Doctors

Some of the Housekeeping Team at Trinity Hospice

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

Inquest set to probe the death of eight-day-old baby delivered by c-section at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Death of baby family fear was let down by Blackpool Vic to be probed

The Tour de 4 2026 riders (l to r) Dave Brown, Mark Kingsley, Stewart Dyson and Dave Peebles, flanked either side by Robin Lawson and Roy Clarke, the co owners of Performance Padel.

St Annes dad with terminal cancer aims to raise £30k at padel fun day

Futures of two disgraced Blackpool Victoria Hospital consultants decided by MPTS

Futures of disgraced top Blackpool Victoria doctors decided by MPTS

Blackpool youngster Kai Ryder who watched his dad die from cancer has now been diagnosed with the same condition.

Son who raised cash to give dad a final holiday fighting for his life

I haven't spoken to my wife for 3 years for this bizarre reason

Blackpool Victoria Hospital Emergency Department.

NHS warning for public during doctors' strikes and World Cup 2026

The Department of Health and Social Care said it remains open to considering a role for Acas but reiterated talks cannot take place until junior doctors drop their demand for a 35% pay increase and end the strike.

Appointments to be scrapped amid doctor strike - all you need to know

Mr Goodall lived in Hatfield Avenue, Fleetwood

Why coroner has paused inquest into hospital death of 67-year-old man

Little baby Abi died after life-saving surgery at Alder Hey Hospital.

Heartbroken mum of twins reveals baby boy 'has gone to play in sky'

New mum Chloe Hamilton gave birth to Abi last month with the baby weighing just 434g - the weight of two hamsters. She has now revealed he has made it through life saving stomach surgery

Mum gives update on baby born the same weight as two hamsters

28-year-old Chloe Hamilton from Blackpool was overjoyed when she discovered she was pregnant on Christmas Day. A scan revealed she was expecting twins - a girl and a boy - but at the end of April disaster struck. The twins were born at 23 weeks but sadly only one survived

Mum who asked for help after premature birth told baby needs surgery

Co-founders of Predictive Health Intelligence, Tim Jobson and Neil Stevens

Ad Feature New study reveals new way to find serious liver disease earlier

A 67-year-old man died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital within a day of being transferred for specialist treatment there from the hospital closest to his home in Cumbria.

Coroner to probe death of man, 67, after hospital transfer for surgery

Jamie Varley being quizzed by detectives following the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey inset.

Watch police tell teacher in murder case baby didn't die as he said

Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Emergency Department and A&E.

Coroner verdict after inquest into death of Fleetwood woman, 44
Inquest hears that fatal shock was caused by blood loss from aneurysm
Tony Durkin

A trial date has been set for Franscesca Burba - stepmum of tragic teen Ryan Morgan who was killed by his dad on the M6.

Trial date set for stepmum of tragic teen killed by dad on M6

Lucy Willacy-Brown

No scan on eight-year-old's brain condition 'a failure in her care'

NHS update on hospital services this weekend amid doctors' strike

Natalie Dyson, 37, spent thousands on care as she battled anxiety multiple times a day until she quit her job and became a florist in Blackpool

'Best thing I've done' - I was self-diagnosing 3 times a day before

The resident doctors’ strike will run for six days, beginning today (April 7) until next Monday (April 13).

Doctors strike begins at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The NHS in Blackpool and the Fylde coast is urging people to use services wisely during the latest period of industrial action by resident doctors starting today for six days. Photo : Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Blackpool's NHS bosses advice as 6 day doctors strike begins today

Inquest into whether delayed cancer treatment a factor in man's death

Waiting room.

Health service braced for busy Easter weekend amid doctor strike plans

The General Medical Council is fighting to strip a former Blackpool Victoria Hospital consultant of his ability to practise medicine permanently.

GMC in High Court battle to ban Blackpool Victoria Hospital consultant

Blackpool Victoria Hospital's Emergency Department.

Patients face delays at Blackpool Vic as doctors to go on 6 day strike

Paul Berentzen, a former Blackpool Gazette reporter, is taking on an epic running challenge for charity after being diagnosed with stage four cancer

Former Gazette reporter diagnosed with cancer takes on charity run
A former Blackpool Gazette reporter diagnosed with stage four cancer at just 35 is taking on an epic running challenge to raise money for lifesaving research.
Sean Gleaves

Would you pay more taxes to better fund the NHS?

David Umpleby with son Harry.

Fleetwood dad 'forced' to pay £8,000 for surgery due to 'postcode'

'The University didn’t just help me become a doctor' - University of Lancashire celebrates 10 years of medical course

Uni of Lancashire celebrates 10 years of creating medical doctors

Dr Farzaneh Mani, who sees patients at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital was named Private GP Surgery of the Year at the Prestige Awards North England 2025/26

Lancashire GP named best in the north of England

A new study has found that those stopping weight loss injections regain weight faster than dieters.

'Skinny jabs' - talk to top doctors at free Q&A session near you

Harley Street Health Centre has built a reputation for clear, upfront pricing.

Ad Feature Harley Street Clinic celebrates 27 years of private GP care

Green Doctors help 84-year-old Sheila cut bills and stay warm

Patients across Lancashire and Blackpool are being reminded what to expect as resident doctors take part in strike action

NHS resident doctors' strike begins tomorrow - what you need to know

Flu cases are on the rise

Why this year's flu season could be the worst in recent history

Blackpool Victoria Hospital is among 20 NHS sites across England where potentially dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has now been removed

Shock report exposes bullying & harassment at this hospital near you

Resident doctors across Lancashire and South Cumbria are set to walk out this week during what health bosses describe as a period of “significant pressure” for NHS services

Resident doctors' strike adds to pressure on Lancashire NHS

Regular movement is more important than chasing a specific step count, experts say

Experts say 10,000 steps a day is a myth – here’s your real goal

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Why your child's sleep might be suffering this week – and seven tips to help the...

TV’s Dr Hilary Jones’ wellness secret and why he trusts Manuka Doctor during cold and flu season

TV’s Dr Hilary Jones’ wellness secret

Actress Gemma Atkinson pictured at The BRIT Awards 2025 in March

Lancs star Gemma Atkinson reveals daughter, 6, has a serious condition

Vitamin B12 Awareness Day is on 23 September

Ad Feature 1 in 3 Brits may be at risk of B12 deficiency – but most have no idea

Siri saved my life when I was being sexually abused says Blackpool mum

Dr Clara Doran has transformed her own journey into a breakthrough in brain health care

From GP to brain health champion: doctor turns burnout into business

NHS bosses in the North West issue message to patients during junior doctors strike

NHS bosses issue message to patients during junior doctors strike

Resident doctors have voted to go on strike this July over a pay dispute.

What to do if you have an appointment during the doctor's strike

The appointment comes as Vivid Dx aims to detect pathogens and bacteria causing the disease in just 30 minutes

Ad Feature UK diagnostics firm appoints new CEO to lead push against superbugs

Resident doctors have voted to go on strike this July over a pay dispute.

The dates that resident doctors will go on strike this summer

Sophia, her best friends and her fiance´Ashton.

He came to save me: the story of baby Rio and the team running in his name

Fake NHS psychiatrist with forged degree forced to pay back over £400k

Jason Dullaghan with his wife, Alison

My husband's vision problems were put down to stress - it was a tumour

Kenny Higgins, 48, lost 22 stone after frightening wake-up call

Morbidly obese Blackpool dad sheds over 22st after ditching takeaways

Dr Clara Doran has turned personal experience into a revolution in caring for brain health

The GP who left medicine to help people beat brain fog

Aldet Hay Hospital in Liverpool

Our baby is fighting so hard to live so we'll never give up on him

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