Wyre Council20 Nov 2024Chip factory waste 'could regenerate' salt marshesConservationists hope biodegradable grids, which include potato starch, will boost plant growth.20 Nov 202417 Oct 2024Scaled down housing plan gets go-aheadA revised plan for 300 new homes in Poulton-le-Fylde is approved by Wyre Council planners. 17 Oct 202416 Sep 2024Children's home for one child blocked by plannersObjectors say the home would not be "aligned with the elderly demographic".16 Sep 2024Lancashire16 Jul 2024Landfill misses deadline to stop smell - reportAn Environment Agency inspection finds Transwaste has not done enough to eliminate the problem.16 Jul 2024Science & Environment25 Jun 2024Council's lease of Grade II* listed windmill endsFor a while Marsh Mill, which was leased to the local council, was a museum-style attraction.25 Jun 2024Lancashire5 Jun 2024Controversial quarry plan not gone away - councillorResidents in Preesall have cited a raft of concerns including noise pollution and traffic issues.5 Jun 2024Lancashire4 Apr 2024Football club's elite training ground plan approvedWyre planners judge Blackpool FC's application will not harm green belt between Blackpool and Poulton.4 Apr 2024Lancashire14 Jun 2023Anger after children swam in sewage-tainted seaA burst pipe released raw sewage into the sea in Lancashire where children later played.14 Jun 2023Lancashire13 Jun 2023Swimmers told to avoid beaches after sewage releaseA heavy storm compounded problems caused by a burst pipe prior to the deluge, United Utilities says.13 Jun 2023Lancashire