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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Chris Riches & Laura Sharman

Councillor apologises after claiming Blackpool looks like 'Chernobyl' wasteland

A councillor sparked outrage by claiming Blackpool resembled a "Chernobyl" wasteland.

Cllr Paul Hayhurst blasted the seaside resort which he said "looks like Chernobyl no matter how much money you put in there".

The independent councillor, of the neighbouring Fylde Borough Council, has apologised after making the comment at a meeting last week.

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