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Today we look back at all the fun of the fair thanks to reader John Silcock, of J E Silcock Amusements. → Read More
This was the scene of The Chaser at Silcock Brothers’ Autodrome, Preston Whit Fair, back in 1947. → Read More
The arrival of VAR on the football scene has been something of a mixed blessing. → Read More
Patients with disabilities in Lancashire are set to benefit from improved, state-of-the-art toilet facilities in their local hospitals, the Government has announced. → Read More
Drivers of electric vehicles can now find a place to park and plug-in when visiting most of Lancashire's town centres - thanks to a project to install 150 on-street charging points. → Read More
People running groups, clubs and voluntary organisations on the Fylde Coast can take advantage of a new £3,000 funding pot. → Read More
Just when people were relaxing and enjoying the festive season (following three years of Brexit), along comes PNE, losing at home again. → Read More
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, in conjunction with North West Ambulance Service, have arranged for a defibrillator machine to be located on the approach road to Victoria Hospital. → Read More
Re: HS2. I note in the media that ‘northern’ politicians are quoted saying we must continue with this project, which, in reality, is yet another transport infrastructure project with London the major beneficiary - HS1, Crossrail1 and Crossrail 2 spring to mind. → Read More
Lancaster City Council has been shortlisted in Keep Britain Tidy’s annual awards. → Read More
Fylde Council is set to be debt-free in time for Christmas. → Read More
Public Health England North West has urged those most at risk of flu to get their free vaccination after evidence shows that flu is circulating in the North West. → Read More
A local chief pharmacy technician from Higher Penwortham has been recognised as Pharmacy Technician of the Year by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK). → Read More
Over the last month, six regional police forces have worked closely with the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) and the National Crime Agency (NCA), including sorting offices and Border Force to intercept a total of 116 knives, swords and other offensive weapons that have been ordered online and sent to residents across the North West, with many of those disguised and labelled as something… → Read More
People in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have been urged to think carefully before going to their doctor, nurse or healthcare professional for antibiotics. → Read More
So Boris Johnson has announced a visa scheme to enable overseas doctors and nurses to work in the UK. → Read More
In a week when the bravery of those in the First World War is especially remembered, I remember this unremarkable man who survived the Second World War. → Read More
In a week when the bravery of those in the First World War is especially remembered, I remember this unremarkable man who survived the Second World War. → Read More
Northern has warned that due to flooding at Blackpool South, there are currently no services between St Annes and Blackpool South. Rail replacement coaches will operate between the two stations. → Read More
Leading health and life science sector specialist Dr Mandy Dixon has joined the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) as head of corporate engagement. → Read More