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Network Rail is objecting to a controversial housing scheme in Carleton

'We hope it's the key to halting plans' - Objectors to 99 homes scheme

Officers from Blackpool Police are appealing for information to help track down Jamie Finney, who is wanted for drug offences. Finney is thought to have fled the UK to Dubai

Appeal to track down Blackpool drug dealer who may have fled to Dubai

His Majesty's Inspector Andy Beattie, said Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School meets safeguarding standards but needs attention around achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion, leadership and governance and in personal development and wellbeing.

Primary school judged as ‘needing attention’ in all areas by Ofsted

Mark Thompson at Anfield

Proud day as Blackpool man plays The Last Post on international TV

The Plough in Freckleton.

Well-known pub to close its doors - here's why

Christmas is in peril at SEA LIFE Blackpool as the decorations from the Undersea Christmas Tree have mysteriously disappeared, including the extra-special Christmas Sea Star that belongs at the very top of the tree.

Little explorers needed to help elves save Christmas at Sea Life

Teens dream big with 'True Ambition' amid school trip to Nepal

Remembrance Sunday in Fleetwood, 2025

Remembrance Day services - here's everything you need to know

Owner Jason Fubar outside the venue's entrance.

'I couldn't quite believe we got it open' -Soundbox's massive launch

Blackpool Victoria Hospital doctor Surrayya Najeeb struck off over concerns for patient safety

Demoted Blackpool Vic doctor struck off over patient safety concerns

David Jones died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Man, 73, died in hospital almost three weeks after heart operation

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19 of the best businesses for sale including a well-known historic pub

Blackpool Council is formulating plans to stop children and young people in the resort from getting into crime

Plans being formulated to stop youngsters getting into crime

Blackpool FC

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Ian Evatt gives his side of the story after bust-up in Blackpool draw

Dale Taylor in action for Blackpool against Sheffield Wednesday

Blackpool boss shares 'top' Taylor praise after difficult injury run

Ian Evatt after Blackpool's draw with Sheffield Wednesday

Evatt delivers Blackpool verdict after Owls draw - ‘A step forward’

Jerry Yates equalises for Blackpool at Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday 1, Blackpool 1: Yates rescues point for Seasiders

Henrik Pedersen left his job as Sheffield Wednesday head coach

Blackpool boss pays tribute to former Sheffield Wednesday head coach

Blackpool's match at Notts County has been rearranged for January

Blackpool confirm new Notts County date as youngster makes loan move

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Blackpool boss to run the rule over FA Cup opponents at AFC Fylde

Blackpool keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Blackpool goalkeeper is relishing his return to Sheffield Wednesday

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The ten best free agents on FM27 - including three ex-Man United gems

Forget Eddie Howe: Man Utd's next manager decision could be pointless

Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

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Kevin Phillips played with Ian Evatt at Blackpool

Ex-Blackpool ace gives his verdict on Blackpool's tough run of results

Blackpool defender Fraser Horsfall

Blackpool defender suffers a setback after his midweek return

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Blackpool boss satisfied with his players’ reaction to weekend defeat

Crime

The teenager got off the bus at The Square in St. Annes late on Saturday night

13-year-old girl 'sexually assaulted on a bus to St Annes

Missing Charlene Downes disappeared from Blackpool in 2003 aged just 14. Also pictured are her parents Bob and Karen Downes outside their home in the resort

Cops offer £100k reward 23 years after Charlene Downes disappeared

A police sign on a PSNI vehicle

Breaking Man arrested after haul of drugs and cash found in car

Former Lancashire detective and county councillor Graham Gooch has died, after a remarkable working life

Top Blackpool murder detective-turned-councillor Graham Gooch dies

David Devlin, 35, is wanted for absconding from HMP Kirkham earlier this year whilst serving a 22-year sentence.

Police appeal for violent offender, 35, who absconded from HMP Kirkham

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.

'Heartbroken' - Thieves target café trying to recover from awful fire

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This summer scene depicts flower beds and the bowling greens in between the pier and the Marine Hall in the 1920s

29 incredible pictures in days gone by capturing people and buildings

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Amazon reveals the must have toys for 2026!

Amazon reveals the must have toys for 2026!

Chris Brown, founder and Managing Director of Brown & Co; Victoria Cross, Legal Director of Napthens; Mike Lovell, Director of Chameleon Financial Planning; and Jake Ashurst, Head of Corporate Service at Brown & Co; and their respective teams at their combined Budget Breakfast event at The Village Hotel, Blackpool, on October 30 where they shared with more than 50 business guests how the Budget affected firms across the area

Firms share post Budget insight to help 50 Fylde coast businesses soar

Retro

Blackpool fans watching the Blackpool v Yeovil play-off final match at Cahoots bar in Blackpool

41 memories of life in the town's favourite pubs
Blackpool had bars and clubs on every corner back in the day.
Claire Lark

Chocolate bars you'd like to see make a comeback

26 retro chocolate bars you would love to see return

At the entrance to Pleasure Beach in 1996 they were celebrating the park's Centenary. The Attic Nightclub was still there and in the Horseshoe Bar, Mystique were performing, Little and Large with Frank Carson in the Paradise Room

19 pictures take you back to fun filled days at the Pleasure Beach

A 1902 Tower-top view showing the position of the Foudroyant's anchor at the start of the widened section of North Pier

25 nostalgic pictures of the piers in past times

Cricketing maidens at a Lancashire school have just pulled off a splendid hat-trick. Girls from Elmslie Girls School, on Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, have clinched the Lancashire and Cheshire championship for the third season in a row. Pictured: Elmslie Girls School cricketers, from left: Louise Cox, Hayley Cook, Melanie Olsen, Susan Eccles, Adele Scarlett, Vicky Parkinson, Lisa Collum, Tracey Holt, and Rachel Walker

25 memorable pictures that go back to the mid-1980s

Lifestyle

Frilly Pig Bistro in Cleveleys has won a Tripadvisor award and has been rated one of the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. Pictured is owner and chef Sandra Byrne.

'We are making our town a real foodie paradise - come and visit us'

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

Chinese food

13 of the best Fylde coast Chinese takeaways for a cosy night in

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Simba’s mattresses have been reduced heavily ahead of Black Friday itself

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990

Paddy McGuinness at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026

Legendary comedian Paddy McGuinness announces Blackpool return

Kia EV2 review: a small electric SUV with big-car appeal

Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

Disney's Toy Story 5 is now on Yoto and I ordered it right away

Sport

Fylde Hockey Club's men's first team

Fylde Hockey Club: Seconds see off the thirds in inter-club clash
The round-up of last weekend’s matches involving Fylde Hockey Club.
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Fylde RFC scored eight tries in beating Heath on Saturday

Fylde RFC come back from their break with a high-scoring victory

Lytham St Annes Hockey Club's men's first team

Lytham St Annes Hockey Club: First teams claim a pair of weekend wins

AFC Fylde new boy Archie Lang

AFC Fylde eventually land midfielder following Bamber Bridge departure

AFC Fylde defeated Hornchurch at Mill Farm on Friday evening

Striker is at the double as AFC Fylde pick up another three points

Traffic and Travel

Roadworks in Wyre starting November 2

These are the major roadworks planned this week

Drivers in Blackpool are being urged to shop around for fuel as prices level off following weeks of increases

I’d back going back to COVID prices at £1 a litre

The M55 - is it a tricky motorway to navigate?

M55 challenging? We think not - try the M60!

What's On

Poppy Appeal organisers on the Fylde coast are looking for volunteers

Poppy Appeal call to special ways to get festive - what's on near you

Welcoming Winter event on Mereside, organised by Left Coast, during the Lightpool festival. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

10 mesmerising pictures from the Welcome to Winter light event

33 spooky pics from the 3 scariest homes in Blackpool this Hallowe'en

33 spooky pics from the 3 scariest homes in Blackpool this Hallowe'en

Owner Jason Fubar outside the venue's entrance.

'It's got a super club feel' - Jason Fubar ready to launch new club

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Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Homes and Gardens

Fylde Town Hall in St Annes

Here are all the planning applications received this week
Here are all the planning applications received this week at Fylde Council
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Planning applications received at Wyre Council this week

Latest planning applications received and validated this week

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Unique 9-bed mixed use mega-property set in 64 acres on the market

Beach Street (Credit: Lytham Estate Agents)

Breathtaking Grade II listed seafront Georgian period home for sale

Elmfield (Credit: Stephen Tew)

Thriving 11-bed Blackpool hotel near Pleasure Beach Resort for sale

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People

Police were called to Mythop Road to reports of a house alarm going off

Lancashire Police update after house party call-out
“We advised to turn the noise down.”
Claire Lark

Have you seen Eren Wright?

Lancashire Police issue update on woman missing for five days

Bailey Lister with one of the rescue owls

Coroner's verdict on death of animal lover, 22, who was trolled online

Blackpool Victoria Hospital A&E entrance

NHS bosses stress-test health services ahead of influx of patients

David Gilbert - a sex offender - snared in a "sting" by a gang of paedophile hunters in Blackpool has been jailed by a judge.

'I hate myself' - Sex offender snared in paedophile hunters' sting

Mental health rehabilitation services at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust have retained their ‘Good’ rating following an inspection that highlighted the positive experiences of patients, families and carers.

New CQC score for mental health rehab service at Fylde coast NHS trust

Coastguard crews were called to a missing person search and a separate incident in Cleveleys as the aftermath of Storm Boelo continued to affect the Fylde coast.

Coastguard missing person update as cars engulfed by Storm Boelo foam

Blackpool golf club head greenkeeper Chris Hulme (right) has completed a remarkable 100-mile walking challenge after receiving a life-changing kidney transplant from his friend Oli (left), raising more than £8,500 for kidney research.

My mate gave me a kidney then I took on a 100-mile walk in Storm Boelo

The Flamingo Business Awards will return to Blackpool next month, celebrating entrepreneurial excellence with a full day of business expertise followed by a glamorous awards evening at Viva Blackpool.

Flamingo Business Awards back for day of entrepreneurial excellence

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Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his generation”.

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