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Lancashire Police have arrested Joshua Gill on suspicion of robbery

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

Artist’s impression of the proposed hotel (Falconer Chester Hall)

Plans submitted for £30m new hotel on Promenade

Bathing water at St Annes North Beach downgraded to 'poor'

Daniel Cuffe & Peter Taylor of Cuffe & Taylor

Blackpool Gazette is 'the best local paper' say leaders and celebrities

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

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

Blackpool's new Civil Service Hub has been designed with a nod to the town's traditional look

Blackpool's new government offices progress with 'heritage' feature

Chomper at The Marine Hall: As night falls, a giant monster named Chomper will illuminate the fabulous Marine Hall, offering light-hearted fun for visitors.

Coastal town will light up this weekend with Lightpool-style installations

Looks like work was still going on in this photo. Marks and Spencer in the background and C&A to the left in the distance. the footbridge crossed Bank Hey Street and continued to the side of C&A towards Winifred Street

14 images of Blackpool's town centre footbridge before it became an eyesore

Left: The late actor Dean Sullivan pictured in 2018. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts/Getty Images). Right: Vicky Entwistle with her husband Andy. (Photo from @vicky_entwistle on Twitter).

Corrie's Vicky Entwistle pays emotional tribute to friend Dean Sullivan

Councillor Jo Farrell at the launch of Green Dot at Walkabout on Queen Street, Blackpool. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Councillor condemns 'unacceptable' cat calling after incident at bus stop

The three large, ornamental ducks which have been taken from pensioner Edna Grime's home at Norbreck in Blackpool

Pensioner left heartbroken after theft of ducks

David Thewlis attends the Sydney premiere of "The Artful Dodger" at Beta Bar on November 29, 2023. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Blackpool's David Thewlis attends premiere of his latest TV show but what is it?

News

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Retro

Coronation Street junction with Church Street

25 historical photos and images from the town's earliest days between 1840-1897
This evocative set of photos snapshot Blackpool in its very early days.

Great photo which typifies the unpredictable Blackpool weather. You'd be forgiven in thinking this was mid summer but it was actually October 26 1987

19 rarely seen photos which capture life in Blackpool town centre in the 80s

Robin and Karen Sands, from the Squirrel Chippy on Collins Avenue, Bispham in 1999. They were celebrating their National Seafish Quality award with...some fish and chips!

Chippies of the 90s: Where we bought our fish and chips from in Blackpool

Who can forget this scene? The slides were the reason you went to Derby Baths in the 1980s. They were new and exciting and the kids loved them

Derby Baths: 21 pictures which will bring back memories of the iconic pool

Pupils performed Heartbreak Hotel in 1997. Aaron Bowkett is pictured with Emma Walker , Victoria Griffiths (seated), Nicola Neild and Carla Chadwick.

Palatine High School: 18 school day memories from the 90s

Lifestyle

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

There are plenty of live shows to look forward to in Lancashire this January and February

20 live shows and concerts to brighten up your January

All of the shops here rated 4 or more out of 5, according to Google Reviews.

7 of the best charity shops for thrift shopping in Blackpool

FILE PHOTO Carol Vorderman.

Carol Vorderman outraged over King's claim on Lancashire money

Blackpool FC

We've taken a look at the Seasiders squad options.

Seasiders squad update ahead of EFL Trophy tie against Barnsley
Blackpool welcome Barnsley to Bloomfield Road on Tuesday evening in the EFL Trophy’s round of 32.

Jordan Rhodes (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

What do we know about Rhodes' future with Blackpool beyond this month?

The game at Bloomfield Road has been postponed

Seasiders groundsman shares disappointment following cup tie postponement

Blackpool received short notice over the decision to postpone their FA Cup tie against Forest Green Rovers

Seasiders given short notice over decision to postpone FA Cup tie

Blackpool's FA Cup second round tie against Forest Green has been postponed (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)

When could the Seasiders be back in FA Cup action?

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Ella Toone completed England's comeback against the Netherlands (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Ex-Seasiders loanee celebrates partner's major role in Lionesses' comeback

Blackpool's FA Cup tie against Forest Green has been postponed

What the FA have said about the postponed cup tie against Forest Green

Blackpool fans have been reacting to the postponement of their FA Cup tie against Forest Green Rovers

Fans share frustration following postponement news

Sport

Germany will host Euro 2024. (Getty Images)

England and Scotland Euro 2024 opponents emerge after draw

England and Scotland now know their opponents at next summer's Euro 2024 in Germany

AFC Fylde director of football Chris Beech Picture: Steve McLellan

Chris Beech's vote of confidence in AFC Fylde squad

Seasiders' FA Cup second round tie against Forest Green called OFF

Steve Evans' side drew with Peterborough this week (Image: Getty Images)

Rivals makes surprise Blackpool omission as he name drops best sides

Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop looks set for a period on the sidelines after he injured his ankle in the Blues' 2-0 win at Burton on Tuesday night

Blackpool promotion rivals Pompey suffer key striker injury blow

Traffic and Travel

These are just some of the top-rated garages in the Blackpool area.

The top reasons your car will fail its winter MOT

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

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

Police, fire and paramedics – including the air ambulance – were called to the scene in Park Road, Blackpool - near Aldi - at 3.38pm on Sunday, November 26

Girl cut out off car wreck and biker seriously injured

Crime

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

Dinico Bowden, 20, was last seen in the Claremont area of Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Public urged to call 999 for immediate sightings of missing man

Ruairi O’Donoghue is wanted for two burglaries and an attempted burglary (Credit: Greater Manchester Police)

Man wanted in connection with two burglaries has links to Blackpool

A man has been charged following a spree of burglaries across Blackpool, Kirkham, Poulton and Cleveleys

Man charged and named after spree of commercial burglaries

Two women were charged following a shoplifting spree in Cleveleys town centre (Credit: Google)

Two women charged after spate of thefts in town centre

Inquest opens into the avoidable death of resident at disgraced care home

What's On

Outlander star Sam Heughan played hunky motorcycle cop Danny in the new Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door (Picture courtesy Channel 4)

The Couple Next Door is an unappetising stew of mystery-thriller cliches

BBC Radio 6 Music's Chris Hawkins.

BBC Radio stars Dave Pearce and Chris Hawkins to host silent disco battle

Cinema audiences across Lancashire (and the country!) start the Christmas season celebrations with 'André Rieu’s White Christmas' spectacular.

Spectacular Christmas concert is coming to Lancashire cinemas for one week only

Is Manchester's Christmas Market the best in the UK?

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

A murder probe has been launched after a man died in a house fire in Hull, East Yorkshire Picture: Humberside police / SWNS

Breaking Murder probe launched after man dies after house fire

Nigel Harman and Katya Jones performing earlier in this year's Strictly series Picture: BBC/Guy Levy

Strictly star explains why he pulled out of live show

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Homes and Gardens

£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?
Thursday November 30 marked National Energy Action’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day with the organisation estimating 6.3 million UK households are currently living in fuel poverty, up from 4.5 million in October 2021 when the crisis began.

Rothwells Farm has a choice of three and four bedroom homes designed for first time buyers, upsizers and growing families. Photo: Taylor Wimpey

Taylor Wimpey sells 85% of Golborne development

£2m fund to be distributed to stop 'heating or eating' choices. Photo: Cadent Foundation

Blackpool charity to help distribute £2m to stop people making desperate 'heatin...

Fleetwood's iconic former radar training base

Historic radar training building in Fleetwood set to be auctioned

Garstang Rd, Brock, Preston PR3 0B

6 of the most festive garden centres to visit this Christmas

People

Ryleigh Hilcoat Bee, aged 3, died with an undiagnosed illness called Rhabdomyolysis.

Coroner will investigate untimely death of 3-year-old with undiagnosed illness
Blackpool’s senior coroner will press ahead with an investigation into the untimely death of a 'smiley, happy' three-year-old girl whose rare illness went undiagnosed.

Several Lancashire secondary schools have beat off competition from across the country to feature in The Sunday Times' schools guide for parents 2023

Lancashire schools feature on The Sunday Times' academic excellence list

Between 21 November 2022 and the New Year, Lancashire officers stopped more than 3,000 drivers at checkpoints, and found 343 unfit to be behind the wheel, through either drink or drugs

Police send drug drivers a message for Christmas

Almost 15 percent of Lancashire households are classed as 'fuel poor'

Help for Lancashire households struggling with energy costs

A mongrel, mutt or mixed-breed dog ranked first on the list. It is described as a dog that does not belong to one officially recognized breed, including those that result from intentional breeding. Although the term mixed-breed dog is sometimes preferred, many mongrels have no known purebred ancestors

These are the most popular dog breeds for 2023

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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