Local News
Yesterday’s collision involved real people - police issue warning to M6 motorists who videoed M6 crash
Lancashire Police have issued a warning to motorists caught up in yesterday’s multi-vehicle collision who decided to video it.
Local messages
Man with links to St Annes and Kirkham wanted in connection with police investigation into a robbery
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they want to speak to in connection with their investigation into a robbery.
15 fabulous photos from Armfield Academy's 2025 prom
Next up in our prom coverage we turn to the fabulous lot at Armfield Academy in Blackpool.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Revised plans for new bar and restaurant in 18th century building in Garstang are approved
A proposed new bar and restaurant in an 18th century building in Garstang is clear to press ahead after planners approved amendments to the scheme.
Oasis reunion: Blackpool teddy bear maker creates super-cute Heaton Park sketch with 'escaped puppies'
A Blackpool teddy-bear maker has created a series of adorable videos involving two ‘naughty’ puppies who escape to watch Oasis in Heaton Park.
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2)
We've got our own Friends group to keep Blackpool's Pleasure Beach train station looking shipshape
Volunteers are helping to ensure that rail visitors arriving directly outside Blackpool’s famous Pleaure Beach Resort have a good impression before they even enter the amusement park.
Going green: How to keep your cool and beat the heatwave
Struggling with the heat? You are not alone. Temperature records tumble as global warming accelerates. Thankfully, there are things you can do to you stay cool in this and future heatwaves.
Great Eccleston Show 2025 highlights: Celebration of Lancashire farming took place during heatwave weekend
These were the scenes as crowds flocked to Great Eccleston Agricultural Show for the 174th annual celebration of British farming, during the hottest weekend of the year.
I love football and want to keep playing as long as I can - Preston veteran's walking football clinches titles
Football has become a walk in the park for veteran goalkeeper Trevor Howard after clinching national and county titles at the age of 61.
Where to find the most delicious pasta dishes in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast
When it comes to finding the best pasta in Blackpool and across the Fylde Coast, there’s a comforting blend of tradition and creativity that sets the region’s Italian dining scene apart.
Mystery artists transforming the streets has been unveiled
A splash of colour has recently brightened up the streets of Blackpool, thanks to a passionate local effort and project.
9 injured in serious crash which closed M6 between Preston and Lancaster for more than 12 hours
Nine peeople were injured in a horror crash which closed the M6 between Preston and Lancaster for more than 12 hours.
Lancashire NHS given major cash injection to get long-term sick people back to work and boost economy
Lancashire and South Cumbria has been selected as one of 15 pioneering regions to pilot a new NHS initiative aimed at easing GP workloads and helping individuals with health conditions return to employment.
Latest on M6 traffic after multi-vehicle crash closed motorway between Preston and Lancaster
The M6 has fully reopened after a serious crash on the motorway near Lancaster Services yesterday.
"We've loved every minute, but now it’s time to take a step back' - Poulton bar with huge potential for sale
A popular bar and restaurant in the centre of Poulton could be yours after hitting the market.
Norcross roundabout is dangerous and a congestion issue and still needs highlighting, says MP Lorraine Beavers
Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has joined calls for action to be taken over Norcross roundabout and the continued congestion problems on parts of the A585.
M6 drivers still facing 90-minute delays after multi-vehicle crash injures eight and closes southbound
Drivers on the M6 are still facing 90-minute delays after a multi-vehicle crash forced the closure of the southbound carriageway.
Man in 30s suffers laceration to his arm in aggravated burglary in Hornby Road, Blackpool
A man suffered a wound to his arm in an aggravated burglary in Blackpool, police said.
Meet Lancashire Police's best response cop who helped save a young grooming victim in Blackpool
A Blackpool PC has been crowned Lancashire’s best response officer after he helped find a young grooming victim and took on an armed domestic abuse suspect.
.png?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2)
'Secret snacker' from Fleetwood who hid fast food binges from wife loses half body weight with Slimming World
A 20 stone 'secret snacker' who hid his bad eating habits from his wife by purchasing fatty food on his credit card has lost nearly half his body weight.