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The Lytham Festival 2027 has announced Fatboy Slim as a headliner, joining Robbie Williams. Co-founder Peter Taylor expressed excitement about scheduling Fatboy Slim for the event. Ticket information has yet to be detailed.
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Fatboy Slim, the renowned DJ known for his hit "Right Here, Right Now," has been announced as the headliner for the Lytham Festival in 2027. His performances are widely celebrated and have earned a legendary status among fans.
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A proposal to expand the Pier Inn in St Annes is currently awaiting a decision from Fylde Council. The plan has generated enthusiasm, with supporters believing it will benefit both the business and the local community.
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A new willow sculpture has been unveiled in Lytham to honor the 27 lives lost in the 1886 Mexico lifeboat disaster, the deadliest incident in the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The artwork serves as a tribute to the tragedy and those who perished.
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A golfer from Southport achieved an impressive feat by scoring eight birdies in just nine holes during a round at Lytham. The remarkable performance drew surprised reactions from onlookers.
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A golfer from Southport achieved an impressive feat by scoring eight birdies within nine holes during a remarkable round at Lytham. This performance drew surprised reactions from onlookers who questioned the achievement.
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The weekend weather forecast is here for East Lancashire - grab your umbrella!
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West Lancashire faces a wet and windy bank holiday weekend, with Monday bringing the strongest winds and coolest temperatures
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Lancashire has seen a 25 per cent rise in reports of animal beatings.
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East Lancashire Railway is inviting children to design a Christmas card for its Santa Specials, with train tickets up for grabs
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Urgent and emergency care services at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have improved since their previous inspection.
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The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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A Chorley man has been jailed after making almost £1 million through the sale of illegal IPTV services.
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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Lancashire County Council has approved a revised Speed Limit Order setting a 50mph limit on Main Road (A6) at Galgate, due to come into force on August 31.
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Visitors from Lancashire are being warned as national park chiefs vow to crack down on fly-camping as thousands of day-trippers are set to head to the Lake District this Bank Holiday weekend.
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The Met Office has issued a warning for thunderstorms across Lancashire...
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Four dogs are stolen each day.
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A Lancashire man convicted of multiple historic sexual offences against two sisters has failed in a bid to overturn his convictions
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The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
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Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council are at loggerheads over who should cover the cost.
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Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.
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