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Beneath the Neon Lights
http://beneaththeneonlights.wordpress.com
Blackpool blog covering North Shore, South Shore, Central Blackpool, Marton, Bispham and around the Fylde Coast, discussing politics, local life, tourism and having a bit of a whinge.
Recent Posts
Those tractor production figures again…
Is this an example of how educational ‘achievement’ figures are massaged by politicians? Now a bit of background on how certificate-holder came to be the proud owner of this award. Blackpool’s taxi and private hire drivers have been...
Those tractor production results in full…
Schools across Blackpool have been quick to trumpet GCSE success, with leaps in pass rates for pupils attaining five A*-C results. Will they be so quick to trumpet pass rates for those pupils with five A*-C results including maths and English? Regard...
Defence Secretary visits Blackpool
Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth, has been in town for no apparent reason. “Bollocks Bob”, as he is affectionately and respectfully known to the armed forces and MoD colleauges, was talking up Gordon Brown’s latest PR wheeze to save...
Hopping off the fence
Having read an article a few days ago about local news reporting, I felt compelled to put finger to keyboard… Despite the ‘blood-baiting’ (as it’s been called) of The Geazett, I’m staunchly in favour of a strong and dive...
Guest post: True Blackpudlian
True Blackpudlian heads up this week’s guest post feature… Blackpool; my beloved hometown where I was born and bred and still remain today. A town that suffers from a disproportionate amount of unfair criticism and stick from people who k...
Bargain?
The UK’s net contribution to the European Union will rise by almost 60% next year, the Treasury has said. The cost of membership will be £6.4bn – the equivalent of about £260 for every household in the UK. In 2004, the total bill was £...

