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Blackpool disruption as Talbot Road and Abingdon Street closed by police after firefighters tackle blaze

Breaking Police in town centre after Fire and Rescue service tackle major blaze

Six weeks of essential improvement works to St Annes Road, South Shore is in the final stages, says council bosses

Council gives major update on resurfacing works on key Blackpool route

MP Andrew Snowden urges reconsideration of Fylde windfarm cabling route

Government urged to reconsider huge Fylde coast windfarm cabling route

Lane 3 (of 3) is closed on the M6 in both directions between J32 (Preston) and J33 (near Lancaster) due to planned roadworks. Works are scheduled until Tuesday evening

Breaking Drivers warned M6 delays from M55 north will continue into tomorrow

Wyre Council takes legal action to secure safety of fire-damaged Fleetwood building

Council takes legal action to secure safety of fire-damaged building

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm weather warning for Blackpool and the Fylde coast

Thunderstorm alert for the Fylde coast - here's when it is most likely

Blackpool to host free family cycling festival as Tour of Britain Women comes to town

Blackpool to host free family cycling fest for Tour of Britain Women

Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Blackpool and Fylde coast

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms - what you need to know

Iconic mosaics to undergo specialist restoration project as part of £3.13m investment

Iconic mosaics to undergo restoration as part of £3.13m investment

Wyre Council warning after workers at Fleetwood’s Memorial Park threatened

'Situation has worsened' - Council warning after workers threatened

Blackpool Council resurfacing work update amid £17m investment - road closure dates

Update on resurfacing works amid £17m investment - road closure dates

Burst water pipe on Market Street, Blackpool

Major update as burst water pipe on continues to cause disruption

Rail users have blasted he decision to halve the number of Avanti trains running between B;lackpool North and London

Rail union praises quick-thinking workers after power outage mayhem

'Overly ambitious and unusual' - Fylde fury at huge 11-year windfarm cabling project

'Overly ambitious' - Fury at major 11-year windfarm cabling project

The scenes at Preston Station at 15:40pm today as disruptions affect the whole North West rail network.

Power failure causes major disruption on railways across North West

Blackpool's Seasiders Way reopens after 1st phase of Waterloo Road bridge project following pigeon delay

Major Blackpool road reopens following bizarre delay caused by pigeons
Blackpool Council thanked locals for their patience.
Jack Marshall

Fylde Council have revealed St Annes Pool is to remain closed for a longer period of time as they accelerate a multi-million rejuvenation of the pool and gym. Pictured is an artist's impression of how the site will look

Breaking Council issues major update on future of St Annes swimming pool

Everything you need to know about roadworks on St Annes Road, Blackpool as part of major resurfacing project

All you need to know about roadworks on busy road in major project

Major HGV fuel spillage on M6 causes traffic chaos, lane closure and hour-long delays

Major motorway HGV fuel spillage causes lane closure & hour-long delay

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

Posting at 7.41am a spokesperson for Avanti West Coast said: “Due to signalling staff being unavailable at Preston all lines are blocked.

Breaking Train chaos for Avanti West Coast users as disruption causes delays

Airhelp is the third travel essential

The free app helping travellers beat flight delays

Poulton Market is still operating at reduced capacity with delays to utility works leaving roadworks in place beyond their scheduled completion date.

'We apologise' - Council issues update to market roadworks disruption

The Department of Health and Social Care said it remains open to considering a role for Acas but reiterated talks cannot take place until junior doctors drop their demand for a 35% pay increase and end the strike.

Appointments to be scrapped amid doctor strike - all you need to know

Essential track works in Fleetwood are to continue following the Easter holiday.

Update from Blackpool Transport on tram service following blaze

21 dramatic pics as huge fire sweeps through former M&S and Ex-Catalogue Outlet shop in Lord Street, Fleetwood

Breaking 21 dramatic pics as huge fire sweeps through former M&S store

Andrew Snowden MP has pledge to fight on

MP's pledge after decision over cable corridor through Fylde put back
“I will keep fighting to make sure local people are heard and push for a better solution for Fylde”
Tony Durkin

I'm worried about jet fuel shortages so I'm off to my caravan instead

Roadworks on the way as major gas main works incoming

Early bird offer is on for green bin subscriptions in Wyre

Early bird offer for Wyre's green bin service is open

Major upgrade works are now underway at The Arc Cinema Blackpool

Upgrades underway at Blackpool's Arc Cinema amid announcement tease

Due to an object being caught on the overhead electric wires between Wigan North Western and Preston, all lines are blocked.

Breaking Avanti Coast issues travel warning as incident delays Lancs trains

Motorists are being reminded that Seasiders Way is now closed in Blackpool as work continues on improvements to Waterloo Road bridge

Motorists reminded Seasiders Way closed as works enter second week

Drivers are being warned to expect delays on a busy stretch of the A6 in Garstang

Breaking Traffic delays on A6 as emergency gas works continue into second day

Traffic stopped on the M6 just north of Lancashire due to vehicle fire

Storm Dave: Met Office issues 'Amber' weather warning from 7pm

Waves hit Blackpool during a previous storm

Storm Dave: High winds expected in Lancashire late today

Council housing company marks 10th birthday after £63m investment

Drivers faced delays on yesterday afternoon after Carleton Crossing became stuck closed

High winds damage Carleton Crossing barrier leaving it stuck closed

A person has died following a railway incident

Breaking Person dies after early morning railway incident

Normal train services have resumed across Lancashire after commuters faced a day of cancellations and chaos with severe disruptions.

Trains up and running after day of cancellations and chaos

Train at Preston station

Passengers urged to 'check before you travel' amid Met Office warning

Drivers are being warned to expect disruption as part of essential maintenance works on Yeadon Way

Motorists face five days of disruption on Yeadon Way

Sixteen residential roads in Blackpool are set to get resurfaced over the next eight weeks, as Blackpool Council starts a huge investment in additional road maintenance.

16 Blackpool roads to be closed and resurfaced over next 8 weeks

Lancashire is bracing for a fresh bout of disruptive weather as Storm Chandra sweeps into the North West.

Hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Chandra brings rain and strong winds

Lancashire could see a return to colder winter weather later this month, with forecasters warning that falling temperatures may bring an increased chance of sleet or snow

Colder air set to arrive – what it could mean for snow in Lancashire

Lancashire is bracing for a spell of wintry weather today as Storm Goretti moves across the UK

What time snow could hit today as Storm Goretti sweeps across UK

Storm Goretti is causing travel disruption today and tomorrow.

How Storm Goretti is affecting trains & buses across Lancashire

Storm Goretti: UK braced for ‘weather bomb’ of snowfall and winds

Household waste collections have been delayed in Blackpool due to freezing conditions

Bin collections delayed as freezing weather causes disruption

A major railway bridge spanning the M6 was demolished during a weekend closure near Penrith

Dramatic timelapse released of M6 bridge demolition

The Cherry Red Records Stadium (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

New date confirmed for Blackpool's meeting with AFC Wimbledon

The East Irish Sea Transmission Project would see cables being laid across areas in Wyre

Extremely concerned - Windfarm bosses decide route for cables to grid

Patients across Lancashire and Blackpool are being reminded what to expect as resident doctors take part in strike action

NHS resident doctors' strike begins tomorrow - what you need to know

A £60m railway bridge will be installed over the M6 at Clifton in January

Major M6 disruption could hit your travel plans as bridge replaced

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