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I am reporter at the Blackpool Gazette and Lancashire Post and have been in post since 1988. I am a general news reporter covering human interest, food and drink, consumer, entertainment and people stories. I also cover Wyre Council for the Local Democracy Scheme.

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Ronald Ellis has not been seen since 2010 - now poloice have launched a fresh appeal

Appeal launched for man with Blackpool links not seen for 15 years

A 51 year old Blackpool woman has been chraged with child abduction

Breaking Woman, 51, charged with child abduction after incident in Blackpool

The Met Office has released the latest weater details for the North West

Weather: Warm next week but thunderstoms tonight for some

The dust devil in Manchster. Image: Adam Riding (MEN Media)

Manchester 'devil dust 'cloud: could there be another in the city?

Police at the scene in Blackpool town centre

Breaking Man on roof is now arrested for assaulting two female police officers

Police are responding to an emergency incident in Blackpool town centre

Breaking Man on roof in Blackpool as police and emergency services on scene

St Annes has been hailed as the best beach in Lancashore, on Trip Advisor, with a rating of 4.5 from 63 reviews.

11 of the best beaches in North West to head to this Easter

Linzi McLean from Chorley believes her lovely 22-year-old pet Staffy Sasha could be Britain's oldest dog

'Britain's oldest dog' celebrates 22nd birthday in adorable video

It's like I've had a Pools win - Iconic brand The Pools relaunched

Sammy Rodgers, 53, from Stockport, won her wrestling comeback match at Rascals Pro-Wrestling Academy in Blackpool

I made a wrestling comeback at 53 after seeing my picture in a museum

Karen Downes says an inquiry is needed into grooming gangs - including in Blackpool

'Living in limbo': Missing teen's mum wants grooming gang inquiry

Class teacher Leanne Lucas read out a poignant impact statement at Liverpool Crown Court

Class instructor Leanne Lucas's trauma after Southport attack

Paying respects at the Gynn Square memorial service to officers who died in the 1983 rescue mission at Blackpool.|Lucinda Herbert, Blackpool Gazette

Video: Police sea tragedy remembered as memorial goes ahead in snow

Katie Brett is campaigning again to keep David Minto in prison and to change the lenient sentencing appeals law. Inset: 'Evil' David Minto

I'm trying to keep the man who murdered my sister behind bars

Thief steals giant Santa from charity Christmas display.

Watch: Thief steals giant 20ft Santa from charity Christmas display

Amanj Hasan Zada is arrested.

Human trafficker labelled 'best smuggler' jailed for boat crossings

Amanj Hasan Zada is arrested.

Watch: People smuggler who advertised services on Facebook is arrested

Carl and his uncle’s dog, Ringo, were walking on the beach when they became cut off by the rapidly rising tide.

Dramatic video shows RNLI rescue man and dog from drowning

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