasks put in front of teachers which get in the way of teaching?

We need more teachers to solve schools crisis

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Can anything be done to help white working class white pupils close the performance gap on migrant children?

Why don't schools help underperforming white working class pupils?

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Basil Newby

Basil Newby is a living Blackpool legend who deserves applause

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Politics More Politics >>

First wedding open day at Fylde’s town hall

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Blackpool council chamber

‘No excuses’: Blackpool’s former mayor frustrated by councillors missing meetings

Politics

Small businesses are expected to benefit from a plan which means they don't have to deliver food to council establishments - even if they win the contract to supply it.

Small food firms could find it easier to supply to county's schools

Politics

Better detection of the crimes and victims more confident in coming forward - two possible reasons for a rise in the rate of violent and sexual offences against children.

Violent and sexual offences against children on the rise in Lancashire

Politics

Environment More Environment >>

Things were hot at the starting line. PIC: Rob Lock

BMX stars show off skills at Stanley Park

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The picture by photographer Craig Doogan

Off its trolley? The hilarious picture of a hungry red squirrel pushing a tiny shopping trolley filled with monkey nuts

Arts

This is when Storm Helene is set to hit Blackpool - bringing winds of up to 60mph

Blackpool

17 refuse lorries need replacing.

Blackpool councillors concerns over £4.8m bin lorries

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Health More Health >>

Graeme Abbott with sister Nicola Abbott and baby Archer. Picture: SWNS

Brother will raise Lancashire sister's baby after she died of brain tumour age 29

Health

Data from NHS Digital shows that a declining number of children in England are being vaccinated against potentially deadly diseases. Photo credit: Myung Jung Kim/PA Wire

Drop in vaccine uptake among children in England

Health

Medical director Dr Mark O'Donnell

One in five Vic medics snubbed flu jab last year - during worst flu season in a decade

Health

Offbeat More Offbeat >>

The picture by photographer Craig Doogan

Off its trolley? The hilarious picture of a hungry red squirrel pushing a tiny shopping trolley filled with monkey nuts

Arts

Kirstie Allsopp

Kirstie Allsopp says she was right to smash up her children's iPads

Family

The photo of Barb Worthington and mum Evelyn that was returned

Mysterious hero leaves Barb wired

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EU citizens are in favour of abandoning the changeovers

EU citizens back plan to end twice-yearly clock changes

Offbeat

Opinion More Opinion >>

White chocolate and orange delice

Recipe: White chocolate and orange delice

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John Simm stars in ITV's new Hong Kong-set drama Strangers

ITV's new drama Strangers is all-too familiar fare

TV and Film

Serena Williams

Diva-dom is not just a female issue: The debate around Serena Williams' tantrum

Opinion