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Coroner probes tragic death of 2-week-old baby hours after night feed

Fylde’s BIG Festive Feed has been developed by The BIG FOOD Project, with the aim of ensuring no child, parent or adult in our community goes hungry this Christmas. Backed by the Blackpool Gazette, the charity has set a target to raise £25,000 in the next six weeks – a cash amount which equates to 50,000 meals for residents across the Fylde coast.

Exclusive Help The Big Food Project make sure no one goes hungry this Christmas

Cranes in action, moving rides off Blackpool's North North Pier|Photo: Shane's Fairground Pics

Crane works to remove funfair off North Pier

Blackpool Police have renewed appeals for information, witnesses, and footage after a woman was hit by a car and carried down the road on the vehicles bonnet.

Police renew appeal for info and witnesses after woman hit by car

The free Fylde Ice Festival will return to the borough in February 2027, with Kirkham town centre set to host the popular event following its successful visit to Lytham last year.

Free Fylde Ice Festival 2027 - date, location & what you need to know

A Fylde Coast building firm is offering 12 homeowners the chance to receive a completely free home makeover in 2027.

We love the Fylde coast, so we're offering 12 free home renovations

Lancashire Police have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing and that no arrests have been made following an anti-Semitic hate crime at a Blackpool synagogue last month.

Police update after grim anti-Semitic attack at Blackpool synagogue

Thomas Tuchel has called up former Fleetwood Town defender James Hill to his England squad.

Former Fleetwood player earns shock England call-up from Thomas Tuchel

Allsorts is Knott End is closing permanently this week after owner Ken was forced to retire and care for his wife.

I'm closing my shop which I've run for 24 years to look after my wife

Fans have protested against Oyston in the past.

'Oyston, you’ll never get your hands on Blackpool FC ever again!'

Watch the moment daring urban explorers were escorted out of a Blackpool hotel used to house asylum seekers for more than five years by security guards.

Watch the moment urban explorers get escorted out of The Metropole

Cllr Mark Smith, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Built Environment issues update on forced closure of popular restaurant Quilligans in Church Street

'No other option' - Council issues update on forced closure of venue

Lancashire Police have reiterated their appeal for information which could help them track down suspected Blackpool drug dealer Jamie Finney who may have fled to Dubai.

Police update on suspected drug dealer who may have fled to Dubai

Blackpool FC

Josh Bowler led Blackpool to FA Cup victory last weekend

Blackpool FA Cup scorer eyes a better end product in future

Blackpool beat Hornchurch in their FA Cup tie last weekend

Blackpool and AFC Fylde find out their FA Cup second round opponents

Owen Oyston has revealed his controversial plans to purchase Blackpool FC back of Simon Sadler.

Oyston's new Blackpool FC takeover bid to help 'long suffering' fans

Josh Bowler celebrates his winning goal at Hornchurch

Blackpool FA Cup matchwinner knew he would have to make an impact

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Blackpool head coach pleased his players passed a test of character

Josh Bowler celebrates his winning goal against Hornchurch

Hornchurch v Blackpool ratings: Winger stars as Seasiders win through

Blackpool celebrate Josh Bowler's winning goal against Hornchurch

Blackpool leave it late to book their place in the FA Cup second round

Blackpool kick off their FA Cup campaign on Saturday

Ian Evatt’s FA Cup replay anger as Blackpool prepare for Hornchurch

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Can England new boy Jobe Bellingham step out of his brother's shadow?

Tuchel got it right: Cole Palmer shouldn't be in the England squad

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George Honeyman has been one of the Blackpool players to have had spells on the sidelines with injury

Ian Evatt has 'never seen anything like' Blackpool's injury problems

Jamaica have confirmed a call-up for Blackpool midfielder Karoy Anderson

Blackpool boss: Call-ups can be great on one hand and bad on another

Blackpool’s players go to Hornchurch in the FA Cup after drawing at Sheffield Wednesday in League One last weekend

Blackpool SLO: Victory would be a fine week’s work in cup competitions

Crime

Lancashire Police have arrested a man and a woman after officers stopped a vehicle in Blackpool and found suspected drugs inside

Man and woman arrested in Blackpool after police stop car

Lancashire Police have renewed their appeal for information to help trace prisoner Bryan Thomas, who remains at large after failing to return to HMP Kirkham following temporary release.

'Don't approach' - Police renew appeal for info on prisoner at large

Police cordon off Talbot Road in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Major police update on man, 18, charged after Blackpool incident

Sarah Hallett from South Shore Pitstop Community Cafe was devastated to find the cafe has been broken into following the fire damage from earlier this year.

Police give update on cafe burglary that left owners heartbroken

A market trader who repeatedly sold illicit tobacco and counterfeit goods has been sentenced following an investigation by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team.

Market trader sentenced as tobacco & counterfeit phone products seized

Eren Wright has been missing since October 27

Breaking Major police update on woman missing for 13 days

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Flakefleet Primary School's Bonfire experience

'Not a phone in sight' - why 300 children felt the warmth of a fire

Coronation Street as seen from Church Street in the 1930s with the Winter Gardens on the left. Today, the building on the right still bears the commemorative stone engraved with " Post Office Buildings" to indicate where the old post office once stood.

23 fascinating old photos of Blackpool from beach scenes to people

Skelwith Road (Credit: SellMyHome)

Gorgeous 3-bed family home with garden on the market for bargain price

Blackpool's tabletop gaming scene is expanding beyond the home, with a board-game café and a specialist roleplaying shop catering for growing numbers of adults embracing the hobby.

Blackpool's tabletop gaming scene booming as part of £1.2bn market

Retro

Imperial Hotel, 1890-1910 on a windy day with two horse-drawn carriages parked outside awaiting fares. The hotel was built in 1867-1868 by Clegg and Jones at a cost of £50,000

23 historical pictures of Blackpool streets and buildings
Blackpool has a rich heritage of fascinating buildings, from famous landmarks to fine examples of Art Deco.
Claire Lark

Older residents across Fylde are being encouraged to check they are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to after a local advice service identified more than £200,000 in unclaimed support in six months.

'£200k in unclaimed support' - I'm £200 per week better off after help

Broken crossbar and confusion on the terraces as Sunderland fans surge for the exit, 1987

19 fantastic old pictures of Bloomfield Road Stadium

Footballer Gordon West, outside Revoe School in 1965, with some local children

25 superbly nostalgic scenes from Blackpool in 1965

David Nelson D.J at Jellies Nightclub Blackpool

41 incredible scenes snapped at iconic nightclubs in 90s and 00s

Lifestyle

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

The Seven Stars in Stalmine will be closed this week for renovations as its new owners prepare for their launch.

Major update on future of iconic Fylde coast village pub

Heartbroken restaurant bosses at Quilligans in Blackpool issues statement after being 'unable to open doors' after being embroiled in dispute with premises owner Blackpool Council

Heartbroken restaurant boss issues statement over being unable to open

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

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Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Sport

Matty Askin fights Marko Martinjak after defeating Jay Kerr in July

World title would complete Matty Askin’s journey back from the brink
Matty Askin looks to complete his road to recovery by winning a world title this weekend.
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Blackpool Netball Club endured a mixed weekend of results

Blackpool Netball Club: One win and one defeat for the Regional teams

Foxhall JFC Under-10s take a shot against Poulton FC Ultras

Youth League match of the week: Poulton FC U10 Ultras v Foxhall JFC

Jordan Murphy and John Hornby in their Mitsubishi Lancer Evo9

Fylde coast crews rally amid the tough conditions at Oulton Park

AFC Fylde won their FA Cup tie at Harrogate Town

A four-midable day’s work sees AFC Fylde progress in the FA Cup

Traffic and Travel

A series of temporary road closures are planned for November.

11 major roadworks planned this week including road closures

A series of temporary road closures are planned for November.

18 major roadworks planned this week including road closures

The roadworks at Queensway, St Annes

Major update on how much longer drivers will face delays on key road

What's On

Professional wrestling will return to Cleveleys this December as Live Wyre Wrestling prepares to bring its Winter Warfare event to the town following the sell-out success of its previous show.

Live Wyre Wrestling's Winter Warfare returns after sell-out success

Blackpool Zoo is asking members of the public to help choose a name for its female lion cub, with three traditional Swahili names shortlisted by keepers.

'Help us name our new lion cub!' - Blackpool Zoo makes public appeal

Blackpool Grand Theatre has unveiled its newly refurbished Gallery, completing a major project to restore an important part of the Grade II* listed building while improving comfort and accessibility for audiences.

Grand Theatre unveils new £300,000 refurbishment of historic gallery

Sherrie Hewson loves Lytham Festival

'I can't wait to see Robbie Williams performing at Lytham Festival'

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Homes and Gardens

Pagazzi's Bixby pendant light combines amber ribbed glass with brushed bronze detailing for an elegant finishing touch.

I transformed my hallway with Pagazzi lighting, now 15% off
From statement pendant lights to stylish table lamps, Pagazzi has an impressive collection of lighting for every room. I tried one of its beautiful amber glass pendants, and there's a discount on the latest arrivals.
Julie Bayley

Cllr Julie Sloman has highlighted some of the issues faced by Wilvere Court residents living directly opposite a works compound needed for the coastal protection scheme.

Building work ruining our sea view is cracking the walls of our homes

Bispham beach, which has many fans on the Fylde coast and beyond

Top 35 spots to live in Lancashire, from Poulton & Lytham to Garstang

The latest planning applications at Fylde Council

Here are all the planning applications received this week

Islay Road (Credit: eXp)

Award-winning mansion with spa, pool and garden fire pit for sale

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OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Lorraine Kelly

Lorraine Kelly misses ITV show after motorway chaos

People

Ellie Brown, Our Future Coast Programme Manager; Julie Vale, Senior Coast and Conservation Officer and Emma Wright, Lancashire Wildlife Trust celebrate the award.

Fylde Saltmarsh Project's top prize at Biodiversity Challenge Awards
“The saltmarsh at Fairhaven shows how we can protect our coastline while creating a wilder, richer home for local wildlife”
Tony Durkin

Train operator Northern has reached a landmark agreement with the RMT union which will bring an end to the longest-running industrial dispute on the railway and pave the way for more reliable Sunday services across the North West, including routes serving Blackpool.

Major travel update on Northern Sunday services across Fylde coast

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has announced the death of retired Fire Search Dog Davey, who has died following a short illness.

Lancashire Fire Service pays tribute to retired search dog Davey

Fleetwood People's Pier impression and inset, George Greenall

We want to create a new town 'Quarter' with People's Pier investment

A moving Remembrance Day service took place at Blackpool Cenotaph on 08 November 2026, to pay respect to all of the fallen heroes that sacrificed their lives in the wars. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

51 moving pics from Remembrance Day service at Blackpool War Memorial

Remembrance Sunday at Ashton Gardens, St Annes

11 pictures from St Annes' Remembrance Sunday tribute to the fallen

The Metropole Hotel's owners have issued a major update on the security of the site.

I thought the Government would pay for refurbishing The Metropole

Blackpool Travelodge (Credit: Fleurets)

Massive 124-room hotel with £747k annual income for sale for £10.95m

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Fylde coast's 18 high schools ranked on latest pupil absence rates

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David Walliams' four-bed London townhouse which is on sale for £10.5million amid claims he preyed on teenage fans for sex.

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Storm Austen kicked off our storm season in October - and the chances are building of Storm Chloe arriving in November

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Amazon hopes to use drones to deliver parcels

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