Plans for Reform UK to send a ‘DOGE’-style cost-cutting team to assess the finances of Lancashire County Council will not be affected by the resignations of the two most senior people behind the Elon Musk-inspired process, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/lancashire-doge-visit-to-go-ahead-in-spite-of-reform-uk-resignations-as-leader-stresses-proper-process-5166076

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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has appealed to Lancashire residents to “put their trust” in the Tories at next month’s county council elections.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/trust-us-tory-leader-kemi-badenoch-tells-lancashire-voters-on-local-election-visit-5077791

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Snag a rare 2018 Audi R8 V10, a roaring petrol masterpiece, for a mere 17p in a limited-time prize draw. This aqua blue beauty, with only 41,000 miles, could be yours, or opt for a £57,000 cash alternative.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/recommended/win-a-ps82000-audi-r8-v10-for-just-17p-your-chance-to-own-a-proper-v10-supercar-5076816

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A former Blackpool striker has apologised after being spotted at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/naive-former-blackpool-man-apologises-to-huddersfield-town-after-being-spotted-in-bolton-wanderers-away-end-5061295

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Former Blackpool winger Owen Dale has departed Oxford United less than a year on from his move to the Kassam Stadium.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/former-blackpool-and-portsmouth-winger-makes-league-one-return-less-than-a-year-on-from-promotion-joy-4972753

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Stylishly refurbished by the current owners, this bargain property is a real winner.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/if-i-was-a-first-time-buyer-id-be-all-over-this-modern-2-bed-semi-detached-preston-home-4972741

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Fylde RFC’s scheduled National Two North match against Lymm has become another victim of the recent freezing temperatures.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/other-sport/fylde-rfc-must-wait-another-week-to-start-their-year-4939703

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Blackpool has a rich heritage of fascinating buildings, from famous landmarks to fine examples of Art Deco.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/retro/25-evocative-pictures-of-blackpools-early-building-and-structure-heritage-4903745

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Former Blackpool assistant coach Mike Phelan has landed a new role with Wayne Rooney at Plymouth Argyle.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/ex-blackpool-coach-and-steve-bruce-associate-lands-new-job-in-the-championship-under-manchester-united-legend-4901117

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Former Blackpool striker Shayne Lavery took his tally for the season up to four goals with a first half brace against Shrewsbury Town.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/ex-blackpool-man-on-hand-with-first-half-brace-in-battle-at-the-bottom-end-of-the-league-one-table-4899995

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Three League One games have been postponed this afternoon due to the impact of Storm Darragh.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/full-list-of-league-one-games-going-ahead-amid-storm-darragh-postponements-at-blackpool-bristol-rovers-and-crawley-town-4899957

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Hayden Coulson is set to be back in contention for Blackpool’s game against Rotherham United this weekend.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-handed-boost-ahead-of-rotherham-united-test-with-trio-set-to-return-4899201

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Take a look at the planning applications submitted to Wyre Council last week (November 25-December 1).

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/garstang-poulton-le-fylde-fleetwood-thornton-planning-applications-from-last-week-awaiting-a-decision-4899186

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Consistent game time has been limited for Blackpool striker Jake Beesley so far this season.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-forward-shares-turn-of-events-after-past-manager-comments-on-his-bloomfield-road-future-4853729

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Ex-Blackpool winger Josh Bowler is still looking to build his fitness following his move to Preston North End back in August.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/fitness-challenge-presented-to-ex-blackpool-man-following-limited-minutes-with-rivals-preston-north-end-4852080

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As someone whose go to gin is a Hendricks and slimline it’s safe to say I like my drink straight to the point without the thrills but when I heard there was a parsnip flavoured gin (yes I did say parsnip!) on the market, naturally I had to test it out.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/i-tried-a-top-gear-presenters-wacky-gin-flavours-including-american-mustard-and-asian-parsnip-4838645

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A surprise visitor turned up at an independent record shop in Cleveleys - and customer Alan Johnston couldn’t resist a quick photo.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/im-a-music-shop-owner-and-was-thrilled-when-this-80s-star-visted-me-4829004

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The number of children being home schooled in Blackpool has jumped with more than 500 now having lessons at home - but there are fears they may be missing out on opportunities.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/more-blackpool-children-being-home-schooled-but-they-could-be-missing-out-on-job-and-training-opportunities-4811046

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Steve Bruce states Jordan Rhodes is someone who certainly has a place in his attacking plans with Blackpool.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/ex-huddersfield-town-strikers-position-at-blackpool-outlined-amid-wigan-athletics-reported-attempt-to-sign-4789657

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Blackpool defender Jack Moore has joined a new club on loan until January.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-youngster-makes-fresh-non-league-move-4781175

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The 80th anniversary of one of Fylde’s greatest tragedies was marked with a remembrance service and flower laying ceremony.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/22-poignant-scenes-of-freckleton-air-disaster-80th-anniversary-memorial-service-which-remembered-the-61-killed-4759327

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Former Blackpool midfielder Richie Wellens is the bookies’ new joint-favourite to become the next Seasiders head coach.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/ex-blackpool-figure-appears-as-new-joint-favourite-to-take-over-vacant-seasiders-role-4751971

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Brest midfielder Karamoko Dembele is set to complete a move to the Championship following his successful loan spell with Blackpool.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/ex-blackpool-loanee-set-for-qpr-switch-following-interest-from-the-likes-of-birmingham-city-4737001

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Blackpool have been tipped to sign former Lincoln City attacking midfielder Danny Mandroiu.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/rumour-ex-lincoln-city-midfielder-tipped-to-make-the-move-to-blackpool-4729948

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Lancashire will be expected to build almost 4,300 more homes each year under government plans to boost housebuilding nationwide.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/huge-housebuilding-increase-planned-for-blackpool-wyre-and-fylde-amid-greenbelt-fears-4728550

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Watch the incredible rescue effort after a fox cub became tightly entangled in football goal netting on the village's recreation ground.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/watch-this/scared-fox-gets-trapped-in-football-goal-netting-but-gets-rescued-by-off-duty-medic-4722104

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A popular car boot sale has returned to Whyndyke Farm in Blackpool.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/whyndyke-car-boot-sale-returns-times-and-prices-4714894

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Andrew Gilding is plotting another major upset when he renews his rivalry with Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay on Friday night.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/other-sport/andrew-gilding-dreams-of-mvg-victory-at-the-betfred-world-matchplay-in-blackpool-4708493

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Port Vale head coach Darren Moore has shared his delight after seeing off interest from elsewhere to sign former Blackpool loanee George Byers.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/ex-sheffield-wednesday-boss-explains-how-he-signed-ex-blackpool-loanee-ahead-of-the-likes-of-huddersfield-town-and-birmingham-city-4697354

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The first round of qualifying for the Champions League gets underway this week.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/ex-blackpool-sheffield-united-and-rochdale-defender-set-to-make-champions-league-debut-4694383

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