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- 1Gaming comedy co-written by Gadget Show star to debut in Blackpool●Gaming comedy co-written by The Gadget Show star to make Blackpool debut at PLAY Expo
A gaming comedy co-written by a star of The Gadget Show will make its Blackpool debut at PLAY Expo. The event, held in the seaside town, celebrates video games and retro gaming culture, and the show's premiere there marks its first performance in the area. Local coverage from the Blackpool Gazette has highlighted the booking as a draw for attendees of the expo.
- 2Blackpool community confronts PFAS 'forever chemicals' pollution●https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/sep/28/blackpool-community-pfas-pollution-forever-chemicals . "In 2024, #
A Guardian report details how residents in Blackpool and the surrounding Wyre borough are dealing with PFAS contamination, focusing on PFOA, a group 1 carcinogen. Wyre borough council and the Environment Agency launched an investigation into the contamination in 2024. The story is drawing attention to the health risks of 'forever chemicals' and the response from local authorities and regulators.