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

1871 Articles
4 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

'We fully understand the impact' says council as legal steps taken to acquire homes needed for Mu...

The council says it continues to offer support to any displaced residents

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4 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Plans lodged for further investment in historic town centre hotel

The hotel dates back to 1865 and had seen recent new investment

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4 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Tories hit back at Labour pledges on shoplifting following Sir Keir Starmer's Blackpool speech

The Conservatives say they are already cracking down on shoplifting

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5 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is back in Blackpool and promising to protect shop workers as by-e...

Sir Keir Starmer addressed the Usdaw conference at the Winter Gardens

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5 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Huge investment by Blackpool Council to see overhaul of gym at Palatine Leisure Centre

The money will be spent on upgrading The Feel Good Factory at Palatine Leisure Centre on St Annes Road in South Shore.

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12 days ago
lancs.live

Blackpool South by-election candidates clash over future of airport

Residents were warned the airport needed investment of £77m to bring back holiday flights

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14 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

By-election candidates divided over future of Blackpool Airport

The airport needs to be economically viable

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18 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Speculation over further office developments in town centre as councillors set to consider agenda...

The item about potential office development will be discussed behind closed doors

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18 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

'I'm worried about noise from kebab house' warns resident as late night application set for town ...

An objection has been submitted on the grounds of potential noise

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18 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Antelopes to get new home as plans for stable block are given the go ahead

There were no objections to the antelope stables

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19 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Controversial plans to redevelop church site stall

There have been 20 objections to the application

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19 days ago
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Babies are 'firsts' in Blackpool politics as new mums celebrate arrivals

The councillors are the first to take town hall maternity leave

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