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
almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool Airport revival demanded by over 8,000 people

“There is widespread support across Blackpool for reopening the airport for commercial passenger flights."

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

72 job losses confirmed for gyms in Blackpool

Blackpool Council will reopen leisure centres on July 27 but say they need fewer staff with demand expected to be lower

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool hotel wins battle to open bar late to non guests despite fears

The licence was approved along with conditions including last orders for non-residents at 12.30am, and the outdoor te...

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almost 4 years ago
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Blackpool's £300m development requires council to purchase more land

“If it becomes essential for some or all of it to be incorporated into the scheme the minimum amount of land will be ...

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almost 4 years ago
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Blackpool Council shoot down plans for arcade in the town centre

The council’s planning committee, which had indicated at its last meeting it would refuse the application, voted unan...

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool's derelict hotel that children are making their playground

“Our investigations will continue to establish which criminal offences have been committed and by who."

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Shockwaves at Blackpool Council in reaction to leader being suspended

“He has done the right thing to step down as leader while there is an investigation.”

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

£19.5m second phase of Houndshill Shopping Centre in Blackpool update

“The scheme will provide a building to a shell and core specification with the fit out of the various units being und...

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool's latest R rate as resort plans for winter second wave

“If we have Covid, it will be on top of flu and all the other winter pressures so the NHS is gearing up for a second ...

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Historic Blackpool bingo hall to close for good and be demolished

The Empire Bingo Club in Blackpool has been run by the same family for 46 years

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

£20m Blackpool hotel to expand as council car park disappears

The £20m Hampton By Hilton hotel was built by Create Construction on the site of the fomer Palm Beach and Bourne Hote...

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almost 4 years ago
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Verdict given on site for travellers in Blackpool

The council has met its requirement to provide similar sites already

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