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Yellow warning of rain affecting North West England issued by the Met Office

Yellow warning of rain affecting North West England issued by the Met Office

Fleetwood Mount Hotel has been shut for months following a blaze in one of the flats above

Pub chain says Fleetwood pub The Mount will reopen

These are the biggest roadworks starting in Fylde and Wyre this week (Monday, December 11 and Sunday, December 17).

Closures & temp traffic lights starting in Lytham, Poulton, Thornton this week

Firefighters were called out to remove a sign outside Viva Blackpool which had come loose in strong winds.

Dangerous sign swinging about in winds is removed by firefighters

Lytham Festival organisers have succeeded in a bid to increase audience capacity

Lytham Festival succeeds in crowd capacity increase

Protesters call out sexism on a peaceful march through Blackpool town centre

I went to a women's rights march and got told to 'get back in the kitchen'

A woman was attacked on Bispham Road

Woman attacked in attempted robbery outside funeral home

Police would like to speak to this man in connection with a sexual assualt against a child in November.

Blackpool Police share image of man in connection with sexual assualt on a child

An inquest took place at Blackpool Town Hall and concluded that Andrew Hughes had an accidental death after he fell off his e-scooter.

E-scooter rider killed on the prom 'was not riding irresponsibly at all'

Lee Barr is wanted on recall to prison (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man wanted on recall to prison has links to Leyland, Blackpool and Fleetwood

SimBar trio - Harvey Ross, Tom Farrell and Rob Bullen are the team behind the new golf simulation bar in Poulton.

Take a look inside new golf simulation bar SimBar

Do you recognise this man? Officers want to speak to him following a burglary at a hotel in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man wanted by police following burglary at Skye Oceans Hotel

There will be a free New Year's Eve celebration event on Blackpool seafront. Photo: VisitBlackpool

Free family celebration on Blackpool seafront on New Year's Eve

News

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Retro

St Wulstans and St Edmunds school nativity, 2007

39 memories of Christmas Nativity plays in the 90s and 00s
These wonderful photos capture the timeless magic of school Nativity plays at Christmas.

Children signing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for their concert at Ashcroft Day Nursery, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, 2002

31 adorable pics of Xmas Nativities at '90s & '00s Preston and Blackpool schools

A scene from October 1968

Moments in time capture Blackpool's bygone beach and promenade days

The first section few sections of Blackpool Tower were in place in this 1893 photo. It's foundation stone had been laid and construction was well-underway. Its familiar design was modelled on Eiffel Tower. The Mayor of Blackpool John Bickerstaffe had been to Paris and was so impressed he commissioned its construction

11 historic Blackpool Tower pictures which show its construction

Year 12 Chemistry class, 2003

24 throwback scenes which capture life at Baines High School

Lifestyle

Royle Estate Agents, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Period house in Albion Avenue bursting with character and charm

Susan Eve Estate Agency, Fylde Coast

Immaculate house for sale on Norbreck Road with 3 beds and landscaped gardens

The winning dessert.

The £15 Lancashire "showstopper" dessert everyone should get for Christmas

Alfie Boe believes Die Hard is a Christmas film and has teamed up with Disney + to prove it. Credit: Doug Peters/PA Wire

Alfie Boe teams up with Disney+ to prove that Die Hard IS a Christmas film

Blackpool FC

Seasiders supporters braved the windy conditions to watch the 3-0 victory over Carlisle United.

GALLERY: 18 photos of fans braving the conditions to watch the Carlisle win
Blackpool fans braved the windy conditions to watch their side overcome Carlisle United.

Blackpool claimed a 3-0 victory over Carlisle United- with Jordan Rhodes bagging a brace

WATCH: Seasiders boss scores goal of his own in full time celebrations

Andy Lyons opened the scoring for the Seasiders (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

Critchley shares praise for Lyons following impressive display against Carlisle

Marvin Ekpiteta (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

Critchley explains why key defender missed the victory over Carlisle

Jordan Rhodes claimed a brace for the Seasiders (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

Three talking points from the Seasiders' victory over Carlisle

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Neil Critchley (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

Critchley gives his verdict on the Seasiders' victory over Carlisle

We've rated the performances of the Blackpool squad against Carlisle.

PLAYER RATINGS: Two score 9/10 and five claim eights in win over Carlisle

Andy Lyons' first half goal helped the Seasiders on their way to the three points (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

REPORT: Blackpool 3-0 Carlisle United

Sport

AFC Fylde were victorious on Saturday Picture: Steve McLellan

AFC Fylde survive FA Trophy shootout
AFC Fylde moved into the FA Trophy fourth round on penalties following Saturday’s draw against Nuneaton Borough at the CBS Arena.

Blackpool have named their team to take on Carlisle United (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

TEAM NEWS: Key man poised to make return while another receives rare opportunity

Blackpool claimed a 2-1 victory over Barnsley to progress in the EFL Trophy

Seasiders discover next opponents in EFL Trophy- full draw here

Blackpool will face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup if they win their second round tie (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Further FA Cup detail released for if Seasiders progress to Forest tie

Blackpool are still without Shayne Lavery. The Northern Ireland striker is nursing a hamstring injury. (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)

Blackpool v Carlisle United team news - as ten out and one doubt

Traffic and Travel

Left: a lorry overturned on the M6 at Juncton 34. Right: Traffic on the M61 leading up to junction 9. Both areas

Live Live blog: two separate closures on the motorways in Lancashire

Left: a lorry overturned on the M6 at Juncton 34. Right: Traffic on the M61 leading up to junction 9. Both areas

Two separate closures on the M6 and M61 in Lancashire cause delays

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

Crime

The man appeared at Preston Crown Court.

Violent thug misses out on jail sentence for assaulting 'vulnerable' woman

The man appeared at Preston Crown Court.

Paedophile caught in chatroom sting branded "dirty old man" by judge

Lancashire Police Dogs Unit calendar 2024

Adorable Lancashire Police Dogs charity calendar 2024 is now on sale

Joshua Hughes died in hospital after being punched outside a Lancaster nightclub.

Bouncer found not guilty of killing man he punched outside nightclub

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

What's On

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

Big name musicals, pop acts and festivals are heading to Winter Gardens Blackpool in 2024

Ad Feature 2024 PREVIEW: Spectacular shows and concerts coming to Winter Gardens Blackpool

Peter Purves and Professor Andrew Ireland in the room where scenes for the Doctor Who missing episode recreation were filmed.

Doctor Who fans toast show’s 60th anniversary with former star

A Not So Silent Night at Lytham Hall which has been decorated for Christmas with musical themed rooms. Hall manager Peter Anthony with volunteer Linda Beddows.

22 pictures as Lytham Hall puts on a spectacular show of Christmas lights

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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UK Trending

'Sick of the lies': Michelle Mone breaks silence on covid PPE scandal

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Homes and Gardens

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter
Transforming your conservatory into an additional room can give homeowners the scope to create much needed additional space this Christmas.

Entwistle Green - Blackpool Sales

Superb house for sale on Poulton Old Road with living space over three floors

Duncan Raistrick, Blackpool

Spectacular pictures of detached house in Division Lane with a 180ft long garden

Gary Hemming CEO of ABC Finance

Beating the slowing property market with savvy renovations

Tiger Sales & Lettings, Blackpool

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

People

Blackpool's trams will not be running tonight

High winds cause Blackpool trams to be suspended until further notice
Blackpool’s famous tramway has been suspended this evening due to the stormy weather.

Police continue their search for Brian Blakeman

Police continue thorough search for pensioner missing for four days

Police are concerned about missing man Joseph Brennan

Have you seen missing Lancashire man Joseph Brennan?

Proposals to turn this civil service office building into flats is due to go before Blackpool planners

Mexford House: flats project due to go before planners

Chaucer Community Primary School youngsters dressed as elves - and holding eleves - as part of a tribute to a much-loved member of staff

School 'elf run' in memory of much loved staff member

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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