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Council leaders 'committed' to devolution deal
BBC via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoThe leaders of Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool Council have jointly said they "remain committed" to securing a devolution deal for the county. The agreement had ...
‘Dead’ Christmas tree put up by council angers residents
Yahoo News UK· 2 years agoThe Christmas tree in Oxford Square, Blackpool. (SWNS) Blackpool Gazette / SWNS Residents have...
Resort's first female council leader becomes MBE
BBC via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe first female leader of Blackpool Council has said she was "very proud on behalf of the town" to becoming an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours. Lynn Williams has been honoured in recognition ...
Seaside town's array of multi-million pound hotels
BBC via Yahoo Finance· 1 week agoArtist’s impressions of the St Chad’s hotel site in Blackpool [FALCONER CHESTER HALL] A seaside town can expect further investment in new hotels as...
Boy dies after electrocution at seafront hotel in Blackpool
The Independent UK via AOL· 9 months agoA 10-year-old boy has died four days after he was electrocuted at a hotel in Blackpool. Police were...
Calls for emergency funds to protect vulnerable children support
Press Association News via AOL· 7 months agoThe Chancellor has been urged to provide emergency funding to protect crucial services after it...
Recall petition opens against MP caught in lobbying sting
Press Association News via AOL· 3 months agoA recall petition that could trigger another by-election has opened against a suspended ex-Tory MP...
Roads remain closed after blaze at former DWP site
BBC via Yahoo News· 1 week agoThe blaze cause major destruction at the large site [Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service] Roads remain closed two days after a disused commercial building...
Holidaymaker warning after sewage spill at popular UK coastal resort
The Independent UK via AOL· 12 months agoHolidaymakers at one of Britain’s most popular beach hotspots have been warned to avoid the water...
Almost one-third of council funding spent on children’s social care amid surge in referrals
The Independent via Yahoo News· 7 months agoAlmost one-third of council funding is being spent on children’s social care, new analysis has...