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Blackpool Victoria Hospital saw two children, later murdered, in 24 hours and failed to raise alarm

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The death of Preston Davey made national headlines and there have rightly been calls - led by The Post and The Gazette - for an inquiry into the failures that allowed such prolonged and cruel abuse...

6 days ago
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They want to kick us out and trash our home: Anger as plans for Central Drive regeneration formally submitted

Blackpool Council continues on with breaking eggs in the hope of turning Central Drive into an omelette

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9 days ago
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The real threat to democracy is online

We spend a good chunk of time at The Blackpool Lead debunking either completely fabricated or unduly exaggerated news.

A famous old quote of questionable attribution reads: “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is sti...

11 days ago
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Jamie Varley will never be released - but Preston Davey's murder was a massive safeguarding failure

Preston Davey’s murderer will never be released from prison.

Today Jamie Varley - along with his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley - was sentenced at Preston Crown Court.

Statements were read out from Sarah Davey, Preston’s biological mot...

12 days ago
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Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s care of Preston Davey to be investigated after ‘pure evil’ murder

Inquiry will look at whether any opportunities were missed during the care of Preston Davey

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