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Headteacher at Inskip St Peter’s C of E Primary School quits post just days before damning Ofsted visit

Fylde primary school head quits post days before damning Ofsted visit

A moving Remembrance Day service took place at Blackpool Cenotaph on 08 November 2026, to pay respect to all of the fallen heroes that sacrificed their lives in the wars. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

I thought of the terrible sacrifices made by those who never came home

A market trader who repeatedly sold illicit tobacco and counterfeit goods has been sentenced following an investigation by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team.

Market trader sentenced as tobacco & counterfeit phone products seized

MP Lorraine Beavers says she will fight the decision to close Carleton Childcare

MP vows to fight decision to close much-loved nursery

A Banbury mother has raised concerns after ongoing transport problems have resulted in her son missing almost a month of school. Stock image.

Revealed: The 21 hardest primary schools to get a place at in 2026

Andrew Snowden, MP for Fylde, has paid tribute to former senior Lancashire detective and county councillor Graham Gooch following his death at the age of 76.

MP tribute to 'intelligent & kind-hearted' ex-detective and councillor

Former Lancashire detective and county councillor Graham Gooch has died, after a remarkable working life

Top Blackpool murder detective-turned-councillor Graham Gooch dies

'It's about bloody time': Lancashire mayor on the horizon after budget

Will the Chancellor, John Healey, have anything to say specifically to Lancashire during his budget speech?

Lancashire mayor question could finally be answered in the budget

Lancashire County Council members get the chance to bring forward proposals for debate at each full council meeting - but from now on, the opposition will have only one of the three debate slots

Lancashire Reform accused of ‘silencing opposition’ in county council debate row

All the roadworks planned for Wyre this week

All the major roadworks planned this week in Wyre starting October 26

Lancashire County Council is taking legal steps in the face of uncertainty over local government reorganisation

Lancs makes court bid and referendum call as government stays silent on overhaul

Lancashire County Council's Reform UK administration says the road network is much improved compared to earlier in the year - but opposition councillors are far from convinced

Potholes: claim of "fantastic" improvement met with scepticism amid stats spat

Cllr Joshua Roberts (right) and Ian Wright from the Treescapes team at Chisnall Wood in Wrightington

154 footie pitches of new planted woodland will leave a lasting legacy

Cllr Ruth Duffy at theMilton Street play area in Fleetwood

'We're running out of time' - Bid to save beloved children's play area

MP Lorraine Beavers with Cardinal Allen Catholic High School pupils and headteacher Andrew Cafferkey

What I can do is keep banging the drum to have the line re-opened
Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers’ weekly column.
Claire Lark

Wyre Roadworks - w/c October 12

All the major roadworks planned to start this week

Shakespeare has been awarded a prestigious award. Names of adults (left to right): Mrs Mather, Elliot, Miss Mooney, Mr Twist, Heather, Mrs Slater

We're proud of our place helping students become citizens of tomorrow

A further £10 million investment in highways maintenance will help prepare Lancashire's roads for winter, Lancashire County Council has said.

New £10m investment preparing Fylde coast roads for harsh winter

Will Lancashire's new-look council map survive the government’s “review” of the process undertaken to create it?

Legal threat over council shake-up as government refuses to answer questions

Wyre Council leader Michael Vincent is still concerned about the long-term future of the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry service

'Don't play politics' with the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry', Wyre leader warns

Foster carers Thomas and Wayne (from right to left) live in Cleveleys

Fostering is the best thing I've ever done, it's absolutely worth it

Major news as future of beloved Fleetwood to Knott End ferry revealed by Wyre and Lancashire County Councils

Extra cash pledge at 'short notice' to support ferry service return

All the roadworks planned in Fylde next week

6 major roadworks planned to start the week including a road closure

Andy Burnham is understood to want to see a mayor flying the flag for Lancashire

Getting Lancashire a mayor is ‘a priority for Andy Burnham’, as £1bn fund mooted

All the roadworks planned in Wyre next week

5 major roadworks planned to start the week including a road closure

Kilnhouse Lane was due to reopen on September 21

Council update on delayed works to key road closed since June
“The developer has committed to reopening Kilnhouse Lane to through traffic by October 19 at the latest, and we are continuing to work with them to explore opportunities to bring this date forward”
Tony Durkin

The employment tribunal was held in Manchester

Fylde coast children's home worker wins sex discrimination tribunal

Lorraine Beavers in Bristol Avenue where the road surface is 'atrocious'

MP slams council over pothole ridden road

David Allum with daughter Chloe Allum, 11, who has been put in 'inclusion' for wearing an un-branded skirt to school

'Proud' dad slams 'sexist' school uniform rule after daughter punished

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School will be closed because of strike action

School to close next week as teachers strike - here's why

Decision on the proposed Morecambe Windfarm cable route expected today (Monday, September 14).

Decision on controversial Morecambe Windfarm cable path due imminently

Reform UK's Joshua Roberts put forward the plan for Lancashire County Council to end its refugee scheme role, having previously announced his "intention" to do so - and said the way in which he reached the decision was entirely proper

Refugee decision cleared as Reform councillor admits having 'a view' beforehand

Pictured are the four Lancashire primary schools that were the hardest to get into this year (‘26/27)

21 of the hardest primary schools to get into in Lancashire in 2026

Changes to visitor access to Lancashire Archives and Lancashire Certificate Services as major roof revamp gets underway

Visitor access changes to Lancashire Archives and Certificate Services

Lancashire’s much anticipated new Eden Project has today announced two new crucial senior positions are up for grabs

Jobs on offer at major new tourism attraction due to open in 2028

Cllr Atkinson

'Fully support': Lancashire County Council backs City of Culture bid

'Huge moment for the Fylde coast' - Major Morecambe Windfarm cable decision expected on Monday

'Huge moment for Fylde coast' - Windfarm cable call coming next week

Local government secretary Angela Rayner has placed a question mark over the planned abolition of Lancashire's 15 councils

Fylde coast leaders react to shock council shake-up 'pause' amid legal probe

I will keep fighting to protect Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry, says MP

I will keep fighting to protect Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry, says MP

Cabinet members at Lancashire County Council voted to end the authority's co-ordinating role in delivering support for refugees in the county

‘Unfair system’: Reform county council quits refugee role amid ‘xenophobia’ row

Lorraine Beavers is MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood

'Save this ferry': MP on positive step towards securing ferry's future

The historic Lancashire ferry service began way back in 1841 linking the rural communities of Knott End, Pilling and Preesall

Major update on future of Fleetwood to Knott End ferry after crunch meeting

Lancashire County Council cabinet to withdraw from role as coordinating authority for refugee resettlement

Major Lancashire County Council update on refugee resettlement schemes

Online applications open for Lancashire's primary and secondary school places

Online applications open for 2027 school places in Lancashire

Cameras will soon be monitoring the comings and goings at tips like the one in Lytham

Number plate cameras to be installed at these Fylde coast tips to prevent misuse

Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry

Fleetwood ferry: crunch meeting follows formal call for council to save service

Wyre Council & LCC clash over ferry's future amid staff loss threats

Benefits for Fylde coast students amid County Council's major £23m SEND investment

Lancashire County Council reveals major £23m SEND support investment

MP Lorraine Beavers has vowed to fight for families and children with Special Educational Needs

'We are coming to get you!' MP slams council over delays in EHCPs

The tragic case of Preston Davey has not impacted on adoption figures, say officials

Council responds to adoption rate fears after Preston Davey tragedy

The chief executives of Lancashire County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council ear more than the Prime Minister - but will the same be the case at the new local authorities coming to Lancashire?

'Council bosses shouldn't earn more than PM': call to curb pay at authorities

Major update on controversial quarry after developer appeal against planning refusal

Major update on future of controversial quarry after developer appeal

Traffic management orders are official notices that inform the public about proposed changes affecting the roads in their area.

Parking, speed limits and road closures: where to find traffic notices

The wind turbines might be planned for the sea, but the effects of the cables transferring their power to the national grid will be felt across the Fylde

Fylde Council urges wind farm rethink

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