Children's centre changes will see family wellbeing services removed from...
Services for vulnerable children and their families will be delivered from seven fewer buildings across Lancashire, after the final stage of an overhaul was approved.Lancashire County Council announced...
View ArticleThe Victim - a powerful, brilliant drama with award-worthy star turns
According to Benjamin Franklin, there are only two certainties in life – death and taxes.But after watching The Victim (BBC1, Mon-Thurs, 9pm), I think we can add a third to that list – Kelly MacDonald...
View ArticleHere is how to get rid of butterflies in the stomach
Medical herbalist and columnist, Nicola Parker, of Morecambe Health Foods, writes about herbal remedies to ease anxiety and a knotted stomach.You know that feeling of your tummy doing backflips when...
View ArticleLancashire's most vulnerable children being kicked out of school
Children in care are four times more likely to be excluded from school in Lancashire.The Children’s Commissioner for England has warned too many vulnerable children are “falling through the gaps”, and...
View ArticleThis is how many people in Lancashire are legally allowed a gun
More people are applying for gun licences in Lancashire with police across the country warning background checks are draining their resources.The latest Home Office figures show that 759 people applied...
View ArticleThis is how many cases of measles there were in Lancashire last year
Outbreaks of Victorian diseases such as measles and scarlet fever are becoming more common in Lancashire.Lancashire, including Greater Manchester, had at least 10 cases of measles last year, and were...
View ArticleSteve Canavan: Peppa Pig at the cinema had me yearning for past times
Three years ago – a period of time I spend every waking hour yearning to return to - my Sunday mornings consisted of lying in bed till 11, ambling downstairs to make a brew and a couple of crumpets,...
View ArticleFleetwood Town decline to comment on allegations that head coach Joey Barton...
Fleetwood Town declined to comment on claims that head coach Joey Barton attacked Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel in the tunnel after the 4-2 defeat at Oakwell.Barnsley player Cauley Woodrow made the...
View ArticleBarnsley FC confirm South Yorkshire Police investigating 'incident' in tunnel...
Barnsley Football Club have confirmed that South Yorkshire Police are investigating an alleged incident after their 4-2 victory over Fleetwood Town.Barnsley goal scorer Cauley Woodrow took to social...
View ArticleHundreds of ‘big’ babies born at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Hundreds of cuddly super-size babies were born at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in the past year, new figures have revealed. Some 260 out of 2,715 nippers birthed at the Vic tipped the scales at four...
View ArticleWe asked for pictures of Blackpool's biggest babies, and they're beautiful
We reported today that babies born at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are some of the biggest in England. Some 260 out of 2,715 nippers birthed at the Vic tipped the scales at four kilograms – or 8lb13oz –...
View ArticleSouth Yorkshire Police say they are continuing to investigate reports of an...
South Yorkshire Police say they are continuing to investigate reports of an assault in the tunnel after Fleetwood Town's 4-2 defeat at Barnsley on Saturday.Joey Barton has not yet been asked to aid...
View ArticleBusiness as usual for Joey Barton as Fleetwood Town boss set to take training...
Joey Barton will take training as usual on Tuesday morning as Fleetwood Town say they still have not been contacted by South Yorkshire Police regarding the alleged tunnel incident at Barnsley.Barnsley...
View ArticleAnger voiced at £100m A585 Windy Harbour bypass
A public meeting into a proposed Wyre bypass saw a large amount of criticism levelled at the £100m scheme.The Highways England and Planning Inspectorate’s meeting about the A585 Windy Harbour to...
View ArticleRoad blocked after St Annes pile-up
A dramatic crash involving two cars closed Church Road, St Annes this afternoon.A black Mercedes and a purple estate car collided between Skipton Road and Smithy Lane, with one of the vehicles badly...
View ArticleGolf course to be brought back to life with the help of two Blackpool...
A disused attraction which once catered for thousands of visitors to Blackpool is to re-open to provide jobs for the homeless. A once-vibrant crazy golf course could bring joy to children once more as...
View ArticleCycling safety needs a revolution, Lancashire rider says
A Preston cyclist has called for a rethink of cycling safety measures in Lancashire.Luke Bosman, who chairs the Garstang Cycling Club, said that basic cycle lanes are not always the answer to the risks...
View ArticlePlanning a permanent future for Lancashire children in care
A group of local government experts will visit Lancashire this summer to assess how quickly final decisions are made about the futures of children in care.Lancashire County Council has invited the...
View ArticleBarnsley launch formal complaint to EFL and FA over alleged tunnel incident...
Barnsley say they have lodged a formal complaint to both the English Football League and Football Association after an alleged incident involving Fleetwood Town head coach Joey Barton and Tykes boss...
View ArticleFleetwood Town and Joey Barton have still had no contact from South Yorkshire...
Fleetwood Town say the club and Joey Barton are still yet to be contacted by South Yorkshire Police regarding allegations of assault on Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel at Oakwell.Stendel reportedly needed...
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