Simon Drury
Blackpool Gazette
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Here are some of the latest cases heard in Blackpool Magistrates Court
A woman shoplifting suspect was confronted by a female staff member at s Fleetwood store. → Read More
Hundreds of attacks recorded on police, fire and ambulance workers
Emergency workers were assaulted hundreds of times in Lancashire last year, figures show. → Read More
John’s London Marathon effort to help beat disease which has devastated his family
A personal trainer from the Fylde coast has been inspired to run the London Marathon because of an incurable disease that has devastated his family. → Read More
Dozens of Blackpool schools rated as good or outstanding by Ofsted
Dozens of schools in Blackpool were rated good or outstanding at their last inspection, figures show. → Read More
Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On to be shown to crowds on Promenade on big screen
The biggest night in Blackpool’s events calendar will be shown on a giant screen on the Promenade, organisers have revealed. → Read More
Blackpool Tower illuminated in red and white to honour victorious Lionesses
Blackpool Tower was lit up red and white in honour of the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winners. → Read More
Lancashire police dismiss nine police officers
Several police officers have faced dismissal from Lancashire Constabulary over the past five years, new figures show. → Read More
Hundreds fewer firefighters working in Lancashire despite fears of continuing heatwaves
There are hundreds fewer firefighters in Lancashire than a decade ago, figures show, as the Fire Brigades Union accuses the Government of "complacency" over cuts to services in the face of climate change. → Read More
Here are some of the latest cases heard at Blackpool Magistrates Court
A drink-driver drove for 500 metres with a woman clinging to the roof of his car. → Read More
Rise in the number of coercive behaviour cases recorded in Lancashire
A rising number of offences for controlling and coercive behaviour are being recorded in Lancashire, figures show. → Read More
Watch Lionesses in Euro final action at Blackpool Tower
The Blackpool Tower is inviting football fans to cheer on England’s Lionesses as they take on Germany in the Euros 2022 final this weekend. → Read More
Fall in the number of patients waiting two years for treatment at Blackpool Victoria hospital
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Trust has seen a fall in the number of patients facing the longest waits for treatment, new figures show. → Read More
Jean will have Toffee by her side at the Commonwealth Games
When Blackpool athletics official Jean Hoyle takes her place at the Commonwealth Games this week it will be the high point of her distinguished career. → Read More
Family appeal for former Blackpool telephone workers after dad dies from deadly asbestos
A brother and sister whose dad died suddenly of asbestos related cancer during the pandemic are hoping for answers from his former colleagues at Blackpool telephone exchange. → Read More
TRAIN STRIKE: Find out here whether your train is running tomorrow
Britain’s train operators have released plans for how their services will be altered during Wednesday’s rail strike. → Read More
Blackpool GPs have longest list of patients suffering from long Covid
GP patients in Blackpool have one of the highest rates of long Covid in the country, figures suggest. → Read More
Fewer people than ever describe their GP service as 'good'
Patient satisfaction with GP services in Blackpool has dropped to its lowest ever level, new figures show. → Read More
Kate Garraway reveals husband Derek Draper is back in hospital battling Covid-19 once more
Kate Garraway has said her husband Derek Draper is back in hospital amid his ongoing battle with Covid-19. → Read More
Leyland police station returns to 24-hour response service
Leyland Police Station is to return to 24/7 emergency response policing serving the communities of South Ribble. → Read More
Here are the latest court cases heard at Blackpool Magistrates Court
A cheeky burglar broke into an empty flat and decided to settle down for a nap. → Read More