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Blackpool News October 13, 2021

Crossbench peer Lord David Alton remembers his friend Sir David Amess
by Fiona Finch on October 18, 2021 at 8:27 pm
Lord David Alton has shared his memories of Sir David Amess who was stabbed to death on Friday in an attack during a constituency surgery.
Outpouring of sorrow from Lancashire MPs at death of Sir David Amess
by Fiona Finch on October 18, 2021 at 8:20 pm
Lancashire MPs have spoken of their grief following the death of Sir David Amess and their determination to carry on serving the public.
A wealth of opportunities to get active with the Let's Feel Good Fylde Festival
by Tony Durkin on October 18, 2021 at 5:08 pm
The Fylde Sports Festival runs through this week, offering a host of opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get active.
Lancaster man denies trying to strangle partner with leather belt
by The Newsroom on October 18, 2021 at 4:44 pm
A council worker has appeared at court charged with the attempted murder of a Lancaster mum.
Sir Cliff Richard performs at Blackpool Opera House: here's what excited fans had to say
by Sean Gleaves on October 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Excited fans travelled from all over the country to see Sir Cliff Richard rock the stage at Blackpool Opera House.

UKIP unveils Neil Hamilton as its latest leader
by Matt Jackson on October 18, 2021 at 8:54 pm
Mr Hamilton had been acting leader since last year
Gogglebox star Paige Deville hits back at 'snowflake' comments following exit
by Rebecca Lockwood on October 18, 2021 at 7:14 pm
The Happy Mondays star, Shaun Ryder, had criticised Paige for claiming she received no aftercare support from Channel 4
Lancashire could face pie shortage as key item runs low across the world
by Amy Fenton on October 18, 2021 at 7:04 pm
Leavers in Ewood has been making its popular pies for more than 100 years
New Preston restaurant serving guilt-free food brings 'fine dining at affordable price'
by Fatima Aziz on October 18, 2021 at 7:03 pm
Saladishy is serving meals that are all under 500 calories each
Specific Cumbria areas driving the high Covid rates across the county
by Melissa Major on October 18, 2021 at 7:02 pm
Parton and Distington recorded the highest number of cases week on week

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