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

1898 Articles
over 4 years ago
lancs.live

Staffing crisis blamed for failings at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

The number of urgent cases being seen within two weeks had gone up to an average of 43 per cent from 25 per cent in 2018

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over 4 years ago
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Blackpool hospital under fire for staff appeal - even though it worked

“I was a little bit disturbed to see a request for staff go out on Twitter."

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over 4 years ago
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Poor weather sees Blackpool's tourism industry take a hit

Parts of the season were affected by inconsistent weather, with the Met Office reporting the summer as one of the wet...

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over 4 years ago
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Ambitious plans for huge expansion of tram network on Fylde coast

Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre councils would need to contribute

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over 4 years ago
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Troubled community centre given refurbishment and handed to youth group

The centre had caused some issues for neighbours as a result of the neglect

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over 4 years ago
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Blackpool couple who have fostered more than 90 kids get New Year's Honour

Carl and Diane Mitchell are to receive MBEs after fostering more than 90 children at their home in South Shore

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over 4 years ago
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New cameras to catch drivers in Blackpool - locations and fines

Blackpool Council getting serious about enforcing restrictions

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over 4 years ago
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Work begins at historic Blackpool hotel ahead of £400,000 refurb

The deteriorating state of the former Clifton Hotel has been an issue for some time

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over 4 years ago
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Blackpool's £13m museum to be named in January

Details will be revealed on Thursday January 9 ahead of a planned 2021 opening

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over 4 years ago
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All I want for Christmas is Brexit: Christmas lists for Blackpool MPs

Scott Benton, Paul Maynard, Mark Menzies, Cat Smith and Ben Wallace give us their wish list

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over 4 years ago
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New measures to be taken to prevent deaths at Blackpool car park

Changes at the top deck of West Street Car Park aim to save lives

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over 4 years ago
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Life on the Blackpool streets sandwiched between parking restrictions

Residents on Dean Street, Hill Street, Moore Street, Byron Street and Rawcliffe Street are not impressed

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