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Not technically a shop - but who can forget Wimpy? One of the earliest fast food restaurants. December 1980

21 forgotten scenes of lost shops that will remind you of the past

Ofsted verdict on school amid strikes over forced academisation

Fleetwood High School is opening later on Monday to allow pupils to enjoy the England v Mexico match

High school agrees late start so pupils can enjoy England game live

Art and design students from Blackpool and Fylde College in Paris, March 1988

27 amazing retro photos that throw back to 1988

Layton Primary school league tables. L-R Nathan Kirk, Bethanie Drake, Tielah Ashford and Billy Hindle

25 amazing Blackpool retro scenes of school life in the 90s and 00s

Pupils at St George's CE High School, Blackpool, have been taking part in a minute's silence for the Tsunami Appeal. 11 year old Trisha Sawley is pictured with the special poem she wrote for the occasion. Also pictured are school council members (from left), Robin Demar, Curtis Broadley, Rachel Hill, Michaela Mannion, Oliver Lee, Samantha Jawook, Victoria McMahon, Emily Barlow, Lauren Kirkham.

19 amazing old photos of high school kids in Blackpool 20 years ago

Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and the Roly Poly's pose on a miniature car to promote a visit to the North Pier

29 intriguing old school pics to take you back to 1988 Blackpool

Cleveleys Promenade and beach were crowded as record numbers of visitors to The Fylde coast enjoyed the sunshine at Whitsuntide 1963

47 treasured photos of Blackpool in 1963 and 1964

Amateur photographer Mike Bower claimed to have captured this image of a ghost while taking shots at the former Regent Cinema, on Church Street in 2013

25 creepiest places with haunted histories that’ll give you goosebumps

Jamie Page, Philippa Hoyle, Deni Bailey (seated) and Michael Todman producing their own newspaper in 1997

23 brilliant high school photos to reminisce over

Fine Fare was an iconic structure on the corner of Talbot Road and Dickson Road. It was one of the pioneering supermarket stores. It is pictured here in the late 1970s

21 nostalgic pictures of shops that will remind you of the town's past

Alexandra Watson 16 , Sarah Rabbich 15, Natalie Walsh 15 The Girls have recived Diana Memorial Awards for Young People

19 amazing retro pics from our hardest high school to get into

Brilliant pictures as children across Lancashire head back to school for 2025

27 great pictures as kids across county head back to school for 2025

Lancashire star Shakira Khan attends a Love Island reunion event.

Lancashire's Love Island star opens up in first big interview

Car parts rescued from the scrap heap become a feature of the Golden Mile at Blackpool when nimble-fingered cub scouts, scouts and venture scouts from all over the country turned them into highly-geared streamlined racing machines

29 wonderful photos that capture 1980s moments and memories

School leavers from Blakcpool and the Fylde coast 2025

21 fab shots of Blackpool school leavers as they move onto high school
This week has been an emotional time for parents and Year 6 pupils as they said their last farewells to their current schools.
Vanessa Sims

Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and the Roly Poly's pose on a miniature car to promote a visit to the North Pier

Intruiging old photos will bring 1988 Blackpool back to life for you

James Anderson of Lancashire during the Vitality Blast match between Lancashire Lightning and Notts Outlaws at Emirates Old Trafford on May 31, 2025.

James Anderson opens up about his experience with bullys

Anne and Maureen Nolan at the opening night of Grease at Blackpool Grand Theatre

19 fabulous pictures as the stars turn out to opening night of Grease

Blackpool beach in 1988

27 bygone pictures of 1988 which remember it like it was yesterday

Clarke Carlisle (right) is pictured with Lancashire Mind CEO David Dunwell.

Businesses need to do more about mental health says Clarke Carlisle

Bispham High School. Taran Cameron and members of the school choir celebrate their success in the Blackpool music festival.

19 brilliant photos of high school kids 20 years ago

Rough seas for August 1988

31 contrasting retro pictures of how Blackpool looked in 1988

Joanne Hargreaves-Doherty talks about her son's suicide after receiving threats on social media

Suicide Prevention Day 2024: My son killed himself over online threats

National World

31 fab pictures of primary school leavers from across the Fylde coast

Stephen Bergin (L), 35, splits his time between operating on brains and consulting Grey's Anatomy's writers and actors.

Watch: Grey's Anatomy inspired me to be a surgeon - now I work on set

Jordan Wylie MBE is addressing the Fylde Coast Responsible Business Network event at Blackpool Football Club on Wednesday, July 3.

Hunted star Jordan Wylie to attend event in his hometown Blackpool
A Blackpool born and raised TV star and adventurer is returning to his hometown this week hoping to inspire others on the topics of mental health and sustainability.
Aimee Seddon

Top left clockwise: Tyson Fury, Steve Pemberton, Jenna Coleman and Jon Richardson. Credit: Getty

Lancs stars inc Jenna Coleman, Tyson Fury & Steve Pemberton up for NTA

The Little Vic Pub, Victoria Street

29 long lost retro pictures from 1988 from Derby Baths to the weather

St Mary's High School (credit Google)

Blackpool high school in bid to expand

Sue and Noel Radford on what life is like for them and their 22 kids

Memories of Boundary and Layton Primary Schools

25 brilliant retro pictures of Layton and Boundary Primary Schools

EasyJet is looking to recruit its next generation of pilots - and you can graduate in just two years

EasyJet need 200 recruits for Pilot Training Scheme - how to apply

Breaking 1978 film Grease gets TV reboot - all you need to know

Phoebe Daniel (left) enjoying Club Day fun with best friend Grace Cox

Happy ending to months of battling cancer for 14-year-old Phoebe

Sydney Street in St Annes is among the roads due to be resurfaced, but there should be more, says Mr Menzies

Call to County Council for more action on potholes

Daniella Tierney who founded treats through the post business Sweet Box UK amid the lockdown

Blackpool mum's lockdown business delivers sweets to thank carers

Lytham St Annes High School

High School's upgrade 'fantastic news for Lytham and St Annes', says MP

The new signs at the school

Lytham St Annes High School goes 'back to the future' to build on strengths

Pupils at Saint Aidan's High School have been choosing their options

Tough choices made for GCSE courses at Saint Aidan's High School

Cayden Brown, 15

An emotional tribute and plea to young people from the parents of 15-year-old bo...

Jack as a youngster at Carr Hill school

Jack Dinsley draws on his own experience of living with a stutter to launch “Be ...

Simon Sadler's company has provided 50,000 in funding for a new Community Trust programme

Simon Sadler's company Segantii provides funding for 'ground-breaking' programme

Pupils at Saint Aidan's High School who took part in the Reg Johnson Young Chef Competition.

Reg Johnson Young Chef Competition tests the culinary skills of pupils at Saint ...

Saint Aidan's High School at Borwick Hall.

They made fire with flint and steel when Saint Aidan's pupils took a trip to Bor...

Pupils from Saint Aidan's High School who took part in a basketball competition

Team from Saint Aidan's High School crowned champions in basketball tournament

Adam Blakey

Blackpool businessman gets a top Maserati 100 rating as new venture takes off

Blackpool-born Julie White with children in her award-winning outdoor school Nature to Nurture

Blackpool woman's award-winning business teaches back to nature

Lowther Pavilion

High school's musical brings razzmatazz to Pavilion stage

Lytham St Annes High School

Political bid to save sixth form

Miss Fylde Coast finalist Emily Eccles

Lytham lass has crown in sights

Stacey Callagher, business development manager at Gusto, Lytham with Gusto managing director Sue Crimes

New restaurant's local lass

Richard McMunn with his awards at the 2016 Independent Publishing Awards

Blaze of glory for firefighter turned writer

Former firefighter Richard McMunn, who won two prizes at the 2016 Independent Publishing Awards

Blaze of glory for fireman turned writer

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