Tougher measures on water companies welcome but Blackpool Council accused of going in circles

PLUS: Jacob Epstein and the history of his work showcased in Blackpool

Hello and welcome to The Blackpool Lead.

Today we report on an issue that has rarely been far from our pages - that of raw sewage being pumped into Blackpool’s sea and what action is or isn’t happening as a result.

While tougher powers to tackle water bosses - introduced by the government rather than locally - have been welcomed, campaigners continued to…