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We need to crackdown on motorhome backlog on Prom, says Blackpool council
“The council needs to take action and do something about this.”
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Smuggled tortoises move into new 'shipping container' pad of luxury at Blackpool Zoo
The group of tortoises were once treated as nothing more than cargo.
Watch Killing Field: The Murder Of Annette Wade documentary on YouTube
A documentary revisits the historic case of Annette Wade, a little girl who was tragically murdered in Carleton, 37 years ago.
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'We don't want it in our village'- Bilsborrow residents outrage over 13-unit industrial park plans
“This is without doubt the wrong location for this proposed location and it certainly won’t be in keeping with the local village profile.”
19 unique nostalgic photos that remember Blackpool just as it was in 1954
Memories of Blackpool in 1954
Tributes paid as comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 after short illness
"Forever our clown, he was cracking jokes to the wonderful NHS staff and to us all right until the end. :
Fylde Council issues major update after attempts to fix St Anne's Boating Lake fail
“While the repair works were completed successfully, the subsequent refill operation demonstrated that the underlying issue is more significant than originally anticipated.
Major update after Lancashire Police arrest teen for firearm possession following public appeal
A man has been arrested and released on bail
Update on road closure in Fleetwood as major United Utilities pipeline work continues
The section of road will be closed until the end of the year.
Solar Eclipse 2026: Here is when you can see rare partial solar eclipse in Blackpool
Here’s when you can see rare partial solar eclipse in Blackpool
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Lancashire Police launch manhunt for missing sex offender with links to Blackpool
“Don’t approach Aver if you see him, but let us know as soon as you can by calling 999.”
Iconic Blackpool restaurant Michael Wan's Mandarin & Wok Inn shortlisted for top BIH Spotlight Award
‘Michael Wan’s is more than accustomed to welcoming celebrity guests’
Lancashire Police seize e-scooter as balaclava wearing rider runs off during crackdown on e-bikes and scooters
“Unfortunately for him, when he realised he was being approached by a plain clothed police officer, he tried to make a dramatic getaway.”
Lancashire Fire and Rescue's hero search dog retires after incredible life-saving career
Davey has served the county for nine years as a search and rescue dog.
'Too close to call'- Fylde MP Andrew Snowden issues update on shop of the year competition
“Independent businesses are the backbone of our local economy, and this competition is a great opportunity to recognise the businesses that go the extra mile for their customers and communities.”
Blackpool RNLI in three hour search after person reported in sea near Norbreck
‘RNLI in three hour search after concern for safety of someone in the sea’
Blackpool faces scorching temperatures as heat health alert issued
Monday is set to be the hottest day of the week.
Here's what is being done to improve healthy life expectancy in Blackpool as shocking figures released
Data from the Office of National Statistics ranks Central Blackpool third lowest in the country for healthy life expectancy for males at 47.9 years
Proposal for go-kart track at Ribby Hall among latest planning applications to Fylde Council
Extension to care home and conversion of stable building to home also among latest submitted plans
These are all the major roadworks scheduled to start and continuing this week across Wyre
Road works happening for the week beginning August 3