Shelagh Parkinson Local Democracy Reporter
  • Blackpool
  • National World

Local democracy reporter based at the Blackpool Gazette.

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Blackpool Gazette, Lancs Live

Focus Areas

  • Blackpool

1862 Articles
about 2 months ago
lancs.live

A&E demand soars in Blackpool piling ‘unprecedented’ pressure on hospital

"I'm a seasoned person in working in hospitals in winter, this is my 35th one of them, and it certainly has been a to...

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Train to be a helicopter pilot at Blackpool's new £1m flight simulator

And although the total cost of training is in the region of £25,000, it can open the doors to a career flying celebri...

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about 2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Delay to multiversity plans as survey finds electricity cable

Further consultation needs to be held

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about 2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Update on plans to replace 'eyesore' building on Waterloo Road with new holiday apartments

The site has fallen into neglect after being empty for several years

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about 2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Blackpool Victoria Hospital A&E saw 'unprecedented' demand this winter with 17 per cent more pati...

The busiest day in A&E saw a 36 per cent rise compared to normal

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Tories call for deputy leader resignation over £50m funding gaffe

"Now the investment has been confirmed, we are free to hold Coun Taylor to account for his inappropriate actions"

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Blackpool Transport in hot water over new zero-emission buses

The council-owned company plans to introduce 115 new buses to its fleet after receiving £20m

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

Blackpool by-election petition details unveiled after Scott Benton MP suspended

Only constituents on the electoral roll when the recall petition was called are eligible to vote

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about 2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Here is everything you need to know about the recall petition in Blackpool South which opens on M...

The council has provided eight venues where the recall petition can be signed

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about 2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Blackpool Transport facing legal action from manufacturer Wrightbus over zero emission bus order

A dispute has broken out in relation to the procurement process

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about 2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Calls for Labour deputy leader to resign over gaffe which Tories say could have jeopardised £90m ...

Councillor says his error did not put funding at risk

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about 2 months ago
lancs.live

New boss revealed for Blackpool and Fylde Coast hospitals

Maggie Oldham has more than 40 years of experience working in health care

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