Last week it was announced that new tighter restrictions would be introduced on Tuesday, September 22, across Preston, South Ribble, Chorley, Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Burnley, West Lancashire, Wyre, Fylde, Lancaster and the Ribble Valley - excluding Blackpool.
Tonight, the measures have been extended to the resort.
These are the new restrictions which will now also apply to Blackpool:
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Though not legally binding, the new measures "strongly urge" people to avoid attending amateur and semi-professional sporting events as spectators.
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Going to the gym, gym classes and swimming pools is still allowed providing these venues have Covid-secure guidelines in place.
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