All news by author: Shelagh Parkinson

655
Mum died of brain tumour after doctors failed to monitor results scans
May Ashford, from North Shore, died from an operable brain tumour after doctors at Royal Preston Hospital in Blackpool failed to properly monitor her scan results
1199
Three iconic seaside piers face 'crashing into the sea' due to a lack of sand
Sand levels on the Blackpool coast have dropped around three metres of since the three iconic structures were built, with an acceleration in the last 15 years
1143
Family forced to close business after 34 years thanks to crippling roadworks
Brothers Richard and Chris, owners of Stephen Padgett Furniture in Blackpool, say they've lost £40,000 in cash flow since access to the site was restricted
657
Vulnerable patients left to beg at church for money to get home from hospital
An investigation into hospital transport found some patients had been left with no means to get home after being discharged from Blackpool Victoria Hospital - and were forced to beg for money