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[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:19 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | (2016-344 Aug. 17) PUBLIC NOTICE | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F17%2F820-2016-344-aug-17-public-notice%2F.json | http://eaglenewspapers.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/static/omakchronicle/images/omak-logo.png | en | null | 820 (2016-344 Aug. 17) PUBLIC NOTICE | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | (2016-344 Aug. 17) PUBLIC NOTICE
The Colville Tribes Land Use Review Board will be holding a public hearing to make a ruling on the following land use and development permits:
Dennis Delano (Faith Frontier Ministries/Peniel Ranch) has submitted a land use (shoreline) and development permit application for a conditional use to operate a guest ranch on their property situated along the Columbia River, known as the Columbia River Ranch. They are proposing several cabins, a water slide/swim area, nature trails, small amphitheater, tent/RV camp sites with hook ups, a pond and obstacle course. The property is situated at 2500 Columbia River Road within Township 30, Range 28, Section 11, 12, 14 with an Okanogan County Assessor’s Parcel #3028120005. 3028140012 and 3028112005 and is within the boundaries of the Colville Indian Reservation. Pacific Aquaculture has submitted a shoreline use permit application for a conditional use to construct an addition to an existing cement dock in the Columbia River and perform some repairs to the cement already in place. The site is commonly known as Site 1 at 3378 Columbia River Road within Township 31 North, Range 30 East, Section 33 with an Okanogan County Parcel #3130310006 and is within the boundaries of the Colville Indian Reservation.
A public hearing for the above mentioned land use and development Permit Applications will be conducted on Wednesday August 24, 2016 at the Lucy Covington Government Facility (Colville Indian Agency) starting at 9:30 a.m. Written comments will be accepted until August 23, 2016 at 4 p.m. or comments can be made verbally at the public hearing. All comments may be sent to Pete Palmer, Land Use/Shoreline Administrator, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155 or they can be faxed to her attention at 509-634-2581. You can also contact the Tribal Planning Department at the afore-mentioned address or phone number to request a copy of the permit documents.
Published by Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/820-2016-344-aug-17-public-notice/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/92a6f616a9f2c15fcc1c02989bbfb711c798aee078d3fcd64c94f48f5139603a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:46 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | TONASKET – Nearly $6,000 has been raised in a three-day period for a local family following a motorcycle accident last week that claimed the life of a woman and injured her husband. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F17%2Fnearly-6000-raised-motorcyclists-family%2F.json | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/nearly-6000-raised-motorcyclists-family/ | en | null | Nearly $6,000 raised for motorcyclist’s family | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | TONASKET – Nearly $6,000 has been raised in a three-day period for a local family following a motorcycle accident last week that claimed the life of a woman and injured her husband.
According to Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers, Tammy M. Clark was pronounced deceased at North Valley Hospital on the evening of Aug. 10 following the accident on Chesaw Road, just east of Molson Road.
According to Rogers, Clark, 45, was the passenger on the motorcycle driven by her husband 46-year-old Steven R. Clark, both of Tonasket.
The complete story is available in the Aug. 17 issue of The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, available at news stands or in our e-edition. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/nearly-6000-raised-motorcyclists-family/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/250b16a4c67e0e352c234d25d0b3e553c325fcbdcb781287a62f3e6803e96e91.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:04 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | (2016-349 Aug. 24, 31) CALL for BIDS-BID No. 418-16 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F25%2F820-2016-349-aug-24-31-call-bids-bid-no-418-16%2F.json | http://eaglenewspapers.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/static/omakchronicle/images/omak-logo.png | en | null | 820 (2016-349 Aug. 24, 31) CALL for BIDS-BID No. 418-16 | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | (2016-349 Aug. 24, 31) CALL for BIDS-BID No. 418-16
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County (hereinafter called the “District”) will receive sealed Bids from individuals, firms or corporations prequalified pursuant to RCW 54.04.080 and 54.04.085 until 2:00 p.m., September 7, 2016, at the offices of the District at 1331 Second Avenue North, Okanogan, WA, or by mail at Post Office Box 912, Okanogan, WA 98840. This Call for Bids is for the purpose of substation construction services for the District in Okanogan County.
A project walk thru for pre-qualified Bidders will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the Twisp Substation in Twisp, WA.
All Bids must be sealed and prominently marked ‘Twisp Substation 2016 Project’ - ‘Bid No. 418-16’ on the outside of the envelope. The name and address of the Bidder and the Bidder’s email address must appear on the envelope in which the Bid is submitted. Bids will be publicly opened and read in the District office at 1331 Second Avenue North, Okanogan, WA, on September 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. The District reserves the right to accept the Bid that, in its sole and absolute judgement will, under all circumstances, best serve the interest of the District.
Each Bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the District for the sum of not less than 5 percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid or accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid with a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of Washington and subjected to the jurisdiction of the State of Washington.
This Call for Bids shall be considered to be in conformity with RCW 54.04.070, 54.04.080, 54.04.085 and the terms of said laws are incorporated herein by this reference.
To request Bid Documents contact:
Mark Watson
Purchasing Agent
509-422-8484
Published by Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/25/820-2016-349-aug-24-31-call-bids-bid-no-418-16/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/93460070acc886afe89bec355f999f397ab10bfdfb40f25adea7347855db48ce.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:54 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | TONASKET — North Valley Hospital District Commissioners met Saturday morning with a candidate to fill the soon-to-be vacant CEO position. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F17%2Fhospital-board-does-interview-without-search%2F.json | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/hospital-board-does-interview-without-search/ | en | null | Hospital board does interview without search | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | TONASKET — North Valley Hospital District Commissioners met Saturday morning with a candidate to fill the soon-to-be vacant CEO position.
Board leaders interviewed New York resident Charleen Ryan during a closed-door executive session, followed by an interview with the Long Range Focus Committee and about a dozen hospital staffers.
Ryan said she has served as a CEO for two other hospital and healthcare facilities in the eastern coast of the U.S. She was at one facility for one year, and the other facility for nine months.
The complete story is available in the Aug. 17 issue of The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, available at news stands or in our e-edition. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/hospital-board-does-interview-without-search/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/af599b4141e572e08238c27ee06714111fd28481db99fce76a714c82c8a506be.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:52 | null | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | Officials from the Spokane office of the National Weather Service have issued a red flag warning calling for low humidities, high winds and the potential for rapid spread of wildfires. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F18%2Fmeteorologists-issue-red-flag-warning%2F.json | http://eaglenewspapers.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/static/omakchronicle/images/omak-logo.png | en | null | Meteorologists issue red flag warning | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | OKANOGAN — Officials from the Spokane office of the National Weather Service have issued a red flag warning calling for low humidities, high winds and the potential for rapid spread of wildfires.
According to an announcement released early this morning, meteorologists said the warning will remain in effect until 11 p.m. tonight when it could be called off or extended.
“A cold front dropping out of British Columbia will cause north winds to channel through the Okanogan Valley into the Columbia Basin,” meteorologists said. “Places like Oroville, Tonasket and Omak will see breezy winds increasing to 15-30 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph out of the north.”
The service said Mansfield, Coulee City, Ephrata and Moses Lake can expect winds of 10-20 mph with gust upward of 30 mph.
Winds between 7-15 mph can be expected in the Methow Valley with gust around 25 mph, according to meteorologists.
“Any ongoing or new fires will likely spread rapidly,” the service said. “A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and war temperatures will create extreme fire growth potential.”
The red flag warning comes a day after the Commissioner of Public Lands, Peter Goldmark, expanded the statewide burn ban effective to prohibit all campfires on state Department of Natural Resources protected lands through Sept. 30.
This year’s fire season has brought 527 fires on 3,372 acres of DNR land.
By comparison, at this point in 2015, there had been 803 fires burning 319,551 acres.
In 2014 by this date, there were 590 fires burning 190,742 acres.
After a relatively mild summer, we are entering a period of critical fire weather on both sides of the Cascades,” Goldmark said. “The greatest fire danger right now comes from carelessness. It’s essential that people understand the risks involved and do not spark any fires.” | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/18/meteorologists-issue-red-flag-warning/ | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/0a8f25705b4e2c32a5be00e1b1837206199fb7fb9d8f3beeb6560103e028863a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:56 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | OKANOGAN – Opening arguments and prosecution testimony began this morning in Okanogan County Superior Court for the October 2014 death of Tunk Valley resident Patrick Alltus.
According to court documents, Shalin E. Alltus, 18, is charged with first-degree aggravated murder in the death of her uncle, Patrick M. Alltus, first-degree robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of theft of a firearm and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm-juvenile in possession of a firearm. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F24%2Fopening-arguments-start-alltus-murder-case%2F.json | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/24/opening-arguments-start-alltus-murder-case/ | en | null | Opening arguments start in Alltus murder case | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | OKANOGAN – Opening arguments and prosecution testimony began this morning in Okanogan County Superior Court for the October 2014 death of Tunk Valley resident Patrick Alltus.
According to court documents, Shalin E. Alltus, 18, is charged with first-degree aggravated murder in the death of her uncle, Patrick M. Alltus, first-degree robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of theft of a firearm and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm-juvenile in possession of a firearm.
A 12-member jury and two alternate jurors, comprised of eight women and six men, was seated to hear the case.
“September 30th or the following day, the defendant Shalin Alltus’ and co-defendant Parker Bachtold murdered Patrick Alltus,” Okanogan County Prosecuting Attorney Karl Sloan said in his opening statement.
Sloan said Patrick Alltus’ body was discovered Oct. 5, 2014 by Patrick Alltus’ girlfriend.
“Mr. Alltus was clearly dead,” Sloan said.
A pickup truck and firearms were also missing from the scene, he said.
Shalin Alltus’ defense attorney, Kelly Seago, presented a different story to the jury.
“Parker Bachtold is the murderer here,” she said. “She’s in shock and listens to the person with the gun.”
Court documents indicate Shalin Alltus and Bachtold had been staying with Patrick Alltus.
A memo was then sent out seeking the whereabouts of the teens and Patrick Alltus’ pickup truck.
Oregon officials contacted the two suspects, who gave false names – Colt Hatch and Britney Keeley – on Oct. 1 when their vehicle ran out of gas, court records show. After the sheriff’s office announced the two teens were being sought, Oregon officials tracked them down at the Stardust Motel in Curtin, Ore.
Search warrants were issued for two rooms at the motel. When searching the room occupied by the teens, detectives allegedly found a box of .410 gauge slugs and a Douglas County camping fee envelope that had the name “Colt Hatch” written on it.
Shalin Alltus and Parker Bechtold were extradited back to Okanogan County and have been in custody since on $1 million bail each. Both turned 18 while incarcerated and were moved from the juvenile detention facility to the county jail.
Court records show deputies were dispatched to the victim’s home at 6:25 p.m. Oct. 1, 2014. He was found dead in the living room near the kitchen area.
Parker M. Bachtold, 18, pleaded guilty to premeditated first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of theft of a firearm and juvenile in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison last week.
For the complete story see Sunday’s edition of The Chronicle. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/24/opening-arguments-start-alltus-murder-case/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/804369cfcf5e5618dac0cfbea0cbdcc7e1f85d91cbf948dc043e9dcde378a268.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:07 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | TONASKET — Mike Zwicker is technically still employed as CEO of North Valley Hospital – albeit on paid administrative leave – but that’s not stopping hospital commissioners from considering a candidate for his position. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F17%2Fdistrict-delayed-ceo-firing%2F.json | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/district-delayed-ceo-firing/ | en | null | District delayed in CEO firing | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | TONASKET — Mike Zwicker is technically still employed as CEO of North Valley Hospital – albeit on paid administrative leave – but that’s not stopping hospital commissioners from considering a candidate for his position.
During a regular board meeting Thursday, Aug. 11 commissioners rescinded a resolution to terminate CEO Mike Zwicker and introduced a new resolution and first reading calling for his termination. The decision to re-do the resolution is based on state law RCW 70.44.070, which states the hiring or firing of a superintendent, or CEO, must be presented at a regular board meeting and adopted at the next regular board meeting.
The complete story is available in the Aug. 17 issue of The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, available at news stands or in our e-edition. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/district-delayed-ceo-firing/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/ae8cada304c30bdbdacd6b77f73cf83c94329596b4ff7d682b6063c521df6a5c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:00 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | (2016-339 Aug. 17, Sept. 7) TS #60390-00113-NJ-WA - APN #2370080002 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F17%2F2016-339-aug-17-sept-7-ts-60390-00113-nj-wa-apn-23%2F.json | http://eaglenewspapers.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/static/omakchronicle/images/omak-logo.png | en | null | (2016-339 Aug. 17, Sept. 7) TS #60390-00113-NJ-WA - APN #2370080002 | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | (2016-339 Aug. 17, Sept. 7) TS #60390-00113-NJ-WA - APN #2370080002 Reference Number: 3131180 Abbreviated Legal: LTS 8 & 9, GLEN WOOD ACRE TRACTS Grantor: Stewart J Fling III and Catrina M Fling Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Web Site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on September 16, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Okanogan County Superior Courthouse, main entrance, 149 Third North, Okanogan, WA 98840 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Okanogan. State of Washington, to-wit: LOTS 8 AND 9, GLEN WOOD ACRES TRACTS AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME C OF PLATS, PAGE 9, RECORDS OF THE AUDITOR OF OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 2370080002 More commonly known as: 103 Riverside St, Riverside, WA 98849 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated March 31, 2008, recorded April 4, 2008, under Auditor’s File No. 3131180, records of Okanogan County, Washington, from Stewart J. Fling, III and Catrina M. Fling, Husband and Wife as Grantor, to Transnation Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (”FANNIE MAE”) under an Assignment recorded on August 26, 2015 under Auditor’s File 3202374 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Okanogan County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust as of for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments $34,060.32 Late Charges $333.09 Property Inspection Fees $284.25 Suspense Balance $-1,003.52 Certified Mailing $13.06 Service Costs $75.00 Grand Total $33,762.20. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $103,494.08, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured November 1, 2013, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on September 16, 2016. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by September 5, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated at any time before September 5, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after September 5, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Stewart J Fling III 103 Riverside St Riverside, WA 98849 Catrina M Fling 103 Riverside St, Riverside, WA 98849 Riverside, WA 98849 Current Occupant 103 Riverside St, Riverside, WA 98849 Riverside, WA 98849 by both first-class and certified mail on February 25, 2016, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an Interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to salestrack.tdsf.com or call the automated sales line at: 888-988-6736 Dated: May 11, 2016 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Emily Westerlund, Authorized Signatory 801 Second Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone 1-855-676-9686 TAC: 996589 PUB: 08/17/16, 09/07/16
Published by Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/2016-339-aug-17-sept-7-ts-60390-00113-nj-wa-apn-23/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/9c3bcf05677847f14561ea80c3a6426bc2e9140381e0e3fc1e84178f9a3630cc.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:03 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | (2016-347 Aug. 24)Notice The Okanogan County Transit Authority | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F24%2F820-2016-347-aug-24notice-okanogan-county-transit-%2F.json | http://eaglenewspapers.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/static/omakchronicle/images/omak-logo.png | en | null | 820 (2016-347 Aug. 24)Notice The Okanogan County Transit Authority | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | (2016-347 Aug. 24)Notice The Okanogan County Transit Authority
will hold a meeting on Thursday August 25th at 5:00pm at the Omak City Hall, 2 N Ash St, Omak, WA 98841, to take public comment on the 2016-2021 Transit Development Plan. The draft plan can be viewed at www.okanogantransit.com
Published by Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/24/820-2016-347-aug-24notice-okanogan-county-transit-/ | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/76f3f2fbf5cdfb5c8239f37fbfc4a36aff19471a5971d4bd97e73332cdb7baad.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:28 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | HAVILLAH - The Pickens North fire has burned an estimated 600 acres, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F25%2Fpickens-north-wildfire-reaches-600-acres%2F.json | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/25/pickens-north-wildfire-reaches-600-acres/ | en | null | Pickens North wildfire reaches 600 acres | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | HAVILLAH - The Pickens North fire has burned an estimated 600 acres, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.
"The fire did not grow in size overnight," officials said. "The increase was due to more accurate assessment."
A Type 3 team that was staged in the Colville area earlier this week has relocated to the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds late last night to manage the fire.
Fire officials said the fire is lined with the exception of a quarter-mile on the back, north side where the fire is not pushing on.
Officials said there has been no structures lost or injuries.
As of noon today there were two dozers, 2 helicopters and several strike teams assigned to the blaze.
"As a reminder the team and fire fighters are self-contained and do not need any donations," Okanogan Emergency Management officials said. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/25/pickens-north-wildfire-reaches-600-acres/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/adef798c31f12abbd67ca8a70c03928c394631cd48a306d94a0fc7634c6cf872.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:25 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | (2016-342 Aug. 17) Town of Conconully | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omakchronicle.com%2Fnews%2F2016%2Faug%2F17%2F820-2016-342-aug-17-town-conconully%2F.json | http://eaglenewspapers.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/static/omakchronicle/images/omak-logo.png | en | null | 820 (2016-342 Aug. 17) Town of Conconully | null | null | www.omakchronicle.com | (2016-342 Aug. 17) Town of Conconully
During the regular council meeting of August 9, 2016
the town council passed Ordinance 310
An Ordinance Amending the 2016 Budget of the Town of Conconully
as adopted by Ordinance 309. The full text of this ordinance is available upon request. All request can be made to the
clerk at 219 N Main St. Conconully, WA 98819 or by telephone at
509-826-6005.
Tami Cochran,
Clerk-Treasurer
Published by Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle. | http://www.omakchronicle.com/news/2016/aug/17/820-2016-342-aug-17-town-conconully/ | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.omakchronicle.com/57b5999ca435cf836a5101507c3b9b94009fba990e0df196cc92a1204f9dfeae.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:53 | null | 2016-08-26T09:26:11 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmotorway-reopens-after-fatal-crash-as-police-appeal-for-witnesses-1-8090146.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090127.1472199954!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Motorway reopens after fatal crash as police appeal for witnesses | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash closed a large stretch of the motorway.
Emergency services were called at about 3.10am this morning after an HGV travelling north on the M61 motorway left the carriageway and collided with wooden fencing.
The incident happened about a mile north of the Rivington Services between junction 6, Horwich, and junction 8, Chorley,
The driver, the sole occupant of the HGV, was found by passing workmen. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The stretch was closed for almost six hours and accident investigation and recovery work is now complete.
Two lanes of the of the M61 northbound are now open although delays are still to be expected.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 0172 of Friday, August 26. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/motorway-reopens-after-fatal-crash-as-police-appeal-for-witnesses-1-8090146 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/ebdf3175cfa00d5876ff896172eeb4938338533af31b7f32779936f91660e600.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:49:04 | null | 2016-08-29T12:27:44 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Four-rose-marie-thrilled-with-top-award-1-8094291.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094290.1472470044!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Our Rose-Marie thrilled with top award | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Rose-Marie, the Irish singer, who now lives in Blackpool, has been presented with a platinum disc for sales of her new album My Gift of Love For You.
Sapphire Records gave the prestigious award to her for selling over 500,000 discs.
I’m absolutely delighted and thrilled to bits
The 60-year-old songstress performs on the last Friday of every month at Viva Blackpool and of the disc she said: “I’m absolutely delighted and thrilled to bits.
“I spent nearly eight months making that album and it is quite different from anything else I have attempted. It’s really up to date and there’s a Sam Smith track on there as well as an Adele song.”
Rose-Marie’s next performance at Viva Blackpool will be on Friday, September 30 and she’ll be joined by producer Andy Mudd, the first time she’s linked up with him on stage.
She added: “Andy is a life long friend and knows how to get the best out of me, it’s a marriage made in heaven.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/music/our-rose-marie-thrilled-with-top-award-1-8094291 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/00b309d577d4943bc1fdee9d87c50dbcb61a7cfba5030ebf6917b2ceda1aa9f9.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:47:58 | null | 2016-08-29T08:28:50 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool and Lancashire cricket news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fweekend-cricket-round-up-ups-and-downs-for-blackpool-at-netherfield-1-8093905.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8093902.1472455709!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Weekend cricket round-up: Ups and downs for Blackpool at Netherfield | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | It’s probably win or bust for Fleetwood in this afternoon’s derby clash with Blackpool after the Broadwater club lost further ground to their Fylde coast rivals in the Northern Premier League title race.
In what could prove a decisive double-header holiday weekend, Fleetwood lost by 79 runs at Preston, while Blackpool began an up and down 24 hours at Netherfield with a precious win. The Stanley Park club returned to the same ground for yesterday’s Readers Cup semi-final but lost by 30 runs.
Blackpool played their first match for three weeks in Cumbria on Saturday but were straight back in the groove, dismissing their hosts for 58 en route to victory by 64 runs.
Blackpool were put into bat and were quickly in trouble as three of their top four managed just five between them .
However, Andy Furniss and wicketkeeper Ben Howarth steered the visitors past the hundred mark, both making 25 before Blackpool were dismissed for 122 with 4.2 overs remaining. Mark Clarkson made Netherfield’s early inroads and finished with 5-63 from 15 overs, James Johnson taking 3-15 off 4.4.
This modest total proved more than ample as only two Netherfield batsmen reached double figures and they were all out in 32.1 overs. Blackpool pro Daryl Mitchell made 4-28 from 11.1 overs and Jake Muncaster an excellent 3-6 from five overs on his elevation to the first team.
Blackpool still hold their three-point lead over Leyland, who won at Chorley by four wickets, and the Stanley Park club have a game in hand. Leyland are at home to Darwen today.
South African Daryn Smit enjoyed an outstanding Fleetwood debut but couldn’t spare them a 79-run defeat at Preston. The all-rounder filled the shoes vacated by departed professional Travis Dean and took 7-47 from 15.3 overs of leg spin after Fleetwood put their hosts in.
Preston were all out for 173 in 46.4 overs after solid contributions from all their top-four, former St Annes all-rounder Lukman Vahaluwala leading the way with 47.
Smit, who had been playing for Rossendale in the Lancashire League, was Fleetwood’s best with the bat as well, scoring 21 at number six, but seven of his team-mates got out for eight or fewer as the visitors were dismissed for 94 in 36.3 overs, Lukman and Afzal Kapadia both taking three wickets. It means Fleetwood have slipped to fourth, behind a Barrow side that beat bottom club Morecambe by 68 runs.
Today’s game at Fleetwood is Blackpool’s third in as many days after they returned to Netherfield only to miss out on a place in the Readers Cup final. The hosts chose to bat in this semi and made 138-7 from their 35 overs,
Bradley Earl gave them a solid platform, top-scoring with 34 in an opening stand of 56 with captain Ben Barrow.
The Blackpool reply was soon in big trouble at 33-5 as the top four misfired for the second day running, scoring only nine between them.
Number eight Daniel Pile showed them how to do it with 31 but it was too late to save the game, Blackpool dismissed for 108 in 32.4 overs.
Tom Bruce took 3-33 from seven overs for Netherfield, who face Lancaster in Sunday’s final.
St Annes dropped a spot to eighth after a five-wicket defeat at home to Penrith.
The hosts struggled without professional Shadley van Schalkwyk and toiled to 123 in 43.3 overs after being put in at Vernon Road.
Number seven Henry Higson, with an unbeaten 37, showed his team-mates how it was done as seven of them mustered only six runs between them, Greg Hall and Zakhele Qwabe both helping themselves to four wickets.
Penrith wicketkeeper Chris Marrow then carried his bat for 68 as the visitors sealed victory in 31.1 overs at 124-5.
Lytham welcomed back Toby Lester for their Liverpool Competition match at Bootle but the Lancashire player couldn’t quite secure a draw as he got out to the final ball.
The hosts chose to bat at Wadham Road and made 190 in 53.2 overs thanks largely to opener Jackson Knight’s 85 from 92 balls, with 16 fours and a six. Taylor Cornall dismissed him on his way to 4-29 from 12.3 overs.
In reply, wicketkeeper Gary Knight was Lytham’s top scorer with 40, putting on 55 for the sixth wicket with Tom Morrison.
Lytham were always off the pace but looked like holding on for the draw with Lester at the crease.
Needing to see out the 51st and final over, Lester fell to Christ Liptrot’s last ball for 27 and the visitors were all out for 137, beaten by 53 runs.
Moore and Smalley SE+ Palace Shield results
Premier division: Fulwood and Broughton 223-4 (M Smith 56no, B Parkinson 53, M Smith 48) beat Garstang 161 (Mark Walling 36, U Sadaqat 4-10 ) by 62 runs, Fylde 28 ( Driver 6-11, S Marsh 4-16 )lost to Croston 74 ( D Smith 5-31) by 47 runs, Penwortham 69-0 beat Whittingham and Goosnargh 64 by 10 wickets, Thornton Cleveleys 155 (J Eade 60no, A Hogarth 5-47) lost to Freckleton 221-8 (A Hogarth 127no) by 66 runs, Torrisholme 93 lost to Longridge 96-1 by nine wickets, Vernon Carus 128-6 beat Great Eccleston 124 by four wickets.
Division One: Garstang 2 108-8 (A Egerton 30, D Billington 4-21) beat BAC-EE Preston 87 by 21 runs, Kirkham and Wesham 125 (D Moore 32, R McCutcheon 4-13) lost to Vernon Carus 2 129-4 (D Whittle 51no) by six wickets, Longridge 2 150-7 (A Simpson 31, I Davies 4-26) beat Norcross 149-9 (C Parker 41, W Baines 3-26, D Wilson 3-52) by three wickets, Rufford 88 lost to Eccleston 90-6 by four wickets, White Coppice 153-6 beat Hogton 145 by eight runs, Withnell Fold 93 lost to Fulwood and Broughton 2 96-3 by seven wickets.
Division Two: Great Eccleston 2 243-8 (I Dudhara 81no, J Whittle 49, P Harvey 40, J Bass 4-64) beat Thornton Cleveleys 2 93 (J Whittle 6-24) by 150 runs, Gregson Lane 112 lost to Penwortham 2 139-6 by 27 runs, Mawdesley 119 (C Gibbons 30, W Norris 4-12, T Phillips 4-31) beat Wrea Green 98 (M Wood 50, D Lemarinel 5-25 ) by 21 runs, New Longton 205 beat Tarleton 124 by 81 runs, Walton-le-Dale 138 (S Keely 34, M Cowburn 5-26, J Brown 3-38) lost to South Shore 139-1 (D Jardine 66no) by nine wickets, Whittle and Clayton-le-Woods 86-4 (C McMahon 51 ) beat Blackpool 3 85 (C Allison 30, T Markham 5-29) by six wickets. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/cricket/weekend-cricket-round-up-ups-and-downs-for-blackpool-at-netherfield-1-8093905 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/f9e340d1276b75332134df0eb6c7607e5d99ce76a6787f371777903a39d5ef25.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:48:58 | null | 2016-08-27T10:30:00 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbispham-hotel-wins-expansion-approval-1-8091340.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091338.1472222500!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bispham hotel wins expansion approval | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The operators of a Blackpool hotel have been granted planning permission to extend the premises.
Blackpool Council’s planning committee gave the go-ahead to Premier Inn to build an additional 26 bedrooms at its hotel attached to the Red Lion on Devonshire Road in Bispham, when it met this week.
Currently there are 67 bedrooms.
The application was recommended for approval despite objections from some nearby residents who warned the scheme could lead to parking and noise issues.
Premier Inn said it wanted to extend the hotel because it is trading well and has above-average occupancy rates. The company already has permission for a 150-bedroom new hotel on the vacant Yates’s site in Talbot Square but so far that project has stalled. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/bispham-hotel-wins-expansion-approval-1-8091340 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/02589fcb57ed036911c05431d4dd13089c65d0743c876efa732ed0f441f9ce61.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:05 | null | 2016-08-29T11:29:21 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmore-than-100-sites-to-go-in-county-sell-off-1-8094196.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094195.1472466543!/image/image.jpg | en | null | More than 100 sites to go in county sell-off | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Seven Fylde coast libraries and 14 children’s centres have been earmarked for closure as Lancashire County Council bids to save £200m by 2020.
The bombshell recommendation were made in a 1,468-page document released by county officials at shortly before 8pm on the Friday before a Bank Holiday Weekend – a move that has seen the authority accused of tryuing to ‘bury bad news’.
County Coun Geoff Driver, leader of the Conservatives at LCC, said: “It’s unfortunate they published it as late as they did. Coupled with that, the report is more than 900 pages long with more than 500 pages in an appendix. They do not know what they are doing and the people of Lancashire are paying the price.”
And former MP Ken Hind said: “It would appear Lancashire County Council sneaked out the news following a consultation ending on August 14, just before the holiday weekend when the nation’s thoughts were on holidays.
“A good day to bury bad news – a report 1,469 pages long which is a confusing labyrinth for members of the public to negotiate.”
The county council’s cabinet will be asked to agree the revised plans to save millions of pounds, by reducing the number of buildings the council owns and rents, after seeking people’s views.
Feedback from 7,700 responses has been taken into account in forming the proposals to bring services together to form a network of multi-functional buildings known as Neighbourhood Centres, which would provide a base for a range of different services in one place.
The plans propose changes to where some services including libraries, children’s services, children’s centres, young people’s centres, youth offending teams, older people’s daytime support services, adult disability day services and registrars are delivered in the future.
More than 100 buildings would no longer be used for county council services and the number of places at which some services are available would reduce.
The cabinet will also be asked to agree to explore proposals made by a number of groups to take on responsibility for running some of the affected buildings and services.
The changes are in response to Lancashire County Council’s need to save £200m by 2020/21 as a result of ongoing government cuts.
County Coun Liz Oades, from Kirkham, said: “The report got later and later but I know it’s been a big job.
“It is not as bad as it seems in Kirkham. If we look at it in a positive way, we are having meetings about taking over the library and it may be that we end up better off with more services in the building, and the facility for a new scout group as well.”
County Coun David Borrow, deputy leader of Lancashire County Council and portfolio holder for finance, said: “We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to the consultation – their feedback has been invaluable in helping to shape the final proposals.
“Our aim is to find a solution that still gives everyone in Lancashire good access to good services, despite the pressures on the council’s budget. We have done a lot of work to assess where services should be located in future, taking account of things such as geographic spread, accessibility and the needs of different communities. Some of the changes to the proposals reflect what people have told us about the way they access these services.
“We’re also keen to continue exploring the potential for other groups and organisations to take on responsibility for some of the affected buildings and services The report acknowledges more work will be needed to assess the business cases put forward.”
A package of help is proposed to help establish any community-run library, including £5,000 to cover set-up costs, shelving, an initial supply of books from the county’s store, and advice from a dedicated community library development officer.
Fylde and Wyre sites to be affected
The Fylde centres earmarked for being sold off are: Ansdell Library, Freckleton Library, Kirkham Library, Kirkham Young People’s Centre, Lower Lane Young People’s Centre, Lytham Children’s Centre, Lytham Library and Registration Office, Orchard Children’s Centre (Freckleton) (designated), Pear Tree Children’s Centre (Kirkham) (designated). The Wyre centres earmarked for disposal are:
Cleveleys Library and Children’s Centre, Fleetwood Children’s Centre (designated), Garstang Young People’s Centre, Northfleet Library, Over Wyre Children’s Centre (Hambleton satellite), Over Wyre Children’s Centre (Preesall satellite), Poulton Children’s Centre, Preesall Young People’s Centre, Rural Wyre Children’s Centre (Garstang) (designated), Thornton Library, Thornton Young People’s Centre, and Thornton Youth Offending Team (Marsh Mill) | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/more-than-100-sites-to-go-in-county-sell-off-1-8094196 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/997f9a9e1b7fa92f7671aa211f41632437818cc4d25f6d4194edc0472200d3b5.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:48:36 | null | 2016-08-31T13:53:54 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fkeeper-lyness-back-at-blackpool-1-8098131.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8098130.1472648049!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Keeper Lyness back at Blackpool | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Goalkeeper Dean Lyness has rejoined Blackpool on a permanent basis.
The 25-year-old, who made nine Seasiders appearances on loan from Burton last season, has signed a one-year deal following his release by the Brewers, with the option of a second year.
|Manager Gary Bowyer was anxious to add a keeper to his squad to provide competition for Sam Slocombe.
Since Kyle Letheren’s move to York last week, the only other senior keeper on Pool’s books was teenager Myles Boney, who made his full debut in Tuesday’s Checkatrade Trophy win over Cheltenham.
Bowyer told the club website: “We needed to strengthen in the goalkeeper department and I’m pleased that we’ve been able to add Dean to the squad.
“He did very well on loan last season, and he knows the club and several players in the dressing room already.
“I’ve said on numerous occasions that I want competition for places throughout the squad, and I’m sure the goalkeepers will bring out the best in each other.”
Lyness had two loan spells with Pool last season, when he covered for Colin Doyle, and played nine times between November and February.
His most recent senior appearance was in Pool’s goalless draw with Oldham.
Lyness spent the past four seasons with Burton but had not played for them since November 2014. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/keeper-lyness-back-at-blackpool-1-8098131 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/6f2aa70b5ad3747179cd4ab18ba5a5d1f0ac4edeb28dd1374f7c475456d3f5be.json |
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"Pam Norfolk"
] | 2016-08-30T10:49:19 | null | 2016-08-30T10:00:00 | Visit now for the latest arts and culture news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Farts%2Fbook-reviews-cosy-up-with-two-family-sagas-from-quercus-books-1-8086996.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8086995.1472067291!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Book reviews: Cosy up with two family sagas from Quercus Books | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Hardship in the fells of 1930s County Durham and intrigue at a Second World War munitions factory are just two compelling new books from Quercus this September.
Nobody’s Child by Elizabeth Gill
Two traveller sisters from the wild countryside of County Durham face hardship, hunger and an uncertain future when they lose their parents and their home.
Consumed with grief and surrounded by hostility, can the teenagers survive the tough times ahead in 1930s England and hold tight to the family ties that bind them together?
Elizabeth Gill, author of over 30 books set in and around her native Tyneside, works her storytelling magic in a moving and gritty family saga of adversity and hope and love and loyalty that will delight her army of devoted fans.
On Christmas Day in 1930, Kath and Ella Watson are living with their parents in an empty house close to Castle Bank Colliery on snow-covered Durham Fell tops. They have been forced to take shelter there from their travellers’ wagon because their mother is gravely ill.
Kath is seventeen and her father believes she should have married long ago, particularly as she has been courted by the likes of rich traveller Will Hern. But Kath has seen the chaotic life of traveller women with babies, forced to raise their youngsters inside a cramped wagon.
Their mother Rose wants a better life for her two daughters but when she dies on Christmas Day morning, their father is overcome by grief and sets fire to the family’s wooden wagon, reducing it to a heap of ashes.
When the police arrive to tell them that not only has their father died in an accident after riding off on his horse but also that they must leave the house where they have been sheltering, the two sisters are left bereft and virtually penniless.
With winter closing in around them, and facing the hostility of locals who are suspicious of Gypsies, the girls strike out to find their way in a harsh landscape which sets them on a collision course with the wealthy Banks family of nearby Golden Hill Hall, local farmer Jake Sutherland and Will Hern, the man who would still have Kath as his wife.
Using her trademark warmth, experience and wisdom, Gill captures the essence of the hardy folk of the north-east in a story brimming with drama, romance, rich period detail and vivid characters.
Written from the heart and with a seductive sense of time and place, Nobody’s Child is the perfect read for autumn nights…
(Quercus, hardback, £19.99)
The Factory Girls by Rosie Archer
Friends in need, flying bombs and explosive revelations… it’s time to head back to the adventures and misadventures of Gosport’s ‘canary girls.’
The real-life munitions workers at Priddy’s Hard, the Royal Navy Armament Depot in Hampshire, who helped to arm the Allies’ D-Day invasion fleet, are the inspiration behind this compelling series from Gosport author Rosie Archer.
In the follow-up to The Munitions Girls and The Canary Girls, Archer sweeps us away again to England in 1944 and into the hearts and minds of the women who packed shells and bullets with sulphurous chemicals that made their skin and hair turn yellow.
Archer pays tribute to the dangerous and dirty work undertaken by the 2,500 women at the factory during the Second World War in stories that prove no matter how hard the times, despite bombing, short rations, cruel men and unwanted pregnancy, friendship will pull you through.
In autumn of 1944, V-1 flying bombs, known as doodlebugs, are the latest threat to war-battered Gosport. And at Priddy’s Hard munitions factory, Em Earle is about to suffer a threat to her livelihood that comes from much nearer home.
Meanwhile, local crook and black marketeer Samuel Golden is back and up to his old tricks as he tries to find ways to exploit the hardships of local people for his own gain.
As well as Samuel’s unwanted attentions, Em has to deal with some huge revelations from within her own family. Her daughter Lizzie is pregnant, and a strange woman has turned up on Em’s doorstep claiming to be her sister.
Em is excited but cannot help feeling wary. Could this woman be too good to be true? Once again it will be up to the girls from the bomb factory to rally round and support one of their own.
The triumphs and disasters of this entertaining, close-knit group of friends spring to life in a nostalgic story packed with drama, tension, passion and the grim realities of life in wartime England.
Archer has her finger firmly on the pulse of the munitions workers… their hardships, their struggles and the determination to win wars in both their personal lives and on the bigger stage.
Romance with a gritty edge…
(Quercus, paperback, £6.99) | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/arts/book-reviews-cosy-up-with-two-family-sagas-from-quercus-books-1-8086996 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/452c0688be24ec592466e0f20ef798cb6f912bb4491cf17b8d9a8c9eaabce7e8.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:49:31 | null | 2016-08-31T12:48:50 | Visit now for news and features in Blackpool from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Four-region%2Fblackpool%2Fdance-stars-announce-empress-ballroom-date-1-8097936.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097935.1472644108!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dance stars announce Empress Ballroom date | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Dance megastars The Chemical Brothers are coming to Blackpool.
Their critically-acclaimed live show will be coming to the Empress Ballroom on Friday December 16.
The show is part of a three-date mini-tour in support of their sixth UK Number One album ‘Born in the Echoes’.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am.
The Chemical Brothers are an electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, originating in Manchester in 1989.
A spokesman for the band said: “For the past 20 years, The Chemical Brothers have redefined the idea of live electronic music.
“In that time, their live show has evolved from humble beginnings in dank London nightclubs into one of the most in demand festival headline sets in the world.
“All the while, it has adhered to the same basic idea: that the gig should create its own transcendent audio/visual space where the audience can lose themselves for the duration of the set.”
Along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture.
In the UK, they have had six Number One albums and 13 top 20 singles, including two number ones.
Their live acts comprise large screens displaying psychedelic images, strobe lights, and lasers that project over the crowd.
They headlined Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage in 2000 at the height of their fame, following the release of singles Hey Boy Hey Girl and Block Rockin’ Beats
They will also play Glasgow SECC and London Apollo as part of their December dates.
Tickets are available at www.gigsandtours.com | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/our-region/blackpool/dance-stars-announce-empress-ballroom-date-1-8097936 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/d7a10ad826e633e01108ccedb631b00f2a5525a082f81247a537b1a689456bc1.json |
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"Adam Bennett"
] | 2016-08-26T12:55:47 | null | 2016-08-15T13:27:13 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool lifestyle news and features from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fjuice-recalled-over-explosion-fears-1-8069774.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8069773.1471264148!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Juice recalled over explosion fears | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Bottles of posh squash have been pulled from the shelves over fears they may explode.
Some batches of Blossom Cottage Morello Cherry Cordial sold through Sainsbury's may start fermenting causing a buildup of gas.
Customers are warned not to try and open the 500ml glass bottles or drink the contents but to dispose of the unopened bottle "immediately".
The bottles have the best before date July 2017 and batch numbers 2000 16203 and 2230 16203.
A full refund will be offered to customers who bought the £2.50 drink from one of Sainsbury's 1,374 stores across Britain.
A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "It has been brought to our attention that a limited number of bottles of the above product may be affected by a fermentation issue.
"As a precautionary measure, Blossom Cottage are asking all customers who have bought this product not to consume it and instead dispose of it immediately.
"A full refund can be claimed by returning to your nearest Sainsbury's with proof of purchase.
"No other products or date codes are affected by this issue, and we apologise for the inconvenience this has caused."
A spokesperson from the Food Standards Agency said: "Blossom Cottage is recalling a batch of its Morello Cherry Cordial 500ml bottles because fermentation has occurred in some of the bottles.
"The affected batch was sold in Sainsbury's stores.
"If you have bought this product with a batch number between 2000 16203 and 2230 16203, do not attempt to open the bottle or drink the contents.
"The product potentially presents a risk to health because it has fermented and pressure may have built up in the bottle.
"A recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure.
"If you have bought the above product do not attempt to open the bottle or drink the contents. Instead, dispose of the unopened bottle immediately.
"A full refund can be claimed by returning to your nearest Sainsbury's with proof of purchase."
No other Blossom Products have been affected. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/juice-recalled-over-explosion-fears-1-8069774 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/5c69a70471d2441068e6cb2b8fdb3dcea4774cce5486cdb93c8317b5631f3a9b.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:48:15 | null | 2016-08-30T15:32:05 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fseasiders-hero-durie-dies-aged-85-1-8096197.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8096196.1472567507!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Seasiders hero Durie dies, aged 85 | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Dave Durie, a Blackpool Football Club hero of a bygone age, has died
He was paid the ultimate compliment in the official history of the Seasiders.
Author Robin Daniels wrote: “No club has had a more faithful servant.”
Born and bred in Blackpool, Durie, who was 85, signed for the Bloomfield Road club in 1952 and played for 12 seasons before being transferred to Chester.
Though inside-forward was his prime position, Durie’s versatility was such that he could play in a variety of roles.
He had a distinctive, physical appearance with long legs.
Durie had a superb season in 1956-57 when he scored 22 goals in all competitions when the Seasiders more than held their own in the top flight of English football.
One notable highlight came in the 1959-60 campaign when he scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Burnley.
He repeated the feat later in the season against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup.
He played for an FA XI in 1957, scoring four goals against a Royal Air Force team.
In all, Durie chalked up in excess of 300 appearances for Blackpool.
Durie was never booked or sent off in a distinguished career that also saw him have a spell at Fleetwood Town.
That proud boast probably had a lot to do with Durie’s firm religious convictions, which he held throughout his life.
During his playing days, he was a Methodist Sunday school teacher as well as a leader in his local chapel.
After his footballing career came to a close, for many years he ran his own driving school in the town and he also had a period as a teacher of physical education at Palatine School.
A widower, Durie had two children and two grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/seasiders-hero-durie-dies-aged-85-1-8096197 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/dff3aeaa8c98729e2561cfe1b82d4fe2919f327e27ea15f5ab668959155326c8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:59 | null | 2016-08-25T20:00:00 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Frevealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-8089439.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8089438.1472141677!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REVEALED - the most popular baby names so far in 2016 | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A parenting advice website has listed the most popular baby names so far in 2016 and revealed previous favourites such as Sophia, Mia, Daniel and Harrison are on the decline.
Bounty Baby Club, a popular parenting advice site, has scaled its 100,000 visitors a month, to uncover the most popular baby names of the first half of 2016 and there are a few surprises.
A few favourites of recent years are still holding their popularity but the results reveal some new up and coming themes and trends.
Holding onto their 2015 top spots, Alfie and Isla remain the most popular names for boys and girls. Out of the top 100 most popular names, the biggest winners have been Caleb, jumping up nine positions to 19, Jenson, rising up five places to 26 and Ellie, rising up nine positions to nine.
The biggest climber so far this year has been Arlo, previously outside of the top 50, now cementing a top 10 position at number six. Other names you may start to hear more include Freddie, Aaron, Phoebe, Ellis and Millie.
So what names are falling out of favour this year?
Results show that for girls, Sienna, Mia, Sophia, Mila and Scarlett are on the decline in 2016. Yesterday’s news for boys’ names include Dylan, Sebastian, Daniel and Harrison which are proving less popular than they have in recent years.
There is a new trend of baby names emerging from Bounty’s findings, vowel heavy names, particularly for girls. Male names ending in a softer letter are also becoming more popular, for example names such as Alfie, Arlo, Archie and Harry.
Here are the top 10 for boys and girls for the first half of the year ...
Top 10 most popular baby boy names of 2016 so far:
Alfie
Oscar
Teddy
Harry
Jack
Arlo
Noah
Charlie
Jacob
Archie
Top 10 most popular baby girl names of 2016 so far:
Isla
Amelia
Ava
Freya
Evie
Olivia
Esme
Elsie
Mia
Ellie | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/offbeat/revealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-8089439 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/dd204a30da90e2ca33bcf396356ed7f49f9400db10ce413037a2b55723cc5d6a.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:49:54 | null | 2016-08-29T11:46:53 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fwindow-cleaner-is-jailed-in-drugs-case-1-8094229.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094228.1472467592!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Window cleaner is jailed in drugs case | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A window cleaner who admitted hiding drugs in his body has been jailed for 34 months.
Joseph Carter, 20, was questioned by police as he was leaving his flat in St Patrick’s Road, St Annes, and admitted he had drugs in his trousers.
You have got yourself into a mess
But he also told officers he had further packages of heroin and crack secreted about his body during the raid on May 13.
Officers searched Carter and his flat and discovered heroin with a street value of £650, crack valued at £220 and £413 in cash.
Analysis of his mobile phone also revealed text messages which suggested he had been dealing drugs.
Preston Crown Court heard Carter had been working as a window cleaner but had lost his job when he was convicted of an assault at Blackpool Magistrates Court last year.
Unable to pay his debts, bailiffs visited his family home and told his mother they would seize items to pay the debt if it was not cleared.
In a bid to pay back the money quickly, Carter accepted an offer to sell heroin and crack.
Judge Pamela Badley, sentencing, said: “It must be very distressing for your family and I know from what I have read and what I have heard about you that this is the worst period of your life so far.
“You have got yourself into a mess, but I want to stress that at the age of 20 you can get yourself out of that mess.
“But I am sorry to say that I have no alternative but to send you to custody.
“You had two different types of class A drugs – heroin and crack, and they were in fairly large amounts.
“I know what the magistrates were trying to do by keeping you in the community to buck your ideas up.
“It is terrible it has led to this downward spiral.”
She jailed Carter for 32 months for possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and two months to run consecutively for breaching the suspended sentence handed down by the magistrates. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/window-cleaner-is-jailed-in-drugs-case-1-8094229 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/f1586a2d8292f0f4a0a1dd605300203d8c9480c696c2d625355bc9660982337f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:15 | null | 2016-08-25T16:41:44 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fkeeper-letheren-leaves-blackpool-1-8089281.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8089280.1472139687!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Keeper Letheren leaves Blackpool | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Goalkeeper Kyle Letheren has left Blackpool to join York City.
The 28-year-old Welshman’s contract has been ended by mutual agreement and he could make his debut for National League York against Woking this weekend.
Signed by Pool last summer after his release by Dundee, Letheran made eight appearances last season but never featured on a winning side.
He had started the season as Sam Slocombe’s understudy and Letheren’s departure leaves teenager Myles Boney as the only other professional keeper on Pool’s books.
Boney’s first-team experience is limited to a 15-minute cameo in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy at Wigan last season. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/keeper-letheren-leaves-blackpool-1-8089281 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/7890d20001942af67dd6d3e09df16f01d0fce08aa862c9feef9d52719bfa0556.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:49:32 | null | 2016-08-29T07:00:00 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2F6-500-gift-for-hospice-musical-garden-equipment-1-8093789.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8093788.1472425201!/image/image.jpg | en | null | £6,500 gift for hospice musical garden equipment | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Brian House Children’s Hospice is getting a new range of musical garden equipment thanks to the generosity of The Toy Trust.
Representatives from Halsall Toys Europe (HTI), based in Fleetwood, went to the Bispham hospice to hand over a cheque for £6,500.
HTI Executive Director, Colin Houlihan said: “HTI is honoured to be a member of the Toy Trust – the British Toy & Hobby Association’s charity which raises money, predominantly from the UK toy industry, in order to help disadvantaged and disabled children within the UK and abroad.
“Brian House is a fantastic local charity that does an incredible job in providing care for children, young people and their families from the Fylde coast.”
Linzi Young, head of fundraising at Trinity Hospice and Brian House said: “This is such a generous gift and will add a lot of interest and excitement to our gardens. The children will love the new equipment.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/6-500-gift-for-hospice-musical-garden-equipment-1-8093789 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/18c136f22c83cde0b5805ad65eab39cfd76cf1bb27f458c07cc1434330eec8e0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:08 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:57 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Farrests-after-baby-is-hurt-1-8096449.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8096447.1472572422!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Arrests after baby is hurt | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The parents of a baby girl have been arrested after their four-month-old daughter was found with ‘significant head injuries’ at home, police said yesterday.
The youngster was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital after an urgent 999 call, before being transferred to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, where she remains in a poorly condition, a spokesman said.
We remain at the very early stages of a police investigation to establish how she has come by her injuries
“We remain at the very early stages of a police investigation to establish how she has come by her injuries,” he told The Gazette.
The girl’s dad, a 28-year-old NHS worker, and mum, 29, both from Carleton, were quizzed by detectives after being held on suspicion of a section 18 assault — or grievous bodily harm.
The pair were arrested after paramedics were called to their home in Maldern Avenue, Carleton, at around 8.49pm on Thursday.
Their young daughter was rushed to A&E, with her condition described as ‘immediately life threatening’.
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said she was unable to comment further because the 999 call came from the private residence.
But she did say it was given emergency ‘red two’ status and treated as a priority.
Only ‘red one’ calls, where patients have stopped breathing or do not have a pulse, are treated more urgently.
The girl was then taken to hospital at 10pm before being transferred to Alder Hey, a specialist children’s hospital, the police spokesman added.
Officers were called in at around 3.30am the following morning, and the man and women held.
“They were arrested on Friday morning and kept in until Saturday,” a source close to the pair, bailed until Monday, December 5, said.
Their two other young children were being cared for by another family member, he told The Gazette, which has chosen not to name the girl or her parents at this stage.
The county council, which is responsible for child protection, declined to comment. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/arrests-after-baby-is-hurt-1-8096449 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b42362b12a5d502bd82f8ff61efb0aa2fef8f245564aa57234ec9c648e6de09c.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:49:51 | null | 2016-08-29T11:42:06 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftrain-odyssey-around-62-train-stations-in-lancashire-for-campaign-1-8094220.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094219.1472467306!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Train odyssey around 62 train stations in Lancashire for campaign | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A fundraiser is aiming to travel to all 62 train stations in Lancashire in under 24 hours.
David Chandler is taking part in the “Lancashire Challenge” to raise funds for a hospice.
The route depends on a lot of luck!
The 46-year-old admin officer will set off on a journey like no other on September 16 by visiting every station across Lancashire.
David, who works for Lancaster Canal Boats and is a volunteer radio station presenter , said: “I like a challenge and this has not been done before. I have got a friend who works on the railways, he is also a mathematician, he worked out the route for me and we think it is just about doable.
“It is actually difficult, as there are less trains and the stations are spread far and wide but it will be quite exciting when we start.
“I am not really a train buff, I know it appears that way but I am interested more in the people. I like the idea of travelling around all these places in one day.”
Covering hundreds of miles the “Lancashire Challenge” is David’s latest fundraiser for Lancaster’s St John’s hospice, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Last year David completed a similar challenge, when he visited all 270 London Underground stations in 20 hours, eight minutes.
David said: “After the Tube challenge, I began to wonder if something similar could be done around the county of Lancashire.”
Lancashire has 62 railway stations and David has applied the same rules used on the Tube challenge for his latest venture.
He said: “We must visit each station on a scheduled passenger service. We can also travel between stations on foot or by public transport – but not by car, taxi or bicycle.
“The route we’ve put together depends on a lot of luck and services running on time.
“I’m hoping we don’t get any delays, or the day could be severely curtailed!” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/train-odyssey-around-62-train-stations-in-lancashire-for-campaign-1-8094220 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b4c6fdc8c0a5278ce9d395ced4c17e87c4d90fe4ea099de5e26cbb74de1aadb5.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:48:17 | null | 2016-08-30T12:44:47 | Visit now for the latest golf news and reports - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fgolf%2Fclarke-makes-ryder-cup-picks-1-8095766.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095765.1472557464!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Clarke makes Ryder Cup picks | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke has selected Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and Thomas Pieters as his three wild cards for next month’s defence of the trophy at Hazeltine.
And that means there is no place in the team for Scotland’s world number 20 Russell Knox, who finished 10th in qualifying, just 0.04 points ahead of Pieters.
With rookies filling five of the nine automatic qualifying places - albeit one of them being Masters champion Danny Willett - Clarke had made no secret of the fact that he wanted to “balance the team” with experienced players.
Westwood and Kaymer had long been favourites to be selected and finished 13th and 14th on the world points list respectively, with Westwood securing a 10th consecutive appearance in the event.
The 43-year-old’s last victory came in Indonesia in April 2015, but he was joint second behind Willett at Augusta National and has recorded four other top-15 finishes from a limited schedule.
Kaymer’s most recent win came when he claimed his second major title in the 2014 US Open, but six top-10s in his last 12 events - including sixth in the final event in Denmark - is coupled with experience of Europe’s last three Ryder Cup wins, including securing the point which retained the trophy at Medinah.
Knox would have qualified if he had been a European Tour member when he won the WGC-HSBC Champions last November and boosted his case by adding the Travelers Championship earlier this month.
But Pieters’ recent form proved irresistible after he finished fourth in the Olympics and second in the defence of his Czech Masters title the following week, before winning in Denmark on Sunday. The 24-year-old had carded opening rounds of 62 and 71 while playing alongside Clarke. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/golf/clarke-makes-ryder-cup-picks-1-8095766 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/5568466c379d0672d39a3fcb69447639a3bfe378565a51e7e2e467932ddeceab.json |
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"Louise Busfield"
] | 2016-08-26T12:50:39 | null | 2016-08-19T16:23:00 | Visit now for the Blackpool nostalgia news and features from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fnostalgia%2Folympic-great-conquered-the-world-from-a-farm-in-lancashire-1-8079159.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8079156.1471620301!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Olympic great conquered the world from a farm in Lancashire | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | With Great Britain enjoying a gold rush at the Rio Olympics it seems long time since the 1968 games when the nation collected just 13 medals. Among the few success stories of the Mexico games was Lancastrian Bob Braithwaite. Louise Busfield reports.
There are not many Olympic champions who can celebrate striking gold without any formal training in their sport.
Bob Braithwaite could. Although born in Cumbria, Braithwaite moved to Lancashire as a child and spent the rest of his life in the Red Rose county.
A veterinary surgeon by profession, despite his amateur standing he first began competing on a professional level in trap shooting events in 1956.
In 1964 he qualified for the summer Tokyo Olympic games as part of the British shooting team where he was placed seventh in the trap shooting event.
But it was the 1968 summer Olympic Games in Mexico where Braithwaite’s talents truly captivated the nation.
Bob Braithwaite takes aim at the 1968 Oympics
At the games the trap shooting took place over two days. There were 200 targets to hit across eight stages and on the first day of competition Braithwaite, then aged 43, missed only two shots, the fifth and the 13th clay pigeons, ending day one in seventh place.
The following day he successfully shot every clay pigeon fired on the Campo Militaire range making his final score 198 out of 200, a then Olympic record. Such was the high standard of the competition his margin of victory was just two points over the shooters who finished in silver, bronze and fourth places from a field of 55 competitors.
His achievement was even more remarkable as many of his opponents were either members of their nation’s Armed Forces or enjoyed commercial sponsorship.
But he was not one for basking in his golden glory immediately telling reporters he was heading home to Scorton the next day, “No sense hanging around now. The job’s done, I might as well get back home.”
Olympic champion Bob Braithwaite
Braithwaite told the Evening Post: “Although I hadn’t done too much shooting this year I had the feeling that things would go right for me. Once you run into good form you usually maintain it and I did. It was as simple as that.
“I missed one shot in my first round because of the visibility, but the next one I missed was a real bad ‘un. I thought to myself ‘that’s it chum’, but I just kept firing away, and hitting them. I enjoyed it and had a bit of luck.
“I never really got tensed up. I’ve been far more nervous before. But 198 out of 200, not bad, I suppose.”
He added: “I didn’t look at the scores of the other competitors and it wasn’t until the last but one shot that I thought I had a chance of winning.”
His family had been gathered around radio listening to his efforts but it was a family friend who phoned through news of his victory shortly after 11.30pm on October 19.
Fellow Olympic shooter Colin Sephton, who finished 26th in the mixed skeet, had a closer view.
He said: “The tension was unbearable. None of us dared speak to Bob lest we upset his concentration. To shoot 25 birds four times in a row in one session as he did, phew, that was fantastic. We sat through it until the last round then we couldn’t look. One hundred straight off. Bloody hell!”
Bob’s achievements were made even more impressive as he earned success while holding down a demanding job and had undertaken no formal training programme for the tournament.
In 1947 he qualified as a vet initially working in Lancaster but by the 1968 games he was running his own veterinary surgery at Castle View on Bridge Street, in Garstang.
The practice took up a lot of his time and the nearest trap shooting grounds available were in Hull and Bournemouth, too far to practice while working.
The only logical thing for Braithwaite to do was to build his own practice ground on his family’s farm in Quernmore.
Evening Post sports reporter Alan Hubbard, who was out in Mexico, explained: “Bob bought a hand-operated trap and with Tom Ibison of Shepherd’s Farm, Garstang, he carried on practising – far from the limelight and bally-boo at his father’s farm, Askew Hill Farm.”
It was reported that a local priest volunteered to operate the trap for his twice weekly training sessions.
Over breakfast the following morning after winning gold Braithwaite told Hubbard, “Perhaps now someone will be stirred into doing something for us Cinderella men.
“There are about 4,000 clay pigeon men in Britain although only about 30 shoot the Olympic trench and what we need is a central point where we can practice. If this gold medal gets near to achieving that I’ll be over the moon.”
The event Braithwaite entered was the more difficult of two clay pigeon competitions with the sportsmen stood 45 yards from a trench in which three traps are set at different heights and angles.
The chalk and pitch “pigeon” was four and a quarter inches in diameter and was released on the word “pull” but by the first syllable it was winging away at up to 120mph.
It was an astonishing performance not only in the eye of experts but in those of his family and local supporters who could not believe one of their own had been so successful, one local commented telling the Post: “It is unbelievable. But he’s done it, he’s got an Olympic gold. It’s a marvellous achievement.”
Bob returned home to Preston railway station to a fanfare of fans, friends and newsmen and then boarded a Rolls Royce laid on by Scorton Parish Council for the final stretch of his journey home and a celebratory fireworks display.
Earlier he had landed at Heathrow after a 15 hour flight to discover his suitcase had been lost in transit containing a silver trophy he won in Mexico before the games began.
Thankfully his gold medal was safely around his neck at the time and he later recovered the rest of his belongings.
Later that year the man the Evening Post dubbed Bashful Bob due to his modest manner was awarded the MBE.
Braithwaite died on February 26 last year aged 89 and at the time of his death he lived in Capernwray, near Carnforth. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/olympic-great-conquered-the-world-from-a-farm-in-lancashire-1-8079159 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/861abbc9b07fa2120711522d7ef21a564f99de53b122b9cef715862dc18ca392.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:48:35 | null | 2016-08-26T16:55:05 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnot-everyone-pleased-with-bus-route-move-1-8091613.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091609.1472226890!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Not everyone pleased with bus route move | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Changes to a Fylde coast bus service have led to mixed reactions from regular passengers in Fleetwood.
There is good news for Fleetwood folk who need to travel to Preston, as a bus link between the port and the city is to be restored next month, via the number 74 and 75 routes.
But there is concern for some elderly passengers because part of the route which served areas around Hatfield Avenue are being taken out.
Elderly folk who have come to rely on the bus arriving close to their homes are so unhappy with the changes, to be brought in from the first week of September, they are planning a petition.
Fleetwood campaigner Angela Patchett, who has organised similar campaigns in the past, said: “It is good that there is now a Fleetwood bus link to Preston, but why have they removed some of stops in Fleetwood? A couple of ladies have contacted me about it I am looking into it.”
Pensioner Anne Elms, of Hatfield Avenue, said: “It’s good they are using joined-up thinking to link up with Preston and but the trouble is that the elderly people there who can’t walk very well will miss out.”
Fleetwood resident Bill Cook, 71, of Beach Road, Fleetwood, said: “I think it is a good move to link up with the Preston bus at Poulton.”
The changes see travel firm Preston Bus tying together two existing routes, restoring a service which was axed during April’s Lancashire wide bus cuts.
The 74 service, linking Fleetwood to Blackpool via Poulton and Victoria hospital, will now allow passengers to disembark at Poulton and catch the 75 to Preston.
But in Fleetwood the 74 will miss out stops around Highbury Avenue, Hatfield Avenue and Whinfield Avenue.
A spokesman for transport authority, Lancashire County Council, said: “There was a high demand to restore the direct link from Fleetwood to Preston, particularly for people who live in Fleetwood and work or go to college in Preston and were having to wait in Poulton for 50 minutes for a connection.
“But in order to accommodate this within existing resources, without incurring extra cost, it was decided to take out stops at Highbury Avenue and Whinfield Avenue due to low demand.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/not-everyone-pleased-with-bus-route-move-1-8091613 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/3aaafdebae42aea446f7f215dd94c24d733f822378ed8b5f7cd420dbb3887e50.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T14:49:02 | null | 2016-08-27T13:43:02 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frefuges-cash-cut-and-support-services-axed-1-8092370.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8092400.1472303553!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Refuges’ cash cut - and support services axed | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Funding for women’s refuges in Lancashire will be cut – and funding for ‘floating’ support, sheltered accommodation, and to a service providing help for elderly people with hearing impairments axed in cost-cutting proposals.
Lancashire County Council has announced proposals to use its new Prevention and Early Help Fund to provide £1.25m funding for domestic abuse services in the county, allowing for the continuation of Lancashire’s nine women’s refuges.
We’re pleased to provide £800,000 to women’s refuges, which is only a slight reduction from the previous budget County Coun Tony Martin
The fund will also be used to provide annual funding of £1.25m for services for homeless people with complex needs, and £500,000 for crisis support.
However, the announcement has been made in light of savage cuts to services.
Alongside extensive consultation, a cross-party cabinet working group was set up to consider the impact of ceasing to fund the non-statutory elements of Supporting People services, as well as looking at how best to use the new annual £3m Prevention and Early Help Fund.
Under the proposals, £800,000 of the £1.25m budget for domestic violence services would fund support within the nine women’s refuges in the county.
The council is proposing that £1.25m will be made available to support homeless households with complex needs. £500,000 transitional funding is also being allocated whilst supported accommodation services are redesigned.
The county council is continuing to invest £1.35m funding to meet the housing and support needs of 16 and 17 year olds. £500,000 transitional funding is also being allocated whilst supported accommodation services for young people who are homeless, or leaving care, are redesigned.
And £500,000 proposed for crisis support will be used to provide people with furniture, food or fuel to help meet their needs during crisis situations.
Funding for the floating support service; the support funded within sheltered accommodation; and the support provided within a sheltered scheme for elderly people with hearing impairments are proposed to cease from 1 April 2017.
Where people meet the statutory threshold they will receive appropriate support and services. For those who are not eligible for statutory services then the county council will be working with people to ensure that they are made aware of other services that are available in the community.
County Coun Tony Martin, cabinet member for adult and community services, said: “The county council faces an unprecedented financial challenge meaning it must make savings of £200m by 2020/21. This has been caused by cuts in government funding and rising demand for our services.
“We’ve had to make some very tough decisions as part of the budget to ensure we have enough money to deliver the statutory services which must be provided by law.
“One of the proposals that formed part of the council’s budget was to reduce the non-statutory part of the Supporting People service.
“We want to replace this with the Prevention and Early Help Fund. With less money than was previously available, we set up a cabinet working group and ran a consultation to see which priority areas the fund should focus on.
“We’re pleased to provide £800,000 to women’s refuges, which is only a slight reduction from the previous budget. We’re confident that by delivering the service more efficiently we won’t need to reduce the services provided by the refuges.
“We’re also able to carry on supporting homeless people with complex needs and young people who are either homeless or leaving care.
“There is also funding available for those who suffer a crisis, including help to buy furniture, gas and electricity, or food, and to receive support to help them avoid similar situations in the future.
“However, we’ve had no option but to cut some services such as the floating support, sheltered accommodation, and our support to a service providing help for elderly people with hearing impairments. We hope that many people will still be able to get support through services such as the wellbeing scheme and social care.
“These are still only proposals and have to be considered by the council’s cabinet.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/refuges-cash-cut-and-support-services-axed-1-8092370 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/fa3f9354680d46afa47e85297c51b146a683f036763a77bd561b293b2a39114a.json |
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"Shelagh Parkinson"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:31 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fprom-homes-bid-finally-wins-approval-1-8089201.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8089199.1472138542!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Prom homes bid finally wins approval | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Work is set to start in the next few weeks on the construction of 86 apartments in South Shore after councillors finally approved the scheme.
Blackpool’s Planning Committee agreed an application for a site on the corner of New South Promenade and Harrow Place after hearing the proposal had been scaled back.
Previously they had deferred the proposals after residents raised concerns about the height of the building and parking provision.
Ron Richardson, a member of the consortium behind the development, said: “The scheme, which is being privately funded, will transform the buildings into spacious, well designed quality apartments for sale.
“The apartments are not for rental and are not to be used as HMOs, Blackpool already has far too many of these.
“Hopefully the decision will provide a landmark building that this town can be proud of.
“Furthermore the intention is to complement Blackpool Council’s regeneration plans for the adjacent crescent to the north.
“The developers will begin work in the next couple of weeks, once a few legal formalities are sorted.”
The height has been reduced from eight stories to five with one penthouse apartment on the celebration corner.
Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden welcomed the decision.
He said: “It is potentially a crucial step which builds on other efforts to revitalise this part of South Shore.
“We really need to make this an area which is attractive for new residents and visitors alike while preserving the needs of existing residents along the Promenade.”
Coun Alistair Humphreys, who represents Squires Gate ward was delighted at the plans being passed.
He said: “I am thrilled such a forward-thinking plan for accommodation in Squires Gates has been accepted.
“Due to fruitful and necessary community consultation, it has been great to have been, however small, a part of the process in getting the scheme off the ground.
“I am sure it will be not only great for the general look of the Promenade, but just as importantly the economy of Squires Gate.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/prom-homes-bid-finally-wins-approval-1-8089201 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/212aa11052243a3c345bd896d1195a3754d11b1e9864e345fe63bfd8333357a0.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:47:22 | null | 2016-08-27T16:00:36 | Visit now for the latest Fleetwood Town FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffleetwood-town-fc%2Flong-strike-gives-fleetwood-half-time-lead-1-8092454.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8092453.1472310017!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Long strike gives Fleetwood half-time lead | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Chris Long’s first goal for Fleetwood Town gave them a half-time lead at Southend.
Chris Long’s first goal for Fleetwood Town gave them a half-time lead at Southend.
The loan striker from Burnley took Amari’i Bell’s pass to fire home from outside the area on 18 minutes.
Town boss Uwe Rosler recalled Bobby Grant and Devante Cole in an attacking line-up and it was Grant who had their first opportunity after five minutes, firing over from Nathan Pond’s pass.
All the chances of note were falling fleetwood’s way as an Eggert Jonsson header was cleared off the line by Jason Demetriou.
Cole had a shot blocked and Pond headed just wide from a corner as a Fleetwood second goal looked far more likely than an equaliser for the hosts.
Indeed, Ryan Leonard’s drive over the bar two minutes before the break was Southend’s first opening of note.
They ended the half strongly, however, as Luke O’Neill’s effort forced Chris Neal into his first save of the afternoon. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/fleetwood-town-fc/long-strike-gives-fleetwood-half-time-lead-1-8092454 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/c4d2a2a5ae8d5f16c788eaa2097d90db88a80acff99b55e052a7d98bbb6584c6.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:48:12 | null | 2016-08-29T22:17:58 | Visit now for the latest AFC Fylde news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fafc-fylde%2Fbradford-pa-1-afc-fylde-4-match-report-and-reaction-1-8094981.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094979.1472505458!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bradford PA 1 AFC Fylde 4: Match report and reaction | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The Coasters maintained their unbeaten start as the league’s top scorer moved into double figures and Steve Williams scored Fylde’s other goal with a deft flick.
Dave Challinor made just one change to the side that won Saturday’s top of the table clash against FC Halifax Town, with Matty Hughes coming in for the injured Sam Finley.
Only the woodwork prevented Bradford winger Ben McKenna from opening the scoring early on as he lifted a delicate cross into the box from the right that landed on the crossbar and bounced behind to safety.
James Hardy hit back with a chance for the visitors, drilling a low strike narrowly wide of the left-hand post from 20 yards.
The play swung straight back in the other direction and striker Chris Sharp was close with a half volley from the angle that could only find the side-netting.
Hardy was looking a threat early on and was again just off target when he cut inside from the left and fired over the bar.
After a lull in play, the visitors took the lead shortly after the half-hour mark. Bohan Dixon nicked in down the left, raced down to the byline and crossed for Rowe to tap home from six yards.
The frontman continued his fine form in front of goal and doubled the Coasters’ lead on the stroke of half-time.
The 28-year-old was brought down 25 yards out and dusted himself off to curl a free-kick into the bottom left hand corner.
However just seconds later Bradford were back in the game. McKenna delivered an inviting ball across goal and Sharp had the simple task of tapping home from point blank range at the far post.
Rowe was close to bagging a second hat-trick of the season after the restart but debutant goalkeeper Joe Cracknall got down well to his low left-footed strike.
Fylde did however stretch their advantage a minute later when Caspar Hughes chipped the ball into the box from 30 yards and Steve Williams flicked the ball over Cracknall at the first time of asking.
The Coasters had a firm grip on the game and could have gone further ahead just before the hour mark when Dixon slipped two markers before firing straight at the goalkeeper. Full-back Kennedy went closer still when his looping cross evaded everyone and crashed back off the bar.
Hardy should have put the match to bed when he was played in by Dixon but he cut back on to his right gave the keeper a chance to adjust and save his eventual strike.
The Coasters were out of sight with 15 minutes to play and it was another for star striker Rowe.
The hitman beat his man on the edge of the box and slotted into the bottom right hand corner to seal his hat-trick.
The fifth goal looked to be coming and some fantastic play from Hardy almost brought it about, turning two markers before playing in Matt Blinkhorn, but no one could get on the end of the striker’s cross.
Bradford thought that had a late consolation in the dying seconds when McKenna turned home Liam Dickinson’s cross but the attacker was deemed offside.
Blinkhorn was close to adding his name to the scoresheet seconds before the final whistle but his long-range curling effort was just wide.
Tough taskmaster Dave Challinor wasn’t entirely satisfield by his AFC Fylde side’s display in Bradford.
The Coasters boss said: “I wasn’t overly happy with how we started the game because I wanted us to play high up the pitch from the off.
“We got ourselves two goals ahead and the game is dead but we switched off and let them back in, so from a position of the game being over at half-time they are suddenly back in it.
“It was important we started the second half well. Thankfully we did that and got a slightly fortuitous third goal.
“The fourth goal has killed it and we just had to see the game out, which we did very professionally. The result was more than justified. The only slight disappointment is that we have conceded a poor goal again but that’s just me being super-critical because we played well overall.
But Challinor is well aware of the positives, adding: “We have a lot of goals in the side. Rowey has got 30 goals for two seasons running now and he has started this season really well, and I think there is still more to come from him.
“It’s been a great weekend for us – to take six points from the two games is massive.
“In that time we have got our first win at Mill Farm and kept our unbeaten run going, so long may that continue.
“We will have a couple of days off now after a very busy weekend and make sure we are ready for games on Saturday and Tuesday.”
DANIEL AGNEW
AFC Fylde: Thompson, Holmes, Langley (Collins 69), Williams, Kennedy, C. Hughes, Bond, Dixon (Baker 75), Hardy, M. Hughes, Rowe (Blinkhorn 80); not used: Finley, Newell.
Bradford PA: Cracknell, Toulson (Boshell 61), McWilliams, Dean, Coates, Kearns, McKenna, Wroe (Monaghan 71), Sharp, Payne, Davie; Not used: Osborne, Ryan. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/afc-fylde/bradford-pa-1-afc-fylde-4-match-report-and-reaction-1-8094981 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/47ce3f81be5c7388076f0cc4d1357be9d2159754adb0ec002a968749cd11da0e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:35 | null | 2016-08-26T11:25:57 | Visit now for the latest horse racing news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhorse-racing%2Fsimpson-s-selections-1-8090529.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090528.1472207140!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Simpson’s Selections | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[
"Natalie Walker"
] | 2016-08-29T12:46:38 | null | 2016-08-29T13:02:45 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flancashire-recommends-coffee-shops-1-8091664.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091662.1472227726!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lancashire recommends... coffee shops | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Here is a list of highly rated coffee shops in the county.
Dahlia's Kitchen, Blackpool
Woodchats
Dahlia’s Kitchen, in Cropper Road, is a coffee shop, ice cream parlour, licenced restaurant and farm shop all rolled into one.
It has a big range of home made cakes, snacks and local produce. It also provides outside catering for weddings, birthdays and corporate events.
Dahlia’s is renowned for its themed entertainment evenings, where diners can enjoy a three-course meal.
There is outdoor seating and a small play area for the children.
Open seven days a week.
Woodchats Coffee Shop, Chorley
Located in Clifford Street, Woodchats Coffee Shop is a popular haunt, with a large selection of home made cakes, soups, sandwiches and snacks.
It also sells unique home made gifts and provides outside catering for parties and events.
Exchange Coffee Company, Clitheroe and Blackburn
Exchange Coffee Company is a coffee roaster and tea merchant, with branches in Clitheroe and Blackburn, in Lancashire, as well as Skipton and Todmorden in Yorkshire.
It has a wholesale roasting warehouse in Blackburn, supplying coffees, teas and all associated products across the country.
The coffee shops also have a daily specials menu, serving hot and cold food. Other drinks on offer include milkshakes and juices.
The company also sells homewares and quirky gifts.
The View, Morecambe
The View, in Marine Road Central, is a cafe with a musical twist. It has a cult following for music enthusiasts, as diners can enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks, whilst browsing through its eclectic range of vintage records, CDs and vinyls.
It also stocks a variety of memorabilia, including clothes, retro gifts and souvenirs.
Not forgetting its status as a cafe and coffee shop, it also has a changing daily specials menu, as well as hot drinks and soft beverages.
How The Other Half Live, Preston
Moved from its original location in Blackpool Road to Winckley Street, Preston, How the Other Half Live is a small coffee shop with a boutique gift store.
The shop has a small selection of coffee and cakes on offer whilst customers browse around the shop. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/lancashire-recommends-coffee-shops-1-8091664 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/0d29e0595f53bd1f1948774997da964560bc4bef3604bb6f4e9f8d0d4674a53a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:11 | null | 2016-08-18T15:54:48 | Visit now for the Blackpool nostalgia news and features from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fnostalgia%2Fhistorical-pictures-of-the-fourth-emergency-service-1-8076976.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8076968.1471532063!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Historical pictures of the fourth emergency service | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Recent BBC One TV series Saving Lives At Sea featured the vital work of the RNLI in Blackpool.
This week Memory Lane takes a look back at pictures throughout the years, of the dedicated volunteers, who act as the resort’s fourth emergency service.
June 1937 New motor lifeboat touches beach
The RNLI lifeboat station in Blackpool opened in 1864, at a cost of £170.
In the early days, lifeboats cost under £400 – these days, the current boat Atlantic 85 William & Eleanor cost £214,000.
In the first 100 years, Blackpool’s RNLI volunteers had an average of just two service calls per year. Now volunteers launch the boat an average 64 times each year.
During Blackpool RNLI’s 152 years of saving lives at sea, the charity’s volunteers have been awarded six medals for gallantry – three silver and three bronze.
The most recent medals were awarded to Keith Horrocks and Phil Denham, in 1988.
In its 152-year history, the charity’s lifeboats in Blackpool have launched on 1,898 occasions and have rescued 625 people.
As the photos show, in April 1982, lifeboatmen patrolling of Blackpool beach during a parachute jump had to be rescued when a freak wave overturned their inflatable boat. The crew – Peter Canhan, Geoff Hall and Stuart Cottam – was rescued by colleagues Keith Horrocks, Philip Denham and Roy Bishop, who were also on patrol.
When the boat overturned, the three men managed to swim to North Pier. They clung on to stanchions until help arrived.
Another picture shows the christening of the lifeboat Sarah Ann Austin, by the Duke Of Kent, in 1937.
An inspection of the Blackpool lifeboat in April 1970 is shown in one photo. Pictured are Lt Cdr PFB Rowe (area inspector), centre, with Mr HR Parr (mechanic) left and Mr J Stanhope (cox).
The changing look of the lifeboats can be seen over the years and the changing look, of course, of the crew members and their uniforms.
17.2.54 Bickerstaffe funeral. After the urn was placed in the lifeboat outside the Tower and before the boat was launched for the last voyage Rev FB freshwater offered prayers while the crowd remained bareheaded Robert Bickerstaffe coxwain 1864 to 1869, 1876 to 1887
Lifeboat inspection 10.04.70 Lt Cdr PFB Rowe (area inspector), centre with Mr HR Parr (mechanic) left and Mr J Stanhope (cox) on board the Blackpool lifeboat during an inspection
26.2.80 The plaque from the early years of Blackpool Lifeboat lifesaving, up to 1936 | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/historical-pictures-of-the-fourth-emergency-service-1-8076976 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/ee8f472dc422bee95c7f405126881e0867894b97ddd892a3e8209952b5bf904b.json |
[
"Sue Bentley"
] | 2016-08-26T12:49:33 | null | 2016-08-25T09:49:27 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwin-tickets-to-nickelodeon-s-slimefest-and-illuminations-switch-on-1-8087473.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8087471.1472115161!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Win tickets to Nickelodeon's Slimefest and Illuminations Switch On | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | We’ve teamed up with Nickelodeon to give you the chance to attend the first-ever UK SLIMEFEST in Blackpool on Saturday September 3rd.
Featuring performances from Alesha Dixon, Conor Maynard, Diversity, The Tide and appearances from Nickelodeon stars Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin, it’s set to be the slimiest music concert of the Summer.
Slimefest 2016
We’re giving away a VIP family prize package which includes:
4 x General Admission Switch On wristbands on Friday 2nd September 2016
4 x Tickets for the 11am SLIMEFEST concert on Saturday 3rd September 2016
4 x Wristbands for Blackpool Pleasure Beach for Saturday 3rd September 2016
2 x Exclusive official SLIMEFEST Hype® Bag (kids only)
1 x Apple iPad mini 2 7.9” 16gb
Or if you want to guarantee your ticket to the coolest kids’ event of the year, we have an exclusive 2for1 SLIMEFEST ticket offer for you. Just visit nick.co.uk/slimefest and enter FEST02 to get your exclusive 2for1 discount.
All you have to do to have the chance to win this fantastic prize is answer the following question:
Q: Which Britain’s Got Talent judge is performing at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST?
Email your answer with Slimefest in the subject field, adding your name, address and daytime telephone number to competitions@lep.co.uk to arrive by midnight August 31st. Standard competition rules apply, entries merged across JP north west titles. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/win-tickets-to-nickelodeon-s-slimefest-and-illuminations-switch-on-1-8087473 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/3c37dc02be41a895cace70e9a3b18e59fd0b24d05be7f7a984e9d2ac75f17aab.json |
[
"Rebecca Hay"
] | 2016-08-26T12:51:10 | null | 2016-08-19T09:50:47 | Visit now for travel news and features from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftravel%2Ftravel-review-north-east-of-england-1-8077941.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8077938.1471596904!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Travel review: North East of England | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | It was the battle of the conservationists. In the red corner English Heritage proudly prepared its frontlines ready for the onslaught of the mighty National Trust limbering up in the purple corner.
So who would win this mighty fight? My two little soldiers , Ruaridh (9) and Flora (6) weighed up their options and after due consideration (as they tucked into an afternoon tea of scones and clotted cream), they declared it a draw.
English Heritage's majestic Homesteads Fort
They will no doubt make good politicians in the future, but for now they were concentrating on letting their young minds absorb as much culture and information as their mother (that’s me!) could persuade them to as we enjoyed a trip to see the historical gems on offer in the North East.
As parents we often find it hard to entertain the children during the long summer holidays, but these days there is so much to see and do, you just have to jump on board and have some fun.
And English Heritage and the National Trust have embraced this philosophy and these days their once stuffy (well that’s what we thought as children!) properties are now child friendly and laid out in such a way that the whole family really can have a good time together.
The North East of England has its fair share of places to visit and with such lovely rolling countryside and a short drive from Lancashire, it’s the perfect place to spend a few days exploring.
The National Trust's Wallington. Photo by John Millar
Ruaridh and Flora had enjoyed a taste of English Heritage’s Hadrian’s Wall trail last year and enjoyed it so much, they wanted to go back for more.
This time we headed for Homesteads Roman Fort, perched high on the hills above Haydon Bridge. The fort was built in Roman times as a blueprint for similar forts around the world so that everything would be set out in the same way at each site to make it easier for soldiers when they were sent around the world.
Homesteads is a fine example of a fort and after a short walk up the hill you find yourself in the visitor centre where an exhibition is dedicated to the fort and the items found over the years. Felix the soldier provides information for the youngsters on the same interpretation boards as the adults read. And its fascinating stuff, with Ruaridh and Flora’s minds in overdrive as they looked at the artefacts, such as tools and jewellery left by the soldiers and discovered by archaeologists over the years.
Outside you can look round the remains of the fort which sits proudly infront of Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We had great fun pretending we were standing in the soldiers’ barracks, commander’s living quarters and looking at the hospital and granaries.
From here we took a short hop to Birdoswald, neighbouring Cumbria’s Roman fort and also where the longest section of Hadrian’s Wall can be seen (or walked if you can persuade the children!).
A product of 1,800 years of occupation, this fort is different in that it stands just infront of a mock medieval farmhouse built in 1858. With stunning landscape surrounding it, it really is a lovely spot to visit.
After all that history, we were in need of some fun by the seaside (but with a spot of culture thrown in too) and so we headed to Tynemouth, a great wee spot with old-fashioned entertainment on offer. After a bracing walk on the beach we headed for the imposing priory and castle which dominates the town.
It was once the most fortified place in England and dates back 2,000 years. Its well spread out, so we all got to stretch our limbs as we headed back in history and took in all the fascinating parts from the beautiful and tranquil 13th century chapel to the restored gun battery and cannons. And some fantastic views of the North Sea to boot.
As with all the English Heritage sites over the summer, there are some great activities on offer from clash of the knights contests to kite flying.
And working just as hard as English Heritage to bring our history to life are the people working for The National Trust.
The North East has some great examples of this work and we headed for two of them. Our first stop was Seaton Delaval Hall at Seaton Sluice in Northumberland. This wonderful property was designed by architect Sir John Vanbrugh and home to the party loving Delaval family. It is of Georgian style, but with a mischievious past.
The Delaval’s were known for their high spirited and flamboyant lifestyle and everyone wanted to go to their parties. They loved to play pranks, some guests woke up to find their furniture stuck to the ceiling!
The hall has survived a fire and houses some lovely rooms and furniture for you to look round and the gardens are amazing, literally with a box hedge maze for the children to enjoy as you take in the gorgeous scents of the flowers.
From here we headed for our final stop of our adventure, Wallington, once home to the Trevelyan family.
Just outside Morpeth, this 13,000 acre estate is a joy to visit. Gifted to the National Trust by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, a controversial socialist MP, it is a wonderful place.
Another unconventional family, the Trevelyan’s home boasts huge pre-Raphaelite paintings telling the history of Northumberland and beautiful furniture and treasured collections in the rooms.
The house has a remarkable collection of dolls houses and some fabulous old children’s games to have a go at. Outside is a landscape of lawns, lakes, woodlands, parklands and farmland and a magical walled garden where you can relax and let your mind re-live all those adventures you have just enjoyed – long may English Heritage and The National Trust reign!
Fact file:
We are lucky in the Northern part of Great Britain to have so many national treasures on our doorstep. Throughout the summer both English Heritage and The National Trust have special events on to keep all the family entertained as you learn about the nation’s history.
For more information, log onto www.english-heritage.org.uk and www.nationaltrust.org.uk | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/travel-review-north-east-of-england-1-8077941 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/97e6db937d32824bd4c45fa73a126f8a7f203f7ad4421ee322949ce3f9499047.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:49:47 | null | 2016-08-29T11:54:59 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmum-to-finally-scatter-ashes-eight-years-on-1-8094245.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094242.1472468073!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mum to finally scatter ashes eight years on | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A mum whose son died in a tragic accident hopes to scatter his ashes in Spain after buying a former monastery which she also intends to name in his memory.
Lucy Holt says up until now she has never found the right place to say her final farewell to her son Ben Murgatroyd who died in 2008, aged 20.
The monastery in Spain which Lucy Holt is to name after her son
The former Blackpool and The Fylde College student was found dead in a pond at his mother’s house on Mains Lane, Singleton, following a drinking session at Wardleys Hotel in Hambleton.
The premises was later barred from selling alcohol after it emerged its then licensee had allowed a lock-in to take place until dawn which Ben had taken part in.
Lucy, who runs Classic Cut hairdressing salons in Thornton and Cleveleys, said: “I have never spread Ben’s ashes as I wanted him with me, but this place is perfect.
“It is a monastery with its own shrine, and I intend to restore it.
It is in the mountains and is very beautiful
“We are also going to rename it Benalina in memory of Ben, which is a name my daughter Darcy came up with. I found it in May this year when I was staying at Benahavis.
“It is in the mountains and very beautiful.
“I am planning to live there and take Classic Cut to Marbella.”
Lucy says she has funded the purchase of the monastery by taking equity out of her businesses on the Fylde coast.
The salons here will continue to operate with Lucy putting managers in to run them while she is abroad.
Ben, who worked at Circus Casino on Queens Promenade, North Shore, had been allowed to drink at Wardleys after closing time along with six other people on November 8, 2008.
The group was left drinking until around 10am at which point landlady Karen Hallett gave Ben a lift home.
At an inquest, the cause of Mr Murgatroyd’s death was revealed as drowning, but toxicology tests showed the amount of alcohol in his urine would have put him four and a half times over the legal driving limit – which was described as “a potentially lethal” amount of booze. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/mum-to-finally-scatter-ashes-eight-years-on-1-8094245 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b85cb32bf0ac126c0e1df522bbf58b0202c296e23ebeab14c112eabf9bc947c2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:23 | null | 2016-08-26T07:43:54 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool and Lancashire cricket news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Flancashire-teetering-on-verge-of-defeat-1-8090007.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090006.1472193817!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lancashire teetering on verge of defeat | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Left-armer Mark Footitt’s best figures of the season helped Surrey to the brink of a deserved Specsavers County Championship win over Lancashire
On a flat pitch at the Kia Oval, the former Derbyshire seamer bent his back to take five for 49 - including three for three in 28 balls during the final session - as Surrey’s attack continued to cause headaches aplenty for the Red Rose middle order.
By the close Lancashire had toppled to 203 for eight, a paltry lead of 10 after losing six wickets in the day’s final session. The visitors will need a batting miracle or a fourth-day deluge in order to deny Surrey their fourth win of their Division One campaign.
Batting again by 1.45pm and after conceding a first-innings deficit of 193, Lancashire had made a bright enough start under occasionally cloudy skies.
Luke Procter and Haseeb Hameed posted 49 before Hameed, on 17, fended at one going across him from Footitt to edge behind to wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.
Liam Livingstone then received a snorting lifter from Stuart Meaker that struck the right-hander’s gloves and flew to slip, where Steven Davies took a sharp, low chance.
Procter, who negated Meaker’s quick bouncers by crouching low in the crease, moved to a well-deserved 85-ball fifty with nine fours just before rain arrived to force a slightly early tea interval.
Procter, with his score on 65, could have gone soon after the resumption but Davies, this time at third slip, downed a tough chance diving toward the vacant berth at second slip.
The third-wicket pair marched on with Alviro Petersen posting a 57-ball half-century with seven fours and a six but, with Surrey’s lead cut to 26 runs, Petersen aimed an over-ambitious drive against Footitt to pick out Dominic Sibley at extra cover.
Without addition to the score, and in Footitt’s next over, Steven Croft followed a leg-cutter to edge to Kumar Sangakkara diving forward at slip to make it 167 for four.
Procter blotted his copybook by walking across his stumps to miss a leg-side flick and depart lbw to Footitt, then Batty was rewarded for his tight stint at the Vauxhall End, with two wickets in five balls. Rob Jones misjudged the line to fall lbw, then Jordan Clark was hoodwinked by a quicker ball that pegged back off stump.
Footitt claimed his fifth when Arron Lilley nicked an expansive drive to slip, but Lancashire survived the last four overs without further alarm to take the match into its final day.
The third day had started with heartbreak for Surrey’s star 18-year-old all-rounder Sam Curran who missed out on his maiden first-class century by four runs, as the hosts elected to bat on until after lunch in adding a further 126 to their eventual total.
Curran’s brother Tom departed in the early exchanges when his miscued sweep against Lancashire off-spinner Lilley and was caught on the run at square leg by Jones.
Sam remained to post a 75-ball fifty and move smoothly to 96 by clipping a Lilley long-hop into the green seats of the lower Westminster Terrace.
But, in attempting another trademark leg-side clip two deliveries later, Curran found a leading edge to loop a return catch to the bowler. Not surprisingly, the teenager moped off having hit 13 fours and three sixes in his eye-catching 127-ball knock.
Batty followed soon after, prodding forward as he missed a Simon Kerrigan arm ball to give Lancashire’s other frontline spinner his sole wicket of a 30-over stint.
After an early lunch for bad light and drizzle, Surrey were finally dismissed when Lilley turned one sharply past the lunge of Footitt to peg back middle and leg and finish with figures of five for 130. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-teetering-on-verge-of-defeat-1-8090007 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/dbd4e4e80763574e1bac4e6d1e50ea749bf19d4ef1f5d329c02d50d3459b356e.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:02 | null | 2016-08-29T11:59:31 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fpolice-hunt-woman-over-stolen-cash-1-8094250.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8092212.1472468350!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police hunt woman over stolen cash | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Police in Blackpool want to speak to this woman after the theft of a pensioner’s handbag in the resort.
Money and bank cards were stolen from the elderly woman’s bag at an address on St Annes Road, Blackpool.
If you recognise this woman or have any information that could assist us, please get in touch
The victim’s son, 61, met the woman outside the Ma Kelly’s venue on Lytham Road at around 11.15pm on Friday August 19.
They travelled back to the man’s address on Lytham Road, when the woman told him she was going out to make a phone call.
However, the woman didn’t return and the man then discovered that bank cards and around £60 cash had been stolen from his 80-year-old mother’s bag.
PC Ian Byrne from Blackpool Police said: “If you recognise this woman or have any information that could assist us, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information can all police on 101 quoting incidentLC-20160820-0108. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/police-hunt-woman-over-stolen-cash-1-8094250 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/774a5998de0b9e9545a46ac5985aef30061a8f189eb4d64c33f90ea7eaf802f8.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:48:33 | null | 2016-08-31T13:05:49 | Visit now for the latest athletics news - from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fathletics%2Filluminations-races-light-up-prom-1-8097975.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097974.1472645125!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Illuminations races light up Prom | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The inaugural Illuminations 10k and 5k races attracted around 800 runners to Blackpool’s North Promenade.
On a calm and warm evening, the runners and spectators were treated to an early preview of the world-famous Illuminations ahead of Friday’s big switch-on.
The races were organised by Fylde Coast Running Events and both started together, splitting at Uncle Tom’s Cabin, where those in the longer race continued north towards Little Bispham before turning back.
Winner of the 5K race was Wesham Road Runner James Mulvany in 16mins, 27secs, with Ross McKelvie of Lytham St Annes Road Runners second (17.37) and Sheffield Running Club’s Ben Mahoney third (17.43).
The women’s race had an even more dominant winner as Anna Wynne (unattached, 20.59) finished 80 seconds clear of Vicki Hamer from Burnden Road Runners. City of Birmingham’s Emma Hewitt was third in 22.28.
In the 10k race, Salford Harriers’ North of England champion Carl Hardman was a comfortable winner in an impressive 32.25.
Red Rose Runners’ Simon Croft was second in 34.47 and Heaton Harriers North East’s Stephen Schubeler third with 34.56.
Wigan Harriers’ Vicki Brydon dominated the ladies’ race to win by almost three minutes in 40.37.
There was a great tussle for second place before Wakefield Harrier Haley Newbound (43.36) just fought off Riversway Road Runner Bianca Pedersen.
FCR Events wish to thank the local authority as well as stewards from Blackpool FC and Preston North End, who performed vital marshalling roles at Saturday night’s races.
The next FCR Events are the West Coast Half-marathon from Preston to Lytham on October 9 and the annual Autumn Breaker 10K in the Blackpool’s Stanley Park seven days later.
Both events are filling fast, so anyone interested in entering is advised to do so via www.fyldecoastrunners.com | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/athletics/illuminations-races-light-up-prom-1-8097975 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/a84cdb47abc13b170127ee9788ed06c1c9a7b2a737ce6acdbf8b0024885d3c62.json |
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"Sue Plunkett"
] | 2016-08-31T12:50:14 | null | 2016-08-31T12:34:05 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fjordan-s-selfie-campaign-helps-raise-suicide-awareness-1-8097873.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097390.1472643215!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jordan’s selfie campaign helps raise suicide awareness | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A teaching assistant from Padiham is taking social media by storm, after using the modern trend for taking “selfies” to raise awareness of a serious issue which claims thousands of lives a year.
Shocking statistics show 76% of suicides in the UK are male and is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45.
Padiham Fire Station crews support the ItsOKToTalk campaign (s)
That spurred Jordan Taylor into backing a nationwide campaign to promote awareness of men’s mental health issues.
And poignantly the campaign, It’sOKToTalk, launched this month, the month which marks the second anniversary of the death of Jordan’s uncle, Andrew Giles. Known locally as “Nipper,” the community was left in shock after his suicide as he was such a lively, popular and outgoing character who was well loved in Padiham.
A groundsman for Lancashire County Council he doted on his two children, three stepchildren and loved spending time on the farm where he grew up and also the local allotments.
Jordan said: “My uncle was cheeky, happy and loved by everyone. He was a real outdoors person, always helping someone or cutting someone’s grass and he was always smiling. In fact he was famous for his dimples.
Jordan Taylor who is backing the It'sOKToTalk to combat suicide in young men (s)
“That’s why the shock of what happened was a huge blow to our family.”
So far around 200 people from Padiham, Burnley and all over the UK have backed the #ItsOKtoTalk campaign by posting a series of Facebook “selfies”.
Jordan (22) said: “I never expected such a huge response when I started this.
“I thought that maybe 20 or so, mainly friends and family, would take it on board but the reaction I have received has been phenomenal with selfies coming in from all around the country.
Andrew Giles, suiciide victim whose nephew Jordan Taylor is launcing an ItsOKToTalk campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues (s)
“And each person who has posted a picture has their own story to tell about themselves and how they have been affected by this issue.”
Mums and their children, work colleagues, people out socialising, pensioners and even a group of climbers who scaled Ben Nevis have posted selfies on Jordan’s page supporting CALM (Campaign for Living Miserably) which started the trend.
And Jordan was thrilled when Burnley player Dean Marney got on board with his campaign.
Each person is posing with the “It’s ok” hand gesture and all the images are being added to a collage which Jordan, who works at St Leonard’s Primary School in Padiham, plans to send to CALM.
Mayor of Padiham Coun. James Kirk supports the ItsOKToTalk campaign (s)
Jordan added: “The aim of the campaign is to get more men talking about their feelings and what they may be going through and to lift the stigma attached to it.
“I am chuffed that the people of Padiham have taken this on board and started the ball rolling here in our town.
“We need to raise awareness of this issue so that people do start talking about mental health issues so that no-one has to suffer or worry in silence.
“Anything that can be done to save a life is worth doing.”
Padiham Fire Station has thrown its weight behind the campaign and Jordan is contacting companies and organisations across the country for their support.
He is even asking people to come up with different ideas for selfies, including trying to set a record for the selfie featuring the largest number of people. Famed for being a “doer” Jordan was responsible for organising groups of volunteers to help out with a clear up operation after Padiham was devastated by floods on Boxing Day.
Mum and baby support ItsOKToTalk (s)
Anyone who wants to back Jordan’s campaign with a selfie can do so on his Facebook page tagging #ItsOKToTalk or #JTsOKSelfieAppeal.
Or you can send them directly to Jordan via Facebook messenger. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/jordan-s-selfie-campaign-helps-raise-suicide-awareness-1-8097873 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/6ee87cfef20e274bae888e1724feac347bde1b55046cf65243e18d79a5a666fa.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:12 | null | 2016-08-24T11:56:10 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Fsam-gives-refurbished-pub-the-x-factor-magic-1-8085830.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8085829.1472036155!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sam gives refurbished pub the X Factor magic | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Not many pubs can attract number one charting recording artists to perform but that’s exactly what The Duke of York have done, with 2013 X Factor winner Sam Bailey coming to perform at their reopening on Thursday.
Bailey, whose debut single ‘Skyscraper’ and album ‘The Power of Love’ both hit the top of the charts, is headlining a special gala reopening night alongside Miss Rory and the Liverbirds.
The free, invite-only party is to mark the reopening of the pub, on Dickson Road, following a £50,000 investment.
Matthew Armstrong, who runs the pub alongside the designer Kevin Barnard said: “It’s fabulous. The customers love it - people can’t believe it’s the same pub.
“Inside has a contemporary feel, with modern light fittings and vibrant colours so it looks much airier. It was only right to relaunch in style, so we’ve got a great night planned.”
This is the latest show of a busy schedule for X Factor winner, Sam Bailey, who has just finished playing Mama Morton in a UK tour of the musical ‘Chicago’, she said: “I’m now doing a Butlins tour, I’ve got a single that’s just come out two weeks ago and an album which is coming out on the 16th September.”
Bailey says that her new album ‘Sing My Heart Out’, recorded in LA with Steve Dorff, and being released on her own label Tiger Drum is very personal: “I’ve put my heart and soul into it.
“It was written about experiences that I’ve learnt and every single song has some sort of story behind it.
Bailey’s looking forward to performing in Blackpool after her enjoying first visit with the resort “open” earlier this year, and despite the lower profile these days, the singer says it’s not too different from when she was on the X Factor three years ago. She added: “The pop tour’s great, I’m top of the bill and there’s sometimes 5,000 people there to see me so it’s great. It’s like being on the X Factor again.
“I’m always excited to do new things and perform and it’s always good to be part of something great and I thought that this was a great opportunity for me.”
The show starts at 9pm on Thursday. It’s a free event. For more information or invites, call into the pub. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/music/sam-gives-refurbished-pub-the-x-factor-magic-1-8085830 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/66a03740b01c2d67463cbdf6d6ecdc22b0618c40a5ca79aef71cb9b77a99a95e.json |
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"James Trembath"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:01 | null | 2016-08-20T07:00:45 | Visit now for travel news and features from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftravel%2Fsun-sea-and-all-that-jazz-chris-page-enjoys-sweet-sounds-among-the-delights-of-the-french-riviera-1-8065913.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8065912.1470999941!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sun, sea and all that jazz - Chris Page enjoys sweet sounds among the delights of the French Riviera | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Nice arrival within a week of 84 innocent lives being lost, with more than 300 injured, in the Bastille Day truck carnage sounded a suitably sombre note.
But, a short distance down Côte d’Azur, lovers of music and life alike were determined to show their solidarity. Their show would go on, albeit truncated, to lift shallow spirits.
And, although increased security curtailed fringe gatherings, Jazz à Juan duly delivered as a defiant tour de force in the face of senseless atrocities along their coast and across the globe.
Joy of Life was never more evident on the Antibes shores and streets where, 70 years before, Picasso crafted La Joie de Vivre iconic celebration of peace.
Juan les Pins produced similarly life-affirming exuberance among an audience eager to enjoy an uplifting soundtrack to lighten the understandably morose mood.
Diana Krall, headlining on the delayed opening night, was literally instrumental in striking just such an optimistic note. Vocal chords and keyboard in perfect harmony, she dedicated her sweet sounds to the fallen families.
The crowd were keen to match the tempo of a sensational set, stunning and striking in equal measure, including such hits as ‘60s classic The Look Of Love, penned by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, whose back catalogue she and singer-songwriter husband Elvis Costello continue to champion and celebrate.
She was preceded on the Pinède Gould stage by revelation, to this reviewer at least, of the former The Hoax bluesman Hugh Coltman. The Brit turned Parisian’s measured inflection and intonation eloquently channeled late great satin-silk smoothness of Nat King Cole. No mean feat.
The best was yet to come with ace of bass Marcus Miller. The double Grammy award winner wowed a packed audience, treated to a majestic performance by the masterful multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. Two decades since his first appearance among the pines, his funk-fused delivery was simply sublime. He followed fellow bassist Richard Bona and Mandekan Cubano as well as Flemish songbird Selah Sue, whose soul diva delivery climaxed in stand-out rendition of hit single Raggamuffin.
Francais five-piece Maryline and The Family Company paved the way for Eddy Mitchell Big Band’s brass section-supported crooning par excellence. Chanteuse Robin McKelle, pianist Paolo Conte and American Gospel Junior free show ensured it was indeed Oh Happy Day as the curtain fell on a celebration that beat all the odds.
Europe’s longest running annual jazz jamboree, this year marking its 56th anniversary, is the perfect time to travel there but, thanks to personable professionalism of tourism hosts
Béatrice Di Vita and Lucy Howard, there’s never a bad time to savour the flavour of this Mediterranean maritime paradise.
Built on Greek and Roman origins, characterised by lofty ramparts, the resort’s ports include yachting mecca Port Vauban and sandy shores of chic Cap d’Antibes.
Its incomparable charm has long delighted visitors as illustrious as cubism pioneer Picasso, whose bright works reflected the white light and lore of this land. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/sun-sea-and-all-that-jazz-chris-page-enjoys-sweet-sounds-among-the-delights-of-the-french-riviera-1-8065913 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/66a382daf883aed183c84271f95c7204f87bf4bfa192016ea3d277362f614c79.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:56 | null | 2016-08-25T13:41:20 | Visit now for the latest horse racing news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhorse-racing%2Fsimpson-s-selections-1-8088446.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8088444.1472128865!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Simpson’s Selections | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[] | 2016-08-26T14:48:31 | null | 2016-08-26T14:10:53 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fman-arrested-after-woman-falls-from-block-of-flats-1-8091022.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090833.1472217036!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man arrested after woman falls from block of flats | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman fell from a block of flats in Preston.
Emergency services were called to Sandown Court in Avenham shortly before 8am on Friday, after a 25-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after falling from an 8th floor apartment.
She was taken by ambulance to the Royal Preston Hospital where her condition was described as critical.
The incident is currently being treated as unexplained, and police have launched an investigation.
A 29-year-old man from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was in custody on Friday.
Extra police patrols were in the area to act as reassurance.
Enquiries are continuing. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/man-arrested-after-woman-falls-from-block-of-flats-1-8091022 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/a1ee18fef5e993537b2d42b34208dfe5ddcaac0211dc8f2121e77ba15a2b9446.json |
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"Daniel Bailey"
] | 2016-08-27T06:46:14 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:23 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgastronomy-at-its-finest-daniel-bailey-enjoys-a-star-studded-stay-at-a-devon-country-house-hotel-1-8084711.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8084710.1471969287!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gastronomy at its finest - Daniel Bailey enjoys a star-studded stay at a Devon country house hotel | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | There aren’t many hotels that boast a two-Michelin star restaurant, but this delightful haven in Devon has just that.
Set on the doorstep of Dartmoor National Park, near Chagford, stunning Gidleigh Park ticks all the boxes for a five-star weekend of food heaven.
Standing proudly on a bank within more than 100 acres of private woodlands, its location is wild and dramatic, with the immaculate gardens a vision of beauty.
Refined, traditional and classic are just three words to describe the stunning Tudor building, which also boasts an immensely stylish interior.
Before check-in, ensure to stretch your legs with a stroll around the beautiful estate, which is a lovely way of soaking up the fantastic green surroundings.
A circular route takes you past the picturesque water gardens, tennis courts, croquet lawn and Bluebell Copse wood.
Also make time for a spot of golf on the large lush putting green, with 18 testing holes featuring various water hazards and narrow slopes.
Inside is everything you’d expect from a country house hotel – antique furniture, stone fireplaces and elegant bouquets of flowers – all very sophisticated and ideally suited to the quiet atmosphere.
Our beautifully-decorated room, one of the hotel’s luxury suites, included a roll-top bath, his and hers sinks and the biggest walk-in shower you may ever see.
If you book the Manaton room, you’ll get a private rooftop hot tub where you can bask under the stars and top-of-the-range Dartmeet houses a marble bath, sauna and steam room.
Sipping drinks on the terrace is a great way to admire the stunning panoramic views and the lounge is an area where you can make yourself feel at home.
There’s also a well-stocked bar, conservatory and self-service pantry stocked with teas, coffee and biscuits.
Dinner is a gastronomic experience of a lifetime, with chef Michael Wignall a food genius who will take you on a food journey you will never forget.
His exquisite seven-course tasting menu was a culinary carnival which was simply the best meal I have ever had the pleasure of eating.
From the elegant dainty canapes through to the rich malt and yeast frozen cream dessert, the flavours in each dish complemented each other perfectly, leaving your palette purring.
Torched eel, loin of rabbit, baked smoked carrots and St Austell bay mussels were just a few of the delights on offer.
There’s an informative aspect to the meal as well, with restaurant staff explaining in detail the flavours of each dish and how they were prepared.
For breakfast, there’s the more traditional menu, featuring full English, Eggs Benedict, kippers and porridge.
No words will do this place justice unless you go and experience it for yourself, for this was an experience that has left memories we will treasure forever.
Hotel facts:
Overnight stays at Gidleigh Park start from £250 for a double room, or £125pp, on a bed and breakfast basis.
Lunch is £40 for three courses Monday to Thursday, or £50 Friday – Sunday.
A seven-course tasting menu, available at lunch or dinner, costs £110, while a ten-course tasting menu, available for dinner only, is £130.
Afternoon tea is served every day between 3.30 and 5pm and costs £37.50 per person, or £50 including a glass of champagne.
For further information or to book visit www.gidleigh.co.uk or call 01647 432367.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:23 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:22 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fteenage-waitress-harassed-by-chef-1-8089178.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8087331.1472202681!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Teenage waitress harassed by chef | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A lovestruck chef harassed a teenage waitress.
Muhand Turki, who was working illegally at a restaurant, carried on telephoning the 17-year-old after police told him it would be illegal for him to do so.
You frightened her over a period of months
Turki, 32, of Mario’s takeway, Foxhall Road, Blackpool, pleaded guilty to harassing the teenager.
He was sentenced to 10 weeks’ prison suspended for 12 months, ordered to do 40 hours’ unpaid work for the community, told to pay £115 compensation to his victim and put on an indefinite restraining order not to contact the teenager by District Judge Joanne Hirst at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court.
The judge told him: “You frightened her over a period of months.”
In a report to the court, probation officer Lesley Whittaker, told the judge that Turki had come from Libya 11 years ago. He was classed as an overstayer by the Home Office. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/teenage-waitress-harassed-by-chef-1-8089178 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/828cc434a7301a4078f4ca5df6edf299c16f116441304cd812c3c785a943c2d6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:02 | null | 2016-08-26T12:20:32 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Fcave-s-the-top-seed-for-musical-showcase-1-8090701.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090700.1472210414!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cave’s the top Seed for musical showcase | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Vue Cleveleys has been chosen as one of 150 cinemas across UK and Ireland showing new film, One More Time With Feeling, for one night only to help promote a new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album.
Despite flirting with acting, appearing in films such as ‘Ghosts...of the Civil Dead’ and ‘Johnny Suede’, Nick Cave is predominantly known for his music, in a career spanning more than four decades.
In that time, he’s released 21 albums with three different bands and his latest offering ‘Skeleton Tree’ will become number 22 when it’s released on Friday, September 9.
The first chance to hear any music from the album will be in the film ‘One More Time With Feeling’ with the songs acting as the movie’s soundtrack.
The film is the latest offering of Andrew Dominik, director of ‘Chopper’, ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’ and ‘Killing Them Softly’.
Interwoven throughout the Bad Seeds’ filmed performance of the new album are interviews and footage shot by Dominik, accompanied by Cave’s intermittent narration and improvised rumination.
Filmed in black-and-white and colour, in both 3D and 2D, the result is described as “stark, fragile and raw”.
Director Andrew Dominik said that the story is of how the film came about actually quite tragic, saying: “I’d been seeing quite a lot of him as we rallied around him and his family at the time of his son’s death.
“Nick told me that he had some things he needed to say, but he didn’t know who to say them to.
“I took the record away and listened to it trying to work out a way into the whole thing. In the end I agreed to do it if I could shoot it in black-and-white and 3D.
“No one has ever seen a 3D black-and-white non-animated feature film in modern times - for as far as I know, no such thing exists. It is both modern and from a distant age – much like the Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ new record, Skeleton Tree, actually.”
The film’s only showing at Vue Cleveleys is at 9pm, on Thursday, September 8. The showing is in 3D and tickets are available from http://www.onemoretimewithfeeling.film/ | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/music/cave-s-the-top-seed-for-musical-showcase-1-8090701 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b5ec50ff8261989f5c4ba2630630ecfa9b9d087c15c98c32a8b6e364f0ba5d79.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:49:59 | null | 2016-08-30T12:21:22 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fgene-wilder-s-greatest-on-screen-moments-1-8095709.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095707.1472556062!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gene Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.
Famous for his collaborations with actor/comedian Richard Pryor and director Mel Brooks, Wilder was perhaps best known for his performance as the titular character in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Before that he had starred in Brooks’ Broadway spoof The Producers, for which he was Oscar nominated and went on to become one of the biggest comedy actors of the 70s and 80s.
He worked again with Brooks on the likes of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein - earning another Oscar nod - and teamed up to huge success with Pryor for Silver Streak, Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
As tributes from co-stars, celebrity fans and ordinary cinema-goers poured in from around the world, pop culture blog i09 put together a compilation of some of Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/offbeat/gene-wilder-s-greatest-on-screen-moments-1-8095709 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/796de1e88fd34837c594f004c781d9c816254029ccfdd4768b684e2adc44f4c8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:06 | null | 2016-08-25T07:00:00 | Visit now for the latest AFC Fylde news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fafc-fylde%2Fchallinor-hopes-fylde-crowd-come-back-for-more-1-8087107.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8087105.1472079430!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Challinor hopes Fylde crowd come back for more | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Manager Dave Challinor believes a point was the very least AFC Fylde deserved from their 3-3 home draw with Salford City and he hopes the club record crowd will come back for more this weekend.
The Coasters trailed twice on Tuesday before defender Steve Williams stole in to seal the draw with a header deep in stoppage time.
Manager Challinor said: “We didn’t play particularly well in possession but we showed the characteristics we are going to need this season if we are to be successful.
“I think we deserved at least a point but I’m disappointed again in the way we conceded goals. One was a worldie but their other two were terrible from our point of view.
“Rowey scored a worldie too to make it 2-2, then their keeper makes a top save to keep out Bohan Dixon and Rowey hits the post with an incredible free-kick. For their lad (Mike Phenix) to then go up the other end and slam one in was frustrating.
“We brought Matt Blinkhorn on and I thought he had a big impact in a short space of time and got us up the pitch. We showed great character and got our reward. We are still unbeaten but are now there to be shot at.”
The point left Fylde on top of National North but they were knocked off the summit last night by Darlington 1883, who beat Chorley 2-0.
An unprecedented 1,832 attended Tuesday’s match and Challinor said: “We had a fantastic crowd and we provided them with an entertaining game. Hopefully they enjoyed it and will want to come back. We are moving forward as a club and we have to keep doing that on the pitch too.”
Challinor was forced into two changes following injuries to goalkeeper Rhys Taylor and winger Brendon Daniels in Saturday’s win at Alfreton.
“It wasn’t ideal having to change a winning side but it is part and parcel of the game,” said Challinor.
“Rhys is a big loss for us because he has been a calming influence at the back with his experience and composure, and with Brendon missing we had to set up a little differently.
“It did disrupt the balance but that is no excuse for the goals we conceded.
“I want both players back as quickly as possible but we are still unsure when that might be. Fingers crossed they aren’t long-term. If we need to strengthen we will.
“We have a busy weekend coming up, with Halifax on Saturday and Bradford on Monday, and hopefully we can keep this unbeaten run going.”
DANIEL AGNEW | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/afc-fylde/challinor-hopes-fylde-crowd-come-back-for-more-1-8087107 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/f58c0ce3d658b5575a222554957f2bb0253723738d3d6fa6991f9eab1251cd32.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:06 | null | 2016-08-26T08:15:52 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fargyle-will-be-one-hell-of-a-task-pool-boss-1-8090043.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090042.1472195735!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Argyle will be one hell of a task - Pool boss | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Blackpool manager Gary Bowyer is under no illusion about the size of the task facing his side against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.
He has huge respect for Argyle after they reached the League Two play-off decider last season and admitted: “The fact that they got that far tells us it is going to be a hell of a test for us and one that we will have to stand up to.
“I will also learn more about where we are and how far we have come.
“Derek Adams (Plymouth manager) has got a philosophy of how he wants the game to be played.
“I know him from his time at Ross County and what he achieved there and obviously with last season getting Plymouth to the play-off final, so we know it is a challenge.
“But it is about what we do and how we go about it.
“Plymouth are certainly going to be one of the teams that will be up there - at the end of the game I will know how far and how close we are to being more of a team and being a strong team in this division.”
Adams has cleared the decks - and how! - since his side suffered the bitter disappointment of defeat in the League Two play-off final at Wembley at the hands of AFC Wimbledon last season.
There has been a massive turnover of players since then as Adams takes an entirely different tack in formulating a new promotion battle-plan, sweeping the old one aside.
Despite such upheaval, they should be among the play-off contenders and automatic promotion is not out of the question.
Tomorrow’s combatants at Bloomfield Road may be at opposite ends of the country, but there are past links.
Perhaps the best known player in that category is former Blackpool and England goalkeeper Tony Waiters.
He played over 250 games for Blackpool before moving to Burnley and then taking on his first managerial assignment at Plymouth, where he was boss from 1972-77 prior to a move to North America where he still works.
Striker Bill Rafferty was popular with both clubs.
The Scot played for Blackpool between 1972 and 1974 (nine goals in 36 games) before a move to Home Park, where he had much more success and scored 35 goals in 90 games.
Midfielder Russell Coughlin played for both clubs in a long career - he died recently after a car accident in Cumbria.
David Gooodwillie played on loan for Blackpool and is one of the Argyle newcomers having joined the club this summer from Aberdeen.
Plymouth
Manager: Derek Adams
Position last season: 5th
Nickname: Pilgrims
Ground: Home Park
Capacity: 17,874
Players in: Ryan Donaldson (Cambridge, free), Yann Songo’o (Blackburn, free), Connor Smith (AFC Wimbledon, undisclosed), Gary Miller (Partick, free), Karleigh Osborne (Bristol City, free), Jordan Slew (Chesterfield, free), James Spencer (Cambridge, free), David Goodwillie (Aberdeen, free), Nauris Bulvitis (unattached), Oscar Threlkeld (Bolton, free), Sonny Bradley (Crawley, free), David Ijaha (Whitehawk, free)
Players out: Peter Hartley (Bristol Rovers, free), James Bittner (Newport, free), Gregg Wylde (Millwall, free), Curtis Nelson (Oxford, compensation), Kelvin Mellor (Blackpool, free), Carl McHugh (Motherwell, free)
Key man: Graham Carey | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/argyle-will-be-one-hell-of-a-task-pool-boss-1-8090043 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/a15d91c216441e253c0b9cc6ffced207265730dd22a627ee8c35fa9475329c68.json |
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"Diane King"
] | 2016-08-30T12:50:00 | null | 2016-08-30T12:06:40 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fyoung-carers-see-pay-rise-to-meet-living-wage-1-8095659.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095658.1472555322!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Young carers see pay rise to meet living wage | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Four in five young social care workers have seen their earnings rise to meet the national living wage, despite not being legally entitled to the full amount.
A new study by independent think tank Resolution Foundation has found that since the National Living Wage was introduced in April 83 per cent of those under the age of 25 - the legal minimum to receive NLW - have also received the pay increase.
According to the figures, most social care employers have passed the £7.20 hourly rate onto all staff previously earning less and Resolution Foundation says the improvement in earnings carries “spillover” effects for the wider economy.
The research also found that, despite fears ahead of the NLW’s introduction, there was little evidence of frontline carers’ hours being cut to reduce the impact of higher wage demands.
Laura Gardiner, senior research and policy analyst at Resolution Foundation, said: “It is great news that the National Living Wage has had a large positive impact on pay in social care, giving hundreds of thousands of frontline care workers a pay rise, with no evidence of hours being cut to foot the bill.
“It is encouraging that younger workers have also benefited from the new 25-and-over rate, despite having no legal entitlement to the National Living Wage.
“In fact, across the age range social care employers are clearly doing much more than the bare minimum where pay is concerned, with the average pay rise double what it would have been had bosses just increased pay to the legal wage floor.”
However, the foundation warned that in future the sector could struggle to continue to spread the benefit of the NLW to all employees. By 2020 the extra cost of the NLW is set to reach £2.3 billion, increasing pressure on employers.
Ms Gardinder added: “As the NLW continues to rise to its target value by 2020 we risk reaching a ‘crunch point’ where a lack of funding leaves the care sector unable to continue to spread the benefits of the NLW.
“Our ageing population combined with the prospects of reduced inward migration post-Brexit make it essential that more public funding is available for care providers to attract and retain the care workforce we need.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/offbeat/young-carers-see-pay-rise-to-meet-living-wage-1-8095659 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/736fb45a411f9b2f27b0787121e34cc4552665af4a2d92901f3b88891e93621a.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:48:57 | null | 2016-08-27T09:00:22 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farson-attack-investigation-1-8091396.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091395.1472223273!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Arson attack investigation | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A disabled woman was left with nothing after her home was torched in an arson attack.
Kelly Thomas, 52, was spending the night at her boyfriend’s house when she was awoken by a phone call from a neighbour telling her her Branstree Road home was ablaze.
Miss Thomas said: “The house has been gutted. I’ve got nothing left.”
Police and fire services later discovered that the fire had started after a mystery arsonist poured fuel through the letterbox of Miss Thomas’ ground floor flat and set it alight.
Miss Thomas, who suffers from severe arthritis in her legs, hands and back, spent several nights sleeping in the burnt-out property before mustering up the courage to move in with boyfriend Stephen Winterburn, as she feared his housing benefits would be cut with the presence of another person at his Troutbeck Crescent home.
She said: “I have nowhere to go. I’m staying with my boyfriend right now but if I stay too long his housing benefits will be cut. I don’t think that’s fair.
“I want to ask ‘why me?’ What have I done to deserve this?
“I’ve lost everything. All I have left are a few clothes.
“Everything left inside the house is black and burned.
“We don’t even know who’s done it. They need to be found and arrested.
“If I’d been in the house at the time I could have been killed. I don’t know if it was a random attack or if someone somewhere doesn’t like me.
“I’ve been having nightmares. I’m so stressed I can’t sleep.
“There’s no way I’m going back to that property. I don’t want to know the place any more. I’m too scared.”
A police spokesman said: “At around 4.45am on August 13 an unknown offender approached the ground floor of a property and poured fuel through the letter box and set fire to it, causing extensive damage to the flat.
“The incident is still under investigation and we are appealing for witnesses.”
A fire service spokesman added: “Three fire crews from South Shore and Blackpool attended the scene at around 4.45am.
“It was feared there was someone trapped inside the property.
“When crews arrived the fire was well alight in the ground floor of the house. Firefighters used breathing apparatus and a hosereel to extinguish the fire.
“There was evidence to suggest the fire had been started deliberately.”
People who have any information about the arson attack on Branstree Road on August 13 are asked to contact police on 101 quoting the log reference number 20160813-1695.
Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/arson-attack-investigation-1-8091396 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/27233c09b2cb626a5a5ecf93939c4ded118cc3a22ac0580287e9b6253791e90d.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:48:59 | null | 2016-08-27T09:00:26 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fman-let-crooks-grow-250k-cannabis-plants-1-8091452.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8087248.1472224317!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Man let crooks grow £250k cannabis plants | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Police discovered almost a quarter of a million pounds of cannabis at a fish merchants premises in Fleetwood, a judge was told.
Fish deliverer, Stephen Dell, had allowed the building to be use for growing and storing cannabis because he was in debt.
Police found 275 established plants and a significant amount of cannabis bush which had been vacuum packed
Dell was engaged to the daughter of the owner of Marshall’s fish merchants and his innocent father-in-law-to-be ended up being arrested for the defendant’s crime.
Dell, 34, of Waverley Avenue, Fleetwood, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the management of the port’s B and R buildings and permitting the production of a class B drug there on December 1 last year.
Martine Connah, prosecuting, said Dell had been a casual employee at Marshall’s delivering fish.
The buildings were leased and Dell had allowed two men to use a section of the building he had used as a gym.
The prosecutor said: “Police found 275 established plants and a significant amount of cannabis bush which had been vacuum packed.
“The total value of the drugs was £242,270.”
When interviewed Dell told police he had been about £2,000 in debt to two men he did not identify.
He did not want them going round to his parents so he allowed them to use part of the fish storage building and gave them a key.
He said he was told letting them use the building would cancel out his debt and that he had an idea of what was going on there.
He had a previous conviction from 2012 for possessing class B drugs with intent to supply them.
Gerry Coyle, defending, said that Dell’s innocent father-in-law had been arrested after the cannabis was discovered.
Dell had voluntarily gone to police and told them what he had done and his father-to-be was exonerated.
Dell was bailed for sentence on September 21 at Preston Crown Court by District Judge Joanne Hirst who said: “An operation of this scale with an extremely high value of drugs recovered should be sentenced at crown court.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/man-let-crooks-grow-250k-cannabis-plants-1-8091452 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/1ae498799c236bd15f3a09ad6fac1d2fbbb71dc4ba3b12ff779234974df570d8.json |
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"Pam Norfolk"
] | 2016-08-31T10:49:27 | null | 2016-08-31T10:00:00 | Visit now for the latest arts and culture news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Farts%2Fbook-review-the-hummingbird-s-cage-by-tamara-dietrich-1-8087000.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8086999.1472067404!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Book review: The Hummingbird’s Cage by Tamara Dietrich | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Trapped in a marriage to an abusive, violent police officer, battered wife Joanna West has no one to turn to… until a stranger offering help walks into her life.
For the first time in years, Joanna and her young daughter have the chance to flee, but can you ever really escape from a brutal, vengeful husband?
Moved and inspired by the testaments of abused wives, former journalist Tamara Dietrich tackles the scourge of domestic violence head on in a highly original and powerfully imagined debut novel which melds menace with paranormal magic.
The Hummingbird’s Cage, a hard-hitting, page-turning thriller with an intriguingly soft middle, almost defies genre as Dietrich weaves seamlessly between gut-wrenching cruelty and spiritual sublimity in a tale of hope, despair and redemption.
Everyone in Wheeler, New Mexico, thinks that Joanna West leads the perfect life. She is married to Jim, the dashing deputy sheriff of McGill County, and has a beautiful seven-year-old daughter, Laurel.
But the truth is that Joanna is married to a monster who regularly beats her, subjects her to verbal and mental abuse and has isolated her from the people who live around her. Once upon a time she would have challenged him but now every time Joanna cries, ‘more of me washes away.’
Ten years ago, Joanna was swept off her feet by handsome Jim, her head turned by his uniform and ‘bad-boy grin’ but now she is trapped in a violent marriage and, with a young child to care for, escape seems impossible.
But then Bernadette, Jim’s feisty biker chick ex-girlfriend, turns up with an escape route. On the run, Joanna and Laurel stumble upon Morro, a charming and magical village that seems to exist out of time and place.
Farmer Olin Farnsworth and his wife Jessie offer her sanctuary and soon, between the comfort of her new home and blossoming friendships, Joanna’s soul begins to heal, easing the wounds of a decade of abuse.
But her past – and her husband – aren’t so easy to escape. Unwilling to live in fear any longer, Joanna must summon a strength she never knew she had to fight back and forge a new life for her daughter and herself....
Dietrich delivers a clever and compelling first novel, conjuring up a mysterious but idyllic town suspended somewhere between reality and fantasy, and juxtaposing this haven of peace with the terrifying threats that lie behind and beyond.
To read The Hummingbird’s Cage is to experience high emotion and high drama and to understand the visceral realities of domestic violence, but there is also the opportunity to marvel at the power of love and hope, and to rejoice at the human capacity to reach out and find redemption.
A heartbreaking tale written with insight, beauty and honesty…
(Orion, paperback, £7.99) | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/arts/book-review-the-hummingbird-s-cage-by-tamara-dietrich-1-8087000 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/29ac0d2dcb99af12967b797d03a6efb4f62832a5c2ba0dde7668aff2b0497a37.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:14 | null | 2016-08-26T10:00:00 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcurtain-up-on-pavilion-refurb-1-8090221.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090220.1472201762!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Curtain up on Pavilion refurb | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Lowther Pavilion is getting set for the opening stage of an exciting new era.
The Lytham theatre is closed until early next month as builders moved onto the site for the first phase of the venue’s refurbishment.
The sprung maple floor which has long been a feature of the Pavilion has been carefully lifted and prepared for relaying and strengthening in the form of concrete supporting walls to prepare for the installation of new seats which will be in place in time for the performance of the play Ball of Fire on September 8.
New roofing is also being fitted over the barrel section of the building and restoration work being carried out to its central lantern ahead of the Pavilion’s reopening.
The new seating will feature much more raking and the opportunity is still available for supporters to buy a seat and have their name engraved on the back under the Love Lowther fund-raising scheme.
The current work is largely covered by a £123,000 grant from Fylde Council and private donations.
But the whole project is set to cost more than £5m and the Love Lowther scheme has generated more than £150,000 so far - including a contribution of £20,000 from St Annes-based Beaverbrooks jewellers which has been key to the current floor-strengthening work – as Lowther officials look to generate as much cash as possible towards the future phases of a comprehensive refurbishment which it is hoped will be completed in time for the venue’s centenary in 2021.
Trust representatives, including chairman Tim Lince, Rosie Withers and technical trustee Dan Creasey met architect Andy Wolfe, Lowther’s operations manager Iain Orr and representatives of builders Eclipse Developments this week to view progress and Rosie said: “It is incredibly exciting to be under way with the first phase of the development and refurbishment of Lowther.”
Tim said: “The strengthening of the floor was something that caught us quite unawares as this could have stopped the installation of the new seating.
“Beaverbrooks Charitable Trust came forward and through a generous donation of £20,000 we were able to programme the flooring and seating to be completed as part of phase one of the refurbishment.”
The work is being carried out under the guidance of Andy Wolfe of Lytham-based architects Creative SPARC, | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/curtain-up-on-pavilion-refurb-1-8090221 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/841f63a4996b6e350dba890832a83b88e4531fcb1f6db9818954ade600726728.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:10 | null | 2016-08-26T12:08:09 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fjade-dances-her-way-to-top-spot-1-8090660.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090659.1472209673!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Jade dances her way to top spot | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Hip hop dancers at a Blackpool street dance club are head over heels with joy after one lucky member was crowned world champion.
Jade Finlayson, 15, of FY Wingz dance crew, walked away with the prestigious first prize in the under 16 novice category at the World Street Dance Championships in Glasgow last week.
She shared her success with seven-year-old Charlie Ratcliffe, who scooped third place in the under eight novice category.
Sam Bell, dance choreographer at FY Wingz, said: “We had an amazing and very tiring weekend.
“We are extremely proud of all our crew members this weekend.
“The dedication and commitment of all our troop members is outstanding and really shows young people of Blackpool in a strong light.”
The youngsters went up against 28 other top dance crews from all over the world at the event, with the under 18s crew making it to the finals and the under 14s making it to the semi-finals before being knocked out.
Sam said: “They all tried their very best and we couldn’t have asked for anything more.
“Jade has been dancing for a long time and she’s very dedicated and outstanding in her field. Now she’s getting international attention as well for her skills.”
Now the FY Wingz crew, who train every week at The Oracle on St Annes Road, are looking forward to their first theatrical hip hop performance - a street dance interpretation of Pinocchio, which will be performed at Blackpool Sixth Form College in September.
Sam said: “It will be our first professional theatre piece that will be based around all elements of hip hop.”
People can find out more about ‘Popnocchio’ and how to book their tickets online at www.skoolofstreet.com. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/jade-dances-her-way-to-top-spot-1-8090660 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/f8e8679d338cf6fe27a5e9d6a6b348d1c47e356ba6ea1bc17c4d5a6f29c920c4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T15:13:10 | null | 2016-08-25T13:00:18 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Froy-chubby-turns-the-air-blue-1-8087801.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8087799.1472120347!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Roy ‘Chubby’ turns the air blue | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | If your tastes are a bit more blue (or Brown) then you’ll want to check out legendary comic Roy ‘Chubby’ at Viva Blackpool on Friday.
The Yorkshire comic is known for his x-rated style and has attracted plenty of controversy over a career spanning five decades.
Nobody splits opinion quite like the larger than life 71-year-old, with critics often describing his style as outdated but with one academic describing him as “The most important comedian of the past 25 years”.
Starting out as an entertainer in working men’s clubs, Brown got his first real break in the 1970s, coming second on show New Faces to a country and western band.
Unfortunately, he wasn’t so lucky when he applied for Opportunity Knocks, failing an audition due to swearing.
Since then, he’s become very famous on the comedy circuit for his unique stage costume, as well as his offensive shows, filled with back and forth heckling with the audience.
This year marks Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown’s third successive season in Blackpool and he’ll be performing a series of Friday night shows over the next few months.
He has been deemed “too rude for TV” so if you want to see him in action, this is your chance.
Although, probably best to make sure you don’t swear at him. Back in 2003, he was fined £200 in Blackpool for assaulting a fan who had sworn at him. At the time Brown said: “I have traditional values and I wanted the man to stop swearing in front of women and children who were on the pier.”
Tickets are available from https://www.vivablackpool.com/event/roy-chubby-brown and are priced between £17 and £22,
The show is strictly over 18 and those easily offended are advised to stay away. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/roy-chubby-turns-the-air-blue-1-8087801 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/8cf619be77289147666d513a9558c238d68603b9c5a38c1d7362a8a99c868c38.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:50:12 | null | 2016-08-31T10:28:14 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fneighbours-anger-over-8-000-demolition-deal-1-8097406.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097404.1472635666!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Neighbours’ anger over £8,000 demolition deal | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Furious residents staged a blockade at the Queen’s Park flats demolition site, after learning that one householder was given an £8,000 pay out by the firm overseeing the project.
People living in the Devonshire House flats at Laycock Gate blocked the entrance to the site demanding to speak to Bruce Lister, the regeneration manager for the company Lovell.
Lesley Froggatt from Addison Crescent
They said the family, which was given the payout so that they would move out of the area for the day so demolition could take place, lived further away from the site than they did and therefore did not have to, like them, put up with trucks going to and fro daily as well as noise, vibration and dust.
They were demanding the same treatment or at least something from the company to improve their quality of life during the work
Families from Addison Crescent, where the family who got the payout live, were also furious with the situation saying that it was not fair that one should get the cash while everyone was inconvenienced by the July 31 demolition and subsequent work.
They also complained about ongoing noise and vibration from the £22m project and added that a clean-up following the actual demolition of the three tower blocks had missed debris and dust in many gardens and gutters in the area.
It is not right that they have got all this money and we have not been offered a penny
The Gazette reported yesterday, {http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/our-region/blackpool/family-offered-8k-for-moving-out-on-flats-demolition-day-1-8094904 |read the article here}, that Lovell made the £8,000 ex-gratia payment to the Addison Crescent resident for “ongoing disturbance” and for agreeing to move out on the day of the demolition. If the family had not moved out on the day it is unclear whether the demolition could have gone ahead.
A letter seen by The Gazette from Bruce Lister, stated: “I would confirm that Lovell is prepared to make an ex-gratia payment to you in recognition of the disturbance you have experienced and more particularly in lieu of your confirmed willingness to vacate your home at Addison Crescent throughout the operation of the temporary demolition
“Specifically it is hereby agreed that Lovell will pay you the sum of £8,000 in two instalments; £4,000 on receipt of receiving your signed acknowledgement and acceptance of the terms set out in this letter, and the balance of £4,000 to be paid immediately after the event.
“The terms set out in this letter are confidential between ourselves and you undertake to us not to disclose any of these terms to any third party.”
William Hunter, from Devonshire House, said: “People are furious. We are right on top of the site, the person who got the money is nowhere near as close to it all as we are.
“It is not right that they have got all this money and we have not been offered a penny.
“We have to put up with the trucks going in and out all day, the noise the dust the racket.
“I spoke to the site manager this morning and told him how appalled we were to hear about this.
“We feel we have been treated badly by Lovell.
“People were saying this morning that they wanted to go out and stop the work until they get some sort of explanation or a good will gesture.”
Margaret Cetinkaya, from Devonshire House, said: “We are not letting any lorries in or out until Lovell speak to us about this.
“It is because of that £8,000 payment. It is not fair for one family to get this.
“We should all have got the same treatment. We want to talk to Bruce Lister.”
Deanna Grundy, from Addison Crescent, said people felt angry that they were having to put up with noise and vibrations from the building site and only one person had been given this money.
She said: “When I got home from work the other day there was constant banging from the digging.
“We have been given no aftercare over this.
“They gave the windows a quick clean on the Monday after the demolition and that was it.
“People have debris and dust everywhere. People’s gutters are blocked.
“It is wrong that one person on this street has got a payout. We have all suffered as much as them and some more. There are disabled people living here who had to evacuate their homes.”
Lesley Froggatt, from Addison Crescent, said: “Most people here have tried to co-operate during the demolition. It is a good thing, it is progress.
“But when we found out someone had got £8,000, it was a kick in the teeth. People feel we have been treated badly by Lovell.
“We were promised the earth before the demolition.
“We were told we would get a structural engineer to come out, noise monitors, vibration monitors and a proper clean up afterwards, but they have not done this.”
Kenneth Lister, from Addison Crescent, said: “My wife is severely disabled and had to be evacuated to a care home for the day. We were not given any help at all. People are furious.
“I think these people should give the money back or otherwise everyone should be given a pay out.”
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The area where twenty-three storey Walter Robinson Court and 16-storey Elizabeth and Churchill Courts stood, will be used for 99 new homes which should be completed by Spring 2018 – the final part of the £22m regeneration project.
A spokesman for Lovell today said: “We are currently breaking up the foundations from the demolished blocks - this is inevitably noisy and we will complete this process as quickly as possible.
“As most of this material is being recycled as hardcore for the new development, there are only limited numbers of vehicles going to and from the site and those vehicle movements are subject to strict operating hours.
“Dust suppression sprays and road sweeping equipment are being used to reduce and clean up dust from the work.
“Where residents are experiencing problems with dust, we would ask them to please get in touch with our site team so that these can be addressed.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/neighbours-anger-over-8-000-demolition-deal-1-8097406 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/a198fcb429a9dce383de3cc9818cd11a4c7fae399fb5fd81b403754a59cc9dad.json |
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"Michael Holmes"
] | 2016-08-31T10:50:09 | null | 2016-08-31T10:33:59 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Ffour-burglaries-in-as-many-hours-sparks-manhunt-1-8097423.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097422.1472636015!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Four burglaries in as many hours sparks manhunt | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | This is the man police want to speak to after a number of bikes were stolen within the space of just four hours.
Officers investigating the spate of thefts, which all happened in Poulton between 2am and 6am on Monday, August 15, yesterday appealed for the public’s help in tracking him down.
They also hope to trace one of the bikes, a ‘distinctive’ blue Voodoo Bantoo mountain bike, worth up to £400 new.
The first break-ins were reported at some point between 2am and 6am in Robins Lane, a spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said, when ‘a number of sheds and outbuildings’ were accessed and a bike stolen.
Another report, from nearby Blackpool Road, was reported between 2.40am and 2.50am, when a bike was taken from a shed.
And a third call came from Robins Close from a resident who said a bike and small amount of cash was taken from their garage between 4.15am and 5am.
Information can be reported to police by calling 101, quoting crime reference number WD1605133. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/four-burglaries-in-as-many-hours-sparks-manhunt-1-8097423 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/fe7e3b85c42f85e5944f78ec7b24ab62dac1ea5f213eed21f0ac2fe702fc14a8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:48 | null | 2016-08-25T14:17:22 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Fdave-wakeling-s-the-english-beat-skanking-their-way-to-53-degrees-1-8088637.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8088636.1472131023!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dave Wakeling’s The English Beat skanking their way to 53 Degrees | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The English Beat - starring original songwriter and lead-singer of The Beat, Dave Wakeling - have announced their UK tour heading to 53 Degrees in Preston on Thursday September 22nd.
Dave Wakeling – the songwriter and lead-singer of The Beat - returns to the UK this September for a full UK tour, where he will be showcasing new material due for release in 2017.
The singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the biggest 1980’s 2-Tone Band, The Beat, known in the US as The English Beat, Dave Wakeling is the consummate showman, touring the world with an all-star line-up, performing all the hits of The Beat, General Public and a host of new songs.
The English Beat will play an extensive run of UK dates including shows in Liverpool, Newcastle, Cardiff, and London, and Dave’s hometown and the birthplace of many Beat lyrics and classics, Birmingham.
The band has been busy in the studio working on their first new album in 30 years, due for release in February 2017, titled ‘Here We Go Love’.
With a unique energy, pure melody, passion and politics, it’s impossible to forget the genius of UK Top 10 singles, ‘Mirror in the Bathroom’, ‘Hands Off She’s Mine’ and ‘Too Nice To Talk To’, before The Beat disbanded in 1983.
“I am very excited to be coming back to the UK to play shows and to get to introduce the songs from our upcoming new album. We have been in summer training, with shows with ub40, b52’s, culture club and train, and the band is in tip top form and ready to rock, steady!” Dave Wakeling.
SEPTEMBER TOUR DATES:
Friday 16th September – Concorde 2, Brighton
Saturday 17th September – Skabour Festival, Folkstone
Sunday 18th September – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells www.twforum.co.uk
Tuesday 20th September – Fibbers, York
Wednesday 21st September – The Magnet, Liverpool
Thursday 22nd September – 53 Degrees, Preston
Friday 23rd September – Robin 2, Wolverhampton
Saturday 24th September – The Windsor, Fife
Sunday 25th September – Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
Tuesday 27th September – Think Tank, Newcastle
Wednesday 28th September – Trades Club, Hebden Bridge http://thetradesclub.com
Thursday 29th September – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Friday 30th September – Crauford Arms, Milton Keynes
OCTOBER TOUR DATES:
Saturday 1st October – Birmingham O2 Institute, Birmingham
Monday 3rd October – Ruby Lounge, Manchester
Tuesday 4th October – Komedia, Bath
Wednesday 5th October – Rescue Room, Nottingham
Friday 7th October – The Zone Night Club, Redruth http://broadbeat.co.uk
Saturday 8th October – The Garage, London | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/music/dave-wakeling-s-the-english-beat-skanking-their-way-to-53-degrees-1-8088637 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/86f1fa9a46f6eb30e0be347c3eb547de50744ee8974bb9ee5921e00c36d307a2.json |
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"Gavin Browne"
] | 2016-08-27T18:47:23 | null | 2016-08-27T17:44:58 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fmatch-report-blackpool-0-plymouth-argyle-1-1-8092583.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8092582.1472316635!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Match report: Blackpool 0 Plymouth Argyle 1 | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | It’s five without a win now for the Seasiders as they were punished for failing to take their chances at Bloomfield Road.
Nauris Bulvitis gave Argyle all three points with a 51st minute header, seconds after Sam Slocombe had brilliantly denied Ryan Donaldson.
Then, just to rub further salt into the home side’s wound, debutant Jack Payne’s debut lasted five minutes before he was sent off for a professional foul.
The home side certainly had enough chances to take something from the game with Armand Gnanduillet and Mark Cullen spurning opportunities.
Pool boss Gary Bowyer had made three changes from the side beaten at Crystal Palace in midweek.
In came Cullen, Andy Taylor and skipper Danny Pugh with Will Aimson, Eddie Nolan and Michael Cain the men to make way.
It was the visitors who began brightly with Graham Carey curling over Sam Slocombe’s bar from an acute angle and Jimmy Spencer narrowly off target from the edge of the area.
However, Bowyer’s players increasingly grew into the game as the half progressed and should have had the lead by the break.
Pilgrims’ keeper Luke McCormick had kept out Kelvin Mellor’s early shot but was called into more serious action midway through the half.
Gnanduillet got away from Sonny Bradley and advanced on goal, only for his shot to be blocked by the onrushing McCormick.
Seconds later and Andy Taylor’s first-time cross from the left-hand side found the unmarked Cullen, whose header went into the ground before striking the frame of the bar.
Brad Potts saw a shot deflected behind before the midfielder’s 70-yard run from a Plymouth corner ended with a cross which Cullen half-volleyed off target.
Argyle began the second half on the front foot and almost came close to opening the scoring on 50 minutes but Slocombe made a superb save to keep out Donaldson’s close-range header.
His efforts were in vain as, moments later, Bulvitis headed home from six yards to hand the visitors the initiative.
Mellor and Potts saw efforts off target at the other end with Carey narrowly wide of Slocombe’s goal with a free kick from 20 yards.
Bowyer made three changes during the course of the second half with one of them, Payne, handed his debut.
His first appearance only lasted five minutes, though, before he was sent off for bringing down Jake Jervis as the last man when Argyle broke from a Seasiders corner.
Clark Robertson headed a corner over for the home side before Gnanduillet came within inches of equalising, only for Gary Miller to head his shot off the line.
Despite five added minutes, Pool could not find an equaliser and now seek an upturn in fortunes in Tuesday’s Checkatrade Trophy tie against Cheltenham Town. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/match-report-blackpool-0-plymouth-argyle-1-1-8092583 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/a822503d32bcb6742496175ff3eef774abac7892849cba790b845fa1e70bda18.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:17 | null | 2016-08-24T14:04:20 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdarrel-hits-the-right-note-with-new-album-1-8086163.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8086162.1472043846!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Darrel hits the right note with new album | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A former Fleetwood man who is well known as a musician on the Fylde coast and beyond has released a new album.
Darrel Treece-Birch, who is the keyboardist for rock bands Ten and Nth Ascension, also enjoys writing his own material in an ambient, progressive style.
The 49 year old, who lives in Cleveleys, is set to release his second solo album – No More Time, which he believes is his most ambitious work.
Darrel, a married father-of-two who has been involved with local bands for more than 30 years, says the new work is a personal account of birth, maturation and eternal existence.
It is certainly a deeply thought work, and Darrel’s son Luke, who is art student, worked with him on the album’s striking cover.
Aside from the keyboards, Darrel also plays drum and bass on the album, but he has called on some of his music colleagues and friends to help as guest artists.
He said: “My main instrument is the keyboards but I am no guitar ace or lead vocalist, so I brought in some of the members from Ten and Nth Ascension and Counterparts to help.I sing backing vocals but the main singer is Karen Fell. I first wrote some of the songs on this album 20 years ago, including one when my father died, and over the years I’ve put them aside.”
Darrel, who is married to Sarah, works by day for St Annes Town Council as an events manager.
But his real love is music and already the album has received excellent reviews from music writers from as far afield as Argentina, Brazil, Europe and Japan.
Darrel added: “Over the years I’ve been lucky to work with some brilliant musicians.”
The album is available on CD and digitally, via Melodic Revolutions Rceords, from Amazon and Spotify. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/darrel-hits-the-right-note-with-new-album-1-8086163 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/e3ec84157c0a253cd794aa682fae37ac86d338d39d0f798b22e5d80acc56f0f3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:10 | null | 2016-08-12T16:55:51 | Visit now for the Blackpool nostalgia news and features from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fnostalgia%2Fin-pictures-the-devastating-blaze-which-struck-fleetwood-pier-in-the-50s-1-8066816.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8066810.1471017302!/image/image.jpg | en | null | In pictures - the devastating blaze which struck Fleetwood Pier in the 50s | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The catastrophic fire which engulfed Fleetwood Pier in 1952 was so fierce it was reportedly seen up to 20 miles away, in Barrow, across Morecambe Bay. These incredible archive pictures show various stages of the blaze.
The fire started in the pier cinema – which had been added in 1942.
Aftermath of the Fleetwood Pier fire Historical
Coins in the slot machines on the pier were heated to such an extent they welded into long strings of copper and fell to the sands below.
The fire left a tangled network of steel girders and charred beams. It was of such a colossal nature, it wasn’t until 1958 the full extent of the structure could be used again. Damage was estimated at £75,000.
These black-and-white library shots show the blaze at its height, firemen tackling the flames and the aftermath – the destruction it left in its wake.
Work started on building the so-called new Super Pier in 1953 and it included reinforced concrete beams, as well as galvanised steel lattice girders.
Fleetwood Pier fire Historical
The original pier was built in 1910 at the end of the golden era of pier-building.
It opened on Whit Monday that year and the following year the Pier was added. The original pier featured ornate domes and curved roofing.
At 429ft in length, it was one of the shortest piers in the country.
The Art-Deco inspired frontage once housed a cinema and milk bar, and the outer deck of the pier contained attractions which included a miniature Ferris wheel among other children’s rides.
Aftermath of the Fleetwood Pier fire Historical
At various times, the pier has had an amusement complex, bar and dance hall.
The pier had a £70k facelift in 1972.
Fifty years after it was rebuilt following the blaze, the pier was completely destroyed when fire struck again. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/in-pictures-the-devastating-blaze-which-struck-fleetwood-pier-in-the-50s-1-8066816 | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/5f5a6d8a89239aea313b7430b3cd7f2ad77242f5e47d52b9b81cec4d31f5d074.json |
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"Natalie Walker"
] | 2016-08-26T12:48:34 | null | 2016-08-19T15:25:32 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fa-long-trek-through-the-uk-for-ryan-1-8078993.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8078991.1471616817!/image/image.jpg | en | null | A long trek through the UK for Ryan | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Residents may have spotted lone hiker Ryan Owens making his way through Lancashire’s canals in his quest to raise funds for the hospice which cared for his terminally ill dad.
The 43-year-old walked through Preston, Rufford and Kirkham, on his way up to John O’Groats from Land’s End in aid of Velindre Cancer Centre, which treated his dad, Peter, before he died eight years ago.
Ryan Owen
The father-of-one is also completing the National Three Peaks challenge whilst on his journey, which began on July 1.
Ryan, who is from Aberdare, in South Wales, said: “It is a solo journey (although I may have some friends joining me to walk on certain legs of the journey) and unaided in anyway as far as medics, support vehicles.
“I am expecting the walk to take me up to three months or more and I will be camping for the duration of the hike and carrying my own equipment.
“I needed to go through Lancashire to get to the Lake District, and I found a canal that took me to the top of Preston.
“I stopped off at Scarisbrick, Rufford, Treales and Galgate overnight.
“The landscape in Lancashire is beautiful - I have been mainly walking along the canals.
“People have been very accommodating towards me, right from day one. People have invited me into their homes to use their facilities and have supper and people have offered to do my laundry.
“I have funded the expedition myself so all donations will go directly to Velindre Cancer Centre - a great cause that relies on fund-raising events such as this to help care for people that need treatment.”
To make a donation visit http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Ryan-Owen4 and to track his progress, visit http://www.facebook.com/ryankowen1973/# | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/a-long-trek-through-the-uk-for-ryan-1-8078993 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b444ce61a5febb0e07318d2e42f22fd682fe4803c1d7305f4d3dd45f81fd3ce8.json |
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"Michelle Kilner"
] | 2016-08-27T06:46:10 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:33 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffind-solace-in-summer-shade-1-8084713.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8084712.1471969462!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Find solace in summer shade | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | When the mercury soars, some gardeners enjoy the peace and calm of a cool, shady haven.
Yes, we can all crouch under the sun umbrella, but it’s just not very pretty, is it? And I’m afraid I don’t go for canvas gazebos either, even if they are practical, what with all those metal poles and coach bolts.
So how else can you create shade in a sunny spot?
Awnings are another option and can add a splash of colour if you need it. But they have to be situated in the right spot, can be expensive and if your patio is windy, they may be vulnerable.
One idea which can be effective is to train leafy climbers over an arch to create a retreat.
If you have a wooden bench, you could place some sort of arch over it and grow climbers in pots or in the earth on either side, to train up it and provide colour as well as some shade.
A light-roofed structure, such as a pergola, can also provide relief from the sun, as you can train climbers over the crossbeams, providing more hours of shade.
Pergolas are usually made from timber or metal, with a horizontal trellis laid on top.
They are usually built out from the house or a wall, often positioned directly above a patio and, as well as providing shade, they also put paid to nosey neighbours who may want to know what you’re up to. Ideal trailers to use on pergolas include sweet-smelling roses, honeysuckle or clematis.
You can buy kits from DIY stores and big garden centres consisting of timber uprights and cross pieces to put together yourself, or alternatively have a local builder do it.
If plants aren’t creating your shade, you can add colour and texture to a shady spot with hostas and ferns, heucheras and hydrangeas, adding further splashes of colour with shade-tolerant Busy Lizzies, stocks, violas and nicotiana.
Climbers which grow over a freestanding structure in the sun often do better than when planted against a wall or fence because there is no restriction of light.
If the structure - arch or pergola - is big enough, virtually any climber will be suitable, but if the gap is only small, avoid roses with sharp thorns or other bushy plants.
And remember that a combination of climbers which flower at different times will provide colour to your patio for longer and create an attractive mix. For big structures, you could train wisteria, laburnum and a late-flowering clematis.
Trellis is another useful commodity to help create shade in a sunny spot. Panels with curved tops are available to make useful screens to shelter the patio.
Arbours are another option for shade. They are open-sided structures, usually set over a sitting area in an informal part of the garden, and while they may not suit the patio area, you could always move down the garden to sit in an arbour smothered with fragrant climbers.
Remember before you start, though, to experiment with temporary shade before investing in time and money to create permanent shade.
If you have that old sun umbrella, move it around the patio to find out where it is most effective. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/find-solace-in-summer-shade-1-8084713 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b3b5be98c58a7162c82d3f6478afb2740bbdff523ce0769f8b1d68575289aabf.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T14:47:22 | null | 2016-08-27T13:49:21 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcoasters-grounds-for-optimism-1-8092376.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8092375.1472302143!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coasters’ grounds for optimism | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | AFC Fylde chairman David Haythornthwaite has revealed his delight at the ‘fantastic’ response from supporters since the opening of the new Mill Farm stadium.
The Coasters have averaged over three times as many supporters over the first two games at the new stadium compared with attendances at Kellamergh Park last season.
Mr Haythornthwaite said: “The response to our new ground has been amazing.
“To get 1,832 fans through the gates on a Tuesday night in August is a testament to what we are trying to build here.
“The first Tuesday night game last season at Kellamagh Park was against Hednesford Town and the attendance was 355. The gross revenue for the game against Salford was almost 10 times higher than the game at Kellamergh just 12 months ago.”
Haythornthwaite admits the sudden rise in interest has caused a few logistical issues.
The club has added two further ticket collection/purchase points at the stadium and introduced ticket scanning at the turnstile from a mobile phone, all in a bid to reducing queuing.
Mr Haythornthwaite said: “The fantastic response has caused us problems, but they are, as we say, ‘good problems’, the kind you like to have.
“The main ones revolve around ticketing and parking and we are working hard behind the scenes to resolve these issues.
“I would urge fans wherever possible to buy their tickets online in advance.
“On the pitch it’s been a great start too.
“Halifax and ourselves were the bookies favourites to go up. We haven’t always fared well against Billy Heath, losing to his North Ferriby side in the final last May before he moved on to Halifax in the summer.
“We know where the threats will come from and I’m sure Dave Challinor will have the lads as well prepared as ever. We have our own threats though and a testament to that was the fact there were over 30 scouts at Tuesday’s game, including three from Premier League clubs.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/coasters-grounds-for-optimism-1-8092376 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/51bac3633522c2e0f0ce29f4e78c33d50e63fa3638913388273c27e6225b956b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:24 | null | 2016-08-24T12:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool business news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fsalon-brand-dream-for-blackpool-tattooist-1-8085370.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8085369.1472026204!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Salon brand dream for Blackpool tattooist | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A Blackpool tattooist who has designed a machine for a Los Angeles based tattoo supplies company has now opened his own studio in Blackpool.
Former Palatine student Danny Robinson has launched Tattoo Lounge in Park Road, and eventually aims to start a tattoo apprenticeship course to help others.
Danny, 24, initially found it difficult to get involved in the art and said that he wanted others to be able to learn from the best rather than starting out on their own as he had to do.
He said: “Last year I was in China designing and manufacturing my own range of tattoo machines that have are now ranked the fourth best selling Tattoo machine on a popular online based tattoo product review site, and sold thousands globally.
“I have recently just come back from Los Angeles where I tattooed at the Los Angeles Tattoo Convention representing my sponsors which was a big success also.
“The machine is in the traditional style but it is the quality and value for money that make it popular.”
Danny found it difficult to break into the industry and ended up buying his own kit on line and practising on himself and friends before working as a mobile tattooist.
However, he was called in for being unlicensed but the council licensing officer helped him get established properly and his portfolio then earned him a place at a studio in Layton.
But Danny has plans to open his own business and develop a brand.
He said: “I am very motivated with high expectations of myself. Over the next four years I plan to open ten studios in major cities with a rapid expansion plan where I aim to mirror the Toni & Guy hair salon business plan by building The Tattoo Lounge into an international brand as well as offering apprenticeship programmes.
“I want to start a tattoo apprenticeship programme where people wanting to get into the industry have somewhere to go where they will not be judged and we will help them grow as artists.
“They will not only be taught by myself but we will have some of the best artists in the industry teaching and guiding them.
“After passing the apprenticeship programme I aim to be able to give each individual a position in one of our studios in the country.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/business/salon-brand-dream-for-blackpool-tattooist-1-8085370 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/d48a5fc12a68902d27919f4695d6b6870b8a5cbe7ea425818d9a7b227884e771.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:48:00 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fno-reward-for-our-hard-work-says-blackpool-boss-1-8093771.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8093770.1472424301!/image/image.jpg | en | null | No reward for our hard work, says Blackpool boss | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Blackpool manager Gary Bowyer believes the 1-0 home defeat by Plymouth Argyle was a classic case of his players’ efforts going unrewarded.
Pool’s winless run was extended to five games thanks to Nauris Bulvitis’ second-half header at Bloomfield Road.
However, the Seasiders should have been in front by half-time but Mark Cullen hit the bar and missed another good chance.
Strike partner Armand Gnanduillet was also profligate in front of goal, breaking through one-on-one but being denied by keeper Luke McCormick.
Bowyer said: “From the point of view of the result, we’re very disappointed. But as for the performance and the way we played – I would say that’s one of our best performances.
“We hit the bar and had a couple of other opportunities but we’ve got done by switching off from a set-piece, which is the frustrating thing for me.
“There are also a couple of major incidents which have ultimately cost us.”
Those other incidents to which Bowyer referred were the dismissal of Jack Payne and a penalty claim which was waved away when Cullen went down in the box.
Midfielder Payne, signed from Peterborough last Thursday, was sent off six minutes into his debut as a second-half substitute.
With Argyle on the counter-attack from a Blackpool corner, the ball was played forward to Jake Jervis.
Payne was the last man, a couple of yards inside his own half. He slid in, trying to win the ball but only succeeding in taking the man. He was promptly dismissed by referee Nigel Miller.
Bowyer said: “When you look back at it, it’s called a goalscoring opportunity but the lad’s running at an angle.
“I’m not contesting it’s a foul, but that’s some goalscoring opportunity from three yards inside our half and with Colin Daniel at contact level. The referee couldn’t get it (the red card) out quickly enough, could he?”
Trying to get back on level terms, Blackpool thought they should have had a penalty in the second half.
Cullen was sent to the floor as he waited for a corner to be delivered. Under new directives issued as part of a stricter approach to contact at corners – notably enforced during Manchester City’s win over Stoke City seven days earlier – the home camp had expected a penalty to be awarded.
Bowyer said: “Mark runs out for a short one but gets held and then tripped.
“The ref stops it and speaks to the lad, which tells you he saw it. I’d imagine there was more contact than when Raheem Sterling pulled Ryan Shawcross to the ground.
“That’s the consistency we want. I feel hard done by and disappointed with the result.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/no-reward-for-our-hard-work-says-blackpool-boss-1-8093771 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/152d35ffaa6e61ea7d98c2c7696c0d69e44d22acbbb593d73b28cabb5704459c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:49:55 | null | 2016-08-30T10:49:51 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffirefighters-put-out-kitchen-flames-1-8095440.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8050958.1472550570!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Firefighters put out kitchen flames | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Fire crews were called to a Carleton home when fire broke out in an oven.
The incident happened in Arundel Drive at around 4.30pm on Monday.
Crews from Fleetwood and Blackpool attended the scene and used a foam extinguisher to put out the flames.
Nobody was hurt in the incident. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/firefighters-put-out-kitchen-flames-1-8095440 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/7fb2c59db16f3f57741bb47931497c9328aa193a8e45383de32c55921468658f.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T10:46:25 | null | 2016-08-28T11:38:53 | Visit now for news and features in Blackpool from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Four-region%2Fblackpool%2Fjust-like-that-tommy-s-blackpool-show-in-exhibition-1-8093048.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8093046.1472380706!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Just like that - Tommy’s Blackpool show in exhibition | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Tommy Cooper’s hand-written jokes, and a poster of him topping the bill in Blackpool, are set to go on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The Tommy Cooper Collection does not contain the star’s trademark red fez, but does feature props, posters and contracts, including those which went unfulfilled because of his sudden death following a heart attack in 1984.
The poster of Tommy Cooper's show in Blackpool
It also features a metal cabinet containing Cooper’s hand-written jokes, filed alphabetically.
Curators at the V&A said that the cabinet shed new light on the “previously unknown, scrupulously organised” working methods of the entertainer, best known for his bungling stage persona, hilarious one-liners, and his catchphrase, “just like that”.
Vicky Cooper, the daughter of the late entertainer, said: “It is wonderful the V&A has acquired the collection and that the public will get to see some of his material o later this year.”
The V&A has not revealed how much it paid for the collection. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/our-region/blackpool/just-like-that-tommy-s-blackpool-show-in-exhibition-1-8093048 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/a5de52da8c325cc19b60d0cc5eaada51d814a7724fe9c7f58a1ed1e70af5cb03.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:39 | null | 2016-08-24T14:00:51 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Ffighting-chance-of-stardom-for-band-1-8085761.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8085758.1472035798!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fighting chance of stardom for band | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | AD/DC, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac. What do all these bands have in common?
They’ve all played Reading Festival and now a young Blackpool band are going to be added to that list of legendary musicians this weekend.
Fans at the main stage at Leeds Festival
For a lot of bands, playing Reading (and now the twinned Leeds) Festival is the pinnacle of their career but for Fighting Caravans, this achievement has come in the group’s infant stages.
An alternative rock quintet, who describe their sound as “A tacky disco meets a last-mile wake”, Fighting Caravans won the annual Futuresound competition to get their slot at the festival. Josh Hogan, the band’s 21-year-old drummer, from South Shore, spoke about the band’s excitement.
He said: “It was nuts, it took a long time to actually sink in but its a great feeling, definitely a bucket-list level achievement.
“I’ve been a few times and to now be playing on one of those stages is just amazing,
It was nuts, it took a long time to actually sink in but its a great feeling, definitely a bucket-list level achievement
“Its come around so quickly and we are very excited, we can’t wait!”
Josh also talked about the competition and thanked everyone who voted for the band, adding: “We entered the Futuresound competition and were fortunate enough to get chosen to participate in the live heats along side 39 other bands, so to come out on top was just crazy.
“We are extremely grateful, firstly to Futuresound for the opportunity, but mainly to everyone who bought a ticket, came down, partied and voted for us, we wouldn’t be in the position without those guys!”
Joining Josh in the band are singer Daniel Clark, 28, guitarists Ross Day and Alex Fletcher, 22 and 20, and bassist Simeon Lees, 22.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The festival appearance marks a meteoric rise for the band, who have only been touring with their current line-up since July last year.
They’re influenced mainly by American Blues but also by contemporary rock music likening their sound to Queens of the Stone Age, Nick Cave and Radiohead, with subtle country, jazz and psychedelic overtones.
In 2015, Fighting Caravans released their debut EP, Beasts Of England and during September will be embarking on a tour of the UK and the rest of Europe with dates in The Netherlands, Germany and Czech Republic.
Speaking about the European tour, Josh said: “Having the chance to play our music in different countries is second to none.
“We went out to Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands last October and that was amazing, everyone was so welcoming and the hospitality we were shown was ace.”
Reading Festival is the oldest music festival still in existence and it’s best known for booking rock, indie, metal and punk bands. Since 1999, it has also run parallel in Leeds.
This year’s event will be headlined by Foals, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Biffy Clyro. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/music/fighting-chance-of-stardom-for-band-1-8085761 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/7da4273645651e776462776c5db7f3bdd8b68f9de915141fb6ecaef5f9391a28.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:48:54 | null | 2016-08-28T16:25:13 | Visit now for news and features in the Fleetwood area of Wyre Lancashire, from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Four-region%2Fwyre%2Ffleetwood%2Fget-set-for-folk-and-blues-1-8093350.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8093349.1472397893!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Get set for folk and blues | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A Fylde coast music festival is all set to return next weekend for its second year.
The Fleetwood Folk and Blues Weekend boasts eight venues featuring live folk, acoustic and blues music alongside the return of a craft fair, workshops and traditional dancing.
The event takes place between Friday September 2 and Sunday September 4,
Rachael Bailey, event organiser, has confirmed Fleetwood Bowling Club as the main concert venue after the recent extension of the function room.
A packed bill of artists includes award-winning acts such Merry Hell, Sunjay, Reg Meuross, Flossie Malavialle among others, alongside local festival favourites Ian Gartisde and Scolds Bridle.
Some events are free and others require paid-for tickets.
Visit www.fleetwoodfolkandblues.com or info@fleetwoodfolkandblues.com or phone (01253) 873964 or 07979 932779. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/our-region/wyre/fleetwood/get-set-for-folk-and-blues-1-8093350 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/32a588218b495ba6b6727d05171e671c42badf95ce4adececbb1002796bd31cd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:28 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fblackpool-striker-matt-desperate-to-face-former-club-1-8089866.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8089865.1472164663!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Blackpool striker Matt desperate to face former club | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Blackpool hope to have striker Jamille Matt fit to face former club Plymouth at Bloomfield Road tomorrow.
Matt played a key role in Argyle’s surge to the League Two Play-off final last season, scoring five goals in 11 matches on loan from Fleetwood.
He picked up a knee injury in the EFL Cup win over Bolton and manager Gary Bowyer confirmed he is “desperate” to play tomorrow.
The Seasiders boss said: “We will know more after training where he is at. Jamille will be desperate to play because he finished the season so strongly for Plymouth and was one of the reasons they made it to the play-off final.”
Matt’s return to fitness would be a welcome boost as an injury jinx has struck Pool’s strikeforce so far this season.
Fellow new signing Kyle Vassell as well as Danny Philliskirk and Jack Redshaw have also been sidelined, hampering Bowyer’s plans. But the manager announced welcome progress with all four.
Bowyer said of Philliskirk, who damaged an ankle in a collision with a team-mate during the opening-day win over Exeter: “He is a top pro and he is doing everything he can to get back.
“We are hopeful it is not going to be too much longer for him. He gives something different to the team.”
Vassell is closing in on a comeback, while Redshaw, who has been dogged by shinsplint problems and is yet to play this season, is still having his injury closely monitored.
Bowyer said: “We are just making sure we don’t get carried away with Jack. The important thing is not to rush him. We don’t want a recurrence of his injury. It is a case of settling him down a bit and going step by step with him.”
With Mark Cullen the only fully fit striker, Bowyer said of the others: “They are all getting stronger for a return to the squad, which is good because it means competition and we want more.
“In the league we have not had enough of Danny Philliskirk, Jamille Matt, Kyle Vassell and Jack Redshaw – for them to be coming back will be like new signings.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-striker-matt-desperate-to-face-former-club-1-8089866 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/79c656b7b3670a4607327f020c8cbc6a4ab6a5735c1e438fe2713671049376ca.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:49:57 | null | 2016-08-30T07:26:45 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool business news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fdriving-change-at-top-lancashire-car-group-1-8094617.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094616.1472549498!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Driving change at top Lancashire car group | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A LANCASHIRE car dealership is leading the way in the industry by switching staff to a four-day working week.
After a three-month trial, the after-sales department at the Chorley Group in Preston has changed its shift patterns.
It is understood this is the first dealer group to implement such radical changes and address the work-life balance.
The firm also says it improves the service for customers.
Managing director Pauline Turner said: “I believe we are the first dealer group to do this.
“Preston started a three-month trial at the beginning of June. Although staff were initially apprehensive, after one month they requested we made it permanent.”
The new shift patterns mean staff work an extra two hours a day – equating to an additional 46.5 days less a year – and benefit from a three-day break.
The shift changes will now be rolled out at Wigan with a view to rolling it out to the other dealerships in Burnley, Blackpool, and Chorley by the end of the year.
Pauline said: “This change offers a range of benefits to both the business, the staff and the customers. The longer opening hours mean it is more convenient for customers to book in their vehicles. For staff, they spend less time travelling to and from work and the reduced number of days mean they have more family time at home.”
Pauline said the changes also meant that technicians could be more productive, provide a quicker turnaround of vehicles for customers, and provide better holiday cover. There was also less congestion on site.
The change in shift patterns also enables the master technicians to be able to spend more time coaching Level 3 apprentices at the Preston dealership.
The award-winning family-run Chorley Group is one of the biggest volume Nissan dealers in Europe. Pauline was promoted to the role of Managing Director last year.
She now heads up day-to-day operations at the group, which employs 230 people across its five sites in Burnley, Preston, Chorley, Wigan and Blackpool. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/business/driving-change-at-top-lancashire-car-group-1-8094617 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/6d110344996dd326b59b9875d97b11896a11b0b6c37c71ec73aa4700b6e5df3d.json |
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"Richard Hall"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:46 | null | 2016-08-26T09:57:39 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fbritain-s-recent-wet-summers-can-be-blamed-on-the-atlantic-jet-stream-says-new-study-1-8090228.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090227.1472201922!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Britain’s recent wet summers can be blamed on the Atlantic jet stream, says new study | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Weather forecasters can predict Britain’s notoriously variable weather as it changes from day to day or even hour to hour. But what about year to year?
After all, 2013 saw weeks of unbroken sunshine whereas summer this year has barely got going – despite some blazing hot days now and again – even by late August. Some winters are wet and stormy, others mild and dry.
While we can now predict winter seasonal weather with some accuracy, our summer efforts are less advanced. But why shouldn’t we be able to forecast a scorching summer with more accuracy? A new study, published in Climate Dynamics with colleagues at the University of Sheffield, should help.
It all depends on the jet stream, the ribbon of strong westerly winds which blows across the Atlantic 10km or more above the surface. Britain is located near the easterly end of the North Atlantic jet and so the jet stream influences much of the variability in its weather.
In summer, a jet lying to the north of the British Isles steers any rain-bearing, low-pressure systems northward towards Norway and away from Britain. This results in the UK experiencing the sort of warm dry weather seen for weeks on end in 2013.
However, when the jet stream lies further to the south, those same low-pressure systems tend to hit north-western Europe, resulting in wet weather. A difference in rainfall between north-west Scotland and south-east England highlights this difference. In 2012, for example, while most of the British Isles experienced well above average rainfall, north-west Scotland was unusually dry. In drier summers, however, north-west Scotland tends to experience the higher rainfall associated with a northward jet displacement.
In most recent years, this southerly shift in the jet stream has prevailed. This has in part been attributed to warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic which lead to lower pressure and increased summer rainfall.
A number of recent summer extremes such as the record-breaking wet summers of 2007 or2012 and the warm dry summer of 2013 have heightened the need for improved understanding of summertime jet stream variability. After all, improvements in seasonal forecasting would lead to great socio-economic benefits – imagine being able to plan your summer months in advance, already knowing whether rain and cloud or endless sunshine is more likely.
Shifting streams
Ultimately, our research found that there was no single factor that causes the jet stream to shift around. Changes in the sun’s strength from year to year play a role, as does the extent of sea-ice in the Arctic and sea surface temperatures in both the North Atlantic and, perhaps more surprisingly, the tropics near Indonesia. However there is little evidence that the well-known El Niño phenomenon has any influence in summer.
It takes quite a while for changes to have an impact on the jet stream. For example, it would seem that solar variability three to five years previously is more significant than solar variability at the time of any given summer.
Likewise, our work found an intriguing and as yet unexplained link between sea ice extent in the previous autumn in the Barents and Kara seas, north of Norway and Russia, and the position of the jet stream in the following summer.
Increased sea ice is associated with a northward shift in the jet, which means drier summers in the UK. Given how fast the Arctic is melting, less ice could contribute to a southward shift in the jet and an increased probability of wet British summers. However, we still don’t know exactly how this will play out in future, and it’s possible that continued sea-ice decline will have some unexpected effects.
At present, dynamical forecasting models are showing some skill in making seasonal predictions for the North Atlantic winter, but demonstrate almost no skill for the summer months. Our work found that, while much of the jet variability is attributed to seemingly random atmospheric “noise”, the predictable component of summer jet stream variability may be as high as 35%. This may seem quite small but ensuring such factors are adequately represented in the forecasts will help us predict what’s in store next summer.
This article was originally published on theconversation.com | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/offbeat/britain-s-recent-wet-summers-can-be-blamed-on-the-atlantic-jet-stream-says-new-study-1-8090228 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/7eb0285216ba5531db2bb62ea7eef6caace90aa9a7e865dc3ebadad1e90f60e1.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:50:02 | null | 2016-08-30T10:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool health news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Ffylde-coast-women-to-plead-for-organ-donation-1-8095269.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095268.1472546252!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fylde coast women to plead for organ donation | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A young woman who had a lung transplant and another who allowed her dead husband’s organs to be used to save the lives of others are to tell their tales at a public meeting.
Members of the public are being invited to a presentation on organ donation to encourage more people to sign up to the life saving register.
Rosie Neath who had a lung transplant at the age of 27 due to cystic fibrosis will be one of the hosts of the seminar at the Cardiac Lecture Theatre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Rosie was left fighting for her life in December 2014 when her lungs failed after returning home from a family holiday.
Luckily a donor was found for the former Collegiate School pupil and NHS worker and she was rushed to Manchester for a double lung transplant.
Also speaking will be Jo Haythornthwaite ,of St Annes, who lost her husband, John, to a brain haemorrhage eight years ago, but wanted his organs to help other people desperate for transplants.
Since then she has campaigned to get other people to sign up to the register to help the thousands of waiting patients
The event, Organ Donation – The Ultimate Gift, is being run by Lee Coulthard, organ donation specialist nurse, on Tuesday, September 6, from 10.30am to 11.30am in the Cardiac Lecture Theatre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Lee said: “Organ donation is not an easy subject to talk about. None of us really want to discuss dying when we believe we have a long life in front of us, yet the fact is in this day and age you are more likely to need a life-saving transplant than to actually donate.
“For those in need of a transplant, the wait can be agonising yet there is a huge expectation that a donor organ will become available.
“Sadly, however, three people die every day waiting for that important call. Making your decision to donate after your death and sharing your decision with your family is crucial so that your wishes can be honoured at the appropriate time and these lives can be saved.
“There can be many misconceptions about organ donation and together we hope to answer your questions and allay any fears relating to organ donation as we discuss the clinical facts of donation and the personal stories of giving and receiving organs as told by Jo and Rosie.
“We hope to provide some food for thought so that we generate valuable discussions among all who attend, discussions that may lead to a decision to register on the Organ Donation Register to potentially save lives in the future.”
To go along contact Jacinta Gaynor, on 01253 956673. The hospital trust is asking that attendees sign up to become member of the Trust to attend.
Membership can be arranged over the phone, is free, and there are numerous benefits for the Trust and the local community alike, which can be seen on the Trust’s website: www.bfwh.nhs.uk. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/health/fylde-coast-women-to-plead-for-organ-donation-1-8095269 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/78266995f572c67395fe1d9167d59fb34b12e2a3ac51f6a5684547383cfb0680.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:50:13 | null | 2016-08-31T10:09:36 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frebuffed-fylde-mp-demanding-answers-in-lancashire-water-probe-1-8097341.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097338.1472634551!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ‘Rebuffed’ Fylde MP demanding answers in Lancashire water probe | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Fylde MP Mark Menzies has called on the Government to ensure an investigation into a Lancashire water crisis remains on track.
The Tory MP has written to the Secretary of State at the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP, to ask her to intervene after long delays in seeing the results of the Drinking Water Inspectorate’s inquiry following last summer’s cryptosporidium outbreak.
How we reported the outbreak last August
More than 300,000 homes and businesses in Lancashire were first warned to boil all drinking water to protect against the nasty parasite in August last year.
It took 30 days for all supplies to return to normal, leading to compensation payments of between £50 and £60 to all domestic consumers and much more to businesses affected by the alert.
But despite fresh demands for answers, the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has still not revealed the source of the problem.
It comes after Mr Menzies contacted the organisation to find out the status of the investigation – but was rebuffed by officers.
He said: “This situation has gone on for long enough and people are unhappy at being left in the dark about a situation which caused untold inconvenience last summer.
“When I contacted the Drinking Water Inspectorate for some information I received a rather blunt response that they would publish their findings when they are good and ready.
“I’m afraid that’s just not good enough. This process needs to be open and transparent to give people the confidence they can trust their suppliers and the regulators put in place to protect their interests.
“With that in mind, I have written to the Secretary of State to ask her to intervene. While I understand the investigation must be carried out thoroughly and correctly, I think people deserve to know that is happening and be given some kind of timescales as to when they can expect answers.
“Without those assurances, then it is difficult to know whether the Drinking Water Inspectorate is working effectively and whether it is fit for purpose.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/rebuffed-fylde-mp-demanding-answers-in-lancashire-water-probe-1-8097341 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/c9cbdbc9ac0e89640d83fe9e1ade8672ba8bfcf1e24aefed8b3207e6890473c5.json |
[
"Danielle Hayden"
] | 2016-08-31T14:50:11 | null | 2016-08-31T14:47:39 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ffamily-pays-tribute-to-caring-kind-and-funny-man-killed-in-crash-1-8098278.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097900.1472643881!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Family pays tribute to ‘caring, kind and funny’ man killed in crash | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The family of a man who was killed in a crash outside Preston have spoken out about their ‘tragic loss’.
The 35-year-old man, named as Nick Farrimond, was stood by the road in Whitestake in the early hours of Monday, when he was hit by a car.
Police said Nick, from Bamber Bridge, suffered multiple injuries and died at the scene. It is believed he had been waiting for a taxi.
His family Lynne, Terry Tom released a tribute to announce the ‘very tragic and untimely death of their most loved son and brother’.
It says: “Nick was a wonderfully caring, kind and most especially funny young man.
“His loss will be deeply felt by all his family and huge circle of friends.
“There is a void in all our lives that will never be filled.”
Messages of love and support also flooded in on social media, paying tribute to Nick.
A 32-year-old man from Preston was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink-driving, and was in custody.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses for the incident, which is believed to have involved a red Peugeot 106 near to Pope Lane Close and Green Lane at around 12.50am.
Sgt Tracey Ward, of the Lancashire Police Roads Policing Team, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts remain with this man’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We are appealing for information and would ask anyone who can help to come forward and contact police.”
Contact police on 101, quoting log reference 0067 of August 29. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/family-pays-tribute-to-caring-kind-and-funny-man-killed-in-crash-1-8098278 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/ddc12e6fdf15d4a0f19674ea5468428198aa8f7b535546bae5011033aea985ea.json |
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"Mark Butler"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:18 | null | 2016-08-26T13:08:19 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fwhy-are-people-giving-up-on-pokemon-go-1-8090836.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090834.1472213282!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Why are people giving up on Pokemon Go? | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Pokemon Go became a pop culture phenomenon this summer.
The mobile game ensnared tens of millions of players around the world, began to impact upon the wider social landscape, and even became a cringe-inducing reference point for global political figures.
But it seems the augmented reality app could now be rapidly falling out of favour. Pokemon Go has reportedly lost around a quarter of its user-base in recent weeks, with player figures down 10 million on their peak in July. Those who fell in love with the game are apparently abandoning it in droves. But just why are people giving up on Pokemon Go?
The novelty wore off
Liam Gannon, 25, from Edinburgh, started playing Pokemon Go in early July, and was enthusiastic about sinking his time into the app.
“Pokemon was a large part of my childhood,” he explains, “so being able to collect all of the original 150 Pokemon was a large part of the attraction for me.
“It was a fun distraction on the journey to work, but when you see a Pokemon you want nearby it was really exciting. I remember sitting down in a cafe for breakfast in Tokyo and noticing a Farfetch’d nearby. I dropped everything to go and pursue that rare pokemon. It was a wee bit thrilling.”
But after playing the game for roughly a month, that thrill had started to seriously diminish.“Eventually the novelty wore off. The mechanics aren’t really deep enough to keep me invested in the game.
“On top of that it’s a major drain on my phone’s battery, and you can’t run it in the background, so to find Pokemon or hatch eggs you have to keep the app open.
“It’s not that I dislike the game now. It’s just too much effort.”
‘It’s just not enjoyable’
That claim of “too much effort” is almost directly echoed by another early adopter, Jack Nelson, who lives in Nice in France and stopped playing the game around two weeks ago.
“I stopped because you have to put in real effort to be any good at it,” he notes. “You can’t really play casually. I’d open it if I was on the bus and was bored, and then all you get is Pidgeys and Zubats and Ratatas.
“Yet you see gyms where people have CP 4000+ Dragonites and Laprases and Aerodactyls and it’s like ‘how much money and time and energy do I have to invest to even get close to these over-powered Pokemon, from people who probably dedicate themselves to Pokemon Go as much as athletes do to training for sport?’
“The app allows people with too much time and money to blitz everybody else and it’s just not enjoyable.
“And that’s if you’re in a city. If you live in the countryside there’s just nothing to do.”
An expert’s view
Professor Mark Griffiths, a psychologist at Nottingham Trent University, and director of the International Gaming Research Unit, wrote an article at the height of Pokemon Go’s popularity exploring its appeal. At the time, he cited its social nature, collection mechanics and ‘never-ending’ nature as reasons for its astonishing success. However, he now notes that these positives may in fact be back-firing for the game.
Elaborating, Griffiths explains: “Some of them can be turned on their heads as reasons for becoming unpopular – most notably the lack of novelty and the fact that if others in your peer group stop playing, it may lead others to stop playing.”
The researcher notes that his own son was an avid player at the start, but now feels the experience has become “boring”.
“Some players who started to ‘catch ’em all’ have now done that and don’t feel they need to do so anymore.
“There are also those who say it was taking too much time out of their day to carry on. There will also be those who didn’t realise it would take so much effort to catch them.”
In other words, the very things that made Pokemon Go so appealing in the short-term may now be making it far less so in the long-term.
The joy of repetition?
Not everyone has given up though. Clare Longstaff from Yorkshire acknowledges that she’s personally grown tired of Pokemon Go: “As time goes on and the levels go up you have to collect more points, and it seems to be going on forever. We’re finding the same Pokemon and there’s nothing different. It’s boring and repetitive and they’re not changing it enough.”
But she’s also delighted that her nine-year-old son Jacob, who has autism, remains enraptured by the game.
“He likes repetition. He likes consoles and the iPhone and this gets him out of the house. It’s nice going out in the fresh air with him.
“Jacob’s still happy with it. And if he’s happy – I’m happy.”
Ben Dufton from Newcastle, meanwhile, suggests he’s settled into a sort-of love/hate relationship with the app, cycling between disinterest and avid excitement.
“As the levels progress and the same Pokemon are available I get bored, then all of a sudden there’s loads of new ones – so I get really obsessed again. It seems to go around in circles!”
With an estimated 30 million people still playing, the compulsion certainly remains as strong as ever for some. But that can’t hide the fact that for many, the novelty has worn off. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/offbeat/why-are-people-giving-up-on-pokemon-go-1-8090836 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/39b884e5f7136da8f776400d83a625546099e51effa03bc46496b3d7d759584a.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:48:26 | null | 2016-08-31T07:38:48 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fblackpool-boss-wants-double-transfer-deadline-day-swoop-1-8097051.json | http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/mastheads/WWBL-masthead-share-img.png | en | null | Blackpool boss wants double transfer deadline day swoop | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Blackpool boss Gary Bowyer admits he’d like to bring in a maximum of two more players before the transfer window shuts tonight.
As has been documented previously, the Seasiders’ manager has his eye on a goalkeeper with only Sam Slocombe and Myles Boney on the books.
However, he revealed there is another, as yet, unnamed position where he’d like to have another option come 11pm this evening.
“I would like to bring one more in, maybe two,” Bowyer said after his side’s 2-1 Checkatrade Trophy win over Cheltenham Town at Bloomfield Road in which Boney started instead of Slocombe.
“We think we are very close, we’re hoping we are very close, and hopefully - after this interview - I’ll get an update on where we’re at.
“I thought Myles did well tonight; it’s his first full game for us and he made some decent saves for us, especially in the second half.”
While Bowyer is optimistic there will be at least one incoming player before the deadline, he’s also hopeful no-one will be heading through the exit door.
There has been reputed interest in players such as Bright Osayi-Samuel but the manager insists that reflects the work done by the club’s staff.
“The big boys have to do their job properly as well,” Bowyer said.
“If there’s any interest in our players, then that tells us we are doing something right and we have some decent footballers.
“If they do have an interest then they have to speak to the people above me.”
Any deadline day drama comes 24 hours after the club began their Checkatrade Trophy campaign with three points.
Pool had trailed at half-time thanks to James Jennings’ 20th minute opener.
However, Kyle Vassell came off the bench at the break and netted twice in as many minutes before the hour to give Bowyer’s side their first victory in six games.
What was especially pleasing for the manager - goals apart - was some of the excellent build-up play.
“I think we started the game very well in the opening 15 minutes,” he said.
“We could have been out of sight with the chances we created. We played a different formation again and credit to the players because they took it on board.
“However, then we conceded a sloppy goal from our point of view in terms of tracking runners. At half-time we emphasised the message to keep playing; we gave chances to one or two and had others who had a massive impact.
“That was all down to Kyle and the lads who helped set him up but they were two fantastic finishes.
“He’s been out injured and he’s been a miss for us so we’re delighted to have him back.
“The 45 minutes he played will have done him the world of good.
“We have got some good footballers and it’s important we try and play the game in the right way.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-boss-wants-double-transfer-deadline-day-swoop-1-8097051 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/453ae7364e8dc71fd399dd3610e9a650de30e5bcb570151df2e08f2101699c0d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:38 | null | 2016-08-26T08:26:49 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Fcain-craves-a-regular-place-1-8090057.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090056.1472196391!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cain craves a regular place | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | As loan assignments go, Leicester City probably couldn’t have been happier with the one which confronted Michael Cain on Tuesday night.
Having loaned out Cain to the Seasiders for the season, the Foxes may not have expected the 21-year-old to come up against a pair of established Premier League midfielders during his time at Bloomfield Road.
Yet that’s exactly what happened when Pool were beaten 2-0 in their EFL Cup second- round tie by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Recalled to the starting line-up as boss Gary Bowyer tweaked his tactics, Cain found himself trying to outwit Yohan Cabaye and James McArthur
Cain, whose only senior appearance for the Foxes to date was at the same stage of the same competition two years ago, said: “Obviously it was a good test for the lads to see where we’re at.
“Palace are a good outfit but I think our centre-halves were top-drawer and we will learn from our mistakes.
“That happens because they are a great footballing side and they showed where we are at.
“They had a lot of the ball and we conceded goals at the wrong time, which was hard to take.
“We tried to manage their opportunities as much as we could and we tried our best, but they are a good team.
“For a club like Blackpool to be drawn against a team like Palace is brilliant. It’s where the team should be.
“I think the defeat was down to our own mistakes but we will learn from them. Palace are a good outfit and I think we have done ourselves proud.”
Cain signed for Pool the day before the season began and made his third start at Palace, having been in and out of Bowyer’s team in the first three weeks.
An unused substitute for the opening day win against Exeter City, he started the next two games against Bolton Wanderers and Morecambe.
He came off the bench at Barnet but failed to figure at all in the goalless draw with Wycombe Wanderers last Saturday.
The aim now is to become a regular starter during the course of his season-long stay and to help the Seasiders in their bid for an immediate return to League One.
Cain said: “I’m trying to adapt to the way we play. I feel that in the games I’ve played we’ve done all right.
“Hopefully I can impress and can get into the starting team.
“The manager said to me that he likes my flexibility in that I can play different positions – wherever he puts me I’m happy to play.
“Now we’re returning to the league and we have a mountain to climb to get to where we want to be.
“But if we can continue how we’re playing, then I think we can get there.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/cain-craves-a-regular-place-1-8090057 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/c899c53a55e360a81c9fee2dae5b4103213026912ac204c0d9cc6e927e1203f4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:53 | null | 2016-08-26T07:00:00 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fblackpool-fc%2Formerod-ready-for-big-thank-you-to-fans-1-8089874.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8089873.1472165645!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ormerod ready for big ‘thank you’ to fans | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Blackpool FC hero Brett Ormerod has been putting in plenty of hard work at the gym in readiness for his final goodbye to the fans on Sunday.
Ormerod will be the centre of attention at his testimonial match that afternoon at AFC Fylde’s new ground at Mill Farm, kick-off 3pm.
Ormerod’s Tanagerine All-Stars will take on a side assembled by Coasters’ manager Dave Challinor.
Some of the proceeds from the match, hosted by Fylde and organised by Blackpool Supporters’ Trust, will go towards a fund set up to help former Seasiders’ player and coach Gary Parkinson, who has been seriously incapacitated by ‘locked-in syndrome’ following a stroke.
Ormerod finally retired from the game at the end of last year at the age of 39, following a distinguished, successful career that included a history-making landmark as he became the first and only Blackpool player to score in each of the top four divisions of the English game.
He said: “I haven’t kicked a ball since last Christmas, and I have been on the treadmill for the last two weeks, trying to get fit for Sunday.
“I can’t promise that I will last the full 90 minutes but I will certainly be getting my boots on again.”
Among those supporting Ormerod’s big day are Matt Gilks, Paul Rachubka, Stephen Crainey, John Hills, Barry Shuttleworth, Ian Evatt, Danny Coid, Alex Baptiste, Charlie Adam, David Vaughan, Jamie Milligan, Keith Southern, Phil Clarkson, Billy Clarke, Gary Taylor-Fletcher and John Murphy.
Steve Thompson, formerly a coach at Blackpool and now working with Simon Grayson at Preston North End, will oversee tactics from the touchline for the Seasiders All-Stars.
Not all of the assembled Blackpool glitterati will play as some of that illustrious number are still playing competitive football and managers are loath to risk them in a testimonial match, though Ormerod hopes there will be one or two cameo appearances.
And there is a possibility that Parkinson himself will be there with his family to support the venture.
Ormerod said: “There is a chance Gary will be at the match and it would be nice if that happened.
“I knew Gary as a player and a coach at Blackpool, and he was always the life and soul of everything.
“It is sad what has happened to him and hopefully he will be able to be there on Sunday. If not, we will still be able to support his fund.
“What happened to Gary can happen to anyone.
“When I left Blackpool in 2012, I never got the chance to say a final goodbye and to thank them for all the support they gave me over the years.
“I didn’t want to stage Sunday’s game at Bloomfield Road because of the politics going on at the club, so it was moved to AFC Fylde and it is a good chance to show off the fantastic new stadium there.”
Ormerod, one of the most wholehearted and popular players to wear the Blackpool shirt, finished his playing days in non-league football and, now that he has retired from the game, he is busier than ever.
He said: “I am involved in a gym franchise and I am also doing work as a radio pundit.
“I have three kids who keep me busy.
“There are loads of things to do, and I am certainly not ready yet for the rocking chair and the pipe and slippers!”
AFC Fylde manager Dave Challinor has yet to finalise his team, but says there is every chance that he will make a brief appearance harking back to his days with Stockport County and Tranmere Rovers.
However, he is ruling out utilising one of his howitzer long throws!
The Coasters’ line up to take on the Seasiders all-stars is likely to include the likes of Matt Walwyn and Joe Booth, among other past and present Fylde players. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/ormerod-ready-for-big-thank-you-to-fans-1-8089874 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/349857a5c2be5fc8e5c814feb3648ab46dd95663fe3549a1a31808a52c969edf.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:49:34 | null | 2016-08-31T14:20:54 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Fkitty-follows-legendary-father-on-to-the-stage-1-8098213.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8098212.1472649633!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Kitty follows legendary father on to the stage | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | She might not be able to fly right up to the sky but the daughter of the legendary Keith Harris will be following in her father’s footsteps, performing at a variety show on Friday, September 16.
Sixteen-year-old Kitty Harris grew up in Poulton and although she hasn’t taken up her dad’s ventriloquism, she’s still a natural performer and has been singing and dancing since the age of four at Langleys Dance Centre.
She has even appeared with her dad at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool in ‘Best of British’ produced by Duggie Chapman.
It’s Steve Hewlett, the ventriloquist who finished in fourth place on the 2013 series of Britian’s Got Talent, and a close friend of Keith Harris, who personally asked Kitty to perform at the ‘Talents of Britain’ show at the Lancaster Grand next month.
Speaking about Kitty’s inclusion in the talent show, Steve said it was a no-brainer, saying: “I’m proud to be introducing Kitty at The Grand in Lancaster this September.
“This will be a very Special moment for me, Kitty, her family and Talents of Britain, as she is not only a fantastic talent in her own right but she has been guided by wonderful parents and one of the most successful performers Great Britain has ever seen in Keith Harris.
“She will do his legacy proud.”
Steve was a long-time friend of Keith, before his death in 2015, and added that he saw him as somewhat of a mentor, he said: “I was 16 Kitty’s age) when I first worked with Keith on a TV show in 1993.
“As a young ventriloquist he was so helpful to me. When I entered BGT 2013 he was one of the close friends I asked for guidance and he was chuffed I got to the final.
“He was so encouraging and kind from that day to his last.
“He would call me just to see how I was doing and my family and just gave me his generous advice and time.”
Talents of Britain is touring this Autumn on the back of a sell-out 2015. As well as Steve Hewlett and Kitty Harris, it also features the likes of dancers Stavros Flatley, comedian Kev Orkian and impressionist Paul Burling.
Tickets are priced at £17 for adults and £15 for concessions. They’re available to buy from http://www.lancastergrand.co.uk/ | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/kitty-follows-legendary-father-on-to-the-stage-1-8098213 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/c5b4a1984128a87d28ecb523d5c89299202f38536ac69b35afc91a9f58fb1994.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:49:53 | null | 2016-08-29T16:23:42 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool business news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fwarning-lancashire-is-missing-the-boat-on-the-northern-powerhouse-1-8094696.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094695.1472542058!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Warning - Lancashire is ‘missing the boat on the Northern Powerhouse’ | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | TWO years on from when George Osborne first unveiled his vision of a ‘Northern Powerhouse’, Manchester is pushing ahead with plans to devolve NHS funding and have an elected mayor with similar powers to London’s mayor.
Liverpool is forging ahead with a £300m extension project for its port area.
Meanwhile Lancashire is still wrangling over the creation of a combined authority, which has now been agreed by all Lancashire authorities apart from Wyre Council, but still needs to be presented to the government for approval.
Now with a new Prime Minister who has outlined a new vision for the powerhouse, there are opportunities for Lancashire – but only if it can put aside infighting and move ahead with firm plans.
Frank McKenna, head of the networking group Downtown in Business said: “It has been a concern to me for some time that Lancashire is being sidelined by the Northern Powerhouse agenda, with the regions two major cities dominating the agenda.
“The county needs to accelerate its plans to get the Combined Authority motoring and demonstrate to the new Prime Minister that we are ready to be handed the type of powers, responsibility and resources that are city neighbours are benefitting from.”
Mr McKenna said he felt Ms May would try to introduce similar packages outside of the big cities, making devolution more inclusive.
Babs Murphy, Chief Executive of the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce said: “Our fixation with the big cities needs to change.
“Lancashire needs to define the economy it wants to become and shape its own destination. The challenges ahead require innovation and new forms of partnership which will create opportunities for everyone. A combined authority is going to happen and it’s up to each and every one of us to make it succeed.”
Jennifer Mein, Leader of Lancashire County Council, said: “It’s essential we are proactive and engaged in discussions with the Government and regional partners about economic growth, and I’m determined that will remain the case. Progress with creating a combined authority is only one measure, and we’re on a positive path with that, despite the complexity of Lancashire’s local government landscape.
“There’s no doubt Liverpool and Manchester city regions are important neighbours to us, but we’re important to them too.”
Blackpool Council leader Coun Simon Blackburn will work with 15 individual council leaders across the county towards setting up the new combined authority next year.
Minister for the Northern Powerhouse, Andrew Percy said: “The economic potential of the North of England is huge. Investors around the world can already see that for themselves, with foreign direct investment in the area more than doubling over the past two years.” | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/business/warning-lancashire-is-missing-the-boat-on-the-northern-powerhouse-1-8094696 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/0e84e71ef4880b3238c1d093b85568c731183fb892e2a3f9f7f3925cf0be6501.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:49:06 | null | 2016-08-29T12:30:55 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Fyou-ll-want-to-cross-the-road-to-watch-this-folk-band-1-8094300.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8094299.1472470234!/image/image.jpg | en | null | You’ll want to cross the road to watch this folk band | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A band nominated for Best Group at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards are the special guests at St Annes Folk Club on Saturday.
Jaywalkers are a three-piece consisting from Lancashire, who play guitar, double bass and violin and who have been described as the rising stars of the folk world.
Regular performers at the Cambridge Folk Festival and Sidmouth Folk Week, they have released three successful albums and are heading to St Annes after a summer spent touring the UK.
“It’s pretty exciting to have a band of this calibre coming to play St Annes,” said Steve Canavan, who runs the folk club and is also a Gazette columnist.
“They are a really talented group who have become pretty successful in the last few years.
“I like them because not only are they great musicians and sound terrific – I defy anyone not to tap their feet along to the tunes – but they stay true to their Lancashire roots and a lot of their songs are about the north west.
“It should be a really good night.”
The folk club takes place at the Pavilion Café in Ashton Gardens, St Annes, and tickets for the concert are £7 – available by emailing lsafolkclub@hotmail.com or by buying direct from the venue.
Doors open at 7.15pm on Saturday September 3, the music starts at 8pm. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/music/you-ll-want-to-cross-the-road-to-watch-this-folk-band-1-8094300 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/b4b9ad7101107b95be21dd2a9101d2c3b2db57bfdf85169cd01046dfecb7be98.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:31 | null | 2016-08-26T12:38:22 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool and Lancashire cricket news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Flancashire-slump-to-10-wicket-loss-1-8090748.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090747.1472211485!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lancashire slump to 10-wicket loss | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Lancashire’s poor run in the Specsavers County Championship continued as they lost by 10 wickets to Surrey at the Kia Oval
It means that they have not won in the Championship since May and coach Ashley Giles has warned that they could have a relegation fight on their hands.
Ten months into his Surrey career and having suffered early-season niggles and lapses in confidence, left-arm seamer Mark Footitt finally announced his arrival at the Oval with a career-best haul of seven for 62 to wrap up Surrey’s emphatic win.
Footitt mopped up Lancashire’s two remaining wickets within 40 minutes of the fourth and final day to set up his side’s fourth win of the Championship campaign.
Home openers Rory Burns (28 not out) and Dominic Sibley (11not out) duly knocked off the 38 runs required within 9.1 overs to secure the comfortable and deserved victory with more than two sessions of the game to spare.
By hitting the winning boundary with a reverse sweep Burns also marked his 26th birthday by scoring his 1,000th championship run of the season.
Earlier, Surrey’s attack required only 15 deliveries of the final day to dislodge Lancashire’s ninth man in the shape of Nathan Buck.
Prodding off the back foot at another testing delivery from Footitt, the right-hander followed and nicked to second slip where birthday boy Burns took a comfortable catch.
Lancashire’s last pairing of Simon Kerrigan and Kyle Jarvis extended their side’s narrow overall lead to 37 before Footitt, the former Derbyshire player, had Kyle Jarvis caught on the drive at mid-off to wrap up the Lancashire innings for 230.
While Footitt secured his career-best from the Pavilion End, Batty reeled off 27 overs at the Vauxhall End to finish with excellent figures of two for 67, having virtually locked down the run-scoring from one end.
Lancashire travelled home with four points while Surrey boosted their late title challenge with a haul of 23 having secured their third win in four Championship starts. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-slump-to-10-wicket-loss-1-8090748 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/7025a71df2b02b79403788ae49a2b57867c8e95e32f2d3233f9c6fa01b4929f2.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:48:23 | null | 2016-08-30T19:45:39 | Visit now for the latest Fleetwood Town FC news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffleetwood-town-fc%2Ffleetwood-town-1-blackburn-rovers-xi-0-1-8096727.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8096881.1472589949!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fleetwood Town 1 Blackburn Rovers XI 0 | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Only 382 fans witnessed Fleetwood Town’s first ever match in the Checkatrade Trophy, which they won against a young Blackburn XI courtesy of Devante Cole’s strike in first-half stoppage time.
Town had the better of the first-half chances and deserved their lead, though the visitors responded well in the second half but poor finishing cost them.
Fleetwod fielded five of the 11 who started in Saturday’s win at Southend in accordance with competition rules.
There was a debut for latest signing Kyle Dempsey from Huddersfield and first starts for midfielders Martyn Woolford and Michael Duckworth. George Glendon is also in line for a first appearance off the bench.
Ash Hunter starts after catching the eye off the bench with three goals so far this season. And there was a first appearance of the season for defender Joe Davis alongside Ashley Eastham, who captained the side.
Damien Johnson’s Blackburn side had to include six Under-21s in accordance with tournament rules but also featured four players with first team experience, including captain Scott Wharton, keeper David Raya, Ryan Nyambe and Willem Tomlinson.
Fleetwood took the lead against Blackburn on the stroke of half-time from a Devante Cole strike.
Town had the better of the first half chances and deserved their lead after Cole convered Ash Hunter’s cross from close range.
Woolford had almost given them the perfect start in only the second minute.
The debutant met Bobby Grant’s corner from the left with a firm header but keeper David Raya parried well.
Thye young Blackburn side had plenty of possession but their patient build-up play produced few chances.
The closest they came in the first half was after seven minutes, when Ryan Nwambe crossed low and Connor Thomson shot wide.
Michael Duckworth was among Town’s most impressive performers on the right side and on 14 minutes space opened up for him to test Raya from the right edge of the area, but the keeper saved diving low to his left.
Woolford had another chance from Grant’s near pass on 23 minutes but could only shoot across goal from the edge of the box.
Cole had his first sight of goal four minutes later but shot wide.
Eggert Jonsson was expected to come off early and did after 31 minutes, making way for debutant Glendon from Manchester City.
Another good run by Hunter on 39 minutes didn’t produce a finish to match as the striker fired low but well wide.
Grant became the first player to enter the referee’s book three minutes before the break for a shirt-pull on Connor Mahoney.
The half looked destined to end goalless but a quick break by Dempsey two minutes into stoppage time released Hunter down the right and his shot was inch-perfect for onrushing striker Cole.
Blackburn had the better of the second half chances but their finishing was wasteful, while Fleetwood created opportunities to double their lead in the final 10 minutes as the young Rovers side tired.
Hunter sparked the second half into life seven minutes in with a shot from outside the box which Raya was relieved to see fly just wide.
Blackburn’s poor finishing was shown around the hour mark when first Lewis Hardcastle and then Thomson failed to hit the target in good shooting positions. Town keeper Chris Neal was finally tested on 62 minutes but got down low to his left to save from Joseph Rankin-Costello.
They came even closer two minutes later when Lewis Mansell’s firm header from Mahoney’s cross was beaten away by Neal.
Neal couldn’t hold Mahoney’s shot on 74 minutes but Rovers couldn’t capitalise on the loose ball in the box.
Fleetwood started to create chances for a second in the final 10 minutes. Woolford’s superb long ball released substitute Ricardo Kip in space. His low shot looked destined for the bottom corner but wass tipped around post by Raya. Davis had free header from the corner but his effort lacked power.
A minute later, the ball ran loose to Willem Tomlinson in the Fleetwood box but he couldn’t hit the target from a narrow angle.
Substitute Dean Rittenberg came close to a Rovers equaliser on 90 minutes but curled his shot just wide of Neal’s left post with the keeper at full stretch. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/fleetwood-town-fc/fleetwood-town-1-blackburn-rovers-xi-0-1-8096727 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/066a0f4a003311801c74d9623b2197386dea27055b23a30bd90427b6ab69d4b9.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:48:28 | null | 2016-08-31T09:09:43 | Visit now for the latest football news - from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Flatest-transfer-deadline-day-1-8097191.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8097187.1472631341!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LATEST: Transfer deadline day | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Joe Hart is expected to finalise his proposed loan move to Torino by the time the transfer window closes at 11pm tonight.
The Manchester City goalkeeper was given permission to leave England’s training base, where they are preparing for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, to resolve his club future.
Hull signed Manchester United's ex-PNE loanee Will Keane
Hart, 29, was photographed in Turin on Tuesday and is expected to seal a season-long deal with the Serie A side, having been relegated to third-choice stopper under Pep Guardiola following the arrival of Claudio Bravo.
Samir Nasri could also be on his way out of the Etihad Stadium, with Sevilla reportedly set to take the France midfielder on a season-long loan.
In another eye-catching potential loan deal, Tottenham have reportedly made enquiries about Real Madrid midfielder Isco.
Meanwhile, the total spent so far by Premier League clubs during the summer transfer window reportedly reached £1billion on Tuesday. The previous record stood at £870million.
Confirmation of Shkodran Mustafi’s switch to Arsenal from Valencia was Tuesday’s highest-profile transfer – for a reported £35million – and concluded Arsene Wenger’s near summer-long pursuit.
They had earlier completed the signing of striker Lucas Perez from Deportivo La Coruna for a fee said to be around the £17million mark.
“Coming here I’ve made a step forward, because Arsenal is a big club with big players and a great manager,” Germany international Mustafi told the club’s website.
While Arsenal’s supporters had been waiting for the arrivals of new players, Hull secured three in one afternoon.
Caretaker manager Mike Phelan began the season with only 14 fit senior players, but on Tuesday signed Ryan Mason, David Marshall and former Preston North End loanee Will Keane, the former for a club record. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/latest-transfer-deadline-day-1-8097191 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/a3a7701c6d4cd14b043a09b3c98245598a38a3ef0fe5b6aa1b3b48f444a0ef2a.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:46:14 | null | 2016-08-27T10:00:00 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmuseum-s-performers-call-1-8091687.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091685.1472228189!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Museum’s performers call | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | From singers to circus acts - the Blackpool Museum Project needs you!
The search is on for entertainers including musicians, dancers and comedians to contribute their stories and artefacts to the museum set to be built in the Winter Gardens Pavilion Theatre.
A free drop-in event is being held at St John’s Parish Church on Thursday September 29 between 11am and 4pm when the latest plans will be on display.
The day will also include talks, film shows and a presentation by Blackpool entertainment producer Duggie Chapman on The Golden Age of Variety, starting at 2pm.
The museum team wants to build a network of retired and current performers who will support its development.
They are also keen to hear from the relatives of past performers who may have artefacts and stories.
Belinda Betts, project director of Blackpool Museum Project, said: “The museum will celebrate Blackpool’s pivotal role in shaping popular entertainment in Britain over the last 150 years.
“The venues and shows are obviously central to this story but it was the performers who were the real stars.
“Their stories and experiences are vital if we are to create a display that reflects the rich diversity of talent that made Blackpool the northern home of variety.”
Magician Mark Raffles said: “I can’t think of a better place to celebrate the glorious and glamorous world of show business than the Winter Gardens.
“I have pledged my portrait and produced a digital story film about my career which will be screened on September 29.”
Final proposals will be submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund next April. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/museum-s-performers-call-1-8091687 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/7b45ab2d9d61d6ae919768d465e1fd5ba349aa35b8daf68bdf0e353075d9b83b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:48 | null | 2016-08-26T13:10:21 | Visit now for the latest horse racing news and reports - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhorse-racing%2Fsimpson-s-selections-1-8090842.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8090840.1472213403!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Simpson’s Selections | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | You're almost there.We've just sent a confirmation email to . Check it out to confirm your registration.
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[] | 2016-08-30T16:50:01 | null | 2016-08-30T17:43:52 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fchance-to-say-fond-farewell-to-old-lifeboat-1-8096566.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8096569.1472575693!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Chance to say fond farewell to old lifeboat | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Members of Fleetwood Lifeboat will say a fond farewell to their old lifeboat vessel tonight (Tuesday).
The Fleetwood station received a £2.2m state-of-the-art Shannon Class vessel, Kenneth James Pierpoint, at the end of June.
And that spelt the end of Tyne class vessel William Street’s time at Fleetwood, after 27 years of active service.
As part of their farewell ceremony on Tuesday (August 30), the lifeboat crew will launch William Street at 8.30pm and take her for one last trip up the Wyre channel, accompanied by the inshore lifeboat, Mary Elizabeth Barnes.
The lifeboat will then make her way to Fleetwood Marina, where she’ll be lifted out of the water and taken to RNLI HQ in Poole, Dorset, on the back of a truck.
That journey should take around six or seven hours by road, but if the William Street had gone by sea the voyage would have taken the best part of week, meaning crew members would be out of action for too long a time.
Fleetwood lifeboat’s Captain Dave Eccles said, ‘It’s obviously very sad to see her go, she’s got us out of some tight spots over the years.
“But she’s helped us saved lives for 27 years and now it’s time for her to step aside and let the new generation lifeboat, the Shannon class, take over.”
The volunteer lifeboat crew from Fleetwood hope friends and supporters will want to say their own farewell to the William Street as well.
Members of the public should get a good view of its final voyage from the Esplanade, Fleetwood, on Tuesday evening, at 8.30pm. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/chance-to-say-fond-farewell-to-old-lifeboat-1-8096566 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/dc0c0e0e266e50c78654beb96e5789b62370073af99ba10c37632581ba292295.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:14 | null | 2016-08-16T13:32:09 | Visit now for the latest theatre & comedy news - direct from The Gazette in Blackpool | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftheatre-and-comedy%2Freview-gruffalo-s-child-at-the-lowry-1-8071745.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8071743.1471350748!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REVIEW: Gruffalo’s Child at The Lowry | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | “The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood.”
But on a not so wild and windy afternoon in Manchester, the Gruffalo’s Child ignored her father’s warning and tiptoed out into the snow to bring Julia Donaldson’s acclaimed book to life in magical fashion.
The story, which, like its predecessor The Gruffalo, has been brought to the stage by Tall Stories and is currently thrilling little ones - and many older ones - at The Lowry Theatre until September 4.
Songs, laughs and scary fun ensures for children aged three and up as the titular hero goes off in search for the Big Bad Mouse.
On route, the wide-eyed protagonist encounters a rather sassy dancing snake, a wheeler-dealer fox and a jocular owl before her twilight showdown with the mighty mouse.
The whole show is performed cleverly with just three cast members. Sophie Alice takes on the title role with wide-eyed innocence, while Catriona Mackenzie keeps the show moving as both the narrator and the mouse.
But it is the multi-talented Andrew Mudie who steals the show with comedic turns as the Gruffalo, snake, owl and fox.
It is a great show and at just under an hour it’s just the right length for the younger children, like my enthralled three-year-old. Fans of the book and newcomers alike will be enchanted.
There are two showings a day and afterwards there is plenty to do around the theatre to make a day of it.
We headed over to the Lowry’s canal-side Pier Eight Restaurant, where kids each free with every paying adult this summer. The kids menu includes starters of garlic bread, tomato soup, or salad and mains of sausages and mash, tomato pasta and fish fingers and chips. For dessert they can choose from yoghurt and apple slices, jam sponge and custard or ice cream.
My own Gruffalo’s Child chowed down on the garlic bread, fish fingers and ice cream, while I opted for smoky tomato soup served elegantly table-side over chorizo and creme fraiche, followed by trout, baby fennel, gnocchi and mussels in a watercress sauce for the main course.
Gruffalo’s Wife across the table went for chicken and roasted pepper terrine to start and roast chicken, dauphinnoise potatoes and baby leeks in a morell sauce for her main course. A classy meal for a day out with the kids, certainly.
Then we soaked up the atmosphere around the complex with a superhero workshop in the upstairs gallery before trying our hand our own Lowry masterpieces in the The Lookout, a dedicated space for children to test their drawing skills.
There is plenty going on for children young and old. Find out more or book tickets online at www.thelowry.com.
Gruffalo’s Child
The Lowry, Salford
Tickets £15.50 - £52.00 | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-and-comedy/review-gruffalo-s-child-at-the-lowry-1-8071745 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/70cbd9dbede73a40d603b6d17227d1f35c3ae728790927cc42e8168c90d498c4.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:49:59 | null | 2016-08-30T12:47:31 | Visit now for the latest Blackpool crime news - direct from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fburglar-bags-huge-cash-haul-1-8095778.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8095777.1472557630!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Burglar bags huge cash haul | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A significant quantity of cash was taken in a raid on a Blackpool home.
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following the burglary West Park Drive.
The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Sunday August 21.
Officers believe the offender entered the property after scaling a fence by the rear garden, then breaking in through a window.
After a search of the address, a large quantity of cash – in the region of £1,000 – was stolen before the burglar made off.
Following investigation, police have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
PC Nick Trangmar, of Blackpool Police, said: “We are appealing for information following a burglary at an address in Blackpool.
“The offender has stolen a large amount of cash and we need to find the person responsible.
“We have released images of a man we want to speak to in connection with the incident.
“If you recognise him, please contact us immediately.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference WA1612846.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/burglar-bags-huge-cash-haul-1-8095778 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/fb552fbd134c91e4ee144f58afcf6c1c56af9ff3501891ca696117f9b4c33641.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T08:46:36 | null | 2016-08-29T09:11:17 | Get the latest news from The Gazette in Blackpool - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftop-10-things-to-do-in-lancashire-at-the-weekend-1-8091345.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8091344.1472222609!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Top 10 things to do in Lancashire at the weekend | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Here is a list of fun events coming up this weekend.
FREE AND PAID: Blackpool Illuminations Switch On and Slimefest, September 2 to 4
Dame Barbara Windsor will switch the lights on at the Tower Festival Headland on Friday, following a party led by Ashley Banjo, and dance group Diversity. Other stars include The Vamps, Fleur East, Fatman Scoop and Club MTV. Free entry by wristband only. Celebrations continue across the weekend, as Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely host Nickelodeon’s first UK Slimfest at the Empress Ballroom. Tickets, at £27.50, available from http://www.visitblackpool.com/slime. Slimfest also features a free outdoor experience including character appearances and family activities on the Tower Festival Headland.
PAID: Survival Skills and Crafty Creative, Preston, September 2 to 4
As part of Brockholes Nature Reserve’s Wild Families series, it hosts Survival Skills on Friday September 2, from 2pm until 4pm. Participants will camouflage up before heading out to follow a tracking trail and have a go at shelter building, fire lighting and cooking. Tickets are from £5. Family ticket is £18. On Saturday and Sunday, there are drop-in craft sessions from 10am until 4pm. Entry is £3.Located off M6, junction 31.
FREE AND PAID: Morecambe Vintage By the Sea Festival, September 3 and 4
A celebration of 20th century design, fashion, vehicles and entertainment on the Prom, with a flypast by a Lancaster Bomber; a Spitfire; and a Hurricane as part of an RAF Battle of Britain Memorial. There will be a Routemaster Bus Bar and vintage car show, a Vintage Roadshow, live music, wandering street performance, and workshops. Visit http://www.vintagefestival.co.uk.
FREE AND PAID: Tractor Road Run, Chipping, Sunday September 4
Families are invited to gather around Chipping to watch as an entourage of tractors drive around the village.
Tractors will set off from Green Lane Showground at 10am.
It costs £15 to enter a tractor, including a two-course lunch.
Spectators can stand and watch for free.
All money raised will go towards Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
PAID: Blackburn and East Lancs Model Railway Exhibition, September 3 and 4
A Model Railway Exhibition will be held at Hyndburn Leisure Centre, Henry Street, Accrington, from 10am until 5pm.
There will be layouts in various scales, specialist traders and demonstrators from across the UK and refreshments are available. Adult entry is £7, with children free. Parking is also free. The exhibition is organised by Blackburn and East Lancs Model Railway Society.
FREE AND PAID: Wigan 10k, September 4
Wigan’s annual 10k race, organised by charity Joining Jack, starts at 10am at the town centre. There will be live entertainment, a European Market, and a fun fair. Starsailor frontman James Walsh will close the music festival. Meanwhile, the day before, there is a Fun Run for children at Robin Park, from 11am until 5pm. Free entry. For registration times visit http://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/wigan-fun-runs/
PAID: Proms in the Park, Wigan, Saturday September 3
Families are invited to bring a picnic and something to sit on whilst enjoying an evening with music at Mesnes Park, Wigan.
Gates open at 6pm and the musical concert starts at 7.45pm.
The event ends at 10pm.
Tickets are £10 for adults, £7 for children and concessions.
A family ticket is £28.
PAID: HAPPA Grand Open Day, Saturday September 3
Families are invited to Horse and Pony Protection Association’s annual open day extravaganza at Shores Hey Farm, off Halifax Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, from noon until 4pm.
There will be stalls, games, cake, scarecrow and produce competitions, horse riding displays and live music. There will also be handling sessions from Cooper’s Critters. Admission is £1 per person.
FREE: Parbold Street Festival, September 3 to 4
A total of 14 venues throughout the village offer a showcase in arts, education, entertainment and music, from noon on Saturday. There will be music from local bands and singers on the Big Stage by the Railway pub; a market place with more than 40 stalls; barges dressed in lights for the Festival of Light; a duck race; theatre; fairground; Kids Zone; workshops; horse demonstrations; and family fun. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/top-10-things-to-do-in-lancashire-at-the-weekend-1-8091345 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/fb4aa3355bff70248362c99ab52735446e2dff500b82b1e320ce2183a3c6ee23.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:49:33 | null | 2016-08-31T14:37:37 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fwhich-of-these-tv-game-shows-would-you-most-like-to-see-return-1-8098256.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8098255.1472650786!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Which of these TV game shows would you most like to see return? | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | The Crystal Maze is set to return to our TV screens and that got us thinking - which other game show would you like to see back on TV?
Vote for your favourite and relive some of the amazing theme tunes here. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/offbeat/which-of-these-tv-game-shows-would-you-most-like-to-see-return-1-8098256 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/8238f2129f355f8519acc550e675bee2f49affe3ffad96b382eea3b33a62f138.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T10:49:17 | null | 2016-08-28T11:12:53 | Visit now for news and features in Blackpool from The Gazette | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackpoolgazette.co.uk%2Four-region%2Fblackpool%2F12-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-rape-1-8093014.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimage/1.8010635.1472379657!/image/image.jpg | en | null | 12-year-old pleads guilty to rape | null | null | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk | A 12-year-old boy had pleaded guilty to raping a nine-year-old boy at Blackpool.
The defendant, from North Shore, who can not be identified for legal reasons, also admitted twice sexually assaulting the same boy.
The offences took place between April 29 and May 29 last year.
The boy was bailed for pre-sentence reports at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court.
He must live at his given address and not have any contact with children under the age of 18 unless supervised by an adult who has knowledge of the court proceedings, as conditions of his bail. | http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/our-region/blackpool/12-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-rape-1-8093014 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/de9a58fc8ecf3411aedc380f8783f116237b258c143d3fc09ea6d56c190795f7.json |
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