Lancashire Police has warned people against heading to Blackpool for one "last blast" ahead of new lockdown measures in the county.
While Blackpool itself has not been added to the list of places in Lancashire subject to new regulations, there were pleas from police and healthcare officials for people to stay away.
Residents in most of the county are going to be banned from socialising with people outside their own household or support bubble in private homes and gardens.
There will also be a curfew on hospitality venues between 10pm and 5am – and people are being urged to avoid public transport unless it is essential.
Lancashire Police's Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods said: "There will be an enhanced police presence out this weekend.
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"I'm hoping that we won't have any extra issues as a result of the new regulations – a 'last blast' for want of a better word.
"My big plea around this would be: there's regulations and then there's a common moral sense duty to us all who live in Lancashire about protecting yourself and your family.
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"This isn't about having a last blast – this is actually a moral responsibility each of us have got to look after ourselves, our families, our friends and our communities."
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Mr Woods also warned that the small minority of people who deliberately flout the rules "can expect action".
He added: "We can remove you, we can ask you to go home, and at the higher end, you can expect fines."
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