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

1901 Articles
2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Barron's Hotel boss challenges complaints about his premises in battle for new alcohol licence fr...

A hotelier has dismissed claims the police are regularly called to his premises due to rowdy behaviour and pledged to...

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2 months ago
lancs.live

New £21m cinema gets final touches as opening date draws closer

Blackpool has been without a mainstream cinema since the Odeon on Rigby Road closed in June last year

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2 months ago
lancs.live

Winter Gardens' crumbling walls to be preserved after plan gets green light

"The scaffolding obscures a lot of the Coronation Street façade"

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2 months ago
lancs.live

£50k youth hub will 'help young people grappling with mental health issues'

“It’s truly heartbreaking that our children and young people, who are in dire need of mental health support, are face...

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2 months ago
lancs.live

Lancashire devolution deal gets unanimous backing in Blackpool

Both sides of the chamber – Labour and Conservative – voted in favour of the proposal

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

How Palatine Library is being transformed into a beacon for eco friendly lifestyles as part of a ...

People will be able to learn how to make their homes more energy efficient

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Call for more civic pride as Keep Blackpool Tidy campaign relaunched in battle against litter louts

Residents are urged to sign a pledge supporting Keep Blackpool Tidy

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Blackpool Town Hall vote shows strong support for devolution of powers in Lancashire

The next step is to consider how Blackpool can get the best outcome from devolution

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

£21m new Backlot Cinema and Diner all set to open in Blackpool with Dune:Part Two on the IMAX screen

The opening has been much anticipated since work began back in 2021

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

£50,000 new hub hopes to ease long waiting times for young people and children needing mental hea...

The hub will be a haven of support, guidance, and therapeutic interventions.

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Measures approved to protect crumbling masonry at Blackpool's Winter Gardens

The netting will remain in place until repairs can be done

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

National Lottery boost for young people on project backed by Streetlife and Blackpool FC Communit...

The funding means work can be extended into new areas

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