What’s On - July 24, 2013
Don’t miss our What’s On section for all the best in entertainment across the Fylde Coast.WEDNESDAYAttractionsmadame tussauds. The best of British celebrities. More information...
View ArticleVIDEO: Anderson wants Ashes whitewash
James Anderson has spelled out England’s intention to inflict a first-ever Ashes whitewash on Australia this summer.It has been an unspoken ambition for Alastair Cook’s team so far, to make good on the...
View ArticleVIDEO: West View People’s Park picture special
Around 1,000 people turned out to celebrate their community during a special fun day.Saturday was all about celebrating West View estate in Fleetwood for residents, who enjoyed face painting, family...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW: Children of the Wild by Giles Milton
WHAT was it like to be amongst the first settlers who headed off to the far shores of the New World in the late 16th century?Inquisitive children get the chance to find out as Giles Milton, an author...
View ArticleVIDEO: Men in black have a Ball against Coventry
Fleetwood Town’s pre-season continued to gather momentum as they dispatched a second League One side in four days with two clean sheets in the process. Second half goals from David Ball and Antoni...
View ArticleBook review: Agent of Rome: The Far Shore by Nick Brown
By the third century AD, Roman influence was waning and the edges of empire were being frayed by native tribes flexing their new-found muscles.And it was a deadly and dangerous time for those whose...
View ArticleCaptain Clark hopeful bad week was just a blip
Fleetwood are determined to get back to winning ways after suffering one of their worst weekends of the season so far.Last season’s Northern Premier League champions suffered a shock 92-run beating at...
View ArticleRallying jobs cry from council
A non-political committee should be set up to maximise the job opportunities now available in Wyre.This is the aim of Coun Alan Marsh, chairman of Fleetwood Town Council, who is calling on community...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW: Holiday time with Random House Children’s Books
SCHOOL’S out for summer and time to sort out holiday reading and activities for the youngest members of the family.Random House Children’s Books have been cooking up a real treat with their new Fairies...
View ArticleAll square in old pals’ reunion
It’s all systems go for the start of the League Two season next Saturday against Dagenham and Redbridge for Fleetwood Town after they drew their final friendly match at Conference club Southport 1-1.It...
View ArticleAdoption help at Hall event
Potential parents from across the Fylde coast can find out more about adoption at an information evening.People who have adopted will be there to share their experiences, and social workers will also...
View ArticleBook review: Wordsmith: The Gift of a Soul by Megan Young and Merrilyn Thomas
‘This is a gift of my soul. All that I have, all that I am is here. I am a scientist, an artist, a Wordsmith.’These are the emotive words of a remarkable woman called Megan Young. She wrote them in a...
View ArticleBook review: Wicked Wives by Ann-Lou Weatherley
Glitz and glamour, divas and drama, sex and secrets, murder and money, money, money.Sizzling summer chick-lit doesn’t come with more tantalising temptations than Ann-Lou Weatherley’s aptly titled...
View ArticleGraham’s style is ready for action
Fleetwood Town boss Graham Alexander is demanding the team up their game in time for the big kick-off on Saturday.Town followed heartening friendly wins over Preston and Coventry with a 1-1 draw at...
View ArticleBook review: Saxon: The Emperor’s Elephant by Tim Severin
In the late eighth century, the world was at the bidding of three formidable rulers and keeping on-side with just two of them was enough to test even the most audacious and enterprising.Young Saxon...
View ArticleMurdoch’s first team bid
Stewart Murdoch is aiming to give boss Graham Alexander a major headache ahead of Saturday’s big kick-off.Fleetwood start their League Two season at the weekend with a trip to Dagenham and Redbridge...
View ArticleSkipper Kellett targeting the top four
Skipper Andy Kellett is determined to ensure St Annes bounce back to form this weekend - and qualify for the Lancashire Cup.With six games of the season to go - starting with tomorrow’s trip to lowly...
View ArticleBenefit fraudster is jailed
A former firefighter who dishonestly obtained more than £54,000 in benefits has been jailed.Michael Creasey, 55, from Cleveleys, claimed £28,000 of that amount in housing and council tax benefits after...
View Article‘Galloping gourmet’ in court
A man known as the ‘galloping gourmet’, who dines out and does not pay the bill, has been up to his old tricks.Alan Brown has more than 200 previous convictions for eating and drinking at restaurants...
View ArticleMystery surrounds tragic sea drowning
A woman from Bispham drowned in the sea just two days before Christmas, an inquest heard.Lorraine Ashton, 49, of Edmonton Place, was found on the beach close to the Royal Venue pub in Cleveleys, on...
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