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

1862 Articles
about 1 month ago
lancs.live

Resident discounts at cinema founders hope will become 'cultural haven'

The Backlot opens its doors with an exciting line-up of new blockbuster releases: Dune: Part Two, Ghostbusters and Go...

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Blackpool sets out vision for £1bn of economic growth by 2030 including new rail links

The vision sets out a strategy for further regeneration

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

More £10,000 trees 'not ruled out' if funding is available

There was controversy when the £10,000 trees were planted

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Here is how residents can get VIP discounts at Blackpool's new Backlot Cinema and Diner

There are special memberships if you live in Blackpool

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about 1 month ago
lancs.live

5am takeaway plan binned in area plagued by crime and rowdy behaviour

"Street drinkers and youths looking for trouble have also been attracted to this area hoping to take advantage of the...

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about 1 month ago
lancs.live

Conservation area welcomed amid fear over crumbling derelict hotels

Following a visit to the area, Historic England said concerns included high levels of vacancy and underused buildings

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Blackpool Trading Standards to get tough on unscrupulous Botox and cosmetic practitioners

The council has received funding towards carrying out inspections

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Illegal vapes still on sale in Blackpool as Trading Standards teams ramp up enforcement

Stores which failed a test purchase operation have been revisited

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

I think this is the best cinema in the UK says developer behind Blackpool's new Backlot Cinema an...

Cinema boasts state-of-the-art techology

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

I'm a Blackpool hotelier and I hope new Conservation Area brings investment to North Prom buildin...

The area has many buildings considered 'at risk' by Historic England

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

People urged to plant a tree to remember their loved ones as traditional memorial benches are now...

It is hoped the move will lead to more tree planting in the town

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about 1 month ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

'Another take-away open until 5am' is not wanted in high crime area say Blackpool police

Police data shows 39 per cent of crime is recorded between midnight and 7am.

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