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Keith Harman, 65, talks about how a bionic eye has helped him 'see' for the first time in 20 years. It follows an operation at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

A man from Fleetwood who lost his sight 20 years ago says he can now see after being fitted with a bionic eye.

Keith Hayman, 65, had the experimental surgery at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital - one of the first centres in the world to offer the revolutionary device, which restores some sight to blind patients.

It uses a camera and video processor mounted on sunglasses to send images wirelessly to a tiny receiver on the outside of the eye. The hospital is about to take part in the second wave of the trial.

Thieves have tunnelled into a newsagent's shop in Fleetwood after removing bricks from the wall of a cafe next door.

The break-in happened around 5.50am on Monday 16 June.

CCTV shows an intruder squeezing through the hole on his stomach.

He then grabs items from the shelves before escaping with cash from the till.

Police want anyone with information on the crime to contact them.

A biker has died following a crash in Fleetwood today.

Shortly before 1.20pm a motorcyclist riding a Suzuki collided with a Jaguar X-Type Estate on the A585 Amounderness Way in Fleetwood, between the Nautical College and Morrison’s supermarket.

The motorcyclist, a local man in his late 40s, died at the scene. The driver of the car received minor injuries and was treated for shock.

Police are contacting the motorcyclist’s next of kin and specially trained officers will be offering them support.

Anyone with information about the incident should call police on 101 quoting log number 0575 of Friday, April 11th.

£1.5m of funding has been granted to Wyre Council to improve the coastline at Fleetwood.

Bosses say every penny from the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) will be spent in the town enhancing the waterfront and creating new reasons for people to visit.

Work will now start on a project to design a chain of attractions. A further £63m for strengthening sea defences at Rossall is also creating a much more modern promenade.

Funding has been awarded for a scheme to divide the coast into five zones, starting with:

• An enhanced Euston Park. More will be made of the rich heritage in the area, including the restoration of the park's Grade II listed drinking fountain and new landscaping.
• Two leisure zones will be created near the existing sports centre, bringing together facilities for all ages.

• Marine Lake area which could see improvements to the level and quality of the water, building refurbishments and a new entranceway.
• An ecology zone around Rossall Point will raise awareness of the area's biodiversity.

Artwork and street furniture will also be installed at various points along the seafront and in order to make the most of the new look, an exciting events programme will be introduced including arts, culture, food and drink, a unique world record attempt and a large scale community festival.

Police are trying to trace the movements of a man whose body was found on a beach near Fleetwood. 53 year old Michael Leahy was discovered off Rossall last week. A post mortem was inconclusive and additional tests are being carried out. He was reported missing two weeks ago.

Police have identified a man whose body was found washed up on the beach at Fleetwood earlier this month. 53 year old Michael Leahy was found last week off Rossall. Police are still trying to trace his movements since he disappeared earlier this month.

Police are appealing for information after some trouble the Morecambe vs Fleetwood derby match yesterday.

Disorder broke out when 15 people challenged stewards, which resulted in a number of stewards being assaulted.

Four people have been arrested so far but officers are looking to identify others that were involved.

Chief Inspector Ian Sewart said: