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
21 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Plans for 89 seafront luxury apartments finally approved with hotels to be demolished

A bid to demolish hotels on Blackpool seafront and replace them with 89 luxury flats has got the go-ahead more than t...

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21 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Call out for volunteers to keep popular Stanley Park bandstand concerts rocking

Volunteers are urged to come forward and help run the events

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22 days ago
lancs.live

Blackpool neighbourhood will be destroyed as £65m multiversity approved

"It’s a big step forward for Blackpool’s future and an important next step in the ongoing regeneration of the town ce...

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22 days ago
lancs.live

Snazzy £30m hotel given go-ahead on site of former St Chad’s

"The applicant is one with a proven track record of building and managing hotels of a very high standard"

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22 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Work could begin 'straight away' after £30m new Blackpool hotel gets the go ahead

The developer has a track record of building good quality hotels

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22 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Blackpool homes set for demolition as planners approve £65m town centre campus

Around 59 houses will be bulldozed to make way for the development

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22 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Calling all gardeners - Blackpool in Bloom is on the horizon once more

There are nine categories to choose from

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22 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Theatre school set to open in former Blackpool dessert parlour

It is the latest new operator to lease space in the area

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27 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Kim is latest candidate to join the contest for Blackpool South seat

There are now six candidates announced

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27 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Thousands visit new Showtown museum in first weeks since opening

Residents have been flocking to the new attraction

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27 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

I want people in Blackpool to have more money in their pockets - pledge from Shadow Chancellor Ra...

The Shadow Chancellor says Labour is fully committed to Blackpool

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27 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Shadow Chancellor to put focus on taxes in visit to Blackpool

The Shadow Chancellor will meet supporters

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