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A number of holidaymakers say they have been targeted by thieves while staying at Haven’s Marton Mere Holiday Village, off Mythop Road.

I won't be returning to Marton Mere, it totally ruined our holiday

A huge queue formed outside the Winter Gardens in Blackpool as Britain's Got Talent returned

Hundreds gather outside Winter Gardens as Britain's Got Talent returns

Funeral directors across Blackpool were inspected by the council amid calls made for more regulations in the sector

Funeral directors inspected as calls for more regulations

A spot that used to be lined with anti-fracking campaigners is now littered with rubbish

Fly-tippers strike at abandoned Fylde fracking site

There have been expressions of intrest in Daish's Blackpool Hotel since it went on the market

Update on sale of prominent seafront hotel in Blackpool

Ryan Bradsaw from Blackpool chats to us after being evicted from the Big Brother house.

I'm gutted to be out, I had a great time and don't regret a thing

8 great pictures as Britain's Got Talent auditions returned to Blackpool

8 great pictures as Britain's Got Talent returned to Lancashire

The new Coyote Ugly Saloon bar is all set to open on Blackpool Promenade

Coyote Ugly Saloon bar has extended Blackpool auditions all this week

(TOP L-R) Hasnain Ashraf and Lewis Lord (BOTTOM L-R) Joseph Oakes and Lloyd Spencer

Gang who filmed themselves bagging heroin and crack cocaine jailed

Debbie Leitch, 24, who was born with Down syndrome, was found dead at her family home in Blackpool in August 2019.

Coroner probes death of Debbie Leitch as disgraced mum snubs inquest

Higher sea levels could be a result of climate change in Blackpool

Blackpool is getting hotter as council approves new climate plans

16 hair-raising pictures from Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort's Journey to Hell event

16 hair-raising pictures from Pleasure Beach's Journey to Hell event

Tony Johnson with his partner who said she was "devastated" to have lost her "soul mate"

Jury give final verdict in manslaughter trial of football fan

News

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Blackpool FC

Andy Morrell (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

Ex-Blackpool man makes Birmingham prediction in League One admission

Former Blackpool striker Andy Morrell states he can’t see anyone finishing above Birmingham City in League One this season.

Amos Wynn

Retro

A busy scene at the junction of Victoria Road West and The Crescent

Take a journey back in time to Cleveleys with 19 fantastic photos

Tapping into the last few decades, these pictures remind us what Cleveleys was like

Claire Lark

Bizness nightlub, Blackpool, pictured in September 1993

53 retro pictures wrapping up the years 1990-1995

Welfare Assistant Doreen Cook who was retiring after 35 years service at Revoe Primary School, Blackpool.

18 memorable retro photos of dinner ladies schools back to the 1990s

Jeremy Clarkson chats to TVR's Ben Samuelson and Peter Wheeler at the Motorshow

Inside TVR in Blackpool through 26 incredibly nostalgic retro pictures

Ambulance in Blackpool 1973

47 astonishing pictures taken between the years 1970 and 1975

Lifestyle

This Christmas, give them the gift of a perfect pour every time with Menkind’s Draft Wizard Ultrasonic Frothing Beer Dispenser.

Pour the perfect pint with Menkind’s Draft Wizard Beer Dispenser

Selection of party food by M&S

Luxury Christmas party with festive treats from M&S and Waitrose

The top 40 fish and chips shops in the UK named - from Cornwall to Fife (Photo: topntp - stock.adobe.com)

Where to find the best chippies in the Uk according to national awards

The £2m Devon home up for grabs in the Omaze House Prize Draw

Omaze Devon House: Here's what you need to know

Crime

Women who have been raped are to be given free access to transcripts from their court cases: Picture: Adobe Stock

I survived my ex who raped & abused me as I lay next to my children

Emergency services were called to Lord Street in Fleetwood after a concern for welfare incident on Monday afternoon (October 14)

Town barber rescues man after 'upsetting incident' outside chip shop

Theatre fans urged to ‘change password’ after data breach

Fishing equipment was stolen from a cyclist after he was hit by a car near Norbreck Castle

Cyclist robbed after being hit by car near Norbreck Castle

Countdown contestant John Cowen has appered in court accused of stabbing rival at competition

Countdown contestant appears in court charged with stabbing rival

Tony Johnson with his partner who said she was "devastated" to have lost her "soul mate"

Jury still deliberating in manslaughter trial of Blackpool fan

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Critchley defends Blackpool record in first media outing with Hearts

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Fans say the same thing as ex-coach finds new role with Hearts

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Ex-Blackpool loanee calls time on his playing career

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New job confirmed for former Blackpool boss

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Bruce's past words on Gillingham as FA Cup draw produces reunion

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Blackpool receive further boost ahead of upcoming tests

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Blackpool figure shares experience of ex-boss' man management

Sport

The YMCA Orange and FC Rangers U10s showed their development last weekend Picture: Karen Tebbutt

B&DYFL: YMCA Orange v FC Rangers

Two under-10s teams who are listening and learning provided us with a thrilling Blackpool and District Youth Football League match of the week at Seafield Road on Saturday.

Andy Moore

The FA Cup first round draw has taken place (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)

Blackpool handed FA Cup first round tie against League Two outfit

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Fylde Hockey Club: Girls have no trouble finding the net

Title odds: 2500/1.

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Lytham St Annes Hockey Club: Ladies' fightback falls short

Traffic and Travel

Major safety upgrades planned for the A6 through Lancashire

Police shut Squires Gate Lane near the Promenade after a 'damage-only' crash involving two cars at 8.37pm on Sunday (October 13)

Police update after crash shut Squires Gate Lane near Prom last night

The motorway was closed westbound from junction 4 (Darwen / Blackburn South) to junction 3 (Blackburn West / Wheelton) while emergency services responded

Police update after crash causes rush hour delays on M65

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16 of the best Halloween costumes from 2023

16 of the best Halloween costumes from 2023 to help inspire you

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Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

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UK Trending

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

Drug driver stops on busy motorway - forcing HGVs to swerve.

Watch: Drug driver stops on busy motorway - forcing HGVs to swerve

Abusive husband stabs wife so hard the knife snapped and tells cop 'I'm not bothered'

Chilling moment husband stabs wife and tells cop he's 'not bothered'

The aftermath of the McLaren crash. Photo: Jack Doherty on X/ Twitter

Internet star crashes £150k car during livestream

A study, of 5,000 adults, examined how everyday pain is poorly understood and mistreated, with 81 per cent of 18-24-year-old women feeling their pain is ignored or dismissed

Women have their pain dismissed more than men, according to research

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

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Homes and Gardens

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I found a state of the art multi-million pound super mansion for sale

This home has been recently remodelled and is comfortably one of the North West’s most astonishing homes.

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'Edwardian masterpiece' detached house is reduced to sell

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Cheap semi-detached in Valentia Road is a perfect family home

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Electric toothbrush deals: Prices have stayed incredibly low

The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 brings many improvements over its predecessor

Review: Jackery has just improved one of its best power stations

Damian Kilshaw and partner Jessica are planning their wedding

My cancer has returned but I'm determined to marry my Jess

Blackpool’s South Pier

I visited South Pier for the first time & it lived up to all the hype

Nina Gilligan (left) and Barry Dodds (right) battled it out to be crowned pastry tester for Holland's Pies.

Holland's Pies hires a Lancashire comedian as resident pastry taster

Author Ian Rankin captures the room before his talk in Lytham. Photo: Amelia Friese-Greene

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