Shelagh Parkinson Local Democracy Reporter
  • Blackpool
  • National World

Local democracy reporter based at the Blackpool Gazette.

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Blackpool Gazette, Lancs Live

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  • Blackpool

1859 Articles
over 4 years ago
lancs.live

Short cut from key Blackpool road to be closed over u-turn fears

The central reservation is being closed off in order to prevent potentially dangerous manoeuvres

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over 4 years ago
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Controversy over plans to redevelop Stanley Park golf course

Parliamentary candidates battle over future of golf course as general election approaches for Blackpool South and Bla...

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over 4 years ago
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Plans to preserve part of Blackpool's historic seafront

Apart from a short time when the lift equipment was replaced in 1991, it has been closed since 1979.

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over 4 years ago
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Blackpool Council apologises after porn shown during presentation to hundreds

“We have asked them to carry out a thorough investigation as to how this happened."

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over 4 years ago
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Blackpool's former Post Office will become hotel despite controversy

Nobody wants the building to be empty - but there are concerns there could be too much competition in the resort

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over 4 years ago
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32 'must do' improvements to turn around Blackpool Victoria Hospital

One of the priorities will be to address staffing shortages among doctors and nurses.

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over 4 years ago
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Former Blackpool dance centre to be replaced by new aparthotel

The former Langley Dance Centre on Coronation Street will be converted into nine serviced holiday suites

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over 4 years ago
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New company steps in hoping to run Blackpool's under threat golf course

“All they need is someone who can operate it and knows what they are doing.”

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over 4 years ago
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Plans to build new flats behind Blackpool bar revived

There have been concerns regarding noise from the venue affecting potential residents

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over 4 years ago
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Former Blackpool rock shop will open as a restaurant and hotel

The shop had traded for 75 years in Blackpool - but could now become a restaurant and hotel

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