Ride Across Britain Day 2: We live in a stunning country
Two useful things were learned yesterday.One. There is no such thing as too much chamois cream. Two. We live in a stunning country. And I'm guessing you'd rather hear about the latter rather than the...
View ArticleDavid Cameron stands down as Witney MP
David Cameron is standing down as MP for Witney, triggering a by-election in the Oxfordshire seat.Mr Cameron told the chairman of his Conservative Association and constituency agent before making the...
View ArticleTop award for Gazette writer
A Gazette journalist has been highly commended in a national award celebrating the best in sexual health reporting.Aasma Day was shortlisted for the Family Planning Association’s 2016 Rosemary...
View ArticleRide Across Britain Day 3: The highs and the lows
Easier day, they said.I beg to differ. 5,000ft of climbs and 98 miles, is tough enough for me. Thank goodness I had old pals Bob Dylan and Richard Hawley to drag me round the final 20 miles of day...
View ArticleSurvey says job prospects better in north
North West employers are the most keen to hire in the north of England according to Manpower. The employment Outlook for this area has increased by one percentage point to +six per cent, which is above...
View Article‘My missing dog is not a wild raccoon’
A ‘wild raccoon’ may be spotted wandering the streets of Blackpool – but all is not as it seems.The furry creature more commonly associated with rooting through dustbins outside American homes is more...
View ArticleNew maritime group for port
Fleetwood has a new addition to its marine community after a voluntary maritime group brought its official vessel into the port this week and began recruiting new members.The Maritime Voluntary Service...
View ArticleMan breached order to send card to his ex
A man ended up in court after sending his former partner a Happy Birthday card and putting posts about her on Facebook.Paul Bowker, a 38-year-old building loads manager, of Nutter Road, Cleveleys,...
View ArticleMinister Paul Maynard’s nerves ahead of big debate
Blackpool North and Cleveleys MP Paul Maynard has admitted being ‘nervous’ before speaking at the front bench in Parliament for the first time.The Tory politician spoke as part of his new role as...
View ArticleRide Across Britain Day 5: My toughest day yet
There are tough days. But this was another level.As my 970 mile Deloittle Ride Across Britain adventure rolled into Lancashire I was supposed to be firing on all cylinders. But the engine was broken....
View ArticleThe tiny panda rolling over is cute but really....
It has been one of those weeks when I want to shout ‘get some perspective, people’ then retreat back to my cave with a large gin and tonic and a grumpy look on my face.First on my list is ‘news’ that a...
View ArticleRide Across Britain Day 6: The home straight
Then three became one.The two pals who I buddied up with on this great Deloitte Ride Across Britain challenge have now been forced to retire from the ride due to injury. Cycling from Lands End to...
View ArticleMan in court over social media posts
A man ended up in court after sending his former partner a birthday card, and putting posts about her on Facebook.Paul Bowker, a 38-year-old building loads manager, of Nutter Road, Cleveleys, pleaded...
View ArticleRide Across Britain Day 7: An awe inspiring day in the saddle
We are more than 700 miles in but things keep getting better.Day seven of the Deloitte Ride Across Britain challenge was by far the most scenic. It was a challenging 127 mile ride from Hamilton...
View ArticleChip pan warning after ‘fireball explosion’
Lancashire fire chiefs have issued a warning never to try and fight a chip pan fire with water.It comes after two men in Blackpool had a narrow escape from a ‘fireball explosion’ caused by a chip pan...
View ArticleDying to pick up that mobile phone
We see them every day - drivers talking on the phone or texting at the wheel.And, while more and more are doing it, fewer and fewer are getting caught, according to the RAC.Now, as the dangerous...
View ArticleRide Across Britain Day 8: The end is in sight
The end is well and truly in sight now.Today, on this Deloitte Ride Britain adventure we crossed deep into the highlands. From the beautiful base camp in the shadow of Ben Nevis, just outside Fort...
View ArticleRide Across Britain Day 9: I made it!
So. 970 miles, 23 counties, three countries, two lost toenails, one strapped knee and a really sore backside later - but I made it across Britain on my bike.It is a challenge that has inspired people...
View ArticleBlackpool allotments in firing line
A Blackpool allotment site has been a repeated target for yobs who have broken into 28 sheds in just two weeks.The mystery offenders, who are being hunted by the police, have so far made off with an...
View ArticlePICTURES: Photographer left in tears as stuck horse is rescued just ‘seconds’...
A pensioner said he was moved to tears after catching a dramatic horse rescue on film yesterday.Les Holden took out his camcorder and began filming as emergency crews desperately fought to save the...
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