Emergency Incident

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have issued a major update on a house fire in Thornton.

Lancashire Fire & Rescue issue new update on injuries after house fire

Three Blackpool RNLI volunteers have received Chief Officers Commendations in recognition of an exceptional rescue in challenging conditions last year.

RNLI volunteers receive commendations after dramatic North Pier rescue

Steven Fitzgerald, Chair of Blackpool RNLI says that 'lives will be lost' if the proposed rock groynes are given the go-ahead for Blackpool, as they would make some of their life-saving operations much harder and a lot more dangerous.

Rock groynes would have stopped our lifesaving operation: RNLI

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has announced the death of retired Fire Search Dog Davey, who has died following a short illness.

Lancashire Fire Service pays tribute to retired search dog Davey

Blackpool RNLI have been called out twice over the weekend

Breaking RNLI updates as person pulled from sea in late-night sea drama

A blaze broke out at a property in Devonshire Road

Update as fire crews tackle house fire in Devonshire Road

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 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

Lancashire Police provide injury update after 5-car collision on M55

Breaking Police issue major update on injuries after 5-car collision

Coastguard crews were called to a missing person search and a separate incident in Cleveleys as the aftermath of Storm Boelo continued to affect the Fylde coast.

Coastguard missing person update as cars engulfed by Storm Boelo foam

Lytham Coastguard has been carrying out a series of training sessions over recent weeks to maintain its rescue skills and ensure team members are prepared for a range of challenging situations.

'We've been very busy ' - Coastguard rescue operations update

Wigan Lane this evening. A damaged motorbike remains in the middle of the road

Breaking Biker seriously injured in road smash

Electricity North West update as power cuts affect 148 homes

Lytham Coastguard has carried out a patrol along the Fylde Coast after strong winds, wet weather and rising tides prompted concerns about public safety.

'We can confirm' - Coastguard message after Storm Boelo havoc

Police cordon off Talbot Road in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Police manhunt underway after two people stabbed and hospitalised

Police cordon off Talbot Road in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Breaking Major update on fatalities as key road closed after alleged stabbing
Talbot Road is closed whilst police deal with an alleged stabbing incident
Claire Lark

Lancashire Fire and Rescue service have issued a severe warning regarding the fatal dangers posed by e-bikes after Blackpool was highlighted as a hotspot for deaths linked to lithium ion battery-linked blazes.

Mum died leaping from window to flee e-bike fire amid new warning

Fleetwood and Knott End Coastguard teams joined forces for a night-time search exercise to practise finding missing people across challenging marshland.

'Unique and challenging' - Why Coastguard was out on marshes Over Wyre

The victim of Saturday’s fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park has been named

Police name man who died in fatal tiger incident at Wildlife Park

Andrew Erskine died two days after the collision in Lytham

Motorcyclist from Blackpool died two days after Lytham collision

Hannah and Lorraine with RNLI volunteer team

'Well done ladies, we're proud of you' - Praise for RNLI volunteers

Lytham RNLI crews carried out a launch and recovery exercise on Sunday, with the station’s all-weather lifeboat seen going on and off the beach.

Why the all-weather RNLI boat was deployed over the weekend

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) has welcomed international recognition for technology developed through its collaboration with researchers, drone specialists and wildfire experts.

Lancs Fire Service wildfire tech wins global recognition in Alaska

Firefighters were called to the Kurdistan Restaurant in Central Drive

Update as firefighters battle flames at Central Drive restaurant

HM Coastguard Lytham headed to Church Scar, known locally as “the scar”, for a training exercise focused on navigating the challenging coastal terrain and preparing for potential water rescues.

Why there was a Coastguard operation on ‘tricky’ part of Fylde coast

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is developing a Heavy Lift Drone capability aimed at supporting firefighters tackling wildfires in Lancashire and beyond.

Fire service unveil new heavy-lift drones to tackle deadly wildfires

Fire crews at the former JR Taylor store

Firefighters are called to former store after smoke seen at building
Three crews called to scene at heart of town centre
Tony Durkin

Two men have been taken to hospital and arrested after a reported stabbing on Central Drive in Blackpool, close to Revoe Park.

Two men hospitalised and arrested after stabbing on Central Drive

Emergency services on the scene in Lyddesdale Avenue, Cleveleys after a bin wagon collided with a house shortly after 12.30pm today

Breaking Man taken to hospital after bin wagon smashes into home after crash

Major incident after bin lorry crashes into Fylde coast house

Breaking Major incident after bin lorry crashes into Fylde coast house

Blackpool RNLI volunteers rescued a person from the sea near the Sandcastle on the South Promenade this afternoon after being alerted by HM Coastguard.

'Courageous' Blackpool RNLI volunteers rescue person from sea

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following an assault in Poulton-le-Fylde which left a 14-year-old with a fractured eye socket and facial injuries.

Breaking Police appeal as 14-year-old suffers fractured eye socket in assault

Lancashire Police issue severe ketamine warning as Freshers' Week kicks off

'Drug dealers profit from harm' - Freshers' Week ketamine warning

Lancashire Police appeal after man stabbed with needle in reported Blackpool promenade assault

Breaking Police say man stabbed with needle in Blackpool prom assault

Lancashire Police warning as children's nine accidental 999 calls leave genuine emergencies waiting in queue

Children's accidental 999 calls leave genuine emergencies waiting

Fleetwood back in business as Lord Street fully reopens following devastating ex-catalogue store blaze

Town back in business as street reopens following devastating blaze

Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was hit by an e-bike in Cleveleys

Breaking Man, 80s, left with serious injuries after being hit by an e-bike

Drug drivers, missing children, and primary school break-in - Fylde Police issue round-up of latest incidents

Police latest: Drug drivers, missing kids & primary school break-in

Police at the scene in Kirkham Road following a crash outside HMP Kirkham this morning (Saturday, September 19)

Air ambulance attends crash outside prison as police shut road

Firefighters attend Blackpool property after microwave fire

Firefighters attend Blackpool property after microwave fire

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Cunliffe Road

Major update following house fire in Cunliffe Road

Blackpool Beach Patrol

Breaking Dog and owner cut off by tide with 'minutes to spare'

Lancashire Police provide injury update after cement mixer overturns on M55 slip road towards Blackpool

Lancashire Police injury update after cement mixer overturns on M55

Major Blackpool Police update on closed M55 slip road after cement mixer overturns

Police update on closed M55 slip road after cement mixer overturns

Lancashire Police update on woman found dead in pond in Lytham's Lowther Gardens

Lancashire Police update on woman found dead in Fylde coast park pond

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after major fire at Blackpool town centre café Coffee Americano

Breaking Man arrested on suspicion of arson after huge fire at town centre café

Blackpool disruption as Talbot Road and Abingdon Street closed by police after firefighters tackle blaze

Breaking Police in town centre after Fire and Rescue service tackle major blaze

Lancashire Police investigation update as woman's body found in pond at Lowther Gardens in Lytham

Breaking Police update as woman's body found in pond at Fylde coast park

Lowther Gardens in Lytham cordoned off as police attend major incident

Breaking Major incident at Fylde coast park with police & air ambulance on site

Two fire engines were called to a fire on a double decker bus in Dickson Road, Blackpool on Saturday

Investigation launched after fire on double decker bus in Blackpool

The death was confirmed by organisers today

Breaking Organisers pay tribute after man tragically dies at steam festival

Fire crews were called to a car fire on the M55

Motorway misery as M55 car fire causes congestion and long tail-backs

Family tribute to 'devoted' ex-Blackpool teacher Simon Gettings killed when his vehicle was hit by a train on level crossing

Tribute to ex-Blackpool teacher killed by train on level crossing

Draycot Avenue, Blackpool

Police seize dog after woman is attacked and bitten in face

Police are dealing with an RTA in the Park Road and Palatine Road area

Update as police attend to reports of a serious road collision

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