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Greggs has opened a new shop today in Blackpool's Squires Gate area, creating 12 new jobs.

"I CANT abide my players not working and theyre not doing that at the minute."

Updated Thursday, 10th June 2021, 8:20 am And although case rates have predominantly fallen across the country, there are still concerns the roadmap out of lockdown could be threatened by the Delta variant. The latest figures show 17 out of 19 neighbourhoods saw an increase in infections in the latest seven-day period, the first week of June. Little Bispham & Anchorsholme was the only area to record fewer than 3 cases of Covid. Now as the country prepares to ‘unlock’ on 21 June, we reveal ...

Alan Roberts writes. THE songs of the British Tommies have become part of our DNA: ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’ and the breathtakingly simple ‘We’re here, because we’re here, because…’ which perfectly captured many soldiers’ views of life in the Army. Spare a thought for those who were unable to join their comrades abroad due to advancing age, wounds or ill health. It was from their ranks that the British guards at Raikeswood Camp were drawn. Private Robert Taylor, a f...

Submitting... Comedian Dave Morris Unfortunately, a little gremlin was active in last week’s page and transposed the captions. Today, we put Harry back in the story with this “at home” Gazette photo with his wife, Connie. Harry (1891-1971) lived in the Squires Gate area for nearly 40 years, first in Dunes Avenue and then in Lytham Road. So, what was the second radio sitcom to originate in Blackpool? It was Club Night, written by and starring Dave Morris (1896-1960) whose Blackpool appeara...

Submitting... The pink metal handlebars were lobbed onto the pitch at Victory Park shortly after Chorley FCs under-21 side kicked off a friendly with Blackpools Squires Gate FC at 7.30pm. Pic: Lancashire Police "This landed on the pitch narrowly missing a player. "This could have led to serious injuries and behaviour like this will not be tolerated. "If you would like to own up to this stupid act or if you know the person responsible, please email Paul.Harrison@lancashire.police.uk or ring 101 ...

While it is now the site of HM Prison Kirkham, a category D men’s prison, it was once used as an RAF base. It was built by George Wimpey and construction on the site began in 1939 before the 1940 opening date. It was primarily used as a training camp for tens of thousands of RAF tradesmen and women. In November 1941 Kirkham became the main armament training centre for the RAF, with different trades and courses on equipment and weapons. From May to December 1945 Kirkham became a demo...

While it is now the site of HM Prison Kirkham, a category D men’s prison, it was once used as an RAF base. It was built by George Wimpey and construction on the site began in 1939 before the 1940 opening date. It was primarily used as a training camp for tens of thousands of RAF tradesmen and women. In November 1941 Kirkham became the main armament training centre for the RAF, with different trades and courses on equipment and weapons. From May to December 1945 Kirkham became a demo...

Here are three of Lancashire’s lost and forgotten RAF stations.

NORTHWICH Victoria will be back on the pitch sooner than expected. Despite their North West Counties League season being curtailed, Steve Wilkes side will be in action next month having been invited to take part in the Heys Invitational Tournament. From April 17, 16 teams will compete in groups of four at four different locations, with Vics in Group Two alongside Padiham, Chadderton and hosts Prestwich Heys. Group One will be hosted by Squires Gate and also features AFC Blackpool, Charn...