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Here's the new Fylde mayoral team - and the trio of local charities they are eager to help out

Former headmaster takes over as Fylde’s first citizen

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7 new Blackpool planning applications validated this week including solar panels and holiday apartments

Take a look at all the planning applications submitted to Blackpool Council over the next week.

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Blackpool Dance Festival 2026: 24 dazzling pictures as Strictly stars Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu open event

These were the scenes as Strictly stars Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu led a community workshop, danced with youngsters and offered locals a rare glimpse into the prestigious world of Blackpool Dance Festival as it opened for its 100th year.

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13 pictures as Dragon Boat Festival raises funds for Blue Skies charity

Pictures show Dragon Boat teams take to the water for an annual race on Fairhaven Lake to raiser money for Blue Skies charity at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

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MP Cat Smith's delight at £12.4m Government funding set to change traditional face of fostering

New fund aims to make fostering more accessible and support more people to become carers

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My 7-year-old is cycling 15 miles for charity and I couldn’t be prouder

7-year-old Maxi Moran from Lytham is set to become one of the youngest riders ever to take on the iconic Taps Cycle next month, pedalling 15 miles in aid of Rosemere Cancer Foundation alongside his dad.

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Major Ofsted re-inspection at Blackpool's Unity Academy reveals progress amid ongoing concerns

Inspectors ordered the school to continue to make improvements.

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How The Gazette united teenage hero Luca with the the woman he aided on the 11c bus

“We need more Lucas in this world,” says daughter woman young hero saved

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Residents 'will hold weekly protests' to stop new greenbelt housing estate in Carleton

Residents gathered to express their concerns over a controversial new build estate proposed in Carleton.

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Beauty clinic to apartments proposal among latest planning applications to Fylde Council

Variation to layout of housing development and conversion of workshop also to be considered

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15 of the best places for pizza in and around Blackpool according to you

From wood-fired Neapolitan classics to deep-pan comfort food and loaded slices dripping with toppings, Blackpool and the Fylde coast has no shortage of brilliant pizza spots.

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Russia places UK ex-Defence Minister Ben Wallace on wanted list

Russia ‌has placed British former Defence Minister Ben Wallace ⁠on a ⁠wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal investigation, according to the Russian ⁠Interior Ministry’s database cited by state media.

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MP Andrew Snowden 's pledge after decision over Morgan and Morecambe cable corridor put back by Ed Miliband

“I will keep fighting to make sure local people are heard and push for a better solution for Fylde”

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'Time to bow out' - Basil Newby reveals new owner of Blackpool's iconic Funny Girls after sale completes

Blackpool’s iconic Funny Girls venue, which was marketed at £3.5m by Christie and Co, will now be run by new owner Kane Oliver marking the end of an era for one of the town’s most famous entertainment spots.

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What the public thought of the potential closure of 10 Lancashire care homes and day centres

Families and local communities were asked for their thoughts on what should happen to the services.

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Former Frankie and Benny's restaurant site in Blackpool up for lease as Tenpin opening renews interest

The new Tenpin attraction will bring the numbers back to Festival Park

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All the Blackpool roadworks starting this week including closures and traffic lights

All the major roadworks set to start and continue across Blackpool and Fylde between 15 May and 29 May.

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Stanley Park's Cocker Clock Tower: All you need to know about the big renovation project in Blackpool park

“There have also been some internal improvements to the inside of the tower”

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All 7 planning applications submitted to Wyre Council this week, including new houses

Wyre planning applications for this week

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19 mind-blowing throwback retro photos of life, scenes, and people in Blackpool back in 1951

These fascinating photos dab into 1951.