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This is the huge cashpot won by bingo lovers in Blackpool this year

Lifestyle

A meeting was held between political candidates Chris Webb and Paul Maynard, and Cleveleys traders.

Candidates meet disgruntled traders at business hustings to discuss Wyre high street's uncertain future

People

The United Blackpool sleep-out at Blackpool North station. Picture by Bpl Bible

'Rough sleepers' hunker down at chilly train station to raise money for Blackpool soup kitchen

People

I have favourite old trousers, too, along with worn-out tartan shirts I hide from She Who Knows clear-outs

I have favourite old trousers,too, along with worn-out tartan shirts

People

Get ready for Miss Blackpool 2019

People

Blackpool 'Peaky Blinders' paedophile is jailed for 23 years over sickening sexual attacks on young children

Crime

Stone-built period property from the 1700s with paddocks and four living rooms on the market for £1.3m

Lifestyle

Letters - December 6, 2019

Opinion

The woman has been left incredibly shaken as a result of the incident. (Credit: JPress)

52-year-old woman thrown to ground and mugged as robber makes off with purse in Blackpool

Crime

Joseph McCann

'Evil' sex beast facing life for horrific string of attacks on women and children

Crime

Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Third phase of works at Norcross roundabout to start in January

Traffic and Travel

Avanti is taking over the West Coast main line from Virgin

Inter-city rail operator's £350m new trains fleet to be be built in UK

Business

A Blackpool bus trying to navigate around parked cars

Bad parking outside Blackpool school is causing problems for buses

Education

Rail passengers make their way through Manchester Victoria train station (OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Train passengers to protest over 'abysmal' service

Traffic and Travel

Crime More Crime >>

Blackpool 'Peaky Blinders' paedophile is jailed for 23 years over sickening sexual attacks on young children

Crime

The woman has been left incredibly shaken as a result of the incident. (Credit: JPress)

52-year-old woman thrown to ground and mugged as robber makes off with purse in Blackpool

Crime

Joseph McCann

'Evil' sex beast facing life for horrific string of attacks on women and children

Crime

Blackpool Magistrates' Court

These are the latest cases and convictions from Blackpool Magistrates' Court - Friday, December 6, 2019

Crime

Jason is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with short, grey hair. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

CCTV footage released of missing Blackpool man Jason Goldrick

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Blackpool weather forecast.

Hour by hour weather forecast: this is when rain will hit Blackpool at the weekend

Weather

The weather in Blackpool this weekend is set to be bright but cold.

Blackpool weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet

Weather

The weather in Blackpool this weekend is set to be dull, with heavy rain and cloud.

Blackpool weekend weather forecast: This is when heavy rain will hit

Weather

Priority routes are to be gritted in Lancashire tonight

These are the areas that are being gritted in Lancashire today

Traffic and Travel

Politics More Politics >>

Candidates meet disgruntled traders at business hustings to discuss Wyre high street's uncertain future

People

From top left - Martin Mitchell (Labour Party candidate), Mark Menzies (Conservative Party candidate), Gina Dowding (Green Party candidate), Mark Jewell (Liberal Democrat candidate) and Andy Higgins (Independent candidate)

General election 2019: this is why Fylde's candidates want you to vote for them

Politics

General Election 2019: These are the six candidates looking for your vote in Fylde

General Election 2019: These are the five candidates looking for your vote in Fylde

Politics

Photo by Maria Tyutina from Pexels

Christmas 2019: This is how to recycle your real Christmas tree in Blackpool and Fylde - and when you can leave it out

Politics

Business More Business >>

Here is where you can get Christmas trees in Lancashire

Lifestyle

Norcross roundabout

Third phase of works at Norcross roundabout to start in January

Traffic and Travel

Avanti is taking over the West Coast main line from Virgin

Inter-city rail operator's £350m new trains fleet to be be built in UK

Business

Pete Newton with the award

Lancashire-based supermarket chain Booths win spirits retailer award

Business

Education More Education >>

How singer Joel Rothwell, who was once bullied, is using his experiences to inspire pupils across Lancashire - and has 'supported' Gary Barlow on stage

People

A Blackpool bus trying to navigate around parked cars

Bad parking outside Blackpool school is causing problems for buses

Education

Staff and children at Poppy and Jacks celebrate the report

Poulton nursery Poppy & Jacks celebrating after 'Outstanding' Ofsted report

Education

The Gladly Solemn Sound in concert at The Gregson Centre, Lancaster

Christmas music like you've never heard before

Retro

Saint Aidan's High School Young Chef Competition

Nerves lead to success in Saint Aidan's Young Chef competition

Education

Health More Health >>

The morning after pill

Scientists develop monthly contraceptive pill

Health

The Mountwood Academy site near Longridge

Uncertainty over future of Mountwood Academy children's home

Business

Stocking up for the winter months

This is how you can help out food banks in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Fylde

Lifestyle

Opinion More Opinion >>

Does the BBC have a problem with pensioners?

Letters - December 6, 2019

Opinion

Jeremy Corbyn

Letters - December 5, 2019

Opinion

Ballot box

Letters - December 4, 2019

Opinion

People More People >>

Mecca Bingo in Talbot Road, Blackpool (Image: Google Street View)

This is the huge cashpot won by bingo lovers in Blackpool this year

Lifestyle

A meeting was held between political candidates Chris Webb and Paul Maynard, and Cleveleys traders.

Candidates meet disgruntled traders at business hustings to discuss Wyre high street's uncertain future

People

The United Blackpool sleep-out at Blackpool North station. Picture by Bpl Bible

'Rough sleepers' hunker down at chilly train station to raise money for Blackpool soup kitchen

People

I have favourite old trousers, too, along with worn-out tartan shirts I hide from She Who Knows clear-outs

I have favourite old trousers,too, along with worn-out tartan shirts

People