Pub’s bid for outside seating terrace
Bosses at the Poulton Elk in Hardhorn Road have applied for planning permission to create an outdoors seating terrace behind the pub.If passed, it would be used between 7am and 12.30am the following...
View ArticleSchool fine solicitor: Law is unclear
It is not against the law to take your child on holiday during term-time, the lawyer who beat Blackpool Council in court this week said.Sebastian Sinclair, who successfully defended Cleveleys mum...
View ArticleNew group to help tackle flood woes
Residents whose homes have been flooded or threatened with rising flood water from the River Wyre are being urged to support a new action group.Garstang Flood Action Group is to be launched on Monday,...
View ArticleJessica’s Mayoral mission
Teenager Jessica Basquill has a year with a difference lined up over the next 12 months.Jessica, 16, of North Albion Street, Fleetwood, has been appointed the Wyre Youth Mayor and will soon be...
View Article£9m NHS cash spent privately
More than £9m of local NHS money went to a private Blackpool hospital last year.The sum was paid to Spire Fylde Coast Hospital after Monitor, which regulates health services in the UK, ordered health...
View Article‘I was still grieving and football came second. We are not robots’
Preston North End player Paul Gallagher and wife Hayley went through the tragedy of losing their son Luca who was stillborn at 30 weeks of pregnancy while his surviving twin sister spent her early...
View ArticleMan had indecent pictures of children
A former tram driver found with a stash of images of youngsters being abused has narrowly avoided an immediate prison term.Paul Edensor, 42, used a series of sickening search terms to find indecent...
View ArticleCan you help smash Santa Dash record?
Calling all Santas!The search is on for 1,000 hospice supporters ready to pull on the famous red suit and raise money.Santa Dash, in aid of Trinity Hospice and Brian House Children’s Hospice takes...
View ArticleBlackpool: From the courts 24-10-16
Here is a round-up of some of the cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court from October 22.Anthony McPartland, 27, breach of restraining orderA father-of-two fell foul of the law when he rang to wish his...
View Article‘We want an A585 bypass’
Wyre Council is putting its faith in a new dual carriageway to end the borough’s traffic woes.The authority has written to Highways England supporting a £100m bypass scheme which would speed up traffic...
View ArticleBlackpool: From the courts 25-10-16
Here is a round-up of some of the cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court from October 24.Stephen Coran, 46, damageA former soldier flew into a rage after his former girlfriend refused to give him a lift...
View Article‘Irritated’ dad denies murder
A dad has admitted throwing his newborn baby daughter on a sofa in irritation and frustration that she woke up crying.John Burrill, 30, denies murdering eight-week-old Daisy-Mae Burrill but admits he...
View ArticleLearn to save money at Big Energy Saving Week in Fleetwood
Householders can learn how to save energy and money or even get help in paying the bills at a series of free local events hosted by Citizens Advice as part of Big Energy Saving Week.The organisation...
View ArticleCouple land £25,000 as village wins Lottery again
A second Knott End postcode has been drawn as a winner this year – landing a lucky couple £25,000.Lancaster Road – postcode FY6 0AR – was drawn as a Street Prize winner on Saturday.New dad Robert...
View ArticleFlu jab season highlighted by MPs at clinic
A Fylde coast MP attended Westminster Flu Day, a vaccine clinic held in the House of Commons, to encourage people to get this season’s flu vaccine in line with Government...
View ArticleBarnardo’s in plea to firms
A campaign to get 150 businesses to sign up and support children’s charity Barnardo’s has launched marking the start of 150 hours of activity.The campaign marks the 150th anniversary of Barnardo’s...
View ArticleWoman’s body found in woodland
An urban woodland was sealed off by police following the discovery of a woman’s body.Police were called to The Towers in Cleveleys at around 7.20am today.It is understood the body is that of a girl in...
View ArticleBlackpool: From the courts 26-10-16
Here is a round-up of some of the cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court from October 25.John Latham, 28, damageA fed-up man has been granted his wish by magistrates and sent to prison.John Latham had...
View ArticleLife for dad who murdered baby daughter Daisy-Mae
A DAD who murdered his baby daughter when she would not go to sleep has been jailed for life.John Burrill, 30, has never admitted what he did to eight-week-old Daisy-Mae when he lost his temper and...
View ArticleTheatre lines up latest funnyman
Rob Beckett is the latest star comedy name heading for Lowther Pavilion.The popular funnyman will bring his Mouth of the South to the Lytham theatre on theatre on Wednesday, February 22 and tickets,...
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