Environment

Two applications for scrap metal dealer licences have been refused by town hall chiefs amid fears over how waste might be dealt with.

Safety concerns have been raised after changes were sought to plans for a housing development off one of the busiest roads in Garstang.

Supporters of fracking have hit back at calls to  halt the industry after the latest series of earth tremors.

One of the main household waste recycling centres on the Fylde coast will close for more than a month after the New Year.

Fresh earth tremors have been recorded at the fracking site in Lancashire.

Bin collection days in Wyre over the festive period have been changed, with residents asked to have bins out no later than 7.30am.

A public meeting, organised by the campaign group No Gas Storage, will be held at Knott End Golf Club on Friday.

Countryside campaigners welcome a new plan for greater public access to the great outdoors Reporter Charlie Bullough looks at proposals to improve access for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

The firm behind the fracking in Lancashire has announced that it has completed work to restore another of its drill explorations sites.

Fly-tipping in Blackpool is at its lowest level in six years – but the cost of removing the dumped waste has skyrocketed.

More than 130 local business people and residents gathered at AFC Fylde to hear about the need for and benefits of a shale gas industry in the area, and Cuadrilla’s progress in 2018.

The latest legal challenge against fracking at Cuadrilla's controversial Preston New Road site in Lancashire is set to be heard at the High Court.

Further steps have been taken to protect Blackpool's architectural heritage from the threat of poorly thought out redevelopment or demolition.

Blackpool Council has chosen Leeds-based company Facultatieve Technologies Limited to supply new cremators for the town's Carleton Crematorium.