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The fibre bottles are manufactured from sustainably sourced wood pulp, contain no hidden plastic and are recyclable

Ad Feature Pulpex opens first commercial fibre bottle manufacturing facility

Mphasis announced it will extend its work with Social Security Scotland

Ad Feature Mphasis strengthens partnership with Social Security Scotland

A rare turtle named Tiree which underwent specialist around-the-clock care by experts at Sea Life Blackpool has been released back into the wild along with two other rescued turtles after making the 1,600 miles trip to the Azores.

Rare turtle helped by experts in Blackpool released back into the wild

Coastguards' vote of no confidence in Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief executive

Coastguards vote of no confidence in Maritime & Coastguard Agency boss

Chris Webb (centre left) and Matthew Thomas (centre right) at Pro Trans Walk (Photo Elizabeth Gomm)

'De-humanising' - Openly gay councillor abused at pro-trans march

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 toilets broke on my five-and-a-half hour train journey from London to Scotland

The toilets broke on my major five-and-a-half hour train journey

Ron Blunden, manager of the old Tache Nightclub, who has died

Heartfelt tributes to 'down-to-earth' Blackpool nightclub legend

Jam packed - the beach on a hot day in the 90s

Gazette readers share their favourite childhood memories of Blackpool

'We listened' - Maritime & Coastguard Agency update as plan to cut volunteer pay axed

Maritime & Coastguard Agency update as plan to cut volunteer pay axed

TOUGH TO TAKE: England's show their disappointment after defeat to Argentina. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA

Blackpool fan sad Scots didn't back England in World Cup semi-final

Major update on controversial plans to cut life-saving coastguards' pay

'Scandal' - Update on plans to cut 'brave life-saving' coastguard pay

Barry Ferguson

Ex-England forward tips former Blackpool teammate for vacant role

Drunk Fleetwood teen flew into a rage when her dog refused to dance at her 18th birthday party

Drunk teen flew into a rage when dog refused to dance at her 18th

Malcolm Denmark, CEO of Media Concierge Group

Media Concierge delivers £12.9m EBITDA since National World take over

Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam, right, fights for the ball with Brazil's striker Leandro Damiao (L) during an international friendly football match in 2011.

Charlie's World Cup pride over Scotland's long-awaited win
Former Blackpool and Scotland ace Charlie Adam hoping the Tartan Army can make it two wins from two when they face Morocco on Friday
Craig Salmon

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay asks Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev for a penalty during the 1-0 World Cup defeat by Morocco.

Blackpool children's hospice releases Scotland-inspired charity single

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

Winterbourne by Elisabeth Wolf

Winterbourne by Elisabeth Wolf: book review

Storm Goretti: UK braced for ‘weather bomb’ of snowfall and winds

CCTV from a home in Silverdale, Lancashire caught the moment a loud bang was heard when a 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit.

Over 300 UK earthquakes recorded in 2025, 3rd strongest in Lancashire

Former Blackpool and Burnley FC defender Clarke Carlisle has opened up about his past struggles

Clarke Carlisle opens up about alcoholism & suicide attempt

A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson

A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson: book review

Hotel Villa Angela

I visited Jim Kerr's Sicilian boutique hotel in the hills of Taormina

Andy Kille and Pavels Korcagins

Lancashire tradespeople shine with two wins at the Checkatrade Regional Awards

Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill travel Scotland in search of the best places for a wild swim

TV review: take the plunge with refreshingly great Jules and Greg's Wild Swim on...
Wild swim- ming is ‘a thing’. As they dive into rivers, lakes and seas, exponents speak of its benefits to physical and mental health.
Sue Wilkinson

These were the startling images as Storm Amy hit Lancashire

'Our family's world was shattered:' HGV driver sentenced at Preston Crown Court

'Our world was shattered:' Watch as app-scrolling HGV driver is jailed

A prolific vehicle thief who went on a 10-hour joyride in a stolen coach has been jailed by a judge in Preston

Vehicle thief jailed after 10-hour coach joyride and crime spree

Universities across England and Scotland made the Guardian's top 20 this year

The top 20 universities for 2026 – according to Guardian’s new guide

Warning for Lancashire M6 motorists ahead of ‘abnormal load operation’

Time capsule buried in foundations of Pleasure Beach Resort's new ride, Aviktas, by director of engineering Karl Murphy

200 thrillseekers send letters for time capsule buried under new ride

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

Simon Williams, the NBF’s head of marketing and membership

North West consumers among UK’s greenest says survey

Torgi Squire shows off his girders by cold-water swimming

Modern bravery: standing up to your boss and going skinny dipping

RAF Typhoon climbs 11,000ft in 12 seconds over Blackpool.

Watch: Moment RAF Typhoon climbs 11,000ft in 12 seconds over Blackpool

Students have reportedly recevied record high A-level results this year.

A level top grades reach record high outside of Covid years

UK roadshow to champion impact of local small businesses

Unsplash

Motoring expert issues urgent warning to Blackpool drivers amid Storm Floris

Great green energy source, wind farms (photo: adobe)

Going green: Wind farms may fulfill urgent UK energy needs

School breakfast

Magic Breakfast’s annual research, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lot...

Food hygiene ratings across the region have been revealed

Revealed: The best and worst places in the North West for food hygiene ratings a...

Richard Crabtree, Principal Lawyer at Slater and Gordon takes us through five key important things to remember if you are making a road collision claim, so you know the right steps to take to ensure you are supporting yourself and your claim as much as possible.

I’m a serious injury lawyer, here are five important things to remember if you a...

Fran Henshaw

Overdue invoices top 1.8 million in North West as pressure mounts, R3 research s...

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

Temperatures surge to mid 20s - are we experiencing a Spanish plume?

Watch: Spanish plume explained as UK temperatures surge to mid 20s

The Fleetwood Town team that competed in the Lytham Football Tournament 2026

Feast of football in Luca’s Lytham spectacular

New rail services between London and central Scotland are expected to launch in mid-2026

New rail services linking London and Scotland to stop in Preston

Bank Holiday Hours

Aldi confirms late May bank holiday opening hours

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Aldi confirms Late May Bank Holiday opening hours

Only 71 per cent of companies reported having a formal AI policy

Ad Feature Nearly one in three UK workers "don't know" if company has AI policy

Trocadero's restaurant will be overseen by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux

A look at a new entertainment-led dining experience

Chloe Gillings with her certificate of thank you sent by Adoption Matters.

A Remarkable Adoption Matters Fundraiser

Steve Bruce

Blackpool boss spotted scouting in Scotland - with target reported

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