Anchorsholme

Anchorsholme sea defence visualisation

The proposed works are vital to protect properties from coastal floods

Scenes on the Promenade in Blackpool as strong winds battered the county earlier this year. (Credit: Dave Nelson)

Flood warnings in place across the Fylde Coast

Anchorsholme beach showing where sand has migrated exposing clay and cobbles

Go ahead for £11m grant to save Anchorsholme beach as sea levels rise

A crash closed Fleetwood Road at the junction with Russell Avenue and Warren Drive

Casualty cut from vehicle after crash on Fleetwood Road

Sarah from Santander helps out a the cake stall

Coffee morning raises £1,800 for local charity

Blackpool Victoria Hospital has been at the centre of several scandals in recent years and many of these are still playing out

'Urgent review' at Blackpool Vic after 36-year-old's tragic death

The public were urged to stay away from the Promenade in Blackpool as strong winds battered the county (Credit: Dave Nelson)

The scenes as more heavy rain and strong winds battered Lancashire

Fleetwood band The Jeps are on the packed Golden Eagle Festival bill

Golden Eagle Music Festival to feature over 20 bands in May

Lee Burns (left) and Scott Sutcliffe

Convicted killer who attacked man on stag do walks free from court

Sienna and Henry Southern send a letter to their dad in heaven, at Lytham Crematorium memorial postbox

Children send a letter to dad in heaven at new memorial postbox launch

Nicky Askew with guide dog Unity.

Mum left "shaking like a jelly" backs pavement parking call

The dog exercise field

Bid submitted to retain dog field for Blackpool pet owners

Coun Julie Sloman and Coun Paul Galley on Rookwood Avenue

Warning over impact of care home plan

A boat went up in flames on a sandbank near Bulkhead Drive, Fleetwood (Credit: Carl Rosekilly)

Three fire engines called after boat goes up in flames

A garden shed went up in flames in Lockerbie Avenue, Anchorsholme

Firefighters called after garden shed goes up in flames

Fun in the sun

10 of your cutest pets enjoying a family day out at Cleveleys dog show
We visited Anchorsholme Park’s fun dog show on Sunday June 04, 2023. Did your dog make it into our gallery?
Lucinda Herbert

Tony Williams

Former Blackpool Tory returning to his rock star roots after election loss

The Conservative group has a new leader

New leader of Blackpool Conservatives unveiled

Jon Nichol lost his son to suicide in 2019

My heart broke when I lost my son to suicide: Dad's campaign for counselling hub

Letters To Heaven memorial postbox

Bereaved parents launch 'Letters To Heaven' memorial postbox and bench

A lamppost fell over in Anchorsholme, blocking a road in both directions (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Motorists urged to use alternative routes after fallen lamppost blocks road

Letters To Heaven memorial postbox coming to Blackpool

Memorial 'Letters To Heaven' postbox comes to Blackpool

Area of planned sea defence work

Blackpool preparing for £61m next phase of seafront upgrade

The two-car crash happened outside Lidl in Anchorsholme Lane at around 5.25pm on Monday, August 2. Pic credit: Paul Robathan

Anchorshome tramway crash sees Mini smash through barriers and onto tracks

A team of novice cyclists raised £2,315 for Counselling in the Community by completing the Manchester to Blackpool bike ride on 10 July 2022. The team (pictured) are: Jon Nichol, Chris Pritchard, Jonathan Abbott-Hull, Paul Moran, Dave Crowther, Nathan Gourley, Danny Smith, Stuart Andrew Bell, David Orourke, Andrew Calderbank, Gareth ImtheMessiah Roberts, Peter Cunday, Neil Wright, Angela Cruse, Philip Longfils, Sean Taylor, Paul Onearmedbandit Jinks, Toby Royales, Harvey Smith, Tommy Carney, Ryan Brooks, and Danny B Barrot.

Cyclists raised £2,335 for counselling service on with 60 mile bike ride

Coun Wilshaw (left) and Coun Galley have launched a free sports programme

Free sports coaching in Blackpool parks set to inspire next generation

A mobile phone mast being installed on Whitegate Drive

Council admits its 'hands are tied' over spread of masts across Blackpool
Mobile phone masts going up around Blackpool have been labelled "grotesque" with some attracting graffiti and being used for advertising.
Shelagh Parkinson

The sea wall at Anchorsholme

Thousands spent on legal fees amid worries over part of Blackpool sea wall

Asda was due to occupy the proposed store

£2.5m Asda bid blocked by Blackpool planners

Anchorsholme petrol station (picture from Blackpool Council planning)

Scheme for new Asda in Blackpool set to go before planners

Councillor Andrea Kay, Karen Howard-Smith from Brian House Children's Hospice, Steve Fisher, Christine Fisher and Andy Beaumont from Brian House Children's Hospic

New allotment will play 'huge part in families making happy memories'

Seasonal rules are in force for dogs on Blackpool beach

Beach restrictions for dog owners come into force for new season

Some of the metal which has been exposed on the beach at Anchorsholme

Warning after high tides expose metal components on Blackpool beach

Charlie Heptinstall as Caleb in Forgotten

The award-winning short film about child trafficking and the dark side of politi...

The choir at Anchorsholme Academy have won this year's Choir of the Year competition which was held at the Tower Ballroom

Anchorsholme Primary Academy hits the right note in choir contest

Work is being carried out to refurbish Stanley Park playground

Better playgrounds for Blackpool children thanks to new investment

The new 5G mast has been erected in Anchorsholme but not all residents are happy about it. Pic credit: Graham Lord

New ‘monster’ 5G mast in Anchorsholme slammed as ‘giant eyesore’ by residents

Speed bumps installed along Princes Way have sparked a strong response from residents.

Speed bumps installed along Blackpool Prom spark mixed response from residents

The playground at East Pines Park

Lottery grant joy for Blackpool park

14 Christmas pictures from this year's school performances

19 pictures from this year's Christmas school nativities

The man, aged in his 60s, suffered a serious head injury in what Blackpool Transport has described as a 'major accident' on the tramway in Queens Promenade, near Anchorsholme Park, at 6.20pm. Pic: Google

Man seriously injured after being struck by tram in Anchorsholme

Anchorsholme sea defences

Campaigners challenge council claims over Anchorsholme sea defences

Speed humps are to be installed on Princes Way

Road humps plan for Blackpool Prom after drivers reaching speeds of 100mph

The two houses which Lidl wanted to demolish

Lidl loses appeal to demolish houses and extend car park in Anchorsholme

Anchorsholme sea wall

Council rejects claims of erosion damage at Blackpool sea wall

Jake Still will be in full scuba-diving gear for his sponsored walk along Blackpool's Illuminations trail

Jake's planning sponsored walk for Blackpool charity - in full scuba gear

A town hall inquiry looked at the meal-on-wheels service

Introduction of council-run meals-on-wheels service for Blackpool ruled out

Blackpool Central is among the libraries extending its opening hours

Mereside Library will reopen and library services will expand after many months ...

Bispham councillor Paul Wilshaw (left) and Anchorsholme councillor Paul Galley have teamed up to bring an active lifestyle to resort youngsters with a new basketball and football coaching programme. Pic: Daniel Martino/JPI Media

New free sports programme in Anchorsholme aims to keep youngsters active

An image produced by participants of the Whipper Snappers photography workshop run by Claire Griffiths and Jill Reidy. Pic: Whipper Snappers

Blackpool photographers help resort youngsters capture creativity though camera ...

Plans to convert an empty shop unit on Anchorsholme Lane East into a bungalow were rejected by Blackpool Council planners.

Bungalow plans refused in Anchorsholme

Coun David Walmsley is being investigated by Wyre Council for a comment he made on Facebook while participating in a discussion about antisocial behaviour.

Cleveleys councillor under council investigation for Facebook comment made durin...

Beverley and Shania Forbes who run Platinum Parties in Bispham, Blackpool

It's party time in Blackpool as mum and daughter launch their events business

Anna Richards marks her debut in the world of children's literature with the release Suzie and Sam: Where have all the people gone?

Accountant inspired by lockdown to write debut novel Suzie and Sam: Where Have A...

Samantha and Riley-Jay Hindmarch, Paul Galley and Michelle Backhouse with some of the artwork installed in East Pines Park

East Pines Park playground gets makeover thanks to £4,000 Swallowdale Children's...

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