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Buddy Holly and the Cricketers, Jason Robinson OBE, Comedian Patrick Monahan and Point of Echoes in the March line up for Wyre's theatres.

March sees a host of new acts opening the new Spring programme at Wyre’s theatre venues, Marine Hall in Fleetwood and the Little Theatre in Thornton,...

Exciting new programme at Wyre's theatres

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Posted on 05/03/2018

Ashley Hunter and Conor McAleny are in the running to win the club's February Goal of the Month award.

Hunter's strikes against S****horpe United and MK Dons as well as McAleny's super effort against Portsmouth have made the final three, with supporters able to cast their vote on the club's...

Vote for your February Goal of the Month

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Posted on 05/03/2018

Fleetwood Town can confirm that our match with Oxford United has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

The match was due to played on Saturday 3rd March at the Kassam Stadium, and will now be played on Tuesday 10th April (7:45pm).

Tickets and coach travel pre-purchased for this fixture...

Oxford v Fleetwood called off and rearranged

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Posted on 02/03/2018

Although Wyre remains largely unaffected at the moment by the severe weather, please be prepared and take care.

Lancashire Constabulary have issued some sound advice on what to do as the country suffers from severe weather conditions.

Chief Insp Mark Baines, of Lancashire Police,...

Staying safe in winter weather

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Posted on 02/03/2018

FIVE people have been arrested this morning (Wednesday, February 28th) as part of an investigation into organised crime on the Fylde coast.

The five were arrested after a series of raids as part of Operation Jennet.

They have all been arrested on suspicion of Conspiracy to Supply Class A...

Five people arrested as part of investigation into organised crime

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Posted on 01/03/2018

A call for canal adoptions - volunteer today

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Posted on 26/02/2018

After a drizzly start the sun shone on the Wyre and Myerscough Hedgelaying Competition last weekend at Cote Walls Farm, Preesall, Lancashire.

Part of a series of six competitions organised under the banner and coordination of the Lancashire and Westmorland Hedgelaying Association Grand Prix,...

A celebration of traditional hedgelaying skills in Wyre

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Posted on 26/02/2018

Fleetwood Town ended their run of eight straight defeats with a 1-1 draw against MK Dons, in John Sheridan’s first match in charge.

A screamer from Ash Hunter levelled the scores in the second half after Robbie Muirhead had given the Buckinghamshire side the lead in the first period, and...

Town dominate but have to settle for Dons draw

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Posted on 26/02/2018

Fleetwood Town have confirmed the appointment of John Sheridan as First Team Head Coach.

The 53-year-old, who brings a wealth of experience having managed more than 500 games and a 40% win ratio with the likes of Oldham and Chesterfield, arrives at Highbury Stadium until the end of the season.
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John Sheridan named as new Fleetwood boss

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Posted on 23/02/2018

Lancashire Police raided 10 addresses in the Blackpool, Kirkham and Manchester areas as part of Operation Jennet.

Seven men and one woman were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs – Class A.

The arrests follow a thorough and extensive investigation by detectives...

Arrests made in connection with Fylde drugs operation

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Posted on 23/02/2018

Police are investigating a shop burglary in Thornton-Cleveleys this morning.

Officers were called out to McColls on Anchorsholme Lane East at around 4:20am

It's believed several men wearing hoods and dark clothing smashed their way into the shop.

Police say they have stolen different...

Thieves break into Thornton-Cleveleys shop

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Posted on 23/02/2018

Chairman Andy Pilley has issued a message to the Cod Army, following Saturday's managerial news.

A message from the Chairman

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Posted on 19/02/2018

Fleetwood Town can confirm Uwe Rosler has been relieved of his duties as Head Coach.

The decision was made this evening following a run of results which has seen Town fall to seven straight defeats.

Everyone at Fleetwood Town would like to place on record their thanks to Uwe for his hard...

Fleetwood sack manager Rosler

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Posted on 19/02/2018

Fleetwood Town slipped to defeat in South Yorkshire on Saturday as they were beaten 3-0 by Doncaster Rovers.

Two goals from Tom Anderson and one from Alex Kiwomya saw Rovers side take all three points against the Cod Army.

Town did have good chances, namely from Ashley Hunter and Jordy...

Doncaster Rovers 3 Fleetwood Town 0

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Posted on 19/02/2018

Wyre Council is replacing two kilometres of sea defences, from Rossall Hospital to Rossall Point, in a £63m coastal defence scheme that will protect 7,500 properties from the risk of flooding.

Work is now nearing completion with the formal opening of the scheme planned for spring 2018.
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Rossall coastal defence scheme update

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Posted on 15/02/2018

We’re looking for dedicated and passionate people to become Marsh Mill ambassadors.

On 23 February, we’ll be hosting a special drop in session to chat to you about exciting opportunities at Marsh Mill.

Marsh Mill is a beautifully restored Grade II* listed tower mill. It is one of the...

Marsh Mill needs you

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Posted on 15/02/2018

Wyre Council is delighted to announce that its application for a grant of £30,000 for improvements to King George’s playing field in Thornton has been approved.

The grant comes from the Lancashire Environmental Fund and will be used to carry out a first phase of work to the site to encourage...

£30,000 grant awarded for King George’s playing field

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Posted on 14/02/2018

A late goal denied Fleetwood Town a deserved point against promotion chasing Shrewsbury Town, as they lost 2-1 at Highbury on Tuesday night.

Shaun Whalley opened the scoring for the visitors with a header at the near post just before half-time, but Town fought back to get an equaliser...

Late heartbreak again as Town lose out to Shrewsbury

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Posted on 14/02/2018

Rossall Beach Residents and Community Group at Cleveleys are looking forward to the production of five new information boards for the seafront, thanks to two grants which they’ve recently secured.

Their first successful award was thanks to funding from United Utilities managed by the Community...

Funding for Information

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Posted on 12/02/2018

Missed appointments with GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals cost the Fylde coast NHS up to £250,000 last month.

There were 6,893 occasions where people didn’t turn up to their appointment across the region’s 36 practices in December 2017. A missed GP appointment costs on...

Missed GP appointments cost Fylde Coast NHS £250k in just one month

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Posted on 09/02/2018

Commercial energy supplier BES Utilities has won a High Court victory over two men who waged a three-year hate campaign against the company.

BES also confirmed it has begun an £8.6 million claim for damages against Cheshire West and Chester Trading Standards.

Since late 2014, two...

Fleetwood's BES Utilities wins High Court victory

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Posted on 07/02/2018

From 5 February, Wyre Council will be hosting a campaign to help highlight the problem of dog fouling in specific parts of Wyre Estuary Country Park in particular during the dark mornings and nights.

The team of rangers and volunteers will be spray painting, counting and recording incidents...

Spraying and shaming – highlighting dog fouling culprits

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Posted on 05/02/2018

Ten-man Fleetwood Town put in a spirited second half performance, but narrowly lose out 3-2 to S****horpe United.

Town had fought back from 2-0 down thanks to Bobby Grant and Ashley Hunter after a Josh Morris brace had put United ahead. Ash Eastham was dismissed for the penalty that doubled...

Fleetwood Town 2 Scun thorpe 3

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Posted on 05/02/2018

Four men have been sentenced following a Lancashire Police investigation into a gang which supplied drugs into Blackpool and the Fylde.

Operation Leviathan was an investigation into the supply and trafficking of heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis which was sourced from the Liverpool area and...

Fylde drugs gang behind bars

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Posted on 05/02/2018

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision on Garstang Road.

Officers were called at around 5:50pm on Thursday (1st February) following reports of a serious collision on the A586, near to the ‘Windy Harbour’ crossroads.

The collision involved three...

Thornton man dies following crash on Garstang Road - 2 arrested

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Posted on 05/02/2018

A stoppage time penalty from Tom Eaves meant Fleetwood returned to Lancashire pointless, after a 2-1 defeat to Gillingham at Priestfield on Saturday.

Eaves coolly slotted home his second of the match for the hosts, completing the turnaround for the Gills after Paddy Madden’s first half...

Late goal cancels out Madden opener as Town lose to Gillingham

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Posted on 29/01/2018

Fleetwood Town have paid their respects to Fylde Coast footballing legend Jimmy Armfield, following his passing on Monday, aged 82.

CEO Steve Curwood, and former Blackpool favourite Stephen Crainey - who is now under 18s assistant coach at Town - laid a wreath at Blackpool's Bloomfield Road...

Steve Curwood and Stephen Crainey lay wreath at Jimmy Armfield statue

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Posted on 25/01/2018

Rossall sea defence project nears completion

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Posted on 25/01/2018

Fleetwood Town chairman Andy Pilley pays tribute to football legend Jimmy Armfield who passed away on Monday, aged 82.

Andy Pilley pays tribute to Jimmy Armfield

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Posted on 23/01/2018

Women across the Fylde are being encouraged to attend their cervical screening appointments as part of a Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

Charity, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, says research shows that young women are embarrassed to attend smear tests because of their body shape (35%), the...

Fylde women encouraged to attend cervical screenings

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Posted on 23/01/2018

A valiant second half effort from Fleetwood Town wasn’t enough as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers.

Rovers led at half time through a Bradley Dack strike, but Town dominated the second half and deservedly leveled through Conor McAleny’s first goal since the opening day...

Spirited Fleetwood suffer narrow defeat to high flying Blackburn

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Posted on 22/01/2018

Join us this half term for some fun at Memorial Park. We've got a range of activities for you to enjoy across the week.

Saturday 10 February, 45 minute sessions between noon – 3pm
Memorial Park Pavilion
Crafty Afty Valentines Crafts
Join us for Valentine Crafts. £3.00 per child, booking...

February half term family activities at Memorial Park, Fleetwood

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Posted on 22/01/2018

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a shop in Fleetwood.

At 8pm on Friday, a man entered the One Stop shop on Lord Street, and stole cash after threatening staff with what was believed to be a handgun.

The offender is described as a white male, in his 30s, with...

Police probe Fleetwood store armed robbery

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Posted on 22/01/2018

A teenager's unauthorised house party while his parents were away over Christmas left the family home

Fylde house party teens were 'animals'

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Posted on 18/01/2018

Fleetwood Town’s unforgettable FA Cup journey has come to end with a 2-0 defeat in the 3rd Round Replay to Leicester City, despite a performance to be proud of at the King Power Stadium.

Town dominated the first half against their Premier League opponents and were unlucky to go into the...

Leicester City 2 Fleetwood Town 0

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Posted on 17/01/2018

Chairman Andy Pilley says Tuesday’s Emirates FA Cup third round replay with Leicester City is a mark of how far the club has come.

Under the guidance of Pilley, the Cod Army have climbed from the North-West Counties to League One – a remarkable six promotions in just ten years.

Tuesday’s...

Pilley, Leicester tie shows how far we've come

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Posted on 16/01/2018

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