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Children's services in Blackpool rated Outstanding in remarkable turnaround from 2018's damning verdict
On a remarkable achievement by Blackpool Council
Jul 29
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Luke Beardsworth
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Big Dipper closed while Pleasure Beach investigates incident where wood between track snapped in two
The Big Dipper remains closed while investigations into Thursday's incident continue - repair work will likely be required.
Jul 26
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Son hounded for £345 by Lancashire County Council after unexpected death of his Blackpool dad
Lancashire County Council cancelled the debt when contacted by The Blackpool Lead
Jul 22
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
Plans to merge Blackpool with Fylde and Wyre, predictably, split the room and cut through party lines
Local government reorganisation plans announced for Blackpool (and everywhere else, in fairness) have divided opinion
Jul 19
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Is Blackpool ready for a clubbing renaissance?
Blackpool’s youngsters want a new clubbing scene. It’s no longer so far-fetched.
Jul 15
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Character, cost and claims: Inside the battle between the council and Blackpool Pier Company
The Blackpool Lead was at the appeal against Blackpool Council's decision to reject two rides at South Pier
Jul 12
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Luke Beardsworth
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Fewer than 60 per cent of doctors at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have completed adult safeguarding training
There is significant concern at the 'unacceptable' number of staff at the hospital who have completed adult safeguarding training
Jul 8
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Chris Webb on backing Andy Burnham, two years as MP for Blackpool South - and The Metropole
Marking two years as an MP, Chris Webb speaks to The Blackpool Lead about highs, lows and the direction of the Labour Party
Jul 5
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Wyre Council braced for court battle with Transwaste over Jameson Road landfill
Meanwhile Lancashire County Council's report says the landfill is having a significant impact on residents
Jul 1
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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June 2026
Carnival atmosphere forecast for Tour of Britain's time in Blackpool
The elite race’s second stage will come to an end at the Solaris Centre on the Prom in South Shore
Jun 28
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Blackpool Victoria Hospital saw two children, later murdered, in 24 hours and failed to raise alarm
In June 2023, a child was in hospital with bruising. The hospital did not raise the alarm, and the child was later killed in horrific circumstances. But…
Jun 24
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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They want to kick us out and trash our home: Anger as plans for Central Drive regeneration formally submitted
Blackpool Council continues on with breaking eggs in the hope of turning Central Drive into an omelette
Jun 21
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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