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Daily Bulletin 6th March
Blackpool Gazette
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06/03/2025
A round-up of all the top stories from across Lancashire.
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Hello, my name is Leo Patrick, I'm a reporter for the Lancashire Post and the Blackpool Gazette.
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Here is today's bulletin.
00:07
M61 motorway closed and drivers facing long delays and diversions after coach burst into flames.
00:14
The M61 is closed on the northbound carriageway between junctions 1 and 2 on the M60.
00:21
Traffic has been stopped on the busy motorway and a closure put in place while emergency services are at the scene.
00:28
Fire crews and police are currently managing the incident.
00:34
Owners of the plough in Staining announced closure due to cost of living crisis and poor health.
00:41
The owners of a popular pub in Staining have announced they will be retiring due to the cost of living crisis and poor health.
00:49
The plough on Chain Lane will close its doors on Sunday March 9th.
00:56
The owners cited the cost of living crisis and poor health as the main reasons behind the decision.
01:03
In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, a spokesperson for the pub said
01:07
it's not been an easy decision to make but with utilities doubling in price,
01:11
the cost of living crisis and poor health, it's left me no choice but to close.
01:18
Planners make decisions on an outdoor drinking area at a cavo bar in Poulton.
01:23
Wine Bar Cavo on Breck Road has also been granted permission for a canopy on the site.
01:30
The application was for the retrospective change of use of the land to the rear of the site
01:35
for use as an ancillary outdoor drinking area and the proposed erection of an acoustic glass canopy.
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The proposals went before WIRE's planning committee today, Wednesday March 5th,
01:47
when councillors agreed with the recommendations of the planning officer.
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Cavo is one of many licensed premises on busy Breck Road and part of the town's vibrant night-time economy.
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The canopy will run from the rear boundary wall across the garden to the rear annex wall of 18 Breck Road,
02:05
measuring approximately 10.4 by 7 metres and covering the majority of the area furthest north within the outdoor area.
02:15
Decisions are bid to add almost 90,000 new residents to Preston in major expansion.
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Controversial plans to expand Preston's borders have been abandoned.
02:25
The idea of creating a Greater Preston Council area by drawing in parts of neighbouring
02:30
South Ribble Wire and Ribble Valley was first floated in December.
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As the Lancashire Post revealed at the time, Preston City Council approached the government
02:41
with the suggestion which would have seen 89,000 residents added to the city's population,
02:47
taking the total to around 250,000.
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The Blueprint proposed that Penrhythm, Longton, Bamber Bridge and Samlesbury
02:56
move into Preston from South Ribble along with Garstang from Wire and Longridge, Mellow and Boulderstone from Ribble Valley.
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