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Behind-closed-doors meeting before decision to halt Blackpool trams revealed as council refuses to comment on suspensions
Blackpool Council refused to comment on claims two members of staff have been suspended
Dec 22
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Behind-closed-doors meeting before decision to halt Blackpool trams revealed as council refuses to comment on suspensions
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Work on the Blackpool Central project tipped developer over the financial edge
Blackpool Council says the setback does not affect its ambitions for the site
Dec 18
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The Blackpool Lead
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Work on the Blackpool Central project tipped developer over the financial edge
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Accusations decision to suspend Blackpool's heritage trams taken for financial reasons
Sources have told The Blackpool Lead the decision was taken for mainly financial reasons
Dec 15
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Michael Holmes
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Accusations decision to suspend Blackpool's heritage trams taken for financial reasons
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Additional checks on Blackpool's Star Flyer after ride failure in Birmingham leaves two in hospital
VisitBlackpool has moved to reassure visitors to the resort’s Christmas By The Sea village on the Prom opposite the Tower
Dec 14
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Additional checks on Blackpool's Star Flyer after ride failure in Birmingham leaves two in hospital
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Calls for Blackpool hotel booking system to prevent large commissions leaking out to online sites
There are warnings that businesses in Blackpool are struggling - despite the level of spending by overnight visitors
Nov 29
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Should Blackpool continue with Illuminations season extended until January?
Calls to drop extended Illuminations season dismissed by council bosses, reports Shelagh Parkinson
Nov 29
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Should Blackpool continue with Illuminations season extended until January?
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One of Blackpool's oldest pubs reopens after refurbishment saves it from risk of collapse
The pub reopened today (22 November) with licensees Jason and Kerry Humphries at the helm, reports Shelagh Parkinson
Nov 22
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One of Blackpool's oldest pubs reopens after refurbishment saves it from risk of collapse
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I picked up the brushes to cope with the toughest memories and experiences
Plus: Answers into a summer tragedy and devolution funding release
Nov 20
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Luke Beardsworth
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I picked up the brushes to cope with the toughest memories and experiences
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Blackpool art prodigy channels tough experiences to bring captivating debut exhibition to life
Charley Baines has wowed teachers and artists across the country - and her debut exhibition opens in Blackpool this week
Nov 20
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Blackpool art prodigy channels tough experiences to bring captivating debut exhibition to life
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Developers of swanky new Blackpool hotel told to commit to town's green strategy
Councillors are asking for more information about how the hotel meets Blackpool's greening strategy, reports Shelagh Parkinson
Nov 15
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Developers of swanky new Blackpool hotel told to commit to town's green strategy
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Blackpool's rogue landlords could be hit where it hurts over mould and dangerous homes
Plus - what's going on at Bispham High School, an e-bike fire at a skip and our recommendations for the week ahead
Nov 10
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Luke Beardsworth
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Blackpool's rogue landlords could be hit where it hurts over mould and dangerous homes
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Plans for new five-storey hotel opposite Blackpool Winter Gardens unveiled
Permission has already been granted for the development opposite the Winter Gardens, but reserved matters are now going before the Planning Committee…
Nov 5
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Plans for new five-storey hotel opposite Blackpool Winter Gardens unveiled
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