Lytham St Annes Express - News Feed

Banking on fun for a holiday of thrills and spills

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:01 GMT

The Fylde coast is keeping its fingers crossed for glorious sunshine as a bumper weekend of events and activities is set to make the bank holiday one to remember.

Net gain for art collection gem

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:11:15 GMT

Fylde art lovers have been served a real ace by British tennis’s leading official after a chance appeal.

CCTV boost after yobs vandalise collection box

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:14 GMT

Fairhaven Lake’s CCTV cameras have been adjusted to protect the RAF Spitfire memorial after hooligans wrecked the collection box.

Windmill retains pride of place in new-look logo

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:03 GMT

Fylde Council has launched a new logo to be branded across its website pages, letters, forms, vehicles and buildings.

Mayors welcomed into office

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:23 GMT

The new mayor of Fylde, Coun Linda Nulty, took office in the annual ceremony at Lytham’s Lowther Gardens.

Gardens restored to glory

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:50 GMT

Two key features of St Annes’ landmark Ashton Gardens have been restored to their 1920s glory.

Youth Council visits Parliament

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:03:15 GMT

Fylde MP Mark Menzies welcomed a group representing St Annes Youth Council to the Houses of Parliament.

Les’ legend will live on forever

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:40:33 GMT

Charlotte Dawson hopes a remarkable show featuring a hi-tech hologram of her famous father Les will lead to a resurgence of interest in the late funnyman.

Drawing the battle lines over fracking

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:51:44 GMT

Lytham’s biggest ever pressure group has reformed to go into battle against fracking.

Forces veterans come to Kirkham Club Day’s rescue

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:42:29 GMT

A group of forces veterans has come to the rescue of Kirkham and Wesham Club Day – thanks to the intervention of The Express.

High hopes for United job – for Nathan, eight

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:37:48 GMT

Although Everton’s David Moyes has been named Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor, footie-mad Nathan Reardon of Ansdell is hoping Manchester United FC might think again when they read his letter of application for the job.

‘Cretins’ and ‘morons’ wreck collection box

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:26:07 GMT

Vandals who damaged a collection box at a Fylde Spitfire memorial have been accused of ‘disrespecting the dead’.

Anger after Wesham rehab decision

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:06:05 GMT

Clifton Hospital in St Annes is to take on rehabilitation services from two other hospitals, sparking anger in Wesham and Fleetwood.

Cheers to Victoria’s future as listing rubberstamped

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:26:20 GMT

The Victoria pub in St Annes has been confirmed as the first property to be added to Fylde Council’s List of Assets of Community Value.

Pupils launch campaign to banish bad dog owners

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:16:28 GMT

Children fed up with dogs fouling on the pavements they use to get to school have launched a campaign to tackle the blight.

Come and get cash to boost town centres!

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:36:01 GMT

Applications are being invited for a share of Fylde’s £100,000 programme to revitalise town centres.

Warrior Craig bids to conquer 10k challenge

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:54:39 GMT

A determined Fylde fund-raiser is to tackle a seafront road race – dressed as a Spartan warrior.

£27,000 lift boost to Parish Rooms’ community users

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:45:05 GMT

A £27,000 fund-raising drive will comes to fruition when a lift at St Annes’ Parish Rooms is officially opened.

Tills get ringing as splash of sun brings visitors

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:33:10 GMT

Traders were celebrating bumper takings after crowds of bank holiday trippers flocked to the Fylde coast.

Emmy judging date for Joanne

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:09:52 GMT

A Lancashire lass who followed her dream to the Big Apple has been chosen as a judge for one of America’s most prestigious award ceremonies.