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A woman trying to access her Microsoft Hotmail email inbox on a phone. Photo: Yui Mok/PA

Major update as Microsoft outage causes huge issues across Fylde coast

Funeral Manager Andrew Whitaker with Funeral Arranger Lexie Tyrie outside the new Box Bros premises on Lytham Road

Funeral directors opens new branch with ex-NHS nurse heading up office

Fylde Police have issued a new update after a Warton man was charged after allegedly racially abusing NHS staff at a healthcare facility in Lytham.

Police: Man, 72, charged after allegedly racially abusing NHS staff

Blackpool Victoria Hospital doctor Surrayya Najeeb struck off over concerns for patient safety

Demoted Blackpool Vic doctor struck off over patient safety concerns

Mental health rehabilitation services at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust have retained their ‘Good’ rating following an inspection that highlighted the positive experiences of patients, families and carers.

New CQC score for mental health rehab service at Fylde coast NHS trust

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

A Fylde coast man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of 29-year-old Thomas Pritchard in a crash in Lytham in 2025.

Man, 21, pleads guilty to causing death of NHS worker 2025 crash

Blackpool’s tooth decay figures for five-year-olds among the worst in the country, statistics show

New health initiatives as tooth decay rates in resort among UK's worst

Blackpool Victoria Hospital pharmacy technician Julie Heyes is preparing to retire after dedicating 49 years to the NHS, including 47 years at the Trust.

'Loved every minute' - Blackpool Vic staff member's 49-year career

Adelaide Surgery, a Blackpool GP, has been rated ‘Good’ across all five inspection categories after making significant improvements since being placed in special measures last year.

New CQC rating for NHS GP placed into special measures last year

New information obtained has revealed that a significant number of staff members at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals were caught accessing private patient records.

NHS staff dismissed and suspended for accessing patient records

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

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

Blackpool and Fylde coast vascular surgery patients asked to give views on plans to create specialist NHS centre in Preston

Views wanted on plan for single specialist vascular surgery centre

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

Winter flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are being rolled out to eligible people, including anyone aged 65 or over and anyone aged 18 to 64 who have certain long-term health conditions

People experiencing homelessness to get FREE flu jab for first time
Everyone who is eligible is being urged to take up the vaccine as soon as they are invited, helping to prevent serious illness and reduce avoidable demand during the NHS’s busiest months.
Vanessa Sims

Blackpool Victoria Hospital is celebrating 90 years since it treated its first official patient, with the recent unveiling of a new state-of-the-art surgical robot aptly demonstrating the mind-blowing medical advancements seen at the Vic over the decades.

Hospital celebrates 90th anniversary & new cutting-edge robot revealed

Dentist

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

Blood tests carried out on residents in Thornton have proved two thirds of those tested have ‘high levels’ of cancer causing toxins in their systems. Pictured is the former ICI plant now occupied from soon to close AGC Chemicals and inset is Sam Linacre-Hammond, 48, undergoing her blood test

Breaking Fear as high levels of cancer chemical found in resident's blood

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

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

New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

Katie Hey with a colleague during her training.

One minute I was at home, then I'm covered in blood delivering a baby

More than 850 of the hardest-to-reach members of communities across the country will be seen onboard

Mobile dental unit to deliver care to rough sleepers

Blackpool band Electro 90s goes from debut to festival headliner in just 6 months

Classic '90s band goes from debut to festival headliner in 6 months

An example of equipment that may be used by a teledermatology service

Skin cancer wait times to be slashed as new service to be rolled out

1940s Weekend in Lytham

Lytham 1940s Weekend 2026 - what you need to know, including times
Lytham 1940s Weekend is almost here!
Jack Marshall

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

Staff on a NHS hospital ward (Peter Byrne/PA)

Lancs sees the best improvement in early cancer diagnosis in England

The gap between the north and south for life expectancy has widened.

Gap in life expectancy between the north and south has widened

Blackpool coroner says inquest in Preston Davey death will 'scrutinise' public bodies

Breaking Coroner: Preston Davey death inquest will 'scrutinise' public bodies

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

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

More vulnerable adults to be offered RSV vaccine across the Fylde coast to prevent serious lung infection

'The vaccine saves lives' - Vulnerable adults to be offered RSV jab

Thomas Lynch was found dead at his home in Primrose Avenue

Dad died day before mental health triage after 'angel' text to father

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

Medics at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have ‘received support around escalating safeguarding concerns’ after it was revealed an opportunity was missed to help another murdered Blackpool child the day before Preston Davey was seen. Two-year-old Damion Russell was subjected to a ‘horrifically violent’ attack at the hands of his father Daniel Hardcastle on August 19, 2023 at their home on Central Drive.

Blackpool Vic missed chance to help second murdered Blackpool child

Dominic with therapy dog Lilo

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

Temperatures in Blackpool could top 33 degrees by Thursday

Bin collection changes as NHS amber heat-health alert takes effect

Life expectancy for men and women in Blackpool is getting better.

Blackpool life expectancy rises having previously been England's worst

An artist's impression of the new health centre

MP calls for work on urgently needed new care centre to be speeded up

Despite battling a rare paralysing condition, artist Francesca Vaughan is holding an exhibition of her work.

I had to give up my dream job as a nurse after being left paralysed

Blackpool Victoria Hospital Emergency Department.

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

Number of people receiving corridor care at Blackpool Victoria in May

This week is National Blood Week

Ad Feature Survey reveals the real reason people don’t give blood

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

Sharpsmart works with hospitals and healthcare providers across the UK to deliver specialist healthcare waste services.

Ad Feature Sharpsmart strengthens waste service resilience and greener logistics

A patient who died from a heart attack had previously reported he was suffering chest pains to the non-emergency NHS 111 number.

Man found dead of heart attack reported chest pain but doctor not told

MP Lorraine Beavers met staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Blackpool deserves more NHS funding to care for tourists says MP

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

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

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

Various new solar panels have been installed on Lancashire schools.

Fylde Coast schools benefit in 1st year of public energy company

Becoming a nurse can be determined by an ability to study full time - but not if a degree apprenticeship is on offer

Next generation of Lancashire nurses get the chance to earn while they learn

Blackpool Victoria Hospital's Emergency Department

Radiographer took 'sexually explicit' photos while on duty at The Vic

As part a new multi-million pound health commitment to help the public, Holland and Barrett has launched 300,000 free high-street Wellness Check-Ins per month to help people back their bodies. Team GB medallist, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, has lent her support to the initiative and is encouraging the nation to act on health before it’s too late.

Holland & Barrett launch free high-street wellness check-ins

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