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Jess Brown with Fleetwood residents protesting on Jameson Road and outside Transwaste

Landfill pressure group issues update ahead of crucial appeal

Cllr Julie Sloman has highlighted some of the issues faced by Wilvere Court residents living directly opposite a works compound needed for the coastal protection scheme.

Building work ruining our sea view is cracking the walls of our homes

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has vowed to continue fighting for the remediation of contaminated land and accountability over PFOA pollution in Thornton, despite welcoming further research into the chemicals affecting the area.

I won't be waiting for PFOA contamination research to fight for action

High water levels on the River Wyre

'Floods possible' - Major alert on Flyde coast with high tide warning

Waves break on the seafront in Blackpool (Danny Lawson/PA)

Latest weather as winds remain three times stronger than average

A flood alert has been issued for the coast between Fleetwood and Blackpool, with high tides expected to bring a risk of flooding on Monday evening and again on Tuesday.

Breaking Flood alert for Fylde coast as high tides threaten coastal areas

Lawyers representing families affected by potential soil contamination in Thornton have called for progress on remediation after Wyre Council formally designated two local allotment sites as contaminated land.

Legal update on families affected by cancer chemicals at ex ICI site

The area remains closed off from public access

Environment Agency issues important update on major floodgate delay

Fleetwood residents protest on Jameson Road and outside TransWaste. In the picture is Jess Brown

Environment Agency issues update on landfill capping work

Monitoring has revealed zero odour-related emissions from Jameson Road landfill

Court date set for appeal on Abatement Order at stench-ridden landfill

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

Blackpool North & Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers on PFOA ICI site cancer scandal

'Absolute disgrace' - MP slams ACG over PFOA ICI site cancer scandal

A total of 56 people at Thornton are being tested for traces of toxins from a nearby chemical plant which they say have contaminated their homes.

Breaking 'I feel guilty for poisoning my children' - Mum on blood test results

Fylde Saltmarsh Project shortlisted for national biodiversity award

Fylde coast nature project shortlisted for national biodiversity award

Lancashire Fire and Rescue battle major blaze at Clifton Marsh Landfill Site

Breaking Lancashire Fire and Rescue battle major blaze at landfill site

'I want to change the world' - Blackpool pupils win top marine conservation award

'I want to change the world' - Pupils win marine conservation award
“I’m going to use my knowledge because I want to benefit the Earth.”
Jack Marshall

A total of 56 people at Thornton are being tested for traces of toxins from a nearby chemical plant which they say have contaminated their homes.

Residents undergo blood tests over fears of forever chemical poisoning

Fleetwood residents protest on Jameson Road and outside TransWaste

Landfill campaigners plan protest against Transwaste appeal

A reinforced crane lifted the broken floodgate out of the river on Tuesday

Environment Agency issue major update on River Wyre floodgate repairs

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

Fleetwood residents protest on Jameson Road and outside Transwaste

Environment Agency latest update over stinking landfill site

The homes would be located in Thornton

Plans submitted for 34 new homes in Thornton

Lorraine Beavers MP joined in with a protest at the Jameson Road landfill site.

MP warns landfill site regulatory system 'is broken'

Historic contamination from part of the former ICI site, now operated by AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, within the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone in Thornton has seen 60 residents seek legal action

Breaking 200 jobs at risk as bosses at former ICI plant plan to stop production

A second allotment has been closed temporarily after land was found to be contaminted by historic plastic particles omitted from the old ICI works

Breaking Second allotment closed after land found contaminated

Planning conditions are causing further delays to a new state-of-the-art factory Fisherman's Friend

Major update on multi-million pound Fisherman's Friend factory plans

Feargal Sharkey addressed the GMB conference in Blackpool.

'We're being cheated' - Activist slams pollution amid council pledge
Water spilling into the sea from farms contains a dangerous bacteria.
Simon Drury

Fleetwood residents protest on Jameson Road and outside Jameson Road Landfill site

People's Air Quality Monitors will 'finally give us the truth'

16 new rock groynes tobe built along the beach from Cocker Square (just north of North Pier) to Gynn Square, and from Bispham to Little Bispham. Pictures is a visualisation of what the project would look like once completed

Drop in session reminder over 16 new rock groynes in North Blackpool

Fleetwood residents protest on Jameson Road and outside TransWaste

I see this as an important step in finally ending this nightmare

Environment Agency enforces major licence change on stench-ridden landfill site

Environment Agency's major licence change for stench-ridden landfill

Lorraine Beavers MP joined in with a protest at the Jameson Road landfill site.

MP promises 5-year prison sentences for rogue waste operators

16 new rock groynes tobe built along the beach from Cocker Square (just north of North Pier) to Gynn Square, and from Bispham to Little Bispham. Pictures is a visualisation of what the project would look like once completed

Breaking 16 new rock groynes planned for North Blackpool and Bispham

Fleetwood residents protest on Jameson Road and outside TransWaste

Environment Agency issues landfill site update amid closure rumours

Work starts on controversial Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme

Work starts on controversial flood prevention & coastal erosion scheme

Fylde coast beaches

Fylde coast on track for safe swimming water on all beaches by 2027

The last rock is put in place

Last rock placed on Cleveleys beach as part of sea defence works

Flakefleet Primary School children with the letter they received from the Prime Minister

'They are small but mighty voices' Prime Minister responds to pupils

Jameson Road landfill site

Air quality findings at controversial Fleetwood landfill site released

Historic contamination from part of the former ICI site, now operated by AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, within the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone in Thornton has seen 60 residents seek legal action

'A right to be upset' - 60 people call in legal team over cancer fears

The Environment Agency has questioned ongom updates on behalf of landfill operators Transwaste Ltd

Fleetwood landfill operators issue update on work to tackle odour

Lorraine Beavers supports an end tro extreme breeding in dogs

I am absolutely committed to seeing Fleetwood's landfill site closed

Fleetwood residents protest on Jameson Road and outside TransWaste

38 pictures of protesters at Fleetwood's Jameson Road landfill site

Fleetwood residents protest on Jameson Road and outside TransWaste

Angry Fleetwood protestors storm Jameson Road landfill site

The Environment Agency has questioned ongom updates on behalf of landfill operators Transwaste Ltd

Fleetwood landfill operators reveal new plans to tackle vile stench

Flood alerts remain in force across parts of Wyre this morning

Flood alerts remain in place after heavy rain

We want the landfill site closed down... the stench is making kids ill

Flood alerts have been issued across parts of the Wyre area as a shift to wetter and more unsettled weather

Flood alerts issued as wet weather moves in and river levels rise

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has called for the immediate closure of the controversial Jameson Road landfill site

MP demands closure of landfill site amid ongoing smell concerns

Flood defence walls being installed in Broadgate, Preston

Billion pound boost for flood defences near you

AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd at Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone in Thornton, Cleveleys. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Breaking Cancer contamination fear leads to immediate closure of two allotments

Prof Peter Hammond (Jason Watkins) and Ash Smith (David Thewlis) take on the water companies in Channel 4's Dirty Business (Picture: Rob Baker Ashton/Channel 4)

Dirty Business uses fury to defeat the weasel words of the water industry

Families across Fylde are being asked to help protect the coastline - by simply taking a photograph

You can help a £200m flood defence scheme - just by taking a photo

Hundreds of volunteers ready to plant Christmas trees in sand dunes

Residents gathered in Fleetwood to stage a peaceful protest over ongoing smells from the Jameson Road landfill site

'I'm forced to choose between seizures or landfill stink'

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