Harbour side property is close to Freeport
A lovely property tucked away near the harbour, this would make a fabulous first home.Situated in a good central location, close to Freeport, the property is a vacant possession and early inspection is...
View ArticleDrink driver crashed
A sales manager was over the alcohol limit when he overturned his car which landed on its roof as he tried to find his mobile phone.Nicholas Millar started to drink after returning to his family home...
View ArticleAppeal for food donations to help homeless
Charity bosses helping homeless and vulnerable people are asking for donations of food, toiletries and bedding this Christmas.The Bridge Project, based in the Salvation Army in Blackpool, supports...
View ArticleNeil Diamond to play Bloomfield Road
Blackpool... get ready for one hell of a night!That was the call today as it was announced music legend Neil Diamond is to play a massive summer gig in the resort next year.The Sweet Caroline and...
View ArticleHealth team is the tops!
Spiral Health, the Blackpool social enterprise which runs two nurse-led hospitals for the NHS, has been awarded the title of Social Enterprise of the Year by SELNET (the Social Enterprise Lancashire...
View ArticleCharges for tipping too much waste
Lancashire County Council is proposing to limit how much DIY waste people can dispose of for free at recycling centres, with charges being applied for any extra.The new policy would mean applying for a...
View ArticleSkylanders: Trap Team 3DS Review
Christmas is just round the corner and I’m sure you parents will be racking your brains trying to think of what to get your child. Well, your prayers have been answered with the latest entry in the...
View Article‘No rush to combine councils’
Blackpool’s town hall leader has said he will not rush into joining a combined authority which could see more cash and power devolved to local authorities.Simon Blackburn was speaking after leaders 12...
View ArticlePiercing site ‘unacceptable’
A premises in Blackpool used by a man carrying out body piercings was totally unacceptable, a court heard.There were bags of clinical waste left around and some bins used for needles were...
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The Walking Dead Seasons 1 And 2 ReviewThe Walking Dead is one of the most successful television series’ in existence. Its zombie apocalypse setting and intriguing deep story-lines continue to...
View ArticleDrunk passenger ends up in court
A man who was ejected from a train at St Annes station went into the ticket office and caused trouble.Paul Gladden, who was carrying a whisky bottle, shouted at staff and damaged a heater.Unemployed...
View ArticlePlenty of leg room for crab on coach trip
A false leg, a set of mountain bikes and a giant crab which had to be returned to the sea at Blackpool are among items left behind on coaches.The 10-legged crab was taken on board by a Chinese couple...
View ArticleCommodore 64: The Visual Compendium Book Review
I bring to you a special review of a book I received from the cool guys at Funstock (www.funstock.co.uk) of easily one of my biggest memories of my childhood, the Commodore 64. This computer provided...
View ArticleFirst time buyer house is ready to walk into
Located in the town centre this is a very well maintained terraced home.It’s ideal for a first time buyer and ready to walk into.There’s a vestibule entrance with a double-glazed door leading to a...
View ArticleDartin Around Town with Roger Bleasdale
Having recently returned in triumph from the bull running in Spain, what better opportunity could there be to test the fitness of my loyal and ancient retainer, than by sending him down to the sales on...
View ArticlePower firm in bid to cut energy bills
Residents’ power bills across Lancashire could be cut by almost £20 following a reduction in prices by regional network operator Electricity North West.The company owns the region’s network underground...
View ArticleFree parking offer for Wyre shoppers
Shoppers in Wyre can park for free on Saturday as the council supports Small Business Saturday.Councillor Peter Murphy, Wyre Cabinet member with responsibility for economic development at Wyre Council,...
View ArticleSword man threatened police
A man stabbed and slashed towards police officers with two Samurai swords threatening to slice them up, a court heard.Police reinforcements and an armed response unit had to be called to subdue Wayne...
View ArticleWhat’s On - December 8, 2014
Don’t miss our What’s On section for all the best in entertainment across the Fylde CoastMONDAYAttractionsblackpool model village and gardens. Now converted back to its 1972 layout. East Park Drive,...
View ArticlePet is left injured after being shot with an airgun
A cat has been left seriously injured after being shot with an airgun.Norris was found badly hurt near his owners’ home on Burnside Avenue, Calder Vale, near Garstang.The adult male Maine Coon cat –...
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