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Sir Stanley Matthews, left, and Sir James Anderson

Anderson's longevity has echoes of the late, great Matthews

James Anderson celebrates after taking the wicket of Louis Kimber during the County Championship Division 2 match between Northamptonshire and Lancashire at The County Ground this summer (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Burnley bowling legend Anderson set to depart Lancashire

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has highlighted concerns over the affordability of social care after meeting and assisting more than 50 pensioners during surgeries held across four locations in the constituency.

40% residents are 50+ so I know the fear of getting older is real

Work on a £3.4m development of a major seven-storey luxury apartment block on Blackpool Promenade is expected to begin shortly, with completion targeted for the final quarter of 2027.

Work start date & new pics revealed of major £3.4m apartment project

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

The two bouquets, 'Sense' and 'Sensibility' are available until the 18th of October

Ad Feature Freddie's Flowers make Sense and Sensibility inspired bouquets

England players celebrate after winning bronze at the 2019 World Cup in Liverpool.

Manchester to host Netball World Cup 2031

A new café bar is set to open in Cleveleys tonight, with Orco Lounge welcoming customers for the first time and bringing 30 new jobs to the town.

New café bar creating 30 new jobs set for grand opening tonight

Paul Farbrace is Lancashire's new head coach

Lancashire appoints Paul Farbrace as director of cricket

Windy Harbour Caravan Park has been awarded the prestigious VisitEngland Rose Award.

Fylde coast caravan park scoops prestigious VisitEngland award

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

Revealed: Council spent 80% of funding on social care last year

The Blackpool Tower’s reflection can be seen on a wet promenade (Peter Byrne/PA)

Blackpool to get a share of £10M to improve access to healthy food

Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed

Autumn is a great time for a getaway

A family autumn escape could cost just £99 for four nights

Family holidays for less than £100? You'd be surprised how many options there are

The £99 four-day family beach breaks you could easily miss this autumn
Families looking for an affordable escape may want to check these autumn dates before dismissing the idea. Some of the most tempting stays cost just £99
Gareth Butterfield

Dentist

Here's why children are seeing NHS dentists more than anywhere else

Center Parcs has opened its sensory library at Elveden Forest village

Center Parcs rolls out sensory libraries for neurodivergent families

Blackpool South named in UK’s top 4 for highest proportion of working-age Pip claimants

Area has UK's 4th-highest proportion of working-age Pip claimants

Direct train services between Sheffield and Manchester Airport could return in the future thanks to Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Breaking Huge travel disruption as flights delayed by air traffic control fault

More children in Lancashire and South Cumbria were seen by an NHS dentist in the past year than anywhere else in England, according to newly-published data.

Soar in no of children seen by NHS dentist in Lancashire in last year

'I want every child in Blackpool to have the best start in life' - Success of £900m Family Hub project

I want every child in Blackpool to have the best start in life

Blackpool schools facing 'quiet crisis' amid new Ofsted inspections, warns Blackburn Diocese education chief Iain Parks

Schools facing 'quiet crisis' amid new Ofsted inspections

Ali Usman played in Pakistan's first two Tests against England this summer

Interim Pakistan Test coach explains exit of Blackpool CC professional

Armand Gnanduillet (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Ex-Blackpool forward makes clear what makes Bloomfield Road special

Joey Barton the head coach / manager of Fleetwood Town. (AMA)

Ex-Fleetwood Town manager to remain in custody ahead of 2027 trial

Former Man City midfielder and ex-Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton could remain in prison until 2027

Ex-Fleetwood Town manager could remain in prison until 2027
The trial has been delayed.
Jack Marshall

Ex-Fleetwood Town manager and Manchester City footballer Joey Barton to stand trial over alleged assault

Ex-Fleetwood Town manager to stand trial over alleged assault

Allan Harrison has set what is believed to be a new record by firing seven consecutive birdies - and eight in nine holes.

Golfer makes eight birdies in 9 holes during incredible Lytham round

Blackpool CC professional Ali Usman celebrates dismissing Gus Atkinson during Pakistan's Test defeat at Headingley

Blackpool CC’s Ali Usman makes history in Test defeat for Pakistan

Lorraine Beavers MP welcomes £1.2m funding for homelessness in Wyre and Blackpool

MP welcomes £1.2m funding for homelessness in Wyre and Blackpool

Ian Evatt

Blackpool boss shares latest transfer thoughts as he awaits next move

Jane Idiasirue screams with joy as she opens her GCSE results at South Shore Academy

National trends as pupils across country pick up GCSEs on results day

Almost a third of GCSE entries in Northern Ireland have again been awarded the top A* and A grades.

GCSE Results Day national picture: Gap between boys and girls narrows

Chris Webb (centre left) and Matthew Thomas (centre right) at Pro Trans Walk (Photo Elizabeth Gomm)

I'm proud of Blackpool’s special place in UK LGBTQ+ history

Chris Webb MP with rough sleeper

Government reveals new £1m fund to tackle rough sleeping in Blackpool

Man suspected of illegal money lending in Blackpool ordered to forfeit over £11,000

Man suspected of illegal money lending ordered to forfeit over £11,000

Coastguards' vote of no confidence in Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief executive

Coastguards vote of no confidence in Maritime & Coastguard Agency boss

The alert was received by millions of mobile devices at 7pm on August 14.

Millions receive stark emergency alert over ‘very high’ wildfire risk

9 sweltering images of people enjoying warm weather in latest heatwave

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (left)

Blackpool part of AI bootcamp helping prevent youth unemployment

Blackpool MP Chris Webb backs Prime Minister Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap

'Fair fares, reliable buses' - MP backs Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap

Students will be flocking to their school or college in their thousands tomorrow, to get their results

A-level results 2026: a guide for when things don't go to plan

Chris Webb (centre left) and Matthew Thomas (centre right) at Pro Trans Walk (Photo Elizabeth Gomm)

'De-humanising' - Openly gay councillor abused at pro-trans march

'I want to change the world' - Blackpool pupils win top marine conservation award

'I want to change the world' - Pupils win marine conservation award

New heatwave alert amid Met Office amber extreme heat warning as UK braced for 37°C

Heatwave alert as Met Office says Blackpool will sizzle in 29°C heat

Jamie Van Wyk

Royal Lytham & St Annes’ Jamie van Wyk on Home Internationals duty

This wonderful shot of Central beach on a beautiful sunny day was captured by Blackpool Gazette Camera Club member L Barsby Photography

Heatwave heading back to Blackpool - here's when temps will hit 28C

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has called for urgent mental health support in the town after welcoming a £343 million government investment in adult mental health services.

We have a mental health crisis in Blackpool and we need urgent support

Hotel Metropole, Blackpool, Lancashire, 1890-1910. The Hotel Metropole as viewed from the north shore with holidaymakers on the beach in the foreground. It was built during or just after the 1860s. A number of bathing machines are lined up on the beach for potential swimmers. (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

10 historical photos capture progress and play in the 1890s

Labour candidate Chris Webb celebrates with his wife Portia and baby Cillian Douglas Webb after winning the Blackpool South by-election following the count at Blackpool Sports Centre, Blackpool. The by-election was triggered after the resignation of Scott Benton. Picture date: Friday May 3, 2024.

I'm backing proposals to reform to wedding laws in England and Wales

Judges will visit Churchtown this week

'A privilege'- Fylde coast village on cusp of Britain in Bloom title

Lancashire Police have issued a statement

Major Police update on future of Blackpool pub amid licence review

Agony for Blackpool ace Cardwell and Roses in netball's bronze medal match

Gary Neville, Jill Scott and Paul Scholes attended the preview day for the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham

9 star studded pictures as England football legends visit Royal Lytham

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