Fleetwood: From the courts 24-02-16
A teenager panicked when police signalled him to stop and led them on a pursuit in snowy and icy conditions.James Baylor was speeding and police backed off because they feared he would lose control on...
View ArticleAmputation risks posed by smoking
Experts are warning that more than 128,000 people in the North West – 90 per cent of whom are smokers or ex-smokers - could be living with a serious vascular condition that can lead to leg amputation...
View ArticleGritters out tonight as another freeze forecast
Gritting lorries will be out across Lancashire tonight as another subzero night is forecast.Lancashire County Council has confirmed that its gritters will be treating all priority routes in Central and...
View ArticleFacebook's 'like' button gets 'haha' and 'angry' as friends
Facebook's "like" button is not going away, but it is about to get some company.Facebook has been testing alternatives to "like" in about a half-dozen countries. On Wednesday, the social network will...
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Management at commercial energy supplier BES Utilities hosted an evening which highlighted the opportunities available and challenges faced by small businesses today.BES’s headquarters at Fleetwood...
View ArticleFleetwood so short of defenders
Fleetwood Town travel to Coventry tomorrow in the throes of a fresh injury crisis, with only three first-team defenders available.Steven Pressley’s side head to the Ricoh Arena for their third game in...
View ArticleDarting around town with Roger Bleasdale
Here’s how I reported on three particular Fleetwood Darts League matches: “Jumping up three places from the bottom of the pile this week are the Femme Fatales. On Friday they recorded a splendid 5-3...
View ArticleRange Rover the most stolen car
The Range Rover Sport was the most stolen and recovered vehicle in 2015 thanks to keyless entry and ignition systems, according to a new report. The 4x4 worth from £62,000 to over £84,000 managed to...
View ArticlePraise for bobby after £200k find
An eagle-eyed bobby has been credited with smashing a suspected resort drugs ring.Detectives discovered a £200,000 haul of cash and drugs after officers pulled over a car in Blackpool town centre.A...
View ArticleTour of Britain 2016 route confirmed
The Tour of Britain 2016 will take place between September 4th-11th with two of the eight stages in the North of England.The route for the national tour was unveiled on Thursday evening, with Glasgow...
View ArticleA town of animal lovers?
Owners in the North West spend an average of £38 a month on their pampered pets, according to a new survey.People in Manchester and Liverpool splash out an average total of £37.18 and £37.90...
View ArticleThrills, spills and an evil Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie’s an odd fish, isn’t he? He’s perfectly believable as a buffoonish dilettante from the 1920s, even as a maverick American doc with a limp, but ask him to be an upper-class English arms...
View Article‘Sex-tortion’ warning over online blackmail
Police are warning men about an online ‘sex-tortioner’ after a man was secretly filmed performing a lewd act and then blackmailed. The victim, in his 20s, was approached online and flirted with someone...
View ArticleNoel Gallagher to play Lytham Festival
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will headline the Thursday night at this year’s Lytham Festival.The former Oasis star and his band will take to the stage at Lytham Green in the middle of the...
View ArticleFleetwood boss hails ‘terrific reaction’
Steven Pressley hailed a stunning Fleetwood performance to end their away day blues with a 2-1 victory at Coventry, the club that sacked him.Manager Pressley’s return to the Ricoh Arena was plagued...
View ArticleBrain drain as teachers quit UK
English schools are facing a “brain drain” of teachers because they are lured to private schools overseas, the head of Ofsted has warned.English schools are facing a “brain drain” of teachers because...
View ArticleParklife: Amateur football column
It’s all about opinions – that’s the beauty of football – and different opinions add to the entertainment value of the game, both on TV – and the local park. Those opinions are no less valid or...
View ArticleIs your Harry Potter book worth £40,000?
IF you have an old copy of one of the Harry Potter novels tucked away in a forgotten corner of the house you could be sitting on a small fortune.Fans around the world have taken to collecting rare...
View ArticleWEATHER WARNING: Snow and ice expected across North West
Forecasters have issued a severe weather warning to North West residents as snow and ice could lead to treacherous conditions on the region’s roadsThe warning will be in place from 5pm tonight to 10pm...
View ArticleStaff step up to healthy challenge for charity
Hospital staff have been putting their best feet forward in an effort to become more healthy and raise money for charity.A group of workers at Blackpool Victoria took part in the Blue Skies Hospitals...
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