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21 of the best places to go for a G&T in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast for International Gin and Tonic Day according to readers
This Saturday is International Gin and Tonic Day – so why not celebrate with one!
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Cause of One Direction star Liam Payne's death revealed
Former One Direction member Liam Payne died of multiple traumas and “internal and external haemorrhage”, as a result of a fall from the balcony of a hotel’s third-floor, a post-mortem examination report has said.
I'm a music shop owner and was thrilled when this 80s star visted me
A surprise visitor turned up at an independent record shop in Cleveleys - and customer Alan Johnston couldn’t resist a quick photo.
Blackpool man Chris Hinde charged with assaulting three Lancashire Police officers in Dickson Road
A Blackpool man has been charged with attacking police officers responding to a 999 call from a flat in Dickson Road.
The Boltonia Hotel in Blackpool has had its alcohol licence reviewed by the council following police concerns
A Blackpool hotel has been stripped of its licence to sell alcohol following a town hall review.
I love coffee and how it brings people together - Duck Coffee Co in Albert Road, Blackpool will do just that
Attention coffee drinkers of Blackpool a new cafe is due to open in Blackpool.
Motorist jailed after crashing into a police car and injuring officers while driving the wrong way on the M65
A driver from Blackburn who crashed a car into a police vehicle after travelling the wrong way on roundabout has been jailed.
Advice shared with allotment holders in Thornton over ongoing historic contamination probe
Advice regarding home grown produce is being shared with allotment holders and residents in Thornton while an investigation into potential historic contamination from a nearby chemical works takes place.
Here are the 31 Blackpool firms which have gone bust owing Blackpool Council more than £800k in business rates
Blackpool Council has been forced to write off almost £1.6m of debt with around half of that due to unpaid business rates.
Glasgow family killed in M6 Cumbria crash were hit 'head-on' by Skoda going wrong way on motorway
A family killed on the M6 were hit ‘head-on’ by a driver going the wrong way along the motorway.
Powerhouse developer behind major Lancashire projects sees turnover jump by a third - here's how they do it
It’s a name you will have seen at major developments across the county - the Eric Wright Group.
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Undercover investigation by Lancahsire Police sees four prolific shoplifters arrested in Blackpool
Covert patrols in known shoplifting locations has seen two prolific theives jailed and two others arrested and charged with offences.
'I don't know what would have happened to me without you' is message as film urges people to consider fostering
"I don't know what would have happened to me without you" is the poignant message from a new film aimed at encouraging more people to become foster carers.
8 schools & nurseries across Blackpool & the Fylde Coast that received new Ofsted ratings in September
In September, 8 schools and nurseries across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast received new Ofsted reports.
Former AFC Fylde manager James Rowe found not guilty of sexually assaulting female masseuse
Former AFC Fylde manager James Rowe has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a female masseuse.
Blackpool's Britain's Got Talent auditions lead to three Golden Buzzers - including one for a 'local lad'
The famed Golden Buzzer sounded three times this week when Britain’s Got Talent came to Blackpool for the 2025 series auditions, it has been revealed
Here at the Holidaytravelshop.com we want to help holidaymakers in Blackpool get away for less
A new travel agent with an ethos of helping holidaymakers dreams come true for less is opening in Blackpool town centre.
Blackpool coroner finds Debbie Leitch, 24, was starved to death and unlawfully killed by neglectful mum
A Blackpool woman who starved to death after being neglected by her mum was unlawfully killed, an inquest has concluded.
Revoe Learning Academy in Blackpool is “so proud” following results of latest Ofsted inspection
A primary school in Blackpool says it is “so proud” following the results of its latest Ofsted inspection.
I'm a Lancashire mum who battled breast and cervical cancer, I am urging for a breakthrough
I’m a Lancashire mum who was told I had breast cancer when my youngest was just four months old, now I’m backing a Cancer Research UK campaign to help fund more big breakthroughs.