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Adelaide Surgery, a Blackpool GP, has been rated ‘Good’ across all five inspection categories after making significant improvements since being placed in special measures last year.

New CQC rating for NHS GP placed into special measures last year

A Blackpool care home has retained its ‘Good’ rating across all five inspection categories, with inspectors praising staff for their kind, compassionate and person-centred approach.

New Care Quality Commission inspection for Blackpool care home

Longford House (Credit: Fine & Country)

Deluxe multi-million-pound mansion with swimming pool for sale

Around 250 children at five Blackpool primary schools are getting their first taste of ballet this week, free of charge, through workshops led by dancers from the Royal Ballet.

250 kids try free workshops in major Royal Ballet centenary project

Blackpool Grand Theatre has received national recognition for its commitment to the people behind its performances after winning the Excellence in Workforce Culture Award at the 2026 UK Theatre Awards.

'We're immensely proud' - Theatre's major award for workplace culture

Pier Inn extension and refurb in St Annes. Harry Hudson, Theo Francois and Rosie Slater.

We're so grateful, it's thrilling to be growing our own bar business

Hannah and Lorraine with RNLI volunteer team

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

Blackpool Transport is launching a major recruitment campaign as the operator looks to deliver enhanced reliability across its improved bus network.

80 new bus driver jobs on offer with Blackpool Transport - apply here

The Lune Deep in Fleetwood is re-opening

22 pics offering 1st look at refurbished pub ahead of major reopening

A new festival exploring grief, death and loss is taking place across Blackpool from October 8 to 11, bringing together artists, performers, speakers and community organisations.

Good Grief Blackpool fest on loss & bereavement - how to get involved

The award-winning Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company (BFLOC) will bring The Addams Family to Blackpool Grand Theatre from Wednesday 9 to Saturday 12 June 2027.

The Addams Family musical coming to Blackpool Grand - dates & tickets

St Annes Monthly Artisan Market has been cancelled this Saturday, October 10, due to forecast severe weather across Lancashire.

Major update from council on artisan market amid grim weather forecast

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has urged residents on the Queens Park Estate to take part in a consultation on parking and speeding.

I know parking and speeding are concerns, so let's change things

Plans for new train services between London and Wrexham, Rochdale and Blackpool have been rejected by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Breaking Decision in on new train services between London and Blackpool

Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams has condemned a series of abusive emails sent to her and 29 council officers from an account she says was created using her name and part of her car registration.

Council boss slams abusive emails from fake account set up in her name

Longford House (Credit: Fine & Country)

Rare multi-million-pound mega-mansion set for sale on property market
What a home.
Jack Marshall

Overnight track works set to take place in Fleetwood next week.

Update on scheduled tram track works - everything you need to know

'My heart was stolen' - I spent the day at Blackpool Zoo meeting their new arrivals

Zoo staff celebrate International Zookeeper Day & World Animal Day

Ant McPartlin, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, KSI and Declan Donnelly attend the "Britain's Got Talent" Blackpool Auditions at The Winter Gardens (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

Britain’s Got Talent Blackpool auditions cancelled and rescheduled

A free celebration of Black culture is coming to Blackpool this Saturday, with live performances, interactive workshops, traditional African food and family-friendly activities on offer.

Free event to celebrate Black culture with music, food and workshops

Preston Coroner's Court

Grandmother’s inquest adjourned after new evidence submitted

When I was little we thought we'd die if we went in the haunted ginnel

Blackpool Victoria Hospital has recorded the highest proportion of patients spending more than 12 hours in A&E among major emergency departments in England, according to new analysis of NHS figures.

Blackpool Victoria has highest rate of 12-hour A&E waits in England

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

Regular runway inspections are playing a vital role in keeping Blackpool Airport safe and operational, with teams carrying out checks on the surface and surrounding infrastructure.

'Essential for pilots & passengers' - Blackpool Airport runway update

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

Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith has praised the work of Garstang’s Fairtrade group during a visit to a coffee morning in the town.

I visited the world's first Fairtrade town here on the Fylde coast
“A cause very close to my heart.”
Jack Marshall

Blackpool Tower was illuminated in yellow on Saturday, October 3, to raise awareness of kinship care and mark Kinship Care Week.

'Incredibly moving' - Why Blackpool Tower was lit up yellow

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

GP reveals opening date of 3 new clinical rooms amid major expansion

Go Outdoors, Blackpool

Major national retailer reveals closure of Blackpool shop

PLAY Expo Blackpool at Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre

20 fun-filled images of PLAY Expo Blackpool at Norbreck Castle

Stanley Park centenary celebrations

22 drone pics of Blackpool's epic Stanley Park centenary celebrations

23 of the most transformative Fylde coast projects to be proud of amid major investment

23 most transformative projects to be proud of amid major investment

More than 40 people are currently taking part in a 26-mile walk from Lancaster Castle to Blackpool Tower in memory of Blackpool dad and Army veteran Kieron Halsall, who died suddenly aged 34.

Epic 26-mile walk for Blackpool dad and Army vet after tragic death

Iconic Fylde coast landmark Lytham Windmill lit purple for Cauda Equina Awareness Day

Here's why this iconic Fylde coast landmark was lit up in purple

Major Fylde Council update on St Annes town centre works as expert restoration of mosaics completed

Major town centre works completed as council issues update

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb hails Katie Donnelli-Hunn after Labour retains Claremont ward after by-election

MP celebrates after Labour retains Blackpool ward after by-election

Major council update on Fylde coast dogs ban as pets officially welcomed back to St Annes Beach

'Thank you for respecting...' - Major update on Fylde coast dogs ban

Blackpool’s Stanley Park is celebrating its 100th birthday today.

Happy Birthday! Stanley Park celebrates 100 years of memories

Result declared in Claremont by-election in Blackpool as Labour's Katie Helen Donnelli-Hunn wins ward

Result declared in Claremont by-election - everything you need to know

Blackpool Council reveals major road closures and access changes for Stanley Park centenary celebrations

Council reveals road closures and access changes for major celebration

Blackpool Victoria Hospital is celebrating 90 years since it treated its first official patient, with the recent unveiling of a new state-of-the-art surgical robot aptly demonstrating the mind-blowing medical advancements seen at the Vic over the decades.

Hospital celebrates 90th anniversary & new cutting-edge robot revealed

The Coastguard at Lytham has highlighted the demanding reality of life as a volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officer, sharing a glimpse of the disruption to sleep caused by repeated call-outs.

We're happy to miss sleep for 1am call-outs if it means we help people

Fleetwood Royal National Lifeboat Institution to host Fish Friday Supper

RNLI to host Fish Friday Supper fundraiser - what you need to know

'10/10' - Legendary Blackpool DJ Jason Fubar praises new Thai restaurant on South Promenade

'10/10' - Legendary Blackpool DJ praises new Thai restaurant

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

Breaking Police say man stabbed with needle in Blackpool prom assault

First ever Ganesh Festival in Blackpool organised by the Fylde Coast Hindu Society

15 inspirational pictures from Blackpool's 1st ever Ganesh Festival

Met Office weather update as Fylde coast set for sunny Monday before unsettled weather arrives later in week

Met Office weather update on when bad weather will arrive

Hertfordshire Constabulary has linked to culprit to 15 shoplifting offences

Lancashire Police issue major update on wanted man

Fylde Council update on Orchard Road and Garden Street paving, lighting and road changes

Council update on tree-planting, paving, lighting and road changes

First St Annes Square mosaic restoration complete as part of major £3.13m Fylde Council investment

First stage of Fylde coast town centre's £3.13m restoration complete

Iconic Lytham Windmill is being lit up in pink all week for Organ Donation Week

Iconic Lytham Windmill is being lit up in pink – here's why

Some of the Housekeeping Team at Trinity Hospice

Hospice bosses celebrate team who are 'vital to everything they do'

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, at Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event 2026

'Chance to thrive' - Govt to fund new Young Futures Hub in Blackpool

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