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I’m an ex-vet who’s gone from homelessness to fixing arcades on Central Pier

Will Atherton — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:45:49 GMT

“It’s not just about the food, it’s a community gathering where everyone helps each other as well.”

32 festive images of Christmas by the Sea taking shape ahead of grand Blackpool opening

Jack Marshall — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:00:45 GMT

It’s almost time!

Our kids’ football match was ruined after mindless vandals tore up our pitch by doing doughnuts on the grass

Richard Hunt — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:49 GMT

“Our young players will be really disappointed if the matches are called off, they can’t wait for the weekend matches.”

I’m a multiple world record holder and the planet’s ‘Strongest Freak’, now I’m wrestling in Blackpool

Jack Marshall — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:47 GMT

“He has to put up or shut up, basically. He's got to show me that he has heart and he has guts. And me personally, I don't think he's got any.”

Unique 9-bed mixed-use property with 3 homes, event centre, and VIP bar set in 64 acres on the market

Jack Marshall — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:36 GMT

I’ve never seen anything quite like this...

Fylde coast council issues major warning on strict hygiene and biosecurity amid bird flu concerns

Jack Marshall — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:27:14 GMT

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is now in place across the whole of England.

Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock says Blackpool’s big ambitions helped it make City of Culture shortlist

Lucinda Herbert — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:15:46 GMT

A fish and chip supper and a guided tour through Blackpool Illuminations was the order of the day, for Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport after a stop at the town’s homage to its showbiz past, Showtown.

‘An inspirational day’ - Crowds gather in Blackpool for Festival of Women 2026 at Winter Gardens

Jack Marshall — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:00:53 GMT

"The event was an inspirational day of information, shared experiences and hopeful optimism.”