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Five men, including three from the Fylde coast, have been convicted of hacking into thousands of private social media accounts to steal personal and intimate images, many of which were of children. (Clockwise from top left: Jack Lomax, Sean Robinson, Christopher Simpkin, Jamie McGunnagle, and David Woof)

Breaking Men hacked social media to steal private images including pics of kids

Arsenal FC land at Blackpool Airport on the day of their clash with Fleetwood Town FC. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

European Champion football team to land at Blackpool Airport tonight

Holly Bank, Division Lane, Fylde Coast

The 15 best Fylde coast streets to live on according to you

Fylde Police issued fixed penalty notices for drivers who had parked their cars illegally

Police issue update on Bonfire Night incidents

The owner of a kennels and cattery devastated by fire last night said her ‘whole world has been turned upside down.’

'Terrifying' - Anguish after horror blaze at kennels and cattery

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19 of the Fylde coast's best fish and chip shops for Friday chippy tea

The roadworks at Queensway, St Annes

Major update on how much longer drivers will face delays on key road

Police are appealing for help to identify this man after a teenager was sexually assaulted on a bus

Breaking Police release image of man after girl, 13, sexually abused on bus

A police officer wearing a hi-vis jacket beside police car

Court date set for man charged after racially abusing police officer

Bobby Basterfield, landlord at the King Edward VII pub on Central Drive, is trying to turn the pub around for the past few months.

Ex-prison guard TikTok star transforming 'rough' Central Drive pub

Richard Watson died at Berwick House care home

Man died in care home minutes after being given his regular medication

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Retirement Party to Miss J Lloyd

27 incredible pictures that sum up 1959 - places and long-ago memories

New Blackpool Victoria maternity report reveals stark care issues

Update on maternity care after 'requires improvement' rating in 2025

Blackpool FC

Jamaica have confirmed a call-up for Blackpool midfielder Karoy Anderson

Blackpool boss: Call-ups can be great on one hand and bad on another

Blackpool’s players go to Hornchurch in the FA Cup after drawing at Sheffield Wednesday in League One last weekend

Blackpool SLO: Victory would be a fine week’s work in cup competitions

Ian Evatt and his Blackpool coaching team watched FA Cup opponents Hornchurch at AFC Fylde last week

Ian Evatt: Blackpool players must be professional to avoid FA Cup exit

Blackpool central defender Fraser Horsfall will see a specialist later this month

Blackpool defender set for specialist after injury setback last week

Forces Football is one of the activities on offer to the Armed Forces community

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Our support for Armed Forces community

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Blackpool boss is trying to get his players to be more positive

Bailey Peacock-Farrell is on Northern Ireland’s standby list

AFC Wimbledon-Blackpool in line to go ahead amid international break

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Ian Evatt: Blackpool will improve when cutting out the costly mistakes

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Carragher’s comments were stupid – but Aston Villa’s reply much worse

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Josh Bowler came on for Blackpool at half-time against Sheffield Wednesday

Blackpool head coach explains weekend game plan at Sheffield Wednesday

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

Crime

Fylde Police have issued a new update after a Warton man was charged after allegedly racially abusing NHS staff at a healthcare facility in Lytham.

Police: Man, 72, charged after allegedly racially abusing NHS staff

The driver of a car ploughed into three stationary vehicles on Red Bank Road

Breaking Police arrest woman after car hits multiple stationary vehicles

Blackpool Police have charged Colin Cousins, 29 of Beattock Place with theft

Man, 29, to appear at magistrates court after theft charge

The incident happened in Walkabout on October 10

Police appeal after man suffers injuries in assault at Walkabout bar

Cllr Paul Galley says residents are welcome to see designs fo

Chance to see exciting new Anchorsholme Park playground designs

A 36-year-old man from who was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman at a Blackpool bar has been released without charge

Police issue update on man arrested for alleged sex assault at bar

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The new homes are earmarked for land close to Ennerdale Avenue in Warton

Verdict due on 152 homes proposed for Fylde coast village

Sunstone Avenue (Credit: Stephen Tew Estate Agents)

Slick modern 2-bed home with clean design and private garden for sale

A children's home is proposed for The Paddock in Carleton.

Plans revealed to turn house on residential estate into kids' home

Kaidokan Judo Academy, Blackpool

Academy puts down community roots as a place ‘where everyone belongs’

Retro

The new Manchester Hotel built on the same site as the old hotel in the late 1930s

33 eclectic old photos are a window to the past
Rewinding the years in Blackpool...
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Talbot Road Layton, Blackpool close to the junction with Mather Street. Layton Bingo, Kia-Ora nurseries and D&M Textiles are all in the building which was once Blackpool Laundry and stables.

18 fascinating pictures to take you back to 1969

Workmen clearing the snow drifts near the Miners Home at Bispham, 1940

28 historic pictures that reflect life in Blackpool in the year 1940

North Shore lift and boating pool in a sorry state

27 incredible images that rewind time to Blackpool 1983

Pupils in Class 2F2 were being taught in temporary classrooms at Highfield High School

25 fabulous photos taken inside classrooms at schools in the 1980s

Lifestyle

Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

‘Bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland

Birchway Avenue (Credit: The Square Room)

Great 3-bed family home with landscaped garden yours for bargain price

It's a.. gender reveal for Blackpool zoo's three adorable lion cubs: 'An exciting new chapter for the pride'

Update on Blackpool Zoo's 3 adorable lion cubs after health checks

Exciting plans revealed for new bistro and bar in Fylde coast village

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With the big draw being Disney World, Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks

‘Best price I could find for Disney and Universal Studios tickets'

The OPI x M&M'S Holiday Advent Calendar features 12 mini nail polishes in a range of fun chocolate-inspired limited edition shades and it's currently £7.50 cheaper.

OPI collabs with popular chocolate brand to launch advent calendar

Sport

Lorraine Beavers met with Lionesses legend Mille Bright to discuss football in the Fylde coast.

Legendary England and Chelsea footballer discuss sport on Fylde coast
“Grassroots clubs play a vital role in our communities and they'll be sending some information over to me regarding local issues that I will chase up with Wyre Council to try and get you the support you need.”
Will Atherton

Fylde scored eight tries to defeat Heath at the Woodlands last weekend

Fylde RFC were back on form in preparation for facing league leaders

Royal Lytham & St Annes' Jamie van Wyk has announced he will be turning professional

Royal Lytham & St Annes GC’s Jamie Van Wyk makes professional move

AFC Fylde visit Harrogate Town in the FA Cup this weekend

AFC Fylde head coach has high praise for his players after another win

Danielle played for Spurs for 11 years, and has now been recognised for her achievements.

I was Spurs Ladies top goalscorer- now I run a Fylde coast business

Traffic and Travel

The temporary traffic lights at Queensway, St Annes

'I can't believe these roadworks have taken so long and still go on'

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

Roadworks in Wyre starting November 2

These are the major roadworks planned this week

What's On

Comedy legend Harry Enfield is set to bring his new show, Harry Enfield and No Chums, to Blackpool’s Opera House Theatre at the Winter Gardens on November 23, 2026.

Comedy legend's new show at Blackpool Opera House - date & tickets

Chris McCausland

Comedian and Strictly winner's return date - how to obtain tickets

St Bernadette's Parish Players mark their 50th anniversary with a festive murder mystery comedy, Sleighed To Death. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

11 fabulous pictures from 50th anniversary festive mystery comedy play

In the run-up to Armistice Day, Blackpool Transport is recognising the dedication and sacrifices of local members of the armed forces by unveiling a special ‘Hero Bus’.

Blackpool Transport's poppy design Hero Bus ahead of Armistice Day

Puzzles

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Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Homes and Gardens

Islay Road (Credit: Lytham Estate Agents)

50 pics of luxury 6-bed mansion with bespoke design and massive garden
This is comfortably one of the Fylde coast’s most stunning homes.
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I tour a fabulously spacious 3 bed home in Staining Old Road with a separate office on the market for £650,000

I tour a spacious three bed home with separate office up for £650,000

Models of homes on coins

First-Time Buyers Urged to Secure Property Cover Before Moving

Fylde Town Hall in St Annes

Here are all the planning applications received this week

Planning applications received at Wyre Council this week

Latest planning applications received and validated this week

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People

Blackpool Cricket Club's amazing Bonfire Night celebration

31 amazing Bonfire Night pictures which pulled our community together
Huge crowds turned out for the annual Bonfire Night celebrations at Blackpool Cricket Club.
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Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has vowed to continue fighting for the remediation of contaminated land and accountability over PFOA pollution in Thornton, despite welcoming further research into the chemicals affecting the area.

I won't be waiting for PFOA contamination research to fight for action

Fylde’s parks, villages and seafront have been recognised among the best in the country after local communities achieved success at the national RHS Britain in Bloom finals and the North West in Bloom Awards 2026.

Groups celebrate national and regional success at 2026 In Bloom awards

Police are renewing their appeal for information to help find missing 29-year-old Eren Wright, as their investigation focuses on Lytham, St Annes, Fairhaven, Blackpool and the wider Fylde coast.

Cops slam online speculation & renew appeal for info on missing woman

Two families have shared their positive experiences of being supported to find new homes in the Revoe area as Blackpool Council progresses with plans for a major regeneration project.

'Tenerife to Blackpool' - Couple find new home amid redevelopment

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has called for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme to be extended to all manufacturers, warning that high energy costs risk driving businesses away.

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Blackpool’s historic Winter Gardens is set to host a major family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration.

Family-friendly NYE Fest 2026 party at Winter Gardens - ticket info

Families will be able to enjoy a festive underwater adventure this Christmas as Santa returns to SEA LIFE Blackpool as part of a series of seasonal events taking place at aquariums across the UK.

SEA LIFE Blackpool announces Christmas grotto dates for 2026

Two Lytham St Annes RNLI lifeboats were launched after a man sailing his yacht from Holyhead to Preston Dock could not be contacted, prompting concern from his family and HM Coastguard.

RNLI rescues unwell yacht skipper travelling from Holyhead to Preston

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James Norton stars as a rather different Santa Claus alongside Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus in the M&S 2026 Christmas advert, which has already prompted plenty of excited reactions from shoppers.

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