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Two little Blackpool boys without parents and warnings over e-bike batteries will continue
PLUS: The inevitability and procession of the Multiversity public inquiry
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Jamie Lopez
The right to a home vs investment in the battle for Blackpool's Multiversity site
A decision on whether the council can use CPOs with the remaining properties is expected early 2025
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The Blackpool Lead
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Jamie Lopez
Tragic death of Blackpool parents just the latest to trigger warning over lithium-ion batteries
Rapid neighbour and emergency services response was not enough to save couple - and the incident is the latest to trigger a warning over lithium-ion…
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Jamie Lopez
Amber warning for Blackpool with Storm Darragh set to bring very high winds
The warning is in place for the Fylde Coast and much of the western coast of England
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Luke Beardsworth
Fire which killed Blackpool parents started by exploding e-bike battery - but rented property had no smoke alarm
Blackpool Council likely to begin investigation as rented properties having a smoke alarm is a legal requirement
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The Blackpool Lead
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Jamie Lopez
Blackpool Airport new terminal and building work timeline confirmed
Work to start on a step towards the Silicon Sands redevelopment of the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone as new 'executive terminal' would have space…
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Ed Walker - The Lead North
Multiversity public inquiry closes without hearing from any objectors
A decision is not expected until early 2025
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The Blackpool Lead
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Jamie Lopez
Blackpool Council accused of not making enough effort to reach out to residents who could lose homes to Multiversity project
PLUS: Winter Gardens hotel likely to get the go-ahead + calls for Saturday funeral costs to be waived
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Jamie Lopez
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Blackpool Council forced to defend engagement and negotiations over demolishing homes for Multiversity project
A public inquiry into its plans to use Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers to force the sale of homes in the town centre resumed at the Imperial…
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Jamie Lopez
Calls to scrap extra fee for Saturday funerals to free up slots and reduce waits
Julie Sloman, councillor for Norbreck, wants to scrap the £440 cost for Saturday services, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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The Blackpool Lead
Landmark hotel opposite Winter Gardens likely to be waved through after tree row resolved
A report says updated proposals now include planting at ground level along Leopold Grove, Alfred Street and Adelaide Street, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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The Blackpool Lead
Tragic death of Blackpool teenager, 17, sparks questions over prescribed medication
PLUS: Fylde Coast super council news, a man jailed for his role in summer disorder in Blackpool and hotels feel the pressure
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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