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
about 4 years ago
lancs.live

Nearly 100 homeless people placed in accommodation during coronavirus outbreak

The crisis had shown the true number of homeless people in Blackpool who included not just rough sleepers, but those ...

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about 4 years ago
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Blackpool's business woes and the challenge of surviving a second winter

“This year it is going to be like Easter didn’t happen, but the main thing is people stay safe."

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about 4 years ago
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Plans for new cocktail and karaoke bar to open in Blackpool

The operator, which already has bars in Poulton and Lytham, wants to open new premises on Highfield Road

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about 4 years ago
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Plans for Blackpool, Fleetwood, and Lytham tram line hit by Covid-19

Economic chiefs have warned the process could be delayed due to the coronavirus situation.

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about 4 years ago
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Blackpool Tower and Winter Gardens: 10 years since council took over

It's been a decade since Blackpool Council bought Blackpool Tower and the Winter Gardens. Local Democracy Reporter Sh...

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about 4 years ago
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Blackpool tram services to be suspended and seafront buses reduced

“Timetables will be reviewed on a regular basis to take account of customer needs and our staff availability.”

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about 4 years ago
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Blackpool hotel workers lose jobs as Britannia offers beds to NHS

Staff at The Metropole and The Savoy hotels were shocked to receive job termination letters

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about 4 years ago
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What next for Golden Mile Centre on Blackpool seafront

Currently the building is occupied by attractions including an amusement arcade

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about 4 years ago
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Spiralling cost of new Holiday Inn and tram terminal in Blackpool

Blackpool Council are being asked to approve a revised budget for the scheme

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about 4 years ago
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When Anchorsholme Park in Blackpool will reopen after huge £80m project

Dates have been released for when the public will be allowed back in and the official opening event

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about 4 years ago
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Blackpool's priority 'is on vulnerable' during coronavirus outbreak

Blackpool Council says that 'additional cleaning' is taking place in all of its buildings following the first confirm...

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about 4 years ago
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Former Blackpool Woolworths set for demolition - and what comes next

The building on the corner of Bond Street and Waterloo Road could be knocked down if plans are approved.

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