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A police investigation into the treatment of patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's stroke unit almost a decade ago is still ongoing.

Breaking Major update on corporate manslaughter investigation at Blackpool Vic

Mum Lisa Martin, 47, from Thornton thought the lump in her throat was down to a lingering cold - but it was actually a hidden sign she has tongue cancer

Mum's horror at discovering lump in throat was actually tongue cancer

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

Blackpool Victoria Hospital response to record 12-hour A&E waits

Huge changes at Blackpool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after CEO Maggie Oldham signed off sick for 6 months

Breaking Huge six month changes at hospital after CEO signed off sick

Two men have been taken to hospital and arrested after a reported stabbing on Central Drive in Blackpool, close to Revoe Park.

Two men hospitalised and arrested after stabbing on Central Drive

Blackpool Victoria Hospital A&E entrance

'We're really busy' - Hospital bosses issue important plea to visitors

Lewis Edmundson with his son Tommy

'He was so determined' - Tribute to brave dad who passed away at 28

'Allow extra time' - Blackpool Council lane closure warning amid utility works

'Allow extra time' - Council lane closure warning near Blackpool Vic

Rated 5 on February 18.

Police update on arrests after officers assaulted

Parents Sajan and Jossy with Richard

'We deeply regret failings in the timings of baby Richard's delivery'

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

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Man hospitalised with head injuries after alleged assault in Blackpool

The incident took place last night

Ambulance update as person hospitalised following Fylde coast crash

Boy, 17, hospitalised with serious injuries after collision between bike and car

Breaking Boy, 17, hospitalised with injuries after collision between bike & car

Blackpool man charged with Section 18 wounding with intent after town centre stabbing

Breaking Man charged after victim hospitalised in town centre stabbing

7 images of fire damage after man arrested on suspicion of arson
New images show aftermath of blaze.
Jack Marshall

Fleetwood man, Peter Franklin, 53, suffered a devastating heart attack in the Caribbean 24 hours after arriving on honeymoon with new wife Kim

Man had heart attack on Caribbean honeymoon 24 hours after arriving

Detectives launch attempted murder investigation after stabbing in Blackpool street

Breaking Detectives launch attempted murder investigation after street stabbing

Police appeal after woman, 80s, left with serious injuries after being hit by cyclist

Woman in her 80s left with serious injuries after being hit by cyclist

Doctor who saved Blackpool police officer's life during dramatic RNLI sea rescue remembered at funeral

Doctor who saved police officer's life at sea remembered at funeral

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Two arrested after man hospitalised with head injury and another stabbed in Blackpool

Breaking 2 arrested after man hospitalised with head injury and another stabbed

Update on Lancashire Police investigation after man, 87, died during dialysis procedure in Lytham hospital

Major police update after man died during dialysis in hospital

Woman, 60, hospitalised after alleged Ma Kelly's assault as Lancashire Police appeal for witnesses

Breaking Woman, 60, hospitalised after alleged bar assault amid police appeal

Major Blackpool coroner update on inquest into death of murdered baby Preston Davey

Breaking Coroner update on inquest into death of murdered baby Preston Davey

Mackenzie Feenie (pictured), of Bond Street was found not guilty of Section 18 but was convicted of Section 20 wounding. He was sentenced to 23 months imprisonment

Teenagers jailed after man in his 30s found with stab wounds

New CQC rating for Blackpool Victoria Hospital medical services after new inspection

New CQC rating for Blackpool Victoria Hospital medical services
“We recognise that there is still room for improvement.”
Jack Marshall

A GoFundMe appeal launched to support the family of a 19-year-old Blackpool man who died in a tragic house fire has surpassed £12,000.

Update on GoFundMe for 'devastated' family of man who died in fire

Union and Fylde coast MPs warn of public safety impact of 'savage' coastguard cuts

Union and MPs warn of public safety impact of 'savage' coastguard cuts

A Fylde coast business owner has spoken of her horror after she and her partner suffered an alleged assault while on an evening out.

One minute I was celebrating, next I was covered in blood in hospital

Joey Gregory (right) with his family and with his sister Mia (right inset)

Heartbroken mum pays tribute to son, 19, who died after house fire

Huge update on new Preston Davey vigil for baby murdered by ex-teacher Jamie Varley

Update on Blackpool Preston Davey vigil for baby killed by ex-teacher

Motorbike riderJoseph Dawson (right) has been jailed for seven years and six months and disqualified from driving for 10 years when he will have to take an extended retest after fatally injuring 82-year-old Lee Towers (left) as he used a pedestrian crossing in Victoria Road West, Cleveleys in 2024

Breaking Motorcyclist jailed for killing grandad, 82, outside Wetherspoons

Coby Keogh who tragically died from injuries after a house fire

'Forever 13' - Appeal to help give tragic teen the 'best send off'

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Man convicted after assault left his victim with catasorphic head injuries

Breaking Man convicted after assault left victim with 'catastrophic injuries'

13-year-old Coby Keogh from Blackpool has sadly died from his injuries after he was hospitalised following a blaze at a property in Redcar Road

Breaking Blackpool boy, 13, tragically dies after house fire

A mum-of-two said she nearly died after maternity staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital failed to listen to her health worries and has now vowed to never have another child.

Mum-of-two 'nearly died' after maternity staff failed to listen to her

Smoke damage can be seen at the scene of a severe house fire which ravaged a property in Blackpool earlier this week.

Smoke damage seen at scene of house fire amid police investigation

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

MoJ response to claims that Preston Davey killer Jamie Varley stabbed at 'Monster Mansion' HMP Wakefield

Breaking MoJ on claims Preston Davey's killer stabbed at 'Monster Mansion'

Blackpool consultant Mr Gautam Talawadekar from Spire Fylde coast Hospital named in Doctify’s UK Top 100 Medical Professionals for 2026

Blackpool surgeon named in UK’s Top 100 Medical Professionals for 2026

Emergency services at a residential property near Gynn Square in Blackpool (Credit: Ray Catlow)

Breaking Man, 19, and boy, 13, in serious condition after Blackpool house fire

Pervert Graham Fisher died in hospital.

Blackpool pervert jailed for 17 years for rape dies in prison

HM Coastguard rescued up to 20 teenagers off Fleetwood last night

Breaking Major Coastguard rescue as up to 20 teenagers struggle in rough seas

Lillian Kelly died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Woman with 22 grandkids died at Blackpool Vic after breathing issues

Dominic with therapy dog Lilo

Boy, 11, working with therapy dogs as part of brain tumour treatment

A mum -of-three with various health issues tragically died aged just 44

Lessons learned after death of mum, 44, following health complications

Baby Preston Davey laughing while with his foster parents, Paul and Sandra Cooper, months before he went to live with monsters Varley and McGowan-Fazakerley

Video captures Preston Davey the way his loved ones will remember him

'Evil monster' ex-teacher to die in prison for sex abuse & murder of Preston Davey

'Evil monster' ex-teacher will die in prison for sex abuse and murder

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children have called the abuse and murder of Preston Davey ‘harrowing and deeply upsetting.’

NSPCC call case of murdered baby Preston Davey ‘harrowing & upsetting'

John McGowan-Fazackerley (inset bottom) accused of sexually abusing baby Preston Davey (pictured) he was trying to adopt has denied trying to “deflect and distance” himself from the boy’s death and ex-partner Jamie Varley (inset above)

Breaking Loving foster parents help kids in memory of murdered Preston Davey

John McGowan-Fazackerley (middle inset), the man accused of causing or allowing the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey (main) told the jury at Preston Crown Court he has split with co-accused and ex-South Shore Academy teacher Jamie Varley (bottom) and his trust in him to care for their son-to-be adopted son was ‘misplaced’.

Breaking 'Son I never met' - Murdered baby's dad blacked out when told of death

Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel De Souza has said that the ‘broken body’ of murdered baby Preston Davey is at ‘the front of her mind’ as she branded the tragic incident as a ‘massive safeguarding failure’.

Children's Commissioner says state 'failed' 13-month-old murdered baby

Maggie Oldham, Chief Executive of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals which runs Blackpool Victoria Hospital, described the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey as “appalling”

Breaking Hospital boss issues statement after teacher convicted of baby murder

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