Covid-19

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

One responder said she’d only go back into the office if she could bring her dog

I'd only go back to working in an office if I could bring my dog!

Emotional wellbeing needs to be encouraged, UKAT London Clinic urges

Rise in number of kids whose emotional wellbeing is cause for concern in Blackpo...

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Daniella Taylor at her graduation from the University of Central Lancashire

There were so many times I didn’t think I would make it after coma

Residents across the Fylde coast can get their COVID-19 spring booster at a mobile vaccination bus (Credit: Blackpool Council)

Vaccine bus offering COVID-19 spring booster across Fylde coast

Mothering Sunday: Why not get something for the houseproud mum with the Propress Mini Clothes Steamer?

Mothering Sunday: Why not get something for the houseproud mum?

A day of reflection will take place on Sunday to remember all those who died during the pandemic (Credit: PA)

Remembering the 1,653 people who died of Covid-19 on the Fylde coast

The clothes steamer in action.

Mothering Sunday: Gift idea for the houseproud mum with mini clothes steamer

The Covid booser programme has been running throughout the autumn

Last chance for most vulnerable in Lancashire to book Covid booster jab

Esme Seddon's progress with Blackpool FC Community Trust's ETC programme led to an invite from Manchester City Picture: Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool FC Community Trust: A Review of our work with residents

Lytham St Annes Salon No.7 celebrates their first successful year. Photo: Olivia Gregson

Newly opened salon gives back to local NHS charity

Figures show more than 1,300 people died of Covid-19 in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble (Credit: CDC)

More than 1,600 people died of Covid-19 in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre

Concerns as unauthorised absences at schools in Blackpool rocket

Concerns as unauthorised absences at schools rocket

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals

Hiyah Zaidi

More than 80% of children currently waiting with Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool for their forever home are in sibling groups.

Mum tells firsthand her experience of adopting siblings in Lancashire

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper before his illness

Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband’s health

The Covid and flu vaccination programmes are about to start

Lancs Covid and flu vaccination programmes start early over virus variant fears

Photo credit: Jade Masri, Unsplash

Women's World Cup Finals: Why you need to get to an outdoor venue this week

Photo credit: Liam McKay

England are through to the Women's World Cup Semi-Finals

Prom Mom by Laura Lippman: powerful, probing tale of festering secrets, dangerous obsession and deadly desires

Prom Mom by Laura Lippman: book review

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announed “with hope” that Covid-19, from which there have been six million related deaths worldwide, is “no longer a global health emergency”.

Sophie Wills

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

Hay-fever or COVID-19: Key differences you need to know as pollen season begins

Is it hay-fever or COVID-19? Key differences you need to know

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Buckshaw Village Rickshaws

Buckshaw Village Rickshaws: unique project bringing old & young together

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid spring booster 2023 - all you need to know about rollout

WrestleMania will go Hollywood for one final time with Night 2 which airs on Sunday, April 2 - Credit: WWE

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 39 - full match card and UK start time

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Coronavirus Pandemic: The impact on Blackpool three years on

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

The cabin is awarfarin clinic which providespeople with regular blood tests.

NHS cabin on Fleetwood sea front is not for Covid

Covid-19 booster injections will be offered to some this spring

Everything you need to know about spring 2023 Covid-19 booster jabs

Covid-19 booster jabs will be ooffered to ‘vulnberable’ people this spring

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring

(Photo: BBC)

Mrs Brown’s Boys to release first series in 10 years

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek

A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Millions of Windows users will miss out on this huge Chrome update

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19

The Covid-19 booster programme will come to an end in Lancashire later this month.

Covid-19 booster programme comes to an end in February

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118

Commuters on their way to work cross London Bridge in central London.

‘Worst yet to come’ for those affected by the cost of living crisis

Eight more Covid deaths have been recorded in Blackpool

Covid-19: Eight more deaths recorded in Blackpool

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high