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Mindless vandalism at historic shelter on Blackpool Promenade

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Blackpool Town Hall

Level crossing incident prompted taxi licence refusal by Blackpool Council

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Dr Sally Bradley, right, with her husband Bill Harrop (Picture: Sally Harrop/Facebook)

Sri Lanka Easter Sunday massacre: Victim Dr Sally Bradley learnt her trade at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Health

The weather is set to be a mixed bag today, as forecasters predict sunshine, cloud and heavy rain.

Blackpool weather forecast: This is when thunder and heavy rain will hit Blackpool

Weather

Blackpool Vic doctor told by immigration officials his toddler son has no right to stay in country

Health

Farewell to a born countryman who became a renowned bookseller

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Man kicked in the head while unconscious: Police launch fresh appeal after unprovoked attack

Crime

Police called out to 'one of the calls they dread' as motorist drove wrong way down M6 at Preston

Traffic and Travel

An alert has been issued over door-to-door salesmen in Lancashire

These are the latest con tricks being pulled on Lancashire's streets

Crime

Christopher Davies, the Conservative MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, was told he had committed "two very serious offences" which were "absolutely intended to deceive" when he appeared before magistrates last month.

Tory MP fined over false invoices warned he faces fight to save career

Politics

Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Police called out to 'one of the calls they dread' as motorist drove wrong way down M6 at Preston

Traffic and Travel

Lane one of fouris closed.

Crash on M6 southbound near Preston - one lane closed

Traffic and Travel

Motorway warning

Lanes closed on M55 overnight

Traffic and Travel

Motorway congestion

Massive queues on Lancashire motorways as daytrippers head out

Traffic and Travel

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These are the latest convictions from Blackpool Magistrates' Court - Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Crime

The damage to the shelter

Mindless vandalism at historic shelter on Blackpool Promenade

Crime

Dr Sally Bradley, right, with her husband Bill Harrop (Picture: Sally Harrop/Facebook)

Sri Lanka Easter Sunday massacre: Victim Dr Sally Bradley learnt her trade at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Health

Police want to trace this man

Man kicked in the head while unconscious: Police launch fresh appeal after unprovoked attack

Crime

Police posted this picture of the car travelling the wrong way down the M6

Police called out to 'one of the calls they dread' as motorist drove wrong way down M6 at Preston

Traffic and Travel

Weather More Weather >>

The weather is set to be a mixed bag today, as forecasters predict sunshine, cloud and heavy rain.

Blackpool weather forecast: This is when thunder and heavy rain will hit Blackpool

Weather

The weather is set to be mostly bright today, as forecasters predict sunshine throughout the day.

Blackpool weather forecast: This is when thunder and heavy rain is set to hit

Weather

Temperatures have risen over the past few days, but will the weather over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend be sunny and warm or cold and grey?

Blackpool Easter bank holiday weekend weather: Temperatures set to soar

Weather

The weather is set to be mostly bright today, as forecasters predict sunshine and some cloud.

Blackpool weather forecast: Bright sunshine as temperatures continue to rise

Weather

Politics More Politics >>

Sri Lanka Easter Sunday massacre: Victim Dr Sally Bradley learnt her trade at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Health

Christopher Davies, the Conservative MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, was told he had committed "two very serious offences" which were "absolutely intended to deceive" when he appeared before magistrates last month.

Tory MP fined over false invoices warned he faces fight to save career

Politics

Coun Lily Henderson

Age no barrier as Lily battles to get back on Blackpool Council

Politics

Despite continuing turmoil over Brexit, European elections are scheduled to take place in May

The European elections - what you need to know

Politics

Business More Business >>

Level crossing incident prompted taxi licence refusal by Blackpool Council

Business

Liz Warren of Acumen

Financial advisor's free investment event at Wyre golf club

Business

The team from Language Insight is celebrating winning a Queen's Award

Fylde firm earns Queen's Award for overseas trade

Business

The Nixon Williams team outside their new offices in Blackpool

Blackpool accountants now in new offices

Business

Education More Education >>

Blackpool school bounces back from disappointment to impress Ofsted inspectors and net ‘good’ ranking

Education

Students from Carr Hill orchestra took part in workshops with members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Kirkham high school pupils hit the right note with the Phil

Education

Some of the traffic issues close to St Nicholas School

Police called in to help bad parking at Blackpool school: "Just park your car and walk!"

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School in School Road, Marton

Police called in to help beat bad parking at a Blackpool primary school

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Craig and fiancee Harriet with his winning betting slip.

Blackpool teacher bets on a great wedding day

Education

Health More Health >>

Dr Sally Bradley, right, with her husband Bill Harrop (Picture: Sally Harrop/Facebook)

Sri Lanka Easter Sunday massacre: Victim Dr Sally Bradley learnt her trade at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Health

Magdi, Isaac and April Ibrahim

Blackpool Vic doctor told by immigration officials his toddler son has no right to stay in country

Health

Crack cocaine seized by Lancashire Police as part of Operation Rabbit

Number of people in Blackpool addicted to crack cocaine and opiates is revealed

Health

Opinion More Opinion >>

Kiran and Lucas in The Great British School Swap

The Great British School Swap - Maybe Whitney was right, the children ARE our future

Entertainment

What time can you eat?

Here is how intermittent fasting works

Opinion

Andy Mitchell from Radio Wave

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Dr Sally Bradley, right, with her husband Bill Harrop (Picture: Sally Harrop/Facebook)

Sri Lanka Easter Sunday massacre: Victim Dr Sally Bradley learnt her trade at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Health

Magdi, Isaac and April Ibrahim

Blackpool Vic doctor told by immigration officials his toddler son has no right to stay in country

Health

Riki had a lucky escape

Plea to Prom anglers after dog got discarded fish hook embedded in his tongue

People

Morecambe the police horse next to the Eric Morecambe statue in Morecambe. Credit: Lancs Police Mounted

Police move to clear up confusion over horse’s death after Blackpool v Fleetwood Town match

People