Give a Christmas gift and spread a little happiness
Appeal to Gazette readers to help provide every hospital patient with a present on Christmas dayToday The Gazette launches an appeal to brighten up the festive season for those who are in hospital at...
View Article400 operations cancelled – but Vic rates high
Almost 400 patients were put through the agony of a last minute cancelled operation in Blackpool hospitals in the first nine months of this year, according to new figures.But all the surgery was...
View ArticleOver-50s fight for same-day GP appointment
Over-50s, arguably the biggest users of the NHS, are finding it particularly hard to book a same-day appointments with their GP.In a poll of more than 10,000 over-50s, half say they find it difficult...
View ArticleBlackpool: From the courts 28-11-16
Here is a round-up of some of the cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court from November 26.Craig Rourke, 26, careless driving, failing to stop after an accident, failure to report an accident, no licence,...
View ArticleDelays on the M6 between junctions 18 and 17 southbound due to serious accident
The accident, which involved two lorries and one car, happened at around 11.30am this morning (28, November).Two lanes are currently closed between Middlewich and Sandbach and traffic is queuing for...
View ArticleBarry Bennell rushed to hospital after being discovered unconscious at a Hotel
Paedophile football coach Barry Bennell has been taken to hospital after police responded to a "fear for welfare incident" at an address in Stevenage on Friday night.Bennell, a youth coach who worked...
View ArticleGritters ready to roll as cold weather looms
Blackpool’s fleet of gritting machines are primed for action with November set to end with a freezing finale.Despite a mild start to the winter, the council’s four gritters have already been out four...
View ArticleBlackpool: From the courts 29-11-16
Here is a round-up of some of the cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court from November 28.Nicola Lord, 39, theftA woman who last year won £250,000 on a scratchcard went shoplifting because she had...
View ArticleMorning news digest - Fire at Booths, bank robbery arrest and Britain braces...
Catch up with all the overnight news from Lancashire and across the country here with our morning roundup.BUSINESS AS USUAL AFTER FIRE AT BOOTHSFire crews from around Lancashire raced to the store in...
View ArticleSevere delays in Singleton after power cut causes traffic lights failure
There were severe delays affecting traffic at Singleton junction this morning after traffic lights failed due to a power cut at around 8.00am.Long delays affected traffic around the Mains Lane area...
View ArticlePower cut hits 500 properties
Electricity supplies have been interupted to hundreds of homes and businessesThe lights went out in areas of Thornton, Cleveleys and Bispham at around 7.20am today.The cut lasted just a second in some...
View ArticleWhere are the best Christmas shops?
From Christmas trees and wreaths to baubles and snow machines - we all like to get in the festive spirit.But where is best to go to get the latest seasonal goods.Readers have submitted their...
View ArticleCentre closures scrutinised
The closure of children’s centres across Lancashire was due to be discussed today.Millions of pounds could be clawed back by the Government as a result of the shake-up of services, according to a...
View ArticleShop provides festive fun for sick children
Smyths Toys have pledged to donate hundreds of pounds of presents to the Gazette’s Give a Gift appeal.The superstore on Vicarage Lane, Marton, is donating a massive box full of items, including dolls,...
View ArticleCCTV appeals - Lancashire Police would like to speak to these people - can...
The police have issued the following CCTV images of people from the Lancashire area that they would like to speak to.If you have any information about the following incidents please contact the police...
View ArticleRobber who absconded from Kirkham Prison arrested in Blackburn
Carl Tanner who absconded from Kirkham Prison on 23 November was arrested in Blackburn on Sunday evening.Police were able to capture the convict after he was spotted on the Boulevard at about 8.30pm on...
View ArticleFylde Coast’s ‘forgotten’ elderly are focus of festive appeal
The Gazette has launched an appeal to brighten up the festive season for those who are in hospital at Christmas.Hundreds of patients on the Fylde Coast will be separated from their family and friends...
View ArticleBus firm fights licence axe bid
A Blackpool bus firm is pressing ahead with plans to expand services despite being told its operating licence will be revoked.Catch22bus has been told it must stop operations on January 18 following...
View ArticleEducation stars recognised at annual Gazette awards
Educations stars across the Fylde coast were today basking in the glow of being named the best in the region in the annual Gazette Education Awards.Hundreds of proud pupils, teachers and parents...
View ArticleBlackpool: From the courts 30-11-16
Here is a round-up of some of the cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court from November 29.David Fowler, 72, extreme pornographyA Cleveleys man has made his first appearance at court charged with...
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