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Fleetwood businesses losing money from 'toxic stench', MP says
Fleetwood businesses losing money from 'toxic stench', MP says

BBC News

timea day ago

  • General
  • BBC News

Fleetwood businesses losing money from 'toxic stench', MP says

Businesses have begun losing money because of the "toxic stench" from a nearby landfill site, an MP has said. Lorraine Beavers said the Jameson Road site in Fleetwood was affecting people's "whole lives" and "the future of our town". In a letter to the Environment Agency's (EA) regional director Carol Holt, the MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood said local firms had been reporting cancelled bookings and low attendances after the 40th anniversary of the Fleetwood Festival of Transport at the weekend because of the pungent smell. The EA said it was demanding improvements and "maintaining our increased regulatory response", including regular "odour checks" and site inspections. Apart from the smell of "rotten eggs", there have also been health concerns about emissions from the site, with people complaining of nosebleeds, headaches, sore throats and breathing Council, which owns the land, has said the lease would not be renewed after 31 December 2027. An EA representative said: "We completely understand the impact this landfill has had on the community "We have made it clear that we expect significant improvements to gas infrastructure and close control over the types of waste accepted for operations at the site to continue."In her letter, Beavers said the recent festival, traditionally known as Tram Sunday, was an event that "brings our community together and drives visitors to our town". But she said the community was "fatigued, unwell and frustrated by the continued smell". 'Deserve better' Operators Transwaste said it had recently invested over £40,000 on 11 new deep wells to extract gas and address odour also pointed to an EA report in May which found that that air quality was well within WHO safety told the Local Democracy Reporting Service she wanted to meet EA staff this week to "discuss what happens next". "Enough is enough. We cannot accept this any more. The people who live here deserve better," Beavers said. "If Transwaste can't run this site properly, it should be closed down." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.

'Tram Sunday' event returns to Fleetwood for 40th anniversary
'Tram Sunday' event returns to Fleetwood for 40th anniversary

BBC News

time4 days ago

  • Automotive
  • BBC News

'Tram Sunday' event returns to Fleetwood for 40th anniversary

Transport enthusiasts are marking the 40th anniversary of the Fleetwood Festival of Transport, traditionally known as Tram celebrate the milestone, organisers are encouraging attendees to dress up in 1980s outfits, with prizes available for the best-dressed adult, teen and event is a free, family friendly event showcasing of retro and vintage cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles and replica cars from film and will be no vintage trams this year, as the Blackpool fleet will not be up and running until the start of the Lightpool event in October, but it is hoped they will be back for next year's event, Wyre Council said. Batmobile and DeLorean Alongside the vehicle displays, visitors can enjoy live performances and street theatre, food and drink stalls, fairground rides, family zones and kids' entertainment, market traders and local crafts, the Local Democracy Reporting Service the vehicles on show are Lightning McQueen from Cars, Ecto 1 from Ghostbusters, the A-Team Van, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles Van, KITT from Knight Rider, the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard, the 1989 Batmobile, the DeLorean from Back to the Future and Transformers favourites Bumblebee and Optimus Dooney, marketing manager for the festival, said: "Reaching this milestone is a real achievement and the interest from transport enthusiasts and local families is as strong as ever." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.

Promenade plaque celebrates Cleveleys Star Wars connection
Promenade plaque celebrates Cleveleys Star Wars connection

BBC News

time17-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • BBC News

Promenade plaque celebrates Cleveleys Star Wars connection

The connection between Star Wars and a seaside town in Lancashire has been marked with a brass seafront was transformed into the beach planet Niamos in 2021, which featured in episode seven of Disney's TV spin-off series is a prequel to the Star Wars film Rogue One (2016), and follows the character Cassian Andor five years before the events of the film."Film tourism is a growing opportunity for Wyre, and we're proud to be part of that story," councillor Lynne Bowen said. The plaque mark where lead actor Diego Luna and the Stormtroopers and Sandtroopers filmed around the FBKafé after the spot was identified by location manager Jason Allen, who is from the is part of a wider initiative to promote Wyre's screen credentials and encourage tourism. Each year, Star Wars fans arrive in Cleveleys in costume for an unofficial meet up event and the new brass marker aims to encourages more visitors to explore the said the plaque unveiled by the council "invites fans and visitors to experience the magic for themselves". The Disney+ series' connection with the town has also been marked with a mural at the bus station. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.

Wyre Council promises to pursue Fleetwood seafront revamp plans
Wyre Council promises to pursue Fleetwood seafront revamp plans

BBC News

time22-05-2025

  • Business
  • BBC News

Wyre Council promises to pursue Fleetwood seafront revamp plans

A council has promised to pursue its "ambitious" plans to revitalise its seafront despite missing out on a share of £1.5bn of government Fleetwood scheme would include redeveloping the Marine Hall to include a restaurant, offices and event spaces, to create a better connection between the waterfront and town centre, and refurbishing Fleetwood Leisure Council said it was continuing to work with external specialists to develop a business case for other funding for the leader Michael Vincent said: "We want Fleetwood to be an exciting and vibrant place to live, work and visit." 'Glamping pods' A £16m refurbishment of Fleetwood Leisure Centre is planned to upgrade the existing sports and pool facilities and rebrand as a health and wellness promenade would be reconfigured and the Lancashire town's beach huts would be refurbished to provide standalone "glamping pods" to "tap into the staycation market"."The town has a fascinating history, a dramatic coastline and stunning heritage assets such as the art-deco Marine Hall theatre which has stood proud for almost 90 years," said Mr added: "We are committed to building upon that and attracting investment and funding in the future to support the town to reach its full potential. "The regeneration plans are a real blueprint for success."Councillor Peter Le Marinel, planning policy and economic development portfolio holder, said Wyre Council remained committed to attracting investment to enhance the town's existing said the council had appointed design and engineering consultants Aecadis to develop business cases for four projects outlined in its masterplan. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer

Teen dies after getting into difficulty in River Wyre at Garstang
Teen dies after getting into difficulty in River Wyre at Garstang

BBC News

time19-05-2025

  • BBC News

Teen dies after getting into difficulty in River Wyre at Garstang

A teenage boy has died after getting into difficulty in the River Wyre near Garstang Cricket Club. Lancashire Police said the incident happened in a section of the river at about 14:30 BST on Saturday.A spokesman said: "Our officers quickly attended and found that a teenage boy was being given CPR by members of the public on the riverbank."He was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition but despite the best efforts of medical personnel, he very sadly died yesterday." A local eyewitness Nick Hill told the BBC: "The area was quickly cordoned off and I saw a police officer interviewing a tearful young girl among a group of backpackers."That part of the Wyre is regarded by the Environment Agency as dangerous with several warning signs. It is a few yards beyond the flood control gate, a small area of invitingly calm water before a series of weirs." The retired journalist added that previously he had seen "young boys leaping in from a high vantage point despite the obvious hazard". The Environment Agency and Wyre Council have been contacted for a comment. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.

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