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Blackpool Council wants that City of Culture title but has taken its AI off the ball
Seaside Giggles - but nobody is laughing really
Sep 27
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Damning Ofsted inspection sets out exactly why Hawes Side Academy joined a trust
Ofsted inspection sets out significant problems at Hawes Side Academy
Sep 23
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Luke Beardsworth
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Fylde coast teacher is second in 2026 to be arrested on suspicion of running brothel
The reportable details are limited but a senior teacher has been arrested on suspicion of running a brothel
Sep 20
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What Scott Benton did next
The NHS and a role at Restore Britain for the one-time disgraced Conservative MP
Sep 16
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Luke Beardsworth
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The truth about crime levels in Claremont - dubbed the Bronx by Mark Butcher
The crime rate in Claremont is high - but that fact alone hides what is really happening.
Sep 13
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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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Facial recognition software watched Switch-On punters for the first time
Plus - Blackpool’s infamous groynes plan is deferred
Sep 6
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Luke Beardsworth
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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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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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Blackpool Council forced to defend stealth charge on ‘free’ Switch-On tickets
A new charge for the Switch-On - but is it greed or a necessary measure?
Aug 23
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Luke Beardsworth
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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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