Anti-fracking protester who ‘pulled out guard’s beard’ to face trial A 58-year-old anti-fracking protester has appeared at court charged with assaulting a security guard by pulling part of his beard out. Environment
Blackpool hotel wins fight to sell alcohol until 1am The operator of a Blackpool hotel has been granted permission to sell alcohol until 1am despite claims the move would lead to noise nuisance. Business
Blackpool school wins fight to build elevated playground to 'battle obesity' A school has won its battle to build an elevated playground after councillors ruled the wellbeing of pupils outweighed residents’ fears over noise. Education
Parking for £1 discount deal for festive shoppers in Blackpool Christmas shoppers will be able to park for a £1 in Blackpool this December. Business
Man admits gun waving A Blackpool man has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm to cause fear of violence. News
Blackpool's newest dessert restaurant to replace former supermarket Plans for a new dessert restaurant to open at a former supermaket in Blackpool have been granted. News
Blackpool trio jailed as drugs ring smashed Three Blackpool men were jailed for their part in a regional drugs ring. Crime
Former Blackpool solicitor is jailed for taking £150k from will A former Blackpool solicitor who took almost £150,000 from a pensioner’s will has been jailed for two years and eight months. Crime
Delays on train services between Blackpool and Preston Delays were reported on train services into Blackpool this afternoon. News
American Idiot The Musical: Stars of musical tale of woe announced for show at Opera House Blackpool The stars of a musical story of youthful disillusion and mistrust of society have been revealed. Whats on
The Urban Voodoo Machine brings the blues to South Shore’s Waterloo Music Bar South Shore’s Waterloo Music Bar is set to push the boundaries of popular entertainment to the very limit with a night of music which promises a ‘tantalising glimpse of the dark underbelly of human nature’. Whats on
High street app OFFiGO to launch full version across Lancashire A Blackpool based website business is set to launch the full version across Lancashire by the end of this year after a 12 month pilot. Business
The Belle Vue pub: Project update of revamped pub that's proud to back work of Fylde coast’s Trinity Hospice What’s happening? Business
Danny Boyle brings ‘Pages of the Sea’ to Blackpool’s golden sands Blackpool’s golden sands will be taking part in Danny Boyle’s Armistice “thank you”. News
Winter Gardens audience treated to epic performance by Light Odyssey at the Empress Ballroom Audiences at the Winter Gardens have witnessed just about every form of entertainment during the venue’s long history. Theatre and Comedy
Lancashire fracking protest: Anti-frackers set to hold climate rally this weekend Anti-frackers will hold a rally to highlight climate change this weekend. News
Explosions heard as firefighters stumble on suspected drugs lab in Blackpool Residents reported hearing several loud bangs as a suspected drugs lab in Marton went up in flames. News
Is it time for a new approach to dealing with drug problems in Blackpool? There have been calls to decriminalise some drugs in Blackpool, as a health chief in the resort said the war on illegal substances is failing. Crime
Latest convictions from Blackpool's court - Friday, October 19, 2018 Here is the latest round-up of some of the cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court. Crime
Hooded man rode and slapped pet pony after sneaking into stable A hooded man was caught on CCTV hitting a pet pony about the head after sneaking into its stable. News
