Mental Health

Cheroken Reigo-Bentley is a 16-year-old with a remarkable ambition. The entrepreneurial A-level student at St Mary’s Catholic Academy in Blackpool is looking to build a business with the aim of supporting young people's mental health across the country.

I'm only 16, but I'm already Managing Director of my own company

A new festival exploring grief, death and loss is taking place across Blackpool from October 8 to 11, bringing together artists, performers, speakers and community organisations.

Good Grief Blackpool fest on loss & bereavement - how to get involved

The IMHA are committing to putting lived experience at the centre of designing and developing care

Ad Feature IMHA backs lived experience in mental healthcare reform

The quotes were made using reverse graffiti, and appear on pavements across London

Only one in 10 Brits feel comfortable checking on someone's wellbeing

JJ Shingleton, 17, has lost his right eye following the horrific attack

Huge update on fundraiser for 17-year-old who lost eye in glass attack

Blackpool Council says its ambition is to create an Adult Social Care service recognised for excellence

It's our ambition to create a care service recognised for excellence

Smartphones can expose children to risks including cyberbullying, scams, inappropriate content and privacy issues.

7 risks to check before your child gets a phone

Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams said she is ‘thrilled’ Blackpool has been allocated a share of £70m government funding as part of the Young Futures Hubs and Transformation Programme.

'Exciting' - Council boss thrilled Blackpool to get Young Futures Hub

Agoraphobic Blackpool mum Chantelle Aitchison who needed eye surgery has faith restored in NHS thanks to CHEC Blackpool

My GP basically told me, when you get over your agoraphobia, come back

Mile for Myles - I'm walking 50 miles from Oldham to Blackpool for my brother who died on Xmas Eve

I'm walking 50 miles to Blackpool for my brother who died on Xmas Eve

The uncle of tragic Bailey Lister who took his own life has launched a petition to put a stop to online bullying

Justice for Bailey - uncle of tragic young man launches petition

Man who admitted harassing Blackpool South MP appears in court

Allan Munro says mental health care on the Fylde coast is ‘too slow for people in crisis and needs to change" after his wife Giselle, 56, took her own life while under the care of Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. Pictured is the couple of 40 years in happier times

'Let down' - Grieving husband says mental health crisis care too slow

Home-Start's new premises in Highfield Road

New premises for Home-Start places charity at the heart of community

'Overly ambitious and unusual' - Fylde fury at huge 11-year windfarm cabling project

'Overly ambitious' - Fury at major 11-year windfarm cabling project

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
“The scale of need in this town is not average – it's extreme.”
Jack Marshall

Inquest to probe tragic death of animal-lover Bailey amid 'abuse' & 'vitriol' online

Inquest to probe tragic death of animal-lover amid online abuse

Smile FC

We tackle toxic masculinity with our Fylde coast football team

The UK has the worst mental health in Europe and the third worst in the world

UK worst in Europe for mental health

A new Blackpool community group aims to help people in the resort struggling with mental health issues.

New mental health group helping Blackpool youngsters navigate life

Sarah Lundy's husband Darren went out for milk and never came home –three days later she learned he had died by suicide

My husband went out for milk, 3 days later I found out he had died

Grace's Aldi tattoo (left) as well as another of her designs along with tattoo artist Emma Betson-Hand (centre)

I don't regret my new tattoo in the slightest, I just really love Aldi

MP Lorraine Beavers has welcomed the ban on social media

'I think...' - Fylde coast MP on social media ban for under 16s

Family and friends honour beloved Blackpool animal-lover Bailey Lister at 'beautiful' funeral service

Loved ones honour beloved animal-lover at 'beautiful ' funeral service

Olivia Bullock, mural artist from Warton, has painted a colourful mural inside a new salon in Kirkham. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

'I worked overnight - I slept here!' Talented artist's murals at salon

Vinnie passionately believes more needs to be done to help those struggling with mental health problems

Vinnie Jones blasts tech for fuelling mental health struggles

New Community Skills Centre

New jobs created as Community Skills Centre opens in Blackpool
“We aren’t just regenerating Blackpool town centre, but we’re making sure that we create opportunities and jobs for our young people.”
Jack Marshall

'My child had no education for 16 months' - Mum's SEND help battle

'My child had no education for 16 months' - Mum's SEND help battle

Hussain Manawer wrote a poem capturing the realities of caring for ourselves and others as part of AXA Health's Cover that Cares campaign.

More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked

Rachel Barr

Human Rights Act move in probe into Blackpool kennels owner's death

One in eight young people are not in education or employment

Ad Feature Occupational therapists are the 'missing link' to help unemployment

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is to be part of a new pilot scheme designed to overhaul the “fit note” system

Fylde coast to join pilot designed to fix ‘broken’ sick note system

Fylde Coast Fit Fam is a new group aimed at bringing families together. Organiser Niomie Atack is the lady to the right

I'm a single parent and I want to bring families together

Blackpool grassroots football team helping 2 players quit smoking

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

Bailey Lister with rescue animals

Tributes paid to 'angel' animal lover after tragic death at just 22

The Trust looks after the Harbour in Blackpool.

Major update for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Sitting balls improve your posture and encourage movement - and they’re cheaper than you might think

Office gadgets designed to improve posture and wellbeing from £30

Blackpool Hike and Heal group out on one of their expeditions

'I get a buzz when I see everyone smiling'

Dr Mark Spencer is concerned at mental health issues because of the smell in Fleetwood

'People are isolating themsleves because of the toxic odour'

Ever tried working on a Sitting Ball? You really should

Desk wellness gadgets that could transform your day from under £30

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

Dylan McEwan Smith

'We've got no answers after Dylan was let down and now we never will'

Kim Morgan has opened up about how her grief is affecting her on her first Mother’s Day since losing her 14-year-old son Ryan (pictured) in the hope of helping others with her honesty

It’s like screaming but nothing comes out - mum on Mother's Day agony

Lancashire Corrie star to represent Gen Z on mental health issues

Voters of the awards will have the chance to win a donation to their favourite charity.

Ad Feature Voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards with £100k prize fund

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

Chloe Price who has lost a whopping six stone with the help of Fleetwood Slimming World - and her adorable walking buddy Max, who she rescued from a local dog shelter in 2025.

My rescue dog helped me lose six stone

Lancashire residents to benefit from 'destigmatising' mental health project

The Guild Park complex in Whittingham will see a new extension built to help patients with the most challenging conditions

New 'seclusion areas' approved for mental health hospital's patients

Water Meadow View officially opened with celebration event

Milestone moment as £32m specialist mental health service opens

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has shared her excitement after seeing her debut book in print for the first time

Helen Flanagan celebrates milestone moment as book nears release

A new girls only community hub has opened in Fylde. R: a poster designed by attendees for the recent White Ribbon Day (global momvent to end violence against women).

We wanted to create a safe space for young women in Fylde

St Anne's on Sea resident Ben Constable at his University of Lancashire graduation

RAF veteran overcomes homelessness to graduate from Uni of Lancashire

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Mum, 50, died at home after being found unwell on the sofa

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