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

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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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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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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2 months ago
lancs.live

Fears controversial hotel's booze bid could spark rowdy behaviour

"Since the original application was agreed I have received a large number of complaints"

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Massive investment in pilot training academy by Helispeed helicopter operator based at Blackpool ...

Training can lead to a high-flying career as a helicopter pilot

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Blackpool hotel in new battle to be allowed to serve booze but says it has a strategy to manage s...

The hotel has been hauled before councillors previously

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Go ahead for new sports facilities at Fishers Field in Blackpool with funding from the Football F...

Users will be able to book the facilities using an app

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2 months ago
lancs.live

Sports hub facilities get green light ahead of 10pm opening trial

“The development aims to tackle inequalities in participation in sport and activity in the area”

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

New boss announced at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals which includes Blackpool Vic

The new chief has a good track record running other hospitals

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2 months ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

New plans unveiled for 266 affordable homes on Old House Lane on the edge of Blackpool

The plans are for an area which has already seen a lot of housing development

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2 months ago
lancs.live

Blackpool awarded £90m to plough into 'squalid' housing in seaside resort

"We will use this funding to continue the process of positive change"

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3 months ago
lancs.live

Frasers embroiled in planning row with council over 'exceptionally poor signs'

Frasers opened the shop last November including Frasers, Flannels, Sports Direct, USC, Evans Cycles and Game

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