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Network Rail is objecting to a controversial housing scheme in Carleton

'We hope it's the key to halting plans' - Objectors to 99 homes scheme

'Advanced warning' - 8 routes to avoid as roadworks to begin this week (Image: PxHere CC0)

'Advanced warning' - 8 routes to avoid as roadworks to begin this week

Take a look below at all planning applications submitted to Blackpool Council and Fylde Borough Council last week.

23 interesting plans from across Blackpool and Fylde last week

5 unhealthiest streets in Lancashire revealed by new study

5 unhealthiest streets in Lancashire revealed by new study

All the planning applications submitted across Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton Cleveleys, Fleetwood & Preston North last week

All the planning applications submitted across Wyre last week

All 21 planning applications submitted across Fylde and Wyre last week

All 21 planning applications submitted across Fylde and Wyre last week

St Annes Blacks and Fylde Coast Soccer Figos met at Blackpool Road Picture: Karen Tebbutt

B&DYFL: St Annes Blacks v Fylde Coast Soccer Figos

Kyah Barton killed a man and seriously injured two others after crashing into a tree in Ansdell

Drunk driver killed man after crashing into tree

Michael Downing sadly died following a collision in Poulton-le-Fylde (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Inquest date set for 33-year-old man who died in Blackpool Road crash

Audrey Field was last seen on Blackpool Road in Preston

Concern growing for missing woman, 89, who 'may appear to be confused'

What are the benefits of Edith Rigby Way?

Here's why another £50K is being spent on new £207m motorway link road

The A583 near Kirkham, where average speed cameras already attempt to encourage drivers to stick to the current 50mph limit

Major Fylde road to get lower speed limit and new traffic light cameras

Michael Downing (pictured) was killed in a car crash.

Police issue witness appeal following fatal car crash

Michael Downing sadly died following a collision in Poulton-le-Fylde (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Family pay tribute to 'well liked' man who sadly died after crash

A man has sadly died following a crash in Poulton-le-Fylde.

Breaking A man has died following a crash last night as police issue appeal

Blackpool Road in Poulton-le-Fylde was closed between 1:30am and 6:00am in the morning.

Crash in the early hours of the morning closes major road
A major road in Poulton-le-Fylde has reopened following a crash in the early hours of the morning.
Aimee Seddon

Harrison Bretherton died after a crash on Blackpool Road in Ansdell

Family call for traffic calming measures after fatal crash

The allocated housing site on Berry's Lane, Poulton.

Plans for 25 more new homes in Poulton

Friends and families enjoying themselves at the Fylde Rugby Club Fireworks Display

Lytham Round Table fireworks display draws in hundreds of visitors

A popular fireworks display which raises money for charity is set to wow visitors in Lytham St Annes (Credit: Elisha Terada)

Popular fireworks display set to wow visitors at Fylde Rugby Club

Police were called to a crash on the A584 Preston New Road (Credit: Google)

Freckleton Bypass expected to be ‘closed for some time’ following crash

Two taken to hospital after lorry crash

Blackpool Road in Kirkham is closed near Ribby Road roundabout after a crash this morning (Wednesday, October 25)

Serious crash closes busy road

Yellow roses spell out the name of a 'kind and bubbly' Bella

Lytham St Annes awash with pink as funeral takes place of Bella Greer

Harrison Bretherton

Breaking Family tributes to 21-year-old Harrison Bretherton who died in crash

Harrison Bretherton died in hospital following a collision on Blackpool Road, Lytham.

Woman who lost daughter in crash speaks out following latest fatal collision

Safety concerns have kept the Preston Western Distributor Road's speed limit at 50mph

Permanent speed limit agreed for new M55 link road
The speed limit on the new link road between the M55 and Preston will remain at 50mph after a faster option was deemed too dangerous.
Paul Faulkner

A man who died in hospital after a crash in Lytham has been named locally.

Young man who died following car crash named locally as tributes pour in

A man has sadly died following a collision in Lytham.

Breaking A 21-year-old man has died after a crash in Lytham

Emergency services were called to Blackpool Road in Lytham shortly after midnight after a Toyota Landcruiser veered off the road and crashed down an embankment. The driver, an 18-year-old man from Lytham, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, while three passengers were taken to hospital in a serious condition

Teen driver arrested after crash leaves passengers critically injured

Tyron Ash Real Estate, Mayfair

Extended semi-detached house at Peel Hill oozes quality and class

Royle Estate Agents, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Semi-rural location for 6 bed exquisite home for sale

40 mobile speed camera locations have been revealed by Lancashire Road Safety Partnership for September

Lancashire mobile speed camera locations for September

Morrisons is closing several stores after reportedly failing to meet targets - here’s where

Morrisons to close several stores within weeks - list of locations

What the new Lancashire IKEA store will look like

Vehicles joining the Preston Western Distributor link road from the M55. Picture by Kelvin Lister-Stuttard / LEP

What traffic was like on first day of new M55 link road

The woman, aged in her 50s and from Ansdell, suffered serious injuries to her head and hand. She was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment

Woman knocked down by taxi after Lytham Festival

Traffic is queued from junction 1 of the M55 back onto the M6 in Preston this morning (Wednesday, June 21)

Rush hour traffic and motorway updates

St Walburgas Road (Google Maps)

Speeds of 95mph prompts police crackdown on Blackpool drivers

Residents at West End Park have won a tribunal case against the site owners

Tribunal win for park home residents after 'years of Hell'

There will be closureson the M55 and Blackpool Road next week due to Preston Western Distributor scheme

M55 and Blackpool Road closures this week

Motorists complained of long delays after temporary traffic lights were installed on the A583 Blackpool Road

Temporary traffic lights cause 'chaos' on Blackpool Road in Ashton

The exhibition of Mark Nelson's art is on Sunday, December 4.

Former coach Mark Nelson's artworks on display at Fylde Rugby Club

Ongoing work on the Preston Western Distributer scheme that will link the M55 to a new junction with Blackpool Road at Lea.

New M55 junction: Latest updates on Preston Western Distributor scheme

Residents at Westend Residential Park on Blackpool Road are in limbo with the site's owners who have demanded fee rises but have done no maintenance for years. Pictured are Alan Haworth, Dave Burrows and Alan Grundy

Park homes residents in ‘living hell’ offered hope with tribunal date

A man suffered a "significant head injury" after being struck by a car in Kirkham

Man suffers ‘significant head injury’ after being hit by car in Kirkham

A crash has closed Blackpool Road in Kirkham from Ribby roundabout to the A583 junctions with Fox Lane Ends and Weeton Road

Roads shut through Kirkham after crash near Ribby Hall

Freezers, fridges and coolers were shut down at Aldi in Blackpool Road, Preston, as temperatures reached record highs in the UK

Fridges break down in supermarkets across Lancashire during heatwave

The teenager was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital after being knocked in Blackpool Road, Kirkham on Saturday (July 2)

Update on teenager airlifted to hospital after being knocked down in Kirkham

The incident took place on A583 Blackpool Road at around 2.30pm on Saturday (July 2). It is thought a car and a pedestrian were involved in a collision

Road closed in both directions after person struck by car

A pedestrian suffered a serious leg injury after being struck by a motorbike in Ingthorpe Avenue, Bispham

Pedestrian suffers serious leg injury after being hit by motorbike in Bispham

Lookers is redeveloping its Preston dealership.
Pictured are Andreas Solomi, Elaine Rawlinson and Mike Pollitt from Lookers Volkswagen Preston, along with Paul Rigby from STP Limited and Matty Anderson from M3 Civils Limited

Preston motors dealership set to complete £2.1m revamp

The Volvo crashed after coming off Blackpool Road, Ashton onto the Freckleton bypass at around 10.20pm last night (Thursday, April 28). Pic: Neil Pickup

Man in his 40s taken to hospital after Volvo crash on Freckleton bypass

A woman in her 20s was hospitalised after being hit by a vehicle in Blackpool Road, Poulton.

Woman in 'serious condition' after being struck by vehicle in Poulton

Road were closed and trams were diverted as emergency services tackled a gas leak in Blackpool (Photo credit: JC photography)

Roads closed and houses evacuated as fire crews tackle 'gas leak' in Blackpool

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