Housing

Enforced sale of Alistair Taylor's home to Blackpool Council contributed to his suicide, coroner rules

The Blackpool Lead was at the three-day inquest looking into the death of the much-loved and respected barber and father Alistair Taylor

Oct 19 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

Ambitious plans for central Blackpool transformation are under way

PLUS: Forever-chemical testing to resume on the Fylde Coast

Oct 8 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

Questions to answer after death of man rough-sleeping during Blackpool storm

PLUS: Blackpool Victoria Hospital will be part of a nationwide probe into maternity services

Sep 17 •

Luke Beardsworth

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Blackpool Council's potential role in death of much-loved dad to be examined at inquest

PLUS: Is fracking about to be back on the table on the Fylde Coast?

Aug 27 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

The Metropole: Closer to a prison than a holiday for asylum seekers

PLUS: Whistleblower shares why she is telling her story

Jul 27 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

Town Hall bosses could force more people out of their homes under regeneration plans

PLUS: Why has VisitBlackpool spent £250,000 on Pleasure Beach tickets?

May 28 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

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Family home of Alistair Taylor raided by thugs after Multiversity announcement

PLUS: Jobs fair coming to Blackpool this week

Feb 26 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

Unpacking Blackpool Council's plans to 'take control' of empty properties blighting town

PLUS: Our recommendations for the week ahead in Blackpool

Feb 16 •

Luke Beardsworth

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Blackpool Council could be forced to defend Multiversity negotiations after death of Alistair Taylor, inquest hears

The coroner will request to speak with Blackpool Council before making decision

Feb 10 •

The Blackpool Lead

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Blackpool Council was accused of 'insidious' tactics to force sale of home before young dad's death

PLUS: The latest on the Metropole Hotel controversy

Feb 9 •

The Blackpool Lead

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Luke Beardsworth

Historic TVR building comes down - but there are plans to honour heritage

PLUS: Fire hits a derelict hotel in Blackpool

Jan 29 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

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Getting under the skin of plans to transform central Blackpool

PLUS: Safe haven established for nights out in Blackpool

Jan 22 •

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The Blackpool Lead

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