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SimBar opens in Poulton this week.

Poulton to get new golf simulation bar which opens this week

Main image: Danny Hatchard is in the centre. Left inset: Bill Ward. Right inset: Jake Quickenden.

An interview with the stars of The Full Monty ahead of their Blackpool shows

A cannabis farm worth approximately £250,000 was discovered during a drugs raid in Poulton (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man charged after substantial cannabis farm worth £250,000 discovered

BAE Systems is set to hire more than 1,500 new apprentices and graduates in the North West of England (Credit: Google)

BAE Systems to creates than 500 jobs in Lancashire for apprentices and graduates

Devan Hopkins ended up in a coma after being diagnosed with a blood infection (Credit: Tracy Hopkins / SWNS)

Man who was told he had flu by doctor ended up in coma for ten days

Emergency services attended a welfare incident at a home in Thornton Cleveleys last night

Emergency services attend an incident at a house in Thornton Cleveleys

Construction work on the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

New A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass to open this month

A troubled 15-year-old girl is having to be detained at an unnamed hospital due to a national shortage of secure accomodation. Image: Adobe

Teen needs 4 to 1 supervision in hospital as no space at secure accommodation

The allocated housing site on Berry's Lane, Poulton.

Plans for 25 more new homes in Poulton

Harts Amusements - Mitchell Hart (pictured) and the family have sold the arcade on Queens Promenade after 60 years of trading.

'Hours of fun for small change': happy memories at Harts Amusements

Heavy rain is set to hit Blackpool this week (Credit: Alexandre Feyfant)

Heavy rain set to hit resort this week as cold spell eases

Five offenders still wanted, from top left clockwise: Richard Berresford, Michaela Glover, Damon Chadwick, Katie Ainsworth and Danyal Hussain.

Five of Lancashire’s most wanted offenders still at large

Dancing during the Diwali Party at Staining Village Hall

How this Diwali party brought community together

News

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Retro

Chantelle Sykes , Sophie James , Nicola Finneron , Lucy Holliday and Cerise Fleming, 2005

39 pictures of festive revellers in Blackpool in the 90s and 00s
If there’s one thing Blackpool knows how to do, it’s party – especially at Christmas

The Commercial Hotel on the corner of Waterloo Road and Commercial Road later 20s/early 30s. The Dutton Arms replaced the hotel

33 photos from 1930-1932 including old shops, pubs, fires and cafes

A scene on Talbot Road in 1903

27 historical pictures taken at the turn of the 20th Century from 1900-1905

Desperate search underway in the immediate aftermath of the air disaster

19 sombre pictures of Freckleton Air Disaster nearly 80 years ago

Lionel Vinyl and followers prepare to funk off at Boomerang in 2002

23 scenes of fun nights at Lionel's Bar and Heaven and Hell

Lifestyle

Gary Hemming CEO of ABC Finance

Beating the slowing property market with savvy renovations

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31 of the best Christmas songs of all time as voted by you

Fleetwood Lights art trail, photo by Gregg Wolstenholme / Right: Reporter, Lucinda Herbert, takes the tour. Pictured at the Marine Hall.

My walk through a quiet coastal town bathed in kaleidoscopic lights

Tiger Sales & Lettings, Blackpool

Sensational semi-detached house for sale with a summer house and bar

Blackpool FC

Tashan Oakley-Boothe (Photographer Lee Parker / CameraSport)

Critchley explains the reason behind second half substitution against Barnsley
Blackpool were forced into a second half substitution during their 2-1 victory over Barnsley.

Jake Beesley celebrates Blackpool's second goal

Three talking points from the Seasiders' EFL Trophy victory over Barnsley

Jake Beesley scored the winner in Blackpool's victory over Barnsley (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

Critchley shares pride following comeback against Barnsley in the EFL Trophy

We've taken a look at how Blackpool performed in their EFL Trophy tie against Barnsley.

PLAYER RATINGS: Key man claims 8/10 in EFL Trophy victory over Barnsley

Blackpool came from behind to beat Barnsley

REPORT: Blackpool 2-1 Barnsley

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Blackpool have named their team to take on Barnsley

TEAM NEWS: Seasiders make eight changes from previous outing

Blackpool have an impressive front line. They have one of the leading marksmen in League One. (Image: Cameron Dodd/Camera Sport)

League One Team of the Season so far as one Blackpool star features

Blackpool have several young stars in their squad. Are they considered amongst the best in League One however? (Photographer Lee Parker/CameraSport)

Ranked! The 20 most exciting youngsters in League One

Sport

A number of players could be handed an opportunity for the game against Barnsley.

Predicted XI V Barnsley: Could summer signing make first Seasiders start?
Blackpool welcome Barnsley to Bloomfield Road this evening in the last 32 of the EFL Trophy.

Blackpool FC Community Trust has a busy month ahead during December Picture: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Hectic end to the year

Shayne Lavery hasn't played for Blackpool over the last few weeks. The Northern Ireland striker has a hamstring injury. (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)

Blackpool v Barnsley team news - as three players out and three doubts

Jon Brady celebrates Northampton's win at Blackpool last week

'Blackpool made that excuse' - Northampton boss' dig at Seasiders

Blackpool won all three of their EFL Trophy matches. The Tangerines have pocketed a five-figure sum so far. (Image: Camera Sport)

How much Blackpool have made from their EFL Trophy run

Traffic and Travel

A drink-driver has been charged after a car crashed into a hedge near Preston (Credit: Lancs Road Police)

Woman caught three times over drink-drive limit after BMW crashes into hedge

Drivers in and around Lancashire will have nine National Highways road closures to watch out for this week

Drivers face delays of up to 30 minutes on M55, M6, M61 and A585

The Met Office map showing the extent of the yellow weather warning in place from 5pm Sunday until 12noon Monday (image: Met Office)

Lancashire yellow weather warning points to risk of difficult driving conditions

Crime

Peter Swann, wanted for breaching his sex offenders’ notification requirements, has links Blackpool, Preston and the Fylde

Wanted sex offender, who also has links to Preston, could be in Blackpool

Operation Night Guardian in Poulton proved a success.

How police have been protecting revellers in Poulton

The scene of a major fire in Lancaster on Sunday on the Lune Industrial Estate. Picture by Gary Watts.

Dramatic drone pictures show smoke pouring from building during major fire

Lancashire Police have arrested Joshua Gill on suspicion of robbery

Op. Calibre: One of Lancs' most wanted arrested in police robbery crack down

Officers want to speak to this man after two homeless men were attacked in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)

CCTV image of suspect released as police investigate attacks on homeless men

David Handley is wanted for stalking, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault (Credit: Greater Manchester Police)

Man wanted for numerous offences including stalking and assault

What's On

Ken Emery will be playing piano and singing at the band's weekly session. Photo: Pete Lindup

Wyre Levee Stompers celebrate

Funeral Arranger Carole Pickering with the branch memorial tree. Photo: e : J&A Porter Funeral Directors

Local funeral directors to host Christmas memorial

The Full Monty a Winter Gardens Blackpool December 5 to 9, 2023

Ad Feature PREVIEW: The Full Monty takes off at Winter Gardens Blackpool

Shrek The Musical stars Brandon Lee Sears as Donkey, Antony Lawrence as Shrek and Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona.

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Shrek The Musical brings festive magic to Winter Gardens Blackpool

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

UK Trending

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA launches turkey-sized meatball for Christmas

The home in Sandringham Avenue in Walsall which was built without planning permission - and must now be torn down Picture: SWNS

'Monster mansion' with no planning permission has to be demolished

The Starbucks logo. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Home Alone is the UK's favourite festive film according to a recent study.

How to watch all the Home Alone movies over the Christmas period

Rightmove have released their forecast for 2024.

Rightmove forecast for property buying in the UK next year

Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Breaking Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

Homes and Gardens

By using your garden as a resource you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas festivities

Tips on how you can have a green Christmas by using plants from the garden
Your garden gives up some beautiful gifts of its own at this time of year – allowing you to bring the outside into the home with foliage and ‘green’ decorations.

Advice for homeowners on immediate actions to take if pipes burst. Image by CJ from Pixabay

Plumbing expert advises on immediate actions for burst pipes as freezing tempera...

More than 1,000 empty homes in Blackpool, as numbers rise in England

Empty homes scandal in Blackpool as families without homes on the rise

Hoole House and Lodge House, Lodge Lane, Elswick, Preston PR4 3YH (Credit: Fine & Country)

Mansion with summer house, pool, spa, gym, office, and 11-acre garden for sale

£41m funding pot to help residents make their homes more energy efficient. Cosy Homes in Lancashire

Could new grant end region’s fuel poverty crisis?

People

Michael Smith's front garden in Blackpool's North Shore.

Blackpool man transforms front garden with amazing Christmas display
Blackpool man Michael Smith certainly doesn’t skimp when it comes to Christmas.

Matt Roberts.

Determined teenager has grown his hair for three years to help two charities

Peaky Blinders (BBC): One of the most successful British TV shows of all time, Peaky Blinders has seen its cameras head to numerous Lancastrian locations over the years, including Lee Quarry in Bacup, Beacon Fell in the Forest of Bowland, and at the Ashton Memorial in Lancaster.

29 movies and TV shows you may not realise were filmed in Lancashire

Heather Johnstone (centre) with mum Christine and son Isaac, aged nine

Christmas Day feast being served up for lonely folk by kind family

Charlotte Dawson, the daughter of legendary comedian Les Dawson, during rehearsals of Beauty And The Beast at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Credit: William Lailey / SWNS)

Les Dawson sends daughter ‘good luck message' from beyond the grave

Shopping

L to R Anne, Coleen, Linda, Tommy, Denise and Maureen Nolan at The Cliffs Hotel. Picture: Aaron Parfitt

The Nolan Sisters talk ‘honour’ of receiving blue plaque in Blackpool

Love Zoe Print by Jen Allen

Blackpool Drag Star teams with local artist to produce ‘fabulous’ art

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