Jeremy Hardy dies of cancer aged 57
Comedian Jeremy Hardy died of cancer early on Friday, his publicist Amanda Emery said.In a statement, Ms Emery said: "Friends and family of comedian Jeremy Hardy are immensely sad to announce that...
View ArticleWhat can be done for those who fail to look after their basic needs?
People at risk of serious harm or even death as a result of their own self-neglect are the focus of a new plan designed to help them.The guidance, issued by the Lancashire Safeguarding Adults Board,...
View ArticleEmirates is coming to Blackpool to look for cabin crew this Saturday - here's...
Fylde coast folk who want to work as cabin crew can find out more from one of the world’s big airlines this Saturday.The Dubai-based Emirates is looking for both women and men to fill the new positions...
View ArticleHere is all you need to know about cannabidiol (CBD) and anandamides which...
Medical herbalist columnist Jenny Logan writes about CBD oil and endocannabinoids.There has been much debate recently about the many benefits if CBD oil, so this week I though I would try to answer the...
View ArticleTravel insurance will 'work in the normal way' after Brexit
Travellers are being reassured that travel insurance will continue to work in the normal way, even if the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) system isn’t replaced.The EHIC allows people some free...
View ArticleSome of Blackpool Zoo's favourite monkeys and apes over the years
After the sad news of the death of Vicky the Orangutan earlier this week, we take a look back at some other favourite monkey and ape faces at the zoo.Always a popular attraction, the monkeys and apes...
View ArticleStoicism and how to take control
Columnist Dan Donohue, of Fitness Formation, writes about the philosophies behind Stoicism.There are feats of human athleticism that are just simply staggering. It’s incredible to watch someone run...
View ArticleWorld Cancer Day: Lung cancer deaths plummeting in Lancashire
Despite the number of lung cancer death rates falling, almost 5,000 people die each year in the North West. Since 1979 there have been nearly 500,000 fewer deaths in men in the UK than would have been...
View ArticleInside Europe: Ten Years of Turmoil reveals just how we got in this mess, but...
As we hurtle, lemming-like, towards the cliff edge of Brexit, there are more and more TV programmes offering a serious analysis of how we got here.This week, Inside Europe: Ten Years of Turmoil (BBC2,...
View ArticleRoadworks update North West: All planned works Monday, February 4 to Sunday,...
Here are the planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.Details are correct as of Friday, February 1 but could be subject to change, including weather conditions or unforeseen...
View ArticleHow outrage became the source of Pride
A pivotal moment in the gay rights movement will be celebrated during LGBT+ History Month in February with a look back at the Stonewall Riots. Charlie Bullough reportsThe Stonewall Riots happened in...
View ArticleThis is how many crime victims refuse to co-operate with police in Lancashire
More than two in five investigations where Lancashire Constabulary identify a suspect are dropped because victims do not want to press charges.Thousands of suspects are avoiding justice, and victims’...
View ArticleBlackpool ink man to battle global giant Epson
A Blackpool businessman is spearheading a David and Goliath style battle over the sale of computer printer inks.Adrian Meakin from Whitehills-based The Ink Squid is set to head to Parliament on Tuesday...
View ArticlePolice appeal over missing Fleetwood man
Police say they are extremely worried about a man who has gone missing from his home in Fleetwood.Mark Maitland, 52, made contact with a friend yesterday but has not been heard from since. Sgt Dan...
View ArticleWyre MP joins police as they patrol Poulton
Wyre MP and Minister of State for Economic Crime Ben Wallace took a first hand look at policing in the borough.He joined officers on patrol along with Coun Alf Clempson, seeing the diverse policing...
View ArticleFollow these 9 top tips from Lancashire Police on safe dating ahead of...
As Valentine's Day looms, Lancashire Police has offered a selection of safe dating tips.As February begins, Lancashire Police's thoughts have turned to love, with the publication of a guide to making...
View Article'Coldest night so far' predicted as Lancashire football fixtures called off...
The Met Office has warned that tonight could be the coldest night of the winter so far.In some parts of the country temperatures tonight could fall to double digit minus figures, says the weather...
View ArticleRNLI to rescue after boat breaks down
RNLI volunteers came to the rescue of the occupants of a boat after it broke down off Blackpool.The volunteers crew from Blackpool lifeboat station was called out at 10.30am on Saturday when a 30ft...
View ArticlePedestrians badly hurt in crash that closed Fylde coast road for six hours
A Fylde coast road was closed for six hours overnight as police dealt with a serious crash in which several pedestrians were injured.Station Road in Fleetwood was closed overnight after the crash,...
View ArticleCar smash closes road in Fleetwood
A road in Fleetwood town centre was closed for six hours overnight by a serious road accident.Pedestrians are understood to have been injured in the incident on Station Road shortly after 9pm on...
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