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Bank Hey Street as it was in 1972

33 amazing retro pictures of Blackpool in 1972 and 1973

A power cut is affecting 77 properties in Stanley, Blackpool, with engineers on their way to deal with the issue.

Breaking Power cut update as 77 homes without electricity due to cable issue

Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Blackpool and Fylde coast

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms - what you need to know

New heatwave alert amid Met Office amber extreme heat warning as UK braced for 37°C

Heatwave alert as Met Office says Blackpool will sizzle in 29°C heat

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

Steven Thornber (left) and Philip Waddington as they appeared for the 1979 Chorister Awards in London.

15 brilliant photos from the last few years of the 1970s

Lancashire is bracing for a fresh bout of disruptive weather as Storm Chandra sweeps into the North West.

Hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Chandra brings rain and strong winds

A spokesperson for Electricity North West attributed the blackout to an underground cable fault.

NW Electricity update after thousands of homes blackout

Bar staff at the Buccaneer (Thornton Lodge), Skippool Road Thornton 1978 / 1979

15 of the best Blackpool photos from the last few years of the 1970s

Lancashire is set for a colder but brighter start to the week after days of heavy rain

What the weather will be like this week after heavy rain lashes county

Ad Feature Keep charged with these deals on portable power stations

The first named UK storm of the season is expected to hit Lancashire this week

Storm Amy named with 80mph winds as weather warning issued

Lancashire is set for a changeable weekend after the county was hit by a 15-hour yellow thunderstorm warning

Lancashire braced for mixed weekend weather after thunderstorm alert

Portable power stations can help to support your household if the power suddenly cuts

Prepare for a blackout with these off-grid power deals from £36.99

Bar staff at the Buccaneer (Thornton Lodge), Skippool Road Thornton 1978 / 1979

15 of the best Blackpool photos from the last few years of the 1970s

Tested: the Ryichi wind-up radio

Ryichi wind-up radio drops to £35.69 in Amazon deal
The Ryichi emergency wind-up radio is now under £36 in this limited time Amazon deal - perfect for blackouts and outdoor use.
Marc Reeves

Met Office wind warning issued for Lancashire as Storm Floris to bring 40mph gusts.

Met Office warns of 'danger to life' as Storm Floris to hit Lancashire

From batteries to wet wipes: 17 items the Government wants to put in your family emergency kit

UK told to prepare for war – what Martin Lewis says to keep at home

This clock eerily stopped at the time of the blackout - 12.33pm

Why I thought I was trapped in a zombie apocalypse Nicola Adam

Money Saving Expert's Martin Lewis. Credit: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Martin Lewis: What every UK home should have in case of blackout

From batteries to wet wipes: 17 items the Government wants to put in your family emergency kit

What it costs to build a UK 72-hour emergency kit on Amazon

The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, but still a bulky unit

Bluetti Elite 200 V2: high-power portable for under £1,000

Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool was forced to close yesterday due to a power cut.

Owners of waterpark plead with customers 'please bear with us'

(Photos: Pexels/Vodafone)

New tech keeps vulnerable Brits connected in power cuts, and it's free

Around 47 properties in Cleveleys were left without electricity following an unplanned power cut

More than 45 homes left without electricity after power cut

17th January 1934: A member of the Blackpool lifeboat crew takes it upon himself to feed the local seagulls during the winter month

31 captivating retro pictures through the years from people to places

Strong winds of up to 70mph will continue to batter parts of Lancashire this weekend

70mph winds to batter parts of Lancashire this weekend
Strong winds of up to 70mph will continue to batter parts of Lancashire this weekend following Storm Éowyn.
Sean Gleaves

A rare red weather warning has been issued for Storm Eowyn in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Storm Eowyn: six things you should never do in a storm

Snow and wind warnings have been issued for Lancashire for New Year's Day

'Danger to life' as snow and 75mph winds to hit on New Year's Day

Winds of up to 70mph are set to hit Lancashire this weekend

Winds of up to 70mph set to hit Lancashire as weather warnings issued

Power outages in rural locations

We're going to spend £40m to prevent power cuts in your rural areas

People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

Weather warnings are in place due to Storm Bert

Over 300 homes hit by power cuts as Storm Bert ravages Lancashire

Re-opening of Co-op Hypermarket in 1979

15 amazing retro pictures during 1979 from school dinners to strikes

Temperatures are set to cool down across the Fylde coast next week

Temperatures set to cool across Fylde coast next week as summer fades

More than 500 homes in Lancashire were left without electricity after Storm Lilia

Storm Lilian brings travel disruption, power cuts and flood alerts

Winds of up to 80mph are set to batter Lancashire as Storm Lilian sweeps across UK

Flood alert issued as Storm Lilian set to bring heavy rain

Yellow weather warning issued for Lancashire as Storm Lilian hits

Storm Lilian to spark disruption on the roads & trains warning issued

An urgent safety message has been issued by Electricity North West aimed at farmers across its region.

Electricty North West issues urgent safety advice to farmers

Thunderstorms are expected to develop over Lancashire on Sunday (Credit: Tanya Gorelov).

Met Office issues 10-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for Lancashire

The Met Office has issued a ‘danger to life’ weather warning for the North West of England.

Breaking Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ weather warning

There's a yellow weather warning for Lancashire

North West weather forecast, from sunny days to weather warnings

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued across Lancashire for Thursday, December 21

Weather warning in place for wind, power cuts & travel disruption

22nd February 1939: The opera house under construction at Blackpool. Blackpool Tower is in the centre

31 captivating retro pictures through the years from people to places

Bank Hey Street as it was in 1972

33 amazing retro pictures of Blackpool in 1972 and 1973

Could snow be on the way this week?

Met Office issues a warning for a 'rare' weather phenomenon

Is Lancashire in for some snow?

Is snow on the way to Lancashire?

A yellow weather warning for wind has been extended across Lancashire until 3pm on Wednesday (January 24)

This is when the wild weather will begin to die down this week

FOUR weather warnings for Lancs as Storm Isha hits region tonight

Winds of up to 70mph are set to batter Lancashire this weekend

Winds of up to 70mph set to batter Lancashire this weekend

Snow is expected to fall across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. Credit: Getty Images

Exact time snowfall is set to hit Blackpool, Lytham, Poulton etc

Electricity North West say they have fixed issues with power in Fleetwood

Why Fleetwood had power cuts over New Year period

Heavy winds expected on Wednesday through to Thursday as Storm Agnes due to make landfall. Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Warning of power cuts and injuries in Storm Agnes - this is what to do

Storm Agnes to cause more travel chaos this week as 80mph winds forecast. (Photo: Getty Images)

Breaking Storm Agnes to cause more travel chaos as 80mph winds forecast

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected

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