Blackpool recaptures conference glory days with new wireless network

Martin Courtney
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Council hopes free internet access for delegates and tourists will bring more people to the resort

Blackpool's reputation as a traditional destination for party political conferences has been eroded in recent years, but the county council is hoping that its investment in a public wireless networ...

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