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Major police update as two arrested after police officers assaulted at Fleetwood Broadwater Caravan Park
“Police attended and unfortunately two officers were assaulted.”
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Major police appeal after woman, 70s, suffers serious injuries in Freckleton car collision
“We are in the early stages of our investigation, and I am appealing directly to you, the public, for your assistance.”
10 bed Blackpool hotel to be sold at auction with starting bids from £155,000
The hotel can cater for 21 guests at a time and the accounts show a turnover in excess of £52,000 per annum.
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'Devastated' - Tributes paid to much-loved Blackpool man, 32, after sudden death
“We want to be able to celebrate his life, remember the person he was, and give our family and friends the chance to say one final goodbye”
Which Craft Tap Room is latest bar to open in Blackpool town centre
Fans of Belgian beer are in for a treat
Dog training centre switch to golf among latest planning applications to Fylde Council
Application to build up to 150 new homes in Wrea Green also among latest submitted proposals
9 adorable pics of two day old foal at Fleetwood's Farmer Parrs Animal World as a naming competition starts
“He is absolutely amazing”
Five killer murder mystery shows are coming to Blackpool Grand Theatre
The shows will visit Blackpool later this year.
The 10 hardest high schools to get into this year
Here are the 10 hardest high schools to get accepted into in the area.
New Trinity Hospice Superstore next to Febland in Blackpool opens its doors for much-loved charity bargains
“The day has come, it’s been a lot of hard work but we are finally open.”
Wildlife rescue group opposes new angling club plan for Blackpool's Stanley Park
“We fully oppose it. There remain more injuries in the last three months than there was for the same three month period in 2025.”
Football group looking to aid mental wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities
“We have seen a positive impact on members' confidence, mental wellbeing, and sense of belonging”
All of the roadworks starting across Blackpool this week
Motorists are advised to avoid these areas.
'Thankyou for saving my life': Fylde coast shows support for RNLI
“I think it is so disrespectful to criticise men and women who leave their jobs at short notice and brave sometimes treacherous seas to save souls whatever their circumstances.”
Family of little girl with degenerative disease in appeal for help to buy wheelchair access van
“I’m so grateful to my friends for their support and for all the help we’ve received in the last three years.”
21 famous people and stars who switched on Blackpool Illuminations from 1950-1970
The annual thrill of illuminating Blackpool’s promenade has been marked by a dazzling roll call of switch-on figures back to the 1930s.
Historic Army Cadet unit in Fleetwood faces closure amid lack of adult volunteers and long recruitment process
“We haven’t got enough people to run it”
HMP Lancaster Farms to gain 4 new houseblocks boosting its capacity by more than 40 per cent
HMP Lancaster Farms will see places increase from 584 to 824, with cells equipped with modern security features such as reinforced windows to tackle threats like drones carrying contraband.
19 memorable pictures of life inside Blackpool's best loved pubs in the 1990s
There’s nothing like a pint in your favourite pub.
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The 10 hardest Fylde coast primary schools to get into this year
Here are the 10 hardest primary schools to get accepted into in the area.