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Extension to Household Support Fund welcomed
A vital lifeline for vulnerable residents struggling with the cost of living has been extended by the Government.
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Update on parks and green spaces
Natural habitat, children’s playgrounds and historic parkland are all coming under the spotlight as part of Blackpool’s drive to improve its green spaces.
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Hospital chief exec puts focus on staff and spending
Hospital services in Blackpool depend on people from 65 different nationalities, and the town’s NHS boss has told of staff fearing going to work during recent violence.
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Hospital chief executive confirmed in role
Maggie Oldham has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals after carrying out the role since April as an interim appointment.
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Oasis confirm invites for private Wembley ballot will be sent overnight
Oasis have confirmed they will send out invites for a private invite-only ballot for their final Wembley Stadium dates overnight..
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Lee Carsley unaffected by national anthem furore after opening win with England
Interim manager Lee Carsley said he respects peoples opinions but was unmoved by the reaction to him not singing the national anthem before leading England to a career-high victory over the Republic of Ireland..
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Alfie Hewett savours one of great wheelchair tennis matches despite final loss
Alfie Hewett fell agonisingly short of Paralympic singles gold but savoured one of the greatest matches in wheelchair tennis history after losing a three-set thriller in front of a near-capacity crowd at Roland Garros..
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Eight arrests at latest pro Palestinian protest in London
Eight people have been arrested as pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London in protest at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas..
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