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1 week ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Catherine Pye

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowBlackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has confirmed its Grand National ride will re-open next month ahead of the Scottish school holidays. The wooden rollercoaster will open towards the end of June following a period of maintenance. This ongoing work involves replacing sections of the track, installing a new drive sprocket, replacing parts of the pull up chain, and painting sections of the ride.

1 week ago | lep.co.uk | Catherine Pye

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowBlackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has confirmed its Grand National ride will re-open next month ahead of the Scottish school holidays. The wooden rollercoaster will open towards the end of June following a period of maintenance. This ongoing work involves replacing sections of the track, installing a new drive sprocket, replacing parts of the pull up chain, and painting sections of the ride.

1 week ago | lep.co.uk | Catherine Pye

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowMore than 100 jobs will be created at pubs across the North West as Heineken UK announces a huge investment into it’s Star Pubs division. The brewing giant has announced today it will invest £40m in upgrading and reopening pubs during 2025, creating nearly 1,000 new jobs across the country. In total, 25 per cent (608) of Heineken’s 2,400 pubs will benefit from enhancements during the year.

1 week ago | lep.co.uk | Catherine Pye

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe development of a new luxury hotel in Blackpool might take longer than hoped - with owners looking to form a car park on the land first. The Fragrance Group were given permission to redevelop the St Chad’s Hotel site into a £30m, 143-bed Art-Deco-inspired landmark in April 2024, pledging to start work as soon as possible.

1 week ago | lep.co.uk | Catherine Pye

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowUpdated plans for a £9m transformation of Preston's historic Amounderness House into modern flexible workspace have been approved. The amended proposals follow changes to the original design of planned new build elements and facades in the rear courtyard of the Grade II listed property.