Paramedics

The pensioner was rescued just off Starr Gate yesterday afternoon.

Coastguard update after 75-year-old rescued from tide with broken hip

Wigan Lane this evening. A damaged motorbike remains in the middle of the road

Breaking Biker seriously injured in road smash

Family tribute to 'devoted' ex-Blackpool teacher Simon Gettings killed when his vehicle was hit by a train on level crossing

Tribute to ex-Blackpool teacher killed by train on level crossing

Damian Atherton died at his home in Chapel Road.

Coroner probes rare sudden death of Blackpool company director, 47,

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued an update on an investigation sparked by the death of man in Blackpool Police custody.

IOPC issues update after man in his 40's dies in police custody

First picture of arsonist Darren Davies, 55 who blew up Hambleton bungalow in Carr Lane after wrongly believing he had lost inheritance

Meet the arsonist who blew up family home over inheritance row

A mother has recalled the moment she feared her 10-year-old son had drowned after watching his head disappear beneath the waves during a terrifying incident off the coast of Blackpool.

Mum's terror as son and nephew rescued from sea in horror incident

Charlie Campbell, who has saved two lives this year

Blackpool hero, 15, saves friend from life-or-death incident at sea

The Independent Office for Police Conduct launch investigation after a man, who was arrested in Blackpool, later died after becoming unwell in police custody.

Breaking IOPC to investigate after man dies after being arrested in Blackpool

HM Coastguard rescued up to 20 teenagers off Fleetwood last night

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

Ex paramedic took pictures of decomposed body to send to colleagues

Berwick House Care Home, South Shore

Coroner to probe death of man, 91, after police called to care home

The 58-year-old died at his home in St Andrew's Road South, St Annes.

Coroner's verdict on sudden death of 58-year-old following night out

Luke Drinkwater was found at an address in Thornton

Coroner gives verdict on sudden death of 26-year-old man

Blackpool Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat William and Eleanor B-867 in surf

Breaking Lifeboat races to rescue people clinging to North Pier in sea drama

Edwin Aspin died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Coroner ruling after death of man, 78, in Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Condition deteriorated after surgery on fracture put back due to heart problems
Tony Durkin

The inquest was heard at Blackpool Town Hall

Thornton grandmother, 84, died in hospital morning after incident

Four Lancashire Police officers have been commended for their bravery

Fylde coast police officers praised for efforts to save man on fire

Sherbourne Road, Blackpool

Man found dead days after 999 call as medics were unable to find him

Blackpool Town Hall

Man with learning difficulties, 57, died after carer's body found

Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Emergency Department and A&E.

Coroner verdict after inquest into death of Fleetwood woman, 44

Lucy Willacy Brown died in September 2020

Coroner probes tragic death of 8-year-old girl

Carolyn Atkinson died at the Royal Preston Hospital

Blackpool coroner rules on death of woman following chainsaw injuries

Emergency services shut South Promenade in St Annes close to the Dalmeny Hotel after car overturns

Police issue update after crash closes Promenade

Person injured after colliding with Kite Surfing kite on St Annes beach Pic credit - Dave Nelson

Person injured after colliding with kite surfing kite on beach

Coroner sets inquest date into death of Blackpool man, 78, after fall

Police called to Whitegate Drive after man found in road
There was police presence on Whitegate Drive last night near the Saddle Inn.
Claire Lark

A bariatic rescue involving paramedics and firefighters

The shocking number of obesity-related firefighter rescues near you

A young Lancashire woman who was rushed to hospital with suspected appendicitis was left stunned when she unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy

I thought I had appendicitis – but I gave birth to a baby boy

Greater Manchester Police are dealing with a serious incident.

Breaking 4 injured in synagogue car & stabbing attack as suspect shot by police

More floral tributes are laid at the scene where a homeless man was killed by a fallen tree branch in Revoe Park. Credit: Lucinda Herbert

'He mattered to us': More flowers left for homeless man killed by tree

Floral tribute for homeless man killed by fallen tree. Credit: Lucinda Herbert

Floral tribute left at tree that crushed rough sleeper in tent tragedy

CCTV shows the moment learner driver Khizer Ali, 24, lost control of his mother’s car, before crashing head-on with a couple’s vehicle at 59mph - killing 65-year-old Valerie Ayres.

Learner driver loses control of car before crashing - killing woman

Murderer jailed for life after killing 'gentle giant'

Murderer calmly called 999 after brutally killing 'gentle giant'

'Monster' heads to nightclub after murdering 'loving chef'.

Watch: 'Monster' heads to nightclub after murdering 'loving chef'

CCTV footage shows police arrest Jason Flore for the murder of his partner, 19-year-old Stephanie Marie.

CCTV: blood-stained killer's casual stroll after murdering girlfriend

A woman in her 50s was taken to hospital after a house fire in Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool shortly after 10am on Wednesday (February 19)

Breaking Woman rushed to hospital as police investigate 'suspicious' house fire

A Lancashire man has pleaded guilty to neglecting his 94-year-old mother

Man pleads guilty to neglecting 94-year-old mother who had dementia

Man swings circular saw at police.

Watch: Terrifying moment man swings circular saw at police

No one should have to go through what we have been through

Police cordoned off part of Warley Road near Claremont Park after a crash involving two vehicles at around 5.50pm. A man in his 20s was then stabbed in the aftermath of the crash and taken to hospital for treatment.

Blackpool fire crews cut injured driver free from wreck after crash

Emergency services were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks near Preston railway station

Breaking Tragedy as person killed on tracks near railway station

A general view of Elbow Lane, Formby, where 96-year-old June Mills (insert) mounted the pavement in her Vauxhall Corsa and killed a pedestrian.

Watch: Woman, 96, leaves court after sentencing for killing pedestrian

An elderly man was hospitalised after being cut from a car on Fleetwood Road

Elderly man hospitalised after being cut from car following crash

A crash closed Fleetwood Road at the junction with Russell Avenue and Warren Drive

Breaking Casualty cut from vehicle after crash on Fleetwood Road

Tommie-lee Gracie Billington, 11,died after he was found unresponsive at a friend's home in Greenset Close, Lancaster

Craze believed to have killed Lancs boy 'promoted in over 100 TikToks'

Kashif Khan crashes into cyclist Andel Goulbourne leaving him fatally injured.

Watch: Driver crashes into cyclist leaving him fatally injured

Photo Neil Cross; Blackpool Ambulance Station, Waterloo Road, Blackpool

Jump in number of seriously ill patients needing emergency ambulance

The large blaze at a Birmingham grocery shop, Alum Rock Road, Saltley.

Watch: Shop explodes in ball of flames leaving two hospitalised

Tributes have been paid to a popular Blackpool businessman Johnathan Kaye who owned Deansgate Kitchen after he died suddenly

John was a lovely person, we had big plans to mark his 60th birthday

Alicia Reid and Ryan Reid.

Watch: Audio reveals moment hero boy, 8, saved mum's life calling 999

Gang of teenagers attack 20-year-old man at train station.

Watch: Teens stab and shoot man before rapping with a weapon in video

A woman who fell approximately 30ft from Central Pier in Blackpool reportedly required surgery for her injuries

Woman who fell through Central Pier ‘suffered spinal injuries’

Central Pier in Blackpool will remain closed until a survey on the structural integrity of the decking has been completed

Update on when Central Pier will reopen after woman's horrific fall

Blackpool Council has addressed concerns over the structural integrity of all three piers

Council address concerns over structural integrity of all three piers

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