News
Fleetwood kayak group left high and dry
Organisers of an acclaimed kayaking group have had to cease operations because of low water levels at Fleetwood’s Marine Lake.
Wrecked! Annual trek event is axed
A mid-summer walk which attracts 1,300 people every year has been cancelled for the first time in its history.
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Exhibition on Fleetwood founder Decimus Burton
Fleetwood Civic Society is staging a tribute to architect and town planner Decimus Burton next week as part of a national heritage event.
Fleetwood’s Myths festival cancelled
A major new summer festival in Fleetwood which was set to coincide with next month’s Tram Sunday has been cancelled.
Fylde’s £100m fracking deal
Infrastructure giant Centrica has bought a 25 per cent share in the Bowland shale fracking licence from Cuadrill Resources and AJ Lucas for a deal worth potentially £100m.
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Strawberry named coast’s best ale pub
Regulars at Fleetwood’s Strawberry Gardens pub are raising a glass after it was voted the best pub in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.
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Sport
‘A clean slate for all from day one’ – Alexander
Graham Alexander has promised a fresh start for everyone at Fleetwood Town.
Fleetwood start with Daggers clash
It’s a case of ‘Daggers drawn’ for Fleetwood Town on the opening day of the Football League season.
Selling Town is easy says Grezza
Graham Alexander claims that selling Fleetwood Town to potential new signings is easy.
Blackpool face rivals Preston in League Cup
Blackpool will face rivals Preston North End in the first round of the League Cup.
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New Town signing product of scouting network
Graham Alexander says the signing of Scottish midfielder Stewart Murdoch is the product of the club’s scouting network.
Fleetwood Town boss gives young sports stars backing video
Fleetwood Town boss Graham Alexander gave the port’s sporting youngsters high praise at an awards ceremony this week.
Lifestyle
Book review: Step into summer with Scholastic Children’s Books
Forget super heroes and meet sewer hero Stan Stinky, the grime-fighting star of a sparkling summer line-up from Scholastic Children’s Books.
What’s On - June 18, 2013
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Book review: The Distinguished Assassin by Nick Taussig
Nick Taussig is determined we should never forget the brutal excesses of Stalin’s Soviet Russia…
What’s On - June 17, 2013
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Book review: No-Balls and Googlies by Geoff Tibballs
As Test match cricket enjoys a resurgence of interest, thanks in no small part to Lancashire’s Andrew Flintoff and the unforgettable series against Australia in 2005, what better time to take a closer look at this inimitable game?
What’s On - 14, 15 & 16 June 2013
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Community
Fleetwood gran fumes after store turns away her carer
A disabled gran was left frustrated and her carer was embarrassed when they fell foul of strict rules over the sale of cigarettes during a trip to the shops in Fleetwood.
Win fantastic summer holidays worth £4,000
It’s the Summer of Love... and to celebrate we’ve organised a Spectacular Summer Holiday Giveaway.
Row over Fleetwood PACT meetings
A Fleetwood Town Council member says the new style of PACT meetings is a mistake and believes they should be switched back to their original format.
Mini moto nuisance blitz in Fleetwood
Fleetwood Police are clamping down on young people riding mini motorbikes – and have seized three already.
Traders’ fears over Booths’ Ansdell exit
Business leaders in Ansdell spoke of their sadness as it was revealed the ‘heart’ of the village will close to be replaced by a newer, larger supermarket in Fylde.
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Public meeting over Fleetwood Hospital future
Fleetwood Town Council has called a public meeting to discuss the future of Fleetwood Hospital and imminent plans for Rossall.
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Weather for Fleetwood
Thursday 20 June 2013
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