Health bosses’ £5m bill as diabetes cases soar
A huge rise in the number of recorded diabetes cases is costing the Fylde coast £5m a year.New figures show cases of the illness have soared dramatically in the last 10 years, while local health chiefs...
View ArticleFood fest serves up mouthwatering treats
Fleetwood’s Marine Hall was the place to be for food, glorious food at the weekend.A record turn-out of 5,000 people enjoyed this year’s Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival, which is becoming...
View ArticleWitness appeal after woman hit in the face
Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault at a Fleetwood takeaway.Two women were reportedly assaulted at the Golden Star, on Lord Street, and an investigation has since been launched to...
View Article37% of British workers think their jobs are meaningless - survey
A survey has found more than a third of British workers say their job is making no meaningful contribution to the world.Earlier this year workers in London were greeted on their morning commute by...
View ArticleRail fares have outstripped wages over last five years - report
Rail fares have risen nearly three times faster than wages over the past five years, leaving commuters “seriously out of pocket”, according to a new report.A study by the Action for Rail campaign...
View ArticleVideo: Warning over ‘black henna’ temporary tattoos
The British Skin Foundation has issued a warning over so-called “black henna” temporary tattoos after research among dermatologists reveals they are seeing an increase in reactions at their...
View ArticleClive Grunshaw blasts watchdog for taking too long to investigate expenses...
A long overdue report on the investigation into expenses claims made by Lancashire’s crime supremo found there was “no evidence” of any serious wrongdoing.Former milkman Clive Grunshaw, who was elected...
View ArticleGCSE results day: what you need to know
GCSE results day is tomorrow, 20 August, and here’s what you need to know: GCSE results day can be a nerve-racking experience for anyone waiting for their results – the message is don’t panic, there’s...
View Article‘Sitting down as unhealthy as smoking’ say researchers
Cigarette packets come with a health warning – and perhaps chairs should carry the same warnings too, if the latest claims by experts at Queen’s University Belfast are to be believed.According to...
View ArticleFleetwood drink drive accused bailed
A driver was seen weaving about the road almost colliding with other cars in the afternoon by a police patrol.Jamie Slater was more than three times over the limit when he was pulled over in a...
View ArticleSir Cliff leads tributes at Cilla Black funeral
SIR Cliff Richard said that it seemed “outrageous” that Cilla Black was gone and called her death “just a hiccup in our relationship” as he paid tribute to the singer and TV presenter at her...
View ArticleVillage braced for major 115-home bid
A Fylde village is braced for another major housing development battle today after outline plans were submitted for 115 homes.The Hallam Land Management project could see dozens of new properties built...
View ArticleGCSE results: How the nation’s students performed
Figures have been released which reveal how pupils across the nation performed in their GCSEs.Here are the statistics which show how the North West has compared to other regions.In the North West 68.6%...
View ArticleWeekend weather: ‘Spanish plume’ hits UK
Hot and humid air is expected to be pushed into northern Europe this weekend, including Britain, creating a “Spanish Plume”, forecasters said.As the wind becomes southerly today and tomorrow...
View ArticleShock report: How happy are your children?
Schoolchildren in England are among the most unhappy in the world, faring worse than those in Ethiopia, Algeria and Romania, a charity has warned.English children ranked 14th out of 15 countries for...
View ArticleTop cop’s praise for firm that helps ex-offenders
A top police officer was reunited with an ex offender when he presented him with certification of full-time work.Deputy Chief Constable Andy Rhodes, from Lancashire Constabulary, visited Jobs, Friends...
View ArticleAny comments about the tap water situation?
The other weekend I enjoyed the Galgate Gas Light Show. A fantastic selection of produce had been entered and I was heartened to get advice from one winner that their secret to success was “neglect”,...
View ArticleGender pay gap still exists in North West
WOMEN managers in the North West are effectively working for free over two hours every day, new gender pay gap data reveals. The findings of an annual survey of 72,000 UK managers, published by the...
View ArticleRyanair passengers could win payouts after delayed claim court victory
Millions of Ryanair passengers could be in line for a payout after a landmark court judgment ruled the airline cannot limit the time allowed to claim compensation for flight delays.Lawyers say the...
View ArticleKids feeling the pinch as pocket money falls
Wages may be rising as the economy picks up but parents are still putting the squeeze on pocket money as figures show it has fallen by 2.4% in the last year.The current weekly sum paid to eight to...
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