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Funeral of Sam Flint-Broughton at St Chad's Church, Poulton le Fylde.

Farewell to one of our own

It was the day an entire town stood still.

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Pauline Stockell (centre), of Fleetwood, says she is being driven to distraction by a recurring noise behind her house. She is pictured with Coun Jack Harrison and daughter Rebecca Stockell.

Mysterious noise nuisance in Fleetwood

A Fleetwood grandmother says her life is being ruined by a mystery noise she believes is coming from school grounds behind her home.

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After being rescued from closure by local residents, Fleetwood paddling pool is now being repaired and painted for the summer season.
Adrian Gray (left) and Garry Carr bring the pool back to its former glory.  PIC BY ROB LOCK
20-5-2013

Paddling pool to open for half term holiday

Fleetwood Paddling Pool will be open and ready for use for next week’s school holiday.

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The Twits will be at Fleetwood Memorial Park on Sunday and Monday. Highwayman Ned King will be the new attraction at the Dungeon (below).

Banking on fun for a holiday of thrills and spills

The Fylde coast is keeping its fingers crossed for glorious sunshine as a bumper weekend of events and activities is set to make the bank holiday one to remember.

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10 year-old Chloe New, of Agnew Road in Fleetwood, will soon be jetting off to America for a life-changing operation after her Wish 2 Walk appeal reached its total of �75,000.
Chloe pictured with her mum Angela.  PIC BY ROB LOCK
16-5-2013

Chloe all set for life-changing op

THIS is it – it’s the week Chloe New has been waiting for!

Poppy Blundell (right) and Sams sister Porcha McQueen and (below) soldier Sam Flint Broughton who died last month.

Teen’s leap of faith for soldier heroes

A Poulton teenager is preparing for an extreme fund-raiser in memory of her friend, soldier Sam Flint Broughton.

Sport rss

Jamie Allen

Allen grateful to Town boss

Young striker Jamie Allen is grateful for the faith placed in him by manager Graham Alexander after agreeing a new deal at Fleetwood Town.

Damien Johnson is one of three players transfer listed

Transfer listed Trio not part of Alexander’s plans

Fleetwood Town boss Graham Alexander has made it clear a trio of transfer listed 
players must move away from Highbury for the good of their careers.

Liam Hogan has tasted success with Halifax and is hoping for more with Fleetwood Town.

Hogan’s ready for big step up at Highbury

New signing Liam Hogan will do everything in his power to earn a place in the starting line-up at Fleetwood Town come August despite his lack of Football League experience.

Graham Alexander (right) welcomes Steven Schumacher.

Steven is a Schu-in at Highbury

Fleetwood Town boss Graham Alexander believes he’s signed the perfect all-rounder in midfielder Steven Schumacher.

Graham Alexander (right) welcomes Steven Schumacher.

Town’s summer signing spree

Fleetwood Town’s summer recruitment drive continued apace with two more signings yesterday, making it three in two days.

Jeff Hughes

Town swoop for Magpies man

Northern Ireland international Jeff Hughes has become Fleetwood Town’s fourth signing of the early-summer and their third in the space of two days.

Lifestyle rss

Coronation Wives

Book review: Coronation Wives by Lizzie Lane

The war may be over but peacetime brings new challenges for three women from Bristol... not least their buried secrets.

Wainwright's Lost Tour

Book review: Wainwright’s Lost Tour by Ed Geldard

In May 1931, 24-year-old Alfred Wainwright set out with three friends on a walk which would prove to be a gruelling test of man’s endurance against nature.

Harmattan

Book review: Harmattan by Gavin Weston

There’s an ill-wind blowing through the troubled Republic of Niger... and it’s not just the dry, dusty, damaging Harmattan breeze that sweeps in from the Sahara across West Africa.

The Fast Diet Recipe Book

Book review: The Fast Diet Recipe Book by Mimi Spencer and Sarah Schenker

It has been described as the biggest diet revolution since the Atkins, and the Fast Diet is fast becoming THE way to lose weight and keep healthy.

The Holiday Home

Book review: The Holiday Home by Fern Britton

Here’s an invitation difficult to turn down... a trip to the beautiful Cornish coast, courtesy of one of Britain’s best-loved TV presenters.

The Holiday Home

What’s On - May 17, 2013

Don’t miss our What’s On section for all the best in entertainment across the Fylde Coast.

Community rss

Artist's impression of how a gallery in the Angel Building would look.

Art centre proposals for iconic Fleetwood building

Plans have been revealed which would see an eyesore site in Fleetwood transformed into a vibrant arts centre.

Members of Fleetwood Taekwondo Club.

Taekwondo group’s Olympic links

Fleetwood Taekwondo Club is settling well into its new base in the former Crescent Dance Centre building next to the North Euston Hotel

Fleetwood's Willow Garden Project is handed �25,000 from the Asda Foundation. The money will help to complete the project by providing wheelchair access and extra planting areas.

Asda steps in with £25k for garden project

A garden which benefits people with disabilities in Fleetwood has been given a huge cash boost.

Participants in last years walk along the Prom.

Get set for annual prom walk for cancer group

Fund-raisers in Fleetwood who help scientists in the fight against cancer are hoping local people will help boost their efforts.

Summer Van Bogerijen

Lifelong appeal for ‘Second Skin’ suits

The parents of a Fleetwood youngster, who has complex physical and development disabilities, are hoping to launch a lifelong appeal to keep their daughter in special body suits.

St Aidans pupils Kaytlin Marsden and Becky Brindle set the tables for lunch at The Willows.

Girls serve up a community dish

Two pupils from St Aidan’s Technology College in Preesall are doing their bit to help in the local community.

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