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

1901 Articles
over 3 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool Winter Gardens gets reopening date and new schedule

“Our staff are also keen to get back from furlough and the first staff are starting to come back this week to get the...

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over 3 years ago
lancs.live

250-seat venue plan for former Blackpool nightclub

The Electric Sunshine Project was set up in the town in 2016 by artistic director Melanie Whitehead.

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over 3 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool retro gaming arcade plans for old casino move step closer

Arcade Club wants to install more than 200 machines into the former Sam Thai casino which have been empty for five years

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool gets outdoor eating and drinking boost for social distancing

The council would retain powers to revoke or suspend licences if operators failed to operate within the rules.

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool hotel denied in bid to serve alcohol to non-guests from 7am

Fears were raised stragglers from late night venues would come in at 7am to continue drinking if the licence was allo...

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool's new Aldi a step closer to reality

Aldi are set to build their fourth supermarket in the Blackpool area

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool children's homes approved despite fierce opposition

Properties in Freemantle Avenue, Lancaster Road, and Hodder Avenue have been given the green light to be transformed ...

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool donkeys get new welfare rules - they still get Fridays off

Blackpool's donkeys will keep their leisurely Fridays under new welfare rules

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Key update on controversial plans to redevelop Stanley Park golf course

This would mean the loss of the 18 hole municipal golf course, but nine holes would be retained and upgraded, along w...

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool's new Co-op boost despite fear store will be 'magnet for kids'

“We know the kids that live in this area and this store will be a magnet for kids and my concerns are that alcohol wi...

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Ten Blackpool businesses closed after failing to stick to Covid rules

“Indeed we believe that the first statutory closures in the country occurred here in Blackpool.”

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool plans for offices in doubt due to new normal of working from home

"We won’t build unless we have had the commitment of a long term lease. We would get the contract first and then the ...

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