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Tony and Sophie Spedding, who took on a running/walking challenge to raise funds for Baby Beat and Petals in memory of their daughter Rosie.

BAE worker & wife brave huge challenge in honour of stillborn daughter

A motorist was arrested for drug driving following a roadside test by Fylde police officers.

Fylde Police tackle vehicle crime rise

The wind turbines might be planned for the sea, but the effects of the cables transferring their power to the national grid will be felt across the Fylde

Fylde Council urges wind farm rethink

Last year's awards ceremony.

Nominate for Fylde Sports Awards 2026

The Northern Belle is one of the world's most luxurious trains.

Scottish piper plays as Northern Belle departs

Images show damage to a property on Carr Lane, Hambleton, following the explosion.

Breaking 'Life changing' - Man jailed for causing huge gas explosion

A major new £4.6 billion international contract to develop a next-generation fighter jet is set to support thousands of jobs at BAE Systems' Lancashire sites in Warton and Samlesbury.

Major Fylde coast employer BAE Systems reveals half year results

The dogs were kept in filthy conditions.

Woman banned from keeping animals

The gap between the north and south for life expectancy has widened.

Gap in life expectancy between the north and south has widened

The UK is set to swelter again in August.

Another heatwave set to sizzle

Tamzin Outhwaite and Nikita Kuzmin during the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

New dancers join cast for Strictly

As temperatures soar hotter than Indonesia, water bosses have issued a statement on whether Blackpool and the Fylde coast can expect a hosepipe ban.

Water bosses make statement on hosepipe ban as heatwave here to stay

Blackpool had a fire engine removed from service on 56 occasions last year due to staffing shortfalls, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) has revealed.

Fears as fire engine removed from service 56 times in Blackpool

Eleven Blackpool pubs have announced plans to stay open until 5am on Monday for England fans

All the Blackpool pubs open to 5am for England v Mexico at World Cup

Pat Master's Team-X car.

From Blackpool Beach to 2,000-mile Baja race through Mexican desert

A mum-of-two said she nearly died after maternity staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital failed to listen to her health worries and has now vowed to never have another child.

Mum-of-two 'nearly died' after maternity staff failed to listen to her

Blackpool YouTuber Joe Slater completed a visit to every Fylde Wetherspoons.

I visited all Fylde coast Wetherspoons in 1 day without having a pint
‘I’m a solo traveller.’
Simon Drury

Prince William spent the afternoon talking to guests

Prince William wanted to see 'real Blackpool' on visit to town

A new Blackpool community group aims to help people in the resort struggling with mental health issues.

New mental health group helping Blackpool youngsters navigate life

New data reveals 33% of Blackpool rough sleepers are from out of town

New data reveals 33% of Blackpool rough sleepers are from out of town

Rates of abortion continue to rise in Blackpool.

Over 1 third of pregnancies in Blackpool end in abortion as rates rise

Blackpool Transport bosses have spoken for the first time after being given an extension to carry out vital repairs on the resort’s trams.

Tram bosses discuss repairs for 1st time amid major derailment concern

An Ofsted inspection at Blackpool St Nicholas C of E Primary School, showed that youngsters from less well off backgrounds “ attain better than other disadvantaged pupils nationally”.

New Ofsted report for Blackpool primary school after latest inspection

Blackpool youngster Kai Ryder who watched his dad die from cancer has now been diagnosed with the same condition.

Son who raised cash to give dad a final holiday fighting for his life

Baby-killing pervert Jamie Varley will live in fear every day of his life in the UK’s most notorious jail.

Inside 'Monster Mansion' where paedophile child-killer lives in fear

Lancashire Alternative Provision (LAP) on Mowbray Drive helps 40 youngsters - half of them with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - receive a good rounded education.

'Pupils broaden their horizons' - Ofsted delivers verdict on school

Sven Liebich will br extradited to serve time in a German prison for his membership of Blood and Honour - a group set up by Poulton musician Ian Stuart Donaldson.

Trans neo Nazi inspired by Poulton musician loses extradition battle

Pervert Graham Fisher died in hospital.

Blackpool pervert jailed for 17 years for rape dies in prison
A inquiry has been conducted into the death of pervert Graham Fisher who died in prison aged 84.
Simon Drury

Havana in the recording studio.

St Annes care home worker is a singing sensation

Jamie Hardman, aka YoungBloodRap

Rapper pens heartbreaking tribute to murdered tot Preston Davey

David Minto was sentenced to life, with a minimum of 35 years, for the brutal rape and murder of Sasha Marsden, who was just 16. The Blackpool killer is locked up in HMP Wakefield and has been subject of a violent attack. A new priosn report states sex offenders like Minto are 'at greater risk' of attack from fellow violent inmates

Murderer David Minto at 'greater risk' of attack at Monster Mansion

Safety concerns have been raised over Blackpool's famous trams.

Update on vital tram repairs amid safety concerns and derailment risk

World record-holding Blackpool strongman includes son in latest stunt

Lisa Osman with her youngest son Mason.

Beloved mum-of-6 dies in taxi on way to first family holiday in years

Life expectancy for men and women in Blackpool is getting better.

Blackpool life expectancy rises having previously been England's worst

Artist's impressions of the Silicon Sands development (credit Cassidy and Ashton)

14k new jobs and £14bn boost for Blackpool from Silicon Sands project

Blackpool looks set to play host to another facility for one of the world’s fastest growing sports.

Huge update on exciting plans for new Blackpool Sports Centre facility

Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw and Blackpool South MP Chris Webb at Rosscon Training.

Vital £5,000 cash injection for anti-knife crime scheme in Blackpool

Michael Harrison with his tiny Chevrolet house on wheels.

Council responds homeless man forced to live in tiny car for 2 months

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during the G7 summit in Evian, France

We need to keep childhoods off Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube

Despite battling a rare paralysing condition, artist Francesca Vaughan is holding an exhibition of her work.

I had to give up my dream job as a nurse after being left paralysed

The Aldi tattoo requested by a fan of the cut-price supermarket.

Tattoo helps Aldi fan go viral by helping her declare love for store

Massive Blackpool 5G update from UK's largest mobile network operator

Blckpool-born Robert Smith says two new Cure albums are on the horizon.

Blackpool frontman of legendary alt rock band promises 2 new albums

Mental health services for Blackpool teenagers are much improved according to a new report.

Major update as mental health services in Blackpool get new CQC rating

A 30-minute flight in the Spitfire at Blackpool Airport will cost £2-a-minute.

How to enjoy Blackpool's thrilling newest £2-per-second attraction

Lee & Chris' Belverdere Hotel in Dickson Road, Blackpool

'I've loved every minute' - Owners of hotel announce plans to sell up

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