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Blackpool Promenade is closed today to allow organisers of the World Fireworks Championships to set up.

'Please plan ahead' - Blackpool Promenade is closed today - here's why

Blackpool disruption as Talbot Road and Abingdon Street closed by police after firefighters tackle blaze

Breaking Police in town centre after Fire and Rescue service tackle major blaze

Fire crews were called to a car fire on the M55

Motorway misery as M55 car fire causes congestion and long tail-backs

Police are dealing with an RTA in the Park Road and Palatine Road area

Update as police attend to reports of a serious road collision

Traffic chaos as tram breaks down in Blackpool town centre as passengers forced off

Breaking Traffic chaos as tram breaks down in Blackpool town centre

What you need to know about Blackpool Illuminations Ride the Lights - times and route

What you need to know about Blackpool Illuminations Ride the Lights

Delays at J33 on the M6 on Monday morning

Severe delays affecting M55 traffic heading on to M6 northbound

Colourful new artwork taking shape in town centre ahead of beloved Kite Festival

New artwork taking shape in town centre ahead of beloved festival

Blackpool to host free family cycling festival as Tour of Britain Women comes to town

Blackpool to host free family cycling fest for Tour of Britain Women

Van driver who rammed police car caused £10k of damage after high-speed chase through busy Blackpool streets

Van driver rammed police car after high-speed chase through Blackpool

Ride the Lights on Blackpool Prom - what you need to know including date and times

Ride the Lights on Blackpool Promenade returns - what you need to know

Severe delays on M61 and M6 motorways

Severe delays on M6 and M61 motorways

Dog-owner heartbroken as puppy Astra dies after suffering 200 fractures in car accident

Dog-owner heartbroken as puppy dies after suffering over 200 fractures

Blackpool Council update on major junction closure as burst water pipe disrupts roadworks

Council update on road closure as burst water pipe disrupts roadworks

Cllr Schofield and the development

Network Rail & Council issue important updates to ongoing 90-home plan

Blackpool's Seasiders Way reopens after 1st phase of Waterloo Road bridge project following pigeon delay

Major Blackpool road reopens following bizarre delay caused by pigeons
Blackpool Council thanked locals for their patience.
Jack Marshall

County Councillor James Tomlinson objects to the proposals

'We don't want it'- Residents outrage over major industrial park plans

Copse Road between Kilbane Street and Amounderness Way will be closed until December

Update on road closure as essential work continues

Talbot Road will be closed for 13 days at the Sainsburys roundabout

All the major roadworks scheduled to start this week across Blackpool

Prepare for sky-high excitement as the legendary Red Arrows soar over the seafront, kicking off an adrenaline-filled afternoon of spectacular aerial displays. Beach House guests can book specially curated dining packages with unbeatable views of all the action, while a handful of lucky walk-ins can secure one of the hottest spots in town on the iconic Tower Terrace.

Transport bosses reveal plans for Blackpool Air Show 2026

Traffic is currently being held on the M6 northbound between J30 (M61) and J31 in Preston due to a multi vehicle collision.

Breaking M6 shut after multi-vehicle crash

The Tom by TomTom device provides speed camera, traffic and road hazard alerts without a monthly subscription

This TomTom camera alert device is now under £37

Objecting Wrea Green residents and Cllr Frank Andrews outside Fylde Town Hall in St Annes

Anger erupts amid update on plans for major new housing development

Essential improvement works to main bridge delayed for bizarre reason after discovery

Essential improvement works to main bridge delayed for bizarre reason

Major HGV fuel spillage on M6 causes traffic chaos, lane closure and hour-long delays

Major motorway HGV fuel spillage causes lane closure & hour-long delay

Huge update on Hawes Side Lane closed for 7 weeks for crucial infrastructure work

Huge update on major road closed for 7 weeks for crucial repair work

From Monday 27 July, until Friday 4 September, maintenance and resurfacing works will take place on St Annes Road, between Waterloo Road and Pedders Lane. Pictured is St Annes Road by Pedder's Lane

Motorists warned of disruption as key route to be closed for 6 weeks
From Monday 27 July, until Friday 4 September, maintenance and resurfacing works will take place on St Annes Road, between Waterloo Road and Pedders Lane.
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Posting at 7.41am a spokesperson for Avanti West Coast said: “Due to signalling staff being unavailable at Preston all lines are blocked.

Breaking Train chaos for Avanti West Coast users as disruption causes delays

Major update from Police after horrors M55 crash

Breaking Injury update from police as horror crash causes huge traffic jams

Aftermath of major M55 collision

Breaking 'Very serious crash' says eyewitness in update on 3-vehicle collision

Major M55 crash halts Blackpool traffic with air ambulance and fire engines at scene

Breaking Major crash halts traffic with air ambulance and fire engines at scene

Norkeed Road – from 15 June

All the Blackpool roadworks starting this week including road closures

Major Police incident on Montrose Avenue off Central Drive, Blackpool

Breaking Major police incident as road off Blackpool’s Central Drive closed

Blackpool Council update on traffic issues on new £18.5m road

Update on traffic issues on new £18.5m Airport Enterprise Zone road

There are currently delays and a lane closure on the M55 between Kirkham and Blackpool due to a crash.

Morning misery as lane closure causes delays on motorway

Abbotsford Road

Blackpool roadworks this week including closures and lane restrictions

Northern Rail fears plans for 99 home estate off Blackpool Road in Carleton will make level crossing dangerous

Northern Rail fears new estate could make crossing dangerous

Police have issued an update after closing the M55 in both directions yesterday afternoon to help a woman in her 20s

Police issue update after closing motorway in both directions

National Highways map showing the current situation along the M55

Live updates M55 reopened following 'a concern for safety'

Epsom Road

Blackpool roadworks this week including closures and lane restrictions

The Kilnhouse Lane/Queensway junction.

Why major Fylde road junction is going to be closed for three months

Fleetwood services stopped because of fire

Trams cancelled and bus routes diverted in Fleetwood after major fire

The A583 at Dobbies Garden Centre near Clifton reportedly reopened but traffic still very heavy

Busy Fylde road closed after crash reportedly reopen but traffic bad

Troutbeck Crescent

Blackpool roadworks starting this week including closures

Congestion is forming on the A585

Traffic slow moving on A585 at main pinch points

Traffic backing up on the M55 at the junction with the M6

Congestion causing traffic tailback on M55 eastbound

Major Blackpool road closed for crucial works

Major Blackpool road is closed for works - here's what we know

Blackpool roadworks

All the Blackpool roadworks starting this week including closures

Blackpool Council Councillors with EZ project team and George Cox

What you need to know about key Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone road

Play Street - Road Closed sign

Play Street event transforms road in Blackpool into safe play zone

All the roadworks across Fylde

All the major roadworks scheduled to start this week across Fylde

All the roadworks across Blackpool

All the Blackpool roadworks starting this week

From Tuesday 26 May to Friday 10 July, essential preventative maintenance will take place on the Hawes Side Lane bridge, which carries Yeadon Way over Hawes Side Lane, and is one of the key routes into Blackpool.

Key route into Blackpool to close for seven weeks for essential works

All the Blackpool & Fylde roadworks 01/05-10/05

All Blackpool & Fylde roadworks this week including closures

Some of the bad behaviour in 2017 included stopping traffic and abusing passers-by.

We want young farmers to let off steam at annual Blackpool event

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