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Fur Cottage Kennel and Cattery was devastated by fire

Kennel and cattery owner's emotional update after devastating blaze

Nicola Le Cornu from Poulton has been told that her Ryanair flight is not wheelchair accessible, which was booked as part of a package holiday.

My holiday is ruined because Ryanair say I can't get on the flight

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

Protesters stage a demonstration against the forthcoming Silicon Sands data centre park, which is to be built within the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone| Photo: Caryl Archer

We're making our point about data centre, say protesters

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

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

Verdict due on 152 homes proposed for Fylde coast village

Holly Bank, Division Lane, Fylde Coast

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

Sunstone Avenue (Credit: Stephen Tew Estate Agents)

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

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

Blackpool FC

Blackpool kick off their FA Cup campaign on Saturday

Ian Evatt’s FA Cup replay anger as Blackpool prepare for Hornchurch

George Honeyman has been one of the Blackpool players to have had spells on the sidelines with injury

Ian Evatt has 'never seen anything like' Blackpool's injury problems

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

Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

Tuchel got it right: Cole Palmer shouldn't be in the England squad

The Saliba conundrum: Whether Arsenal should play their returning star

What's gone wrong with Newcastle - and who should take the blame

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Everton & Chelsea stars storm Top 10

More Blackpool FC

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

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

Blackpool head coach explains weekend game plan at Sheffield Wednesday

Crime

Steven Mitchell who has been jailed for drug offences

Man jailed for drug offences after police raided house

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

Police issue update on Bonfire Night incidents

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

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A Banbury mother has raised concerns after ongoing transport problems have resulted in her son missing almost a month of school. Stock image.

Revealed: The 21 hardest primary schools to get a place at in 2026

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

'Pub issues died out 'long ago' - Central Drive is much calmer'

Despite the benefits of the young people being able to connect with friends and family, it also leaves children open to risks.

Blackpool, Lytham and Fleetwood GPs ranked on receptionist helpfulness

Latest food hygiene ratings

17 new food hygiene ratings including KFC, Costa Coffee & Heron Foods

Retro

Undated picture of Butlins Metropole Hotel

37 historical photos of hotels in Blackpool in days gone by
A look back at Blackpool’s hotels...
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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

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

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

Lifestyle

Islay Road (Credit: eXp)

Award-winning mansion with spa, pool and garden fire pit for sale

Your top 11 hidden gem cafes and fantastic independent coffee shops

Lytham St Annes beach is known for its vast, clean, award-winning sandy beaches and Victorian pier. It's a two and a half hour drive from Derbyshire. Beach Rd, Lytham St Annes, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 2PQ

If I could live anywhere... Top 17 Fylde coast places you'd move to

The latest Wyre planning applications

10 planning applications received including a children's care home

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Shein Black Friday deals: my seven fashion picks, including winter knits, leopard print jeans and a £13 bag

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The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

How to turn a Cricut machine into a creative side hustle

Most of the parks are right by a beach

February half-term holidays from £129 at a UK seaside park

Sport

AFC Fylde celebrated victory at Harrogate Town in mid-September

AFC Fylde look for a double with FA Cup victory at Harrogate Town
AFC Fylde face a fellow National League club in the first round of this season’s FA Cup.
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Kaidokan Judo Academy, Blackpool

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

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

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

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

Bradley Walsh hosted a game show with a twist on Channel 4 this week, The Million Pound Shot (Picture: Channel 4/Gary Moyes)

All bets are off in Bradley Walsh's game show with a twist

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

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

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

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

Birchway Avenue (Credit: The Square Room)

Great 3-bed family home with landscaped garden yours for bargain price
What a fantastic garden!
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Islay Road (Credit: Lytham Estate Agents)

50 pics of luxury 6-bed mansion with bespoke design and massive garden

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

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Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

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People

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has thrown his support behind a conference in Blackpool aimed at improving opportunities and outcomes for boys and young men.

Everything you need to know about What About The Boys? conference
“Every boy and young man in Blackpool deserves the support and opportunities to thrive.”
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St Annes, Fylde coast

I went to St Annes to see the high street and I was left surprised

Urban explorers Derelict Detectives get inside Blackpool's Metropole hotel and show extent of damage

Urban Explorers' tour shows its 'beauty' but needs 'millions'

Opening of Nelly Mulligans Irish bar in Blackpool with Waterloo Road's Adam Thomas and Miss Blackpool 2025 winner Tillie Davenport. The illuminated flags can be seen in the background

Not in keeping with the area? - Backlash over flag decision

Declan serves customers inside his bar.

I battled dyslexia at school but I already own 4 businesses at 21

Do you know this man? Police are concerned for him

Breaking 'You are not in trouble' - Police issue urgent appeal to find man

Berwick House Care Home, South Shore

Coroner queries record keeping and agency staff after care home death

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

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

Blackpool Cricket Club's amazing Bonfire Night celebration

31 amazing Bonfire Night pictures which pulled our community together

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The polar vortex is something weather watchers will be talking about soon - but its effects are more complicated than just a promise of heavy snow

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The Edge and Bono of U2 who will be playing four huge UK shows at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June 2027

U2 to play extra UK shows amid controversy over price tickets

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.

M&S 2026 Christmas advert leaves shoppers swooning over 'hot Santa'

Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

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