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United Utilities fined almost £1m after collapsed pipe during peak summer season
A day in court and a big fine for United Utilities.
Sep 9
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Overcoming primary school bullies to become a Blackpool maths prodigy
A positive story of overcoming adversity to achieve big things to start off your September
Sep 2
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Luke Beardsworth
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Absurd that families in Blackpool pay more council tax than mansion owners in Mayfair
Blackpool’s council tax is a longstanding unfairness - you’d pay less in a £10m mansion in London.
Aug 30
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Reform UK’s big Blackpool figure Mark Butcher hoping to take seat at Blackpool Council
Blackpool’s first by-election of 2026 will see Reform UK - under fire nationally - hoping to continue their progress
Aug 26
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Back to the drawing board for Blackpool Pier Company after appeal thrown out by government
Not the outcome Blackpool Pier Company were looking for.
Aug 19
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Luke Beardsworth
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No action will be taken after counter-protestor calls for trans people to be slaughtered
Lancashire Police say they sought legal advice and were informed it was not a criminal offence
Aug 12
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Luke Beardsworth
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Can Blackpool Council's Silicon Sands data centre really be energy efficient?
We speak with computing and sustainability experts to deliver an accurate verdict on Blackpool Council's energy-efficient data centre
Aug 2
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Children's services in Blackpool rated Outstanding in remarkable turnaround from 2018's damning verdict
On a remarkable achievement by Blackpool Council
Jul 29
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Luke Beardsworth
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Son hounded for £345 by Lancashire County Council after unexpected death of his Blackpool dad
Lancashire County Council cancelled the debt when contacted by The Blackpool Lead
Jul 22
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
Is Blackpool ready for a clubbing renaissance?
Blackpool’s youngsters want a new clubbing scene. It’s no longer so far-fetched.
Jul 15
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Fewer than 60 per cent of doctors at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have completed adult safeguarding training
There is significant concern at the 'unacceptable' number of staff at the hospital who have completed adult safeguarding training
Jul 8
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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Chris Webb on backing Andy Burnham, two years as MP for Blackpool South - and The Metropole
Marking two years as an MP, Chris Webb speaks to The Blackpool Lead about highs, lows and the direction of the Labour Party
Jul 5
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Luke Beardsworth
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The Blackpool Lead
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