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Young Blackpool man jailed for role in 'disgraceful' August 3 disorder scenes
“Taaffe-Rhodes chose to play a part in the disgraceful scenes in Blackpool..."
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Blackpool's climate plan 'vital' to protect people and their homes
A Climate Adaptation Plan 2024 to 2029 has been agreed by the council’s executive, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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Blackpool teenagers involved in building new DWP base say work has been life-changing
The seven-storey building is being delivered by Blackpool Council, alongside its development partner Muse
Oct 19
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Blackpool Council forced to cancel £1.6m of debt for failed businesses
The council writes off debt after it has pursued all avenues to try and collect it
Oct 18
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Disabled pensioner blocked from her sea view | Multiversity moves closer | Climate plan for Blackpool
The Blackpool Lead edition 39 - and the very first from Substack - tells the story of Doreen Jackson and her concern she will die before she gets to…
Oct 17
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Disabled Blackpool pensioner fears she will die before she gets her sea view
Retired hotelier Doreen Jackson, 86, has been told the solid wooden fencing opposite her ground floor flat will be there for at least another four years…
Oct 17
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Welcome to The Blackpool Lead’s new home on Substack
Some things have changed, others have not. Most of all our commitment remains to bringing you a slice of in-depth news and features on all things…
Oct 16
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The story of Blackpool's South Shore Romany Gypsies
South Shore Romany Gypsies were central to Blackpool’s rise as a tourist town, yet displaced as the town expanded. Is enough being done to recognise…
Oct 16
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Inside Blackpool's regeneration story
From swathes of new housing to Talbot Gateway there's billions being pumped into the town - we look at where and what impact it is having
Oct 16
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Ed Walker - The Lead North
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Voices and stories of Blackpool's young homeless to be heard
Poet and spoke word artist Nathan Parker teams up with Streetlife to bring stories from the streets to life
Oct 16
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Ed Walker - The Lead North
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'Mindless hatred': Far-right festival farce averted in Blackpool
The Talbot social club admits it was due to host the two day event that was cancelled following an investigation into the gig promoter behind it
Oct 16
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Blackpool Indian deli forced into closure just after opening over extensive food hygiene breaches
Eat Indian, on Church Street, was hit with a zero hygiene rating and forced to close temporarily to implement improvements
Oct 16
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