Local News
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Licensing hearing for proposed new bar
Proposals for a new bar in South Shore are set to go before a town hall licensing panel for approval after neighbours lodged objections to the application to sell alcohol.
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Council receives £500k of greening up money
Blackpool has been awarded £500,000 of government cash to spend on new trees, plants and seating in the town centre.
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Magnificent Ballroom Chandeliers Illuminate Empress Ballroom Once Again
The Winter Gardens’ iconic Empress Ballroom has reached a significant milestone as the final two chandeliers have been winched back into place, ready to light up this year’s spectacular Dance Festival.
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350 houses approved on edge of Blackpool
Plans to build 350 new houses on the edge of Blackpool have been approved by councillors despite concerns over flooding and that a diverted road could become a ‘rat run’.
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New mayor’s honour at representing seaside resort
Blackpool’s new mayor has spoken of his honour at becoming first citizen of the country’s number one seaside resort.
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Celebrating Blackpool’s Shining Community Stars
The stars were shining brightly at Blackpool Coastal Housing’s Community Awards ceremony held to recognise the achievements and contributions customers and community members have made throughout the past year.
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Deaf patient says he was handcuffed after sign language dispute
A deaf hotelier from Blackpool is calling on hospitals to ensure they can provide sign language interpreters after he says a delay in finding one caused him distress when he collapsed on holiday.
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First steps towards £90m housing regeneration
The first phase of a 20-year vision to transform housing in Blackpool’s inner areas is set to see massive regeneration of deprived neighbourhoods behind the resort’s famous Golden Mile.
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Tower to glow pink to mark Foster Care Fortnight
Blackpool Tower is set to turn pink in recognition of the hard work of foster carers in transforming children’s lives.
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Council to consider plans for next steps towards major housing regeneration in central Blackpool.
Blackpool Council’s executive is to consider a report asking for approval to enter into a grant funding agreement with Homes England.
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Charities To Benefit From TK MAXX Presents Lytham Festival 2024
Five charities from across the North-West have been selected to be official partners of Lancashire’s largest live music event.
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Contractor sought for new electric bus fleet
The first steps towards bringing all-electric buses to Blackpool are being taken after the council revealed it is seeking a contractor to transform the town’s main bus depot.