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Latest Issues

MPs split on Keir Starmer's future after appalling local elections for Labour

Beavers calls for Starmer to step aside but no word yet from Blackpool South MP Chris Webb

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Environment Agency finally considering permanent closure of Jameson Road landfill

The wheels are turning - still slowly - on the future of Jameson Road landfill

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Why was a dad-of-four in distress allowed to walk out of hospital to his death?

Police, the regional hospital trust, the Vic and Blackpool Council will all be ordered to answer questions on their role in his death

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United Utilities profits soar while water bills rocket to make up for underinvestment

Bills are rising to pay for investment into the North West's water network - but profits are only going in one direction

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Cash meant to transform Abingdon Street Post Office now used for patch jobs

A site once earmarked for development continues to sit empty after development costs became too much

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  • The Blackpool Lead

    The Blackpool Lead is news that's on your side - a new voice to connect, enable and help find solutions. We will look beyond the Tower to bring you a weekly newsletter filled with in-depth storytelling and our campaigning journalism.

  • Michael Holmes

    An award-winning journalist at the national news agency for the UK and Ireland and freelance photojournalist based in the north west. If I'm not behind a desk, I'm usually on the street.

  • Luke Beardsworth

    Luke is senior editor (north) for The Lead.

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