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The troubled past, present and future of Eat Indian
PLUS: Multiversity decision made and our recommendations for the week ahead
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Jamie Lopez
Historic TVR building comes down - but there are plans to honour heritage
PLUS: Fire hits a derelict hotel in Blackpool
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Michael Holmes
Independent review underway at Blackpool Victoria Hospital as concerns raised over fetal medicine service
PLUS: Poor performance at one Blackpool school
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The Blackpool Lead
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Luke Beardsworth
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Michael Holmes
Getting under the skin of plans to transform central Blackpool
PLUS: Safe haven established for nights out in Blackpool
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Michael Holmes
Investigation into Central Pier concludes after woman suffered serious injuries falling through access hatch
PLUS: Plan to tackle abandoned properties across Blackpool
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Michael Holmes
Hundreds sign petition objecting to plans for view-torching sea defence compound at Anchorsholme
The site, part of an £11m scheme to address sand levels, is said to be needed to protect homes and halt coastal erosion.
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Michael Holmes
Woman's body found in Blackpool restaurant two days after CCTV catches her entering
Sabrina Lyttle was inside the restaurant for two days before her body was discovered
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Luke Beardsworth
Work to begin on Blackpool Airport passenger handling facility as part of 2025 investment
It is hoped the development will be ready by Spring, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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The Blackpool Lead
Blackpool 'perfect' for large crowds needed for an arena, says councillor who played with Jethro Tull
Williams played guitar in bands including Stealers Wheel and Jethro Tull, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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Blackpool New Year's Eve fireworks display cancelled
Strong winds and heavy rain forecast spell end for planned fireworks on the Promenade but family party and other entertainment going ahead
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Ed Walker
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The Blackpool Lead
Opportunity to do something special with state-of-the-art Blackpool arena - but any plan will have serious challenges to overcome
Fergal Kinney, culture editor for The Tribune, speaks to industry experts about plans for an arena in Blackpool - or anywhere in Lancashire
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The Blackpool Lead
Blackpool homeless charity warns of funding cliff edge which could leave people out in the cold
Streetlife needs to find £240,000 in new funding to replace grants due to end in 2025, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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