Recalling the most memorable events in Blackpool from September to December, 2018

Part three of our three part series where Jack Dinsley looks back at what made the headlines in 2018.

This year has been a big year for news. In part one The Gazette looked back at what made the headlines in the first four months of 2018. In part two we looked back at what made the headlines from May to August. Here’s what people were talking about from September to December.

Recalling the most memorable events in Blackpool from September to December, 2018placeholder image
Recalling the most memorable events in Blackpool from September to December, 2018
The company behind some of Blackpools best-loved bars and clubs went into administration. Venues operating under Funny Girls Ltd were taken over by family-run beer business Thwaites, saving around 100 jobs.placeholder image
The company behind some of Blackpools best-loved bars and clubs went into administration. Venues operating under Funny Girls Ltd were taken over by family-run beer business Thwaites, saving around 100 jobs.
A pair of blue plaques were unveiled to honour the memory of Blackpool football legends Frank Swift and Jimmy Armfield.placeholder image
A pair of blue plaques were unveiled to honour the memory of Blackpool football legends Frank Swift and Jimmy Armfield.
Anti-fracking campaigners remained steadfast in their environmental fight one year on from the creation of a 24/7 outpost at Preston New Road.placeholder image
Anti-fracking campaigners remained steadfast in their environmental fight one year on from the creation of a 24/7 outpost at Preston New Road.
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The Lightpool festival lit up the town in its third year of spectacular celebrations.placeholder image
The Lightpool festival lit up the town in its third year of spectacular celebrations.
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