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Fylde Rangers are inviting residents to lend a hand with spring bulb planting at Hope Street Park in Lytham on Thursday 29 October.

We're planting hundreds of bulbs to create a stunning display in 2027

Fylde Council has ruled out a legal challenge to the decision to grant permission for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets.

Update on legal challenge to controversial Fylde coast wind farm call

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Wyre Council has reiterated its urging of the public to have their say on the future of Hillhouse Enterprise Zone in Thornton.

Residents urged to have a say on future of Hillhouse Enterprise Zone

More than 6.6 tonnes of food waste have been collected in the first three days of Fylde Council’s new weekly food waste collection service.

1 T-rex or 5 cars’ - Food waste collections top 6.6 tonnes in 3 days

The launch comes as the Ofgem price cap rose a huge 4 per cent on 1 October to £1,723 a year for a typical household

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The company has begun implementing emission-reduction measures across its operations

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The fibre bottles are manufactured from sustainably sourced wood pulp, contain no hidden plastic and are recyclable

Ad Feature Pulpex opens first commercial fibre bottle manufacturing facility

A Lytham Hall gardener who was once Sir David Attenborough’s personal gardener has helped give a tree planted in his honour an extra-special connection.

I was David Attenborough's gardener so I planted a tree for him

Fylde Council update on Orchard Road and Garden Street paving, lighting and road changes

Council update on tree-planting, paving, lighting and road changes

Huge Fylde Council update on £400,000 funding for vital repair work on St Annes historic seawall

Update on £400,000 funding for vital repair work on historic seawall

Fylde Saltmarsh Project shortlisted for national biodiversity award

Fylde coast nature project shortlisted for national biodiversity award

New jobs at Blackpool Airport on offer - everything you need to know and how to apply

Blackpool Airport jobs on offer - what you need to know & how to apply

A new visitor centre and education hub is planned for Wyre Estuary Country Park in Stannah

Huge investment on the way to park to enhance visitor experience

SEA LIFE Blackpool & Nintendo Switch 2 offer immersive dive into world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons

SEA LIFE Blackpool and Nintendo offer new immersive experience

Artist's impression of the new hotel earmarked for Blackpool, showing the view from the front| Joseph Boniface Architects Ltd

Plans revealed for new 111-room 4/5 star hotel on Blackpool seafront
“I think it is important to not just build an anonymous box which you could find in any town.”
Richard Hunt

Notarianni's owner Luca Vettese (left) and Simon Reeve (Credit: Notarianni Instagram)

Iconic ice cream parlour Notarianni's teases exciting new collab

Incredible Frida Kahlo-inspired artwork on display in stunning new exhibition

Incredible Frida Kahlo-inspired artwork on display in new exhibition

Blackpool Tower was surrounded by fog on Thursday (Peter Byrne/PA)

Residents asked to shape Blackpool's 1st Heritage Investment Strategy

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lifted a special measures at Abode in Moorland Road

Update on latest CQC findings at 'special measures' care home

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

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

Judges will visit Churchtown this week

'A privilege'- Fylde coast village on cusp of Britain in Bloom title

The former ICI site, now operated by AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, within the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone in Thornton

Environment Agency issues major update in PFOA land contamination

Fylde coast holiday park's new head gardener transforms grounds into edible landscape

Fylde coast holiday park's new head gardener creating edible landscape

'Unsustainable' Fylde coast grammar school acquired by leading global education group

'Unsustainable' grammar school bought by global education group

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Fylde coast MP 'delighted' as UK ratifies international deal to protect world oceans

MP 'delighted' as UK agrees major treaty to protect world's oceans
“I have been pressing Ministers to act to ensure that plastics industry lobbyists are not able to hamper this work.”
Jack Marshall

Blackpool's Acorn Lodge Care Home has CQC rating downgraded to 'Requires Improvement' amid fire safety issues

Care home CQC rated as 'Requires Improvement' amid fire safety issues

Franco Ravizzoli (Gareth Evans / Blackpool FC)

Goalkeeper reflects on time with Blackpool so far since Wycombe move

Wild Shore Blackpool has extended its opening hours

Fylde coast attraction extends opening hours for new twilight sessions

Guide dogs at Madame Tussauds

Guide dog puppies meet The Beatles, Alan Carr, and David Attenborough

How you can land £2,000 grant for enhancing local lives

Community groups urged to apply for massive new £2,000 grants

L: Westinghouse Springfields Managing Director Craig Boothby planting the final tree. R: Members of the Westinghouse Springfields tree planting team

Springfield Fuels marks 80 years with donation to local community

Linzi Barrow has lost 8 stones at Slimming World

I lost 8 stone but the biggest changes aren't just physical ones

Pan-Disability Games are at Blackpool Sports Centre on July 9

Come and 'try new sports and activities' at PAN Disability Games

Blackpool RNLI was called out for the 12th time

Update as Blackpool RNLI called out twice during heatwave temperatures

According to WCY 2026, Hong Kong’s rise reflects sustained performance across the four competitiveness factors measured.

Ad Feature Hong Kong rises to number two in global competitiveness

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has lauded local environmental efforts after more than 7,000 new trees, whips and saplings were planted across Blackpool

'Building a better Blackpool' - Over 7,000 new trees planted in town

Rupert, father to the chicks

Blackpool Zoo's massive update on critically endangered bird's eggs

The Style Assembly is a thriving platform for fashion and creativity on the coast. After two exciting events, House of Wingz, Blackpool School of Arts and the Youth LCEP group ‘Creative Fusion’ have come together to put on a version of the event completely produced by young people. From concept, to delivery with a fashion show event, an opportunity for young creatives to gain industry experience in events, fashion, photography and performing arts. This event is part of creative Blackpool's Cultural Strategy, which aims to make Blackpool the UK’s coastal capital of creativity. The next Style Assembly will take place in June. Follow House of Wingz, Style Assembly and Creative Blackpool on social media for more details.

One of Blackpool's top cultural events returns - what you need to know

Lancashire Fire and Rescue open investigation into causes of late-night Fleetwood house fire

Breaking Lancashire Fire & Rescue open investigation into late-night house fire

Blackpool Council's volunteer Tree Wardens led the planting of 7,270 trees, whips and saplings across 29 local green spaces

More than 7,000 trees, whips and saplings planted across Blackpool

Barnfield Construction which built home of Blackpool's famous illuminations, Lightworks, celebrates 50 years in business

Firm behind home of famous illuminations marks 50 year milestone

Six-month-old blueberry-loving Betty arrived into RSPCA care after being abandoned by her owner.

Meet blueberry-loving parrot Betty looking for her forever home

Taekwondo Olympian Laurent Williams hosts a Q&A at Mount Taekwondo Academy in Fleetwood

'I'm inspired to keep doing what I'm doing'

Ribble Vets issue food bin warning

'Don't wait' - Vets issue food waste poison warning to pet owners

The plan highlights five distinct features and centers on the comprehensive elevation of the city's eight qualities.

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Further vital work has been carried out at Liggard Brook just outside Lytham

Water way improvements will 'help nature and reduce flood risk'

Frank and Dianne Mcknight lives opposite the compound where she describes workers start shifting boulders from before 7am, making constant noise and the compound has ruined their sea view. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Our lovely sea view homes are now looking onto a building site

Blackpool Zoo has officially opened its new £500,000 Kidepo Trail development at Giraffe Heights as part of its ongoing investment in immersive and conservation-led habitats.

'A huge milestone' - Zoo officially opens new £500k Kidepo Trail

Wyre Estuary Country Park, otherky known as Stanah Park, is a well known destination across the Fylde coast.

Everything you need to know about Big Green Get Together

HONOR has introduced premium mid-range, tablet and HONOR Choice ecosystem ranges

Ad Feature HONOR expands UK line-up with new smartphones, tablet and AI gadgets

Enveco Litter Pick on Blackpool beach.

Hundreds attend annual Enveco Blackpool Beach Litter Picking Marathon

Lilliput children celebrating Sir David's birthday

Blackpool students wish David Attenborough a happy 100th birthday

Laurie Webb's emotional reaction to the room

Safe Sunshine Room at school brings smiles and tears

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