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The OYO Blarney Stone is to reopen with fresh start and new nameplaceholder image

My guesthouse had prohibition order but will reopen better than ever

Jamie Varley was working at South Shore Academy when he was accused of murdering Preston Daveyplaceholder image

Academy employing teacher accused of killing baby issues statement

Drivers faced significant delays on the M6 southbound near Lancaster on Friday afternoon placeholder image

60-minute rush hour delays on M6 southbound due to roadworks

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Blackpool granddad aims to break water speed record in homemade vessel

A ten-pin bowling venue in the shadow of Blackpool Tower is on the marketplaceholder image

Huge bowling alley and diner available for surprising price

Big Blue Hotel in Blackpool has a 4.6* rating from 679 reviews. A Tripadvisor reviewer said: “Yet another great breakfast. Great choices, whether it be cereals, or continental, or a full English.”placeholder image

You'll never guess how many sausages we've served this year

Liv Cooke, left, and Copster Hill Road in Oldham where she in converting a home into a four-bed HMOplaceholder image

Record-breaking footballer and TV pundit grows her property empire

The hospitals in the North West rated good or outstanding by CQC.placeholder image

Every hospital in the North West rated good or outstanding by CQC

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I was floored by illness until I made this change - now I can help you

Hot Ice Show, Blackpoolplaceholder image

Hot Ice returns- everything you need to know about the stunning show

A new building is proposed for the Blackpool and The Fylde College campus at Bisphamplaceholder image

College planning new building for the influx of construction students

Jenna Coleman attends the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Preview Party 2025 at Burlington House on June 11, 2025 in London.placeholder image

Jenna Coleman stuns as she attends showbiz event with A-listers

Lancaster Magistrates' Court.placeholder image

High school teacher accused of murder of baby appears in court

News

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Blackpool FC

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The staggering distance Blackpool will travel in League One next term

Blackpool supporters will be racking up the miles once again next term.

Pepe Lacey

Retro

A police officer directing traffic near Blackpool North railway station, Blackpool, UK, 8th November 1968placeholder image

23 historic photos of streets and buildings as they were long ago

Blackpool has a rich heritage of fascinating buildings, from famous landmarks to fine examples of Art Deco.

Claire Lark

Tucking into their dinners in the late 1970s in Blackpoolplaceholder image

21 pictures taken during the 80s and 90s at school dinner time

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24 exquisite pictures in the golden era of the 1950s

Keith and Barbara Slater of the Pump and Truncheon, Bonny Street, glad to be back in business following the Grab City fire.placeholder image

25 brilliant retro scenes of The Hop Inn and Pump and Truncheon

Poulton Railway Stationplaceholder image

25 scenes of the rail network which entwined through the Fylde Coast

Lifestyle

Merston House blends timeless Regency architecture with modern country living, complete with an orangery and sun-soaked patio for entertaining.placeholder image

Win a Regency mansion in Sussex in new Raffle House prize draw

New special from Notarianni'splaceholder image

I'm an American visiting Blackpool and I love Notranni's

Juicy Lobster restaurant on Central Drive in Blackpool.placeholder image

I found the perfect Father’s Day treat in - lobster and bubbles

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I love the modernity of this four-bed bungalow in Blackpool

Crime

More than 500 knives were recovered across East Lancashire in just one week as part of Operation Sceptreplaceholder image

More than 500 knives recovered - but 'the work doesn’t stop there'

Shoplifters, thieves and burglars sentenced in Lancashire so far in 2025placeholder image

The faces of 25 shoplifters, thieves and burglars sentenced in 2025

Former South Shore Academy teacher Jamie Varley has been charged with the murder of little Preston Davey placeholder image

Exclusive Man charged on suspicion of murdering baby was a high school teacher

Police and CSI investigating the boy's death at a home in Staining Road, Normoss on Friday, August 4, 2023placeholder image

CPS issues warning after man charged with murder of baby boy

Preston Davey died in Blackpool Victoria Hospital in July 2023placeholder image

Lancashire man charged with the murder of baby boy

Parts of Blackpool descended into violent disorder during the riots of August last year|Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Rioter who led angry mob full of hate around streets of resort jailed

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Blackpool FC

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Defender makes admission on being with Blackpool during hard times

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Former Blackpool boss shares reasoning over return to England

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Transfer gossip - Former Blackpool man set for League Two move

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Bolton sign second Blackpool-linked player after addition of striker

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Ex-Blackpool boss takes on new role at troubled side

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The four Blackpool players that benefitted most from Bruce last season

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Early L1 2025-26 promotion favourites - and where Blackpool place

Sport

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Fylde appoint former player as new coach

​AFC Fylde have appointed Craig Mahon as their new head coach.

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Fylde coast cricket: New-look NPCL has already shown its strength

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Ex-Blackpool midfielder sets the record straight on spell

Blackpool cyclist Lizzie Hermolle and Questa managing director Anthony Hoskisson.placeholder image

Blackpool businesses rally to support local cyclist’s return from injury

AFC Fylde director of football Stewart Mairs Photo: AFC Fyldeplaceholder image

Director of football: AFC Fylde were 'too nice' last season

Traffic and Travel

All the major roadworks starting across Fylde & Wyre between Monday, June 16- Sunday, June 22placeholder image

All the major roadworks starting in Fylde & Wyre next week

Motorists are being advised to swerve the M62 where possible after a crash has caused 60 minute delays on approach. placeholder image

60 min delays on motorway after HGV crashes into bridge

Parklife is back at Heaton Park this weekend. placeholder image

Warning issued to music lovers heading to Parklife this weekend

What's On

Top left clockwise: Stephen Watson QPM; Julie Bell; King Charles III and Kathryn Shane.placeholder image

The 12 Lancastrians honoured in the King's Birthday Honours

Kate Shane, Managing Director of Blackpool Tourism is now an MBE. placeholder image

Kate Shane on why receiving an MBE means so much to her and Blackpool

Nigel Farage visits the UK's first Reform pub, The Talbot in Blackpool.placeholder image

I watched the pub erupt when Farage pulled a pint of 'remainer tears'

Hugh Bonneville stars as DCS Brian Boyce, attempting to track down the Brinks-Mat loot in the new series of BBC drama The Gold (Picture: BBC/Tannadice Pictures/Ana Blumenkron)placeholder image

The Gold review: Second time around proves to be better than the first

Puzzles

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SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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UK Trending

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Fortress Festival: Weekend of sun, sea and metal is a dream come true

Charlotte and Joe Dawson, had their pet tortoise, Tyrion, five, roll down the aisle in style as one of Joe's groomsmen. placeholder image

Tortoise in a tux steals the limelight at owners' wedding ceremony

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EuroMillions hits £208m – grab 500 lines for £9 before tonight’s draw

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Private schools lose VAT legal challenge - what it means for parents

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Shark cordless vacuum £100 off - Amazon’s lowest price since Christmas

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Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

Homes and Gardens

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This 5-bed home for sale in St Annes has the coolest master bedroom!

Take a look inside this absolutely stunning 5 bedroom home for sale in St Annes.

Aimee Seddon

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This 3 bed St Annes home on the market has an amazing garden

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The 6 best cities for enjoying the single life

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I love this bedroom and I can't believe there are five more

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Just look at the windows in this stunning period flat for sale

People

Lytham St Annes Shanty Crew performing a live rehearsal outside the RNLI centre on St Annes Promenadeplaceholder image

Shanty crew amuse beach-goers with boozy songs during stunning sunset

Meet the sea shanty crew who play humorous and boozy old sailing songs outside RNLI stations on the Fylde Coast.

Lucinda Herbert

Tim Minchin attends the Sydney Film Festival 2024.placeholder image

Everything you need to know about Tim Minchin's Lancashire show

Harrowing footage of plane crash site emerges after Gatwick Airport-bound Air India flight tragedy. Here, a screengrab of the plane taking off.placeholder image

I can't believe my Lancashire grandparents were on Air India plane

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5 things to do this week in Central Lancashire & Fylde Coast

As the Blackpool North stop reaches its first anniversary it is becoming increasingly popular, say Blackpool transport bossesplaceholder image

Newest tramstop is 'growing in popularity'

Fleetwood man Jimilai Kuruvakadua meets HM King Charles in Lancaster| Healthier Fleetwoodplaceholder image

Fylde coast man so proud to meet King

CRE8TIV Little Theatre will host Community Bank sessions once the Cleveleys Santander branch closesplaceholder image

Theatre to host community bank sessions when Santander branch closes

The Wombats are heading to Blackpool in December.placeholder image

We're really excited to return to Blackpool says Dan from The Wombats

Lancashire-born Dave Ryding, Great Britain’s most successful alpine ski racer, will retire at the end of the 2025-26 seasonplaceholder image

Great Britain’s most successful alpine ski racer Dave Ryding to retire

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