Residents have been left furious after a huge 5G mast appeared in their cul-de-sac with 'no warning'.
11.09.2022 - 09:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Despite the heaps of things to do around Greater Manchester, it's always nice to take a break and get away from the region to explore a new area - especially when it comes to beaches.
Whatever your staple activities for a day trip to beach, a traditional British seaside town doesn't quite feel complete without the classic beach hut, which has been featured in old black and white postcards of the tourist towns across the country and remains in use today.
Just an hour away from Greater Manchester, Fleetwood on the Fylde coast brings that old-school beach day feelings to visitors, whilst managing to mix the nostalgia with modern elements, according to our sister site Lancs Live. Although the town is often overshadowed by neighbouring Blackpool, the flashy attraction-packed resort just 20 minutes down the coast, Fleetwood offers many of the same draws - just on a much more manageable scale.
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The existing row of blue, yellow, pink and purple wooden huts which overlook the beach and Wyre Estuary all sit neat and pretty on the promenade as visitors, dog-walkers and locals stroll past while the art-deco and vintage buildings enhance the town's classy seaside 'look'.
Standing guard over the front is the magnificent Grade II-listed Mount Pavilion, a stunning structure perched high on top of a plush and perfectly-trimmed grassy mound. Nestled amid the flowers and plants, it watches over Fleetwood like a Grandad keeping watch over his grandkids playing in his back garden on a Sunday afternoon.
Dating back to the early 1800s, the pavilion has evolved into an unofficial beacon for the town and although it is currently empty, it's always
Residents have been left furious after a huge 5G mast appeared in their cul-de-sac with 'no warning'.
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