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I went to St Annes to see the high street and I was left surprised

Blackpool is set to see improving weather conditions over the coming days, with showers easing and sunny spells expected to develop as high pressure builds towards the end of the week.placeholder image

Weekend weather update - when to expect dry weather and sunny spells

A flood alert has been issued for the coast between Fleetwood and Blackpool, with high tides expected to bring a risk of flooding on Monday evening and again on Tuesday.placeholder image

Breaking Flood alert for Fylde coast as high tides threaten coastal areas

Blackpool’s Lightpool Festival is set to return tonight (Monday, October 26), after events on Saturday and Sunday were cancelled due to Storm Boelo.placeholder image

Update on Blackpool Lightpool Festival after Storm Boelo cancellations

Blackpool’s tram services are facing continued disruption on Monday, October 26, after severe weather caused damage to the tramway.placeholder image

Update on Blackpool bus and tram services amid damage and disruption

Train services between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport are being disrupted on Monday, October 26, following damage to overhead electric wires between Preston and Bolton.placeholder image

Breaking Travel chaos amid mass train cancellations on busy Manchester line

Waves crash over the promenade due to the affects of storm Boelo placeholder image

Power cuts reported as Storm Boelo impacts electricity to homes

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Tree collapses in Blackpool's Stanley Park due to Storm Boelo winds

Foam on Blackpool's central Promenade amid Storm Boelo conditionsplaceholder image

Breaking Storm Boelo LIVE: Illuminations damage and mass train cancellations

Blackpool and the Fylde coast is set for an unsettled and windy weekend as Storm Boelo brings the threat of heavy rain, powerful gusts and disruption to travel, with amber weather warnings for wind issued across parts of northern England.placeholder image

'Danger to life' - Met weather warning as Storm Boelo hits Fylde coast

Blackpool is set for a wet and windy weekend, with rain expected to become heavier on Saturday afternoon before conditions gradually turn drier on Sunday.placeholder image

Weather forecast - Windy weekend and when to expect heavy rain

Lightpool Festival visitors are being warned that a small number of outdoor installations in Blackpool may be temporarily unavailable due to high winds forecast throughout the weekend. placeholder image

Lightpool installation cancellation update amid Storm Boelo concerns

Met Office upgrades Storm Boelo weather alert to Amber for Blackpool and Fylde coast over 'danger to life'placeholder image

Met Office updates Storm Boelo 'danger to life' alert for Fylde coast

Blackpool Transport has suspended its tramway until further notice and is diverting bus services away from the promenade due to severe weather.placeholder image

Breaking Major transport update on tram and bus services amid weather warning

Blackpool and the Fylde coast are forecast to face a wet and windy weekend as Storm Austen, the first named storm of the autumn, develops in the Atlantic and moves towards the UK.placeholder image

Storm Austen: heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Fylde coast

Blackpool is set for a wet and unsettled week, with persistent rain forecast and the potential for strong winds as forecasters warn the UK could see its first named storm of the autumn later this week.placeholder image

Week's weather as 1st named storm looms - when to expect rain and wind

Everything you need to know about this week’s weather...

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Revealed: Blackpool's best 25 pubs of all time, according to you

Tumella's stormproof umbrella has dropped in price just in time for the inclement weatherplaceholder image

The bargain brolly designed to stand up to autumn gusts

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Weekend weather forecast - when will the wind and heavy showers arrive

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Fylde coast weekend weather forecast - everything you need to know

Met Office weather update as Fylde coast set for sunny Monday before unsettled weather arrives later in weekplaceholder image

Met Office weather update on when bad weather will arrive

Thompson's say it is time to prepare for the harsher weatherplaceholder image

Ad Feature Brits urged to weatherproof homes, as 2026 storm season begins

The treatments are aimed at dogs and catsplaceholder image

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

The Craven packaway jacket is a bargain at the moment - but choose your colour carefully, as prices varyplaceholder image

£75 TOG24 waterproof jacket reduced to £30 in clearance sale

The annual Kite Festival 2026, on Lytham St Annes Beach.placeholder image

21 colourful and energetic pictures from St Annes Kite Festival

The Aolso mini travel umbrella is currently £8.49 in a limited time Amazon deal.placeholder image

The tiny handbag essential for all weathers is just £8.49

Blackpool Illuminations switch-on weather forecast - what to expect tonightplaceholder image

Blackpool Illuminations switch-on weather forecast - what to expect

Everything you need to know ahead one of the biggest night’s in the Blackpool calendar.

Jack Marshall

Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Blackpool and Fylde coastplaceholder image

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms - what you need to know

Iconic mosaics to undergo specialist restoration project as part of £3.13m investmentplaceholder image

Iconic mosaics to undergo restoration as part of £3.13m investment

Deborah Contessa aka The Cemetery Lady. placeholder image

Blackpool’s Mistress of the Macabre talks being a Ghost Tour Guide

Lancashire Fire & Rescue warning after tackling suspicious blaze in sand dunesplaceholder image

Lancashire Fire & Rescue warning after suspicious blaze in sand dunes

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9 sweltering images of people enjoying warm weather in latest heatwave

The annual Perseid meteor shower above St Annes Pierplaceholder image

Perseid meteor shower lights up skies after breathtaking solar eclipse

Low water levels at Grizedale Reservoir, August 2026placeholder image

This is why Lancashire isn't in drought and hasn't got a hose pipe ban

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'Pink' American diner opens with free smash burgers

Pupils at Saint Aidan's High School have helped produce a hard hitting video about the dangers of cold water shockplaceholder image

Saint Aidan's High School kids hammer home cold-water shock message

Blackpool Council resurfacing work update amid £17m investment - road closure datesplaceholder image

Update on resurfacing works amid £17m investment - road closure dates

The light green TECKNET handheld fan is reduced to £10.11 in an Amazon limited-time dealplaceholder image

This £10 fan could help during the next hot spell

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summerplaceholder image

Why are there so many flies everywhere?

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

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

This wonderful shot of Central beach on a beautiful sunny day was captured by Blackpool Gazette Camera Club member L Barsby Photographyplaceholder image

Heatwave heading back to Blackpool - here's when temps will hit 28C

Here's why Wyre Council has announced that Cleveleys Market is cancelled today amid fears for public safetyplaceholder image

Here's why much-loved market is cancelled amid fears for public safety

SwitchBot's new e-ink display is a weather station with more than a few tricks up its sleeveplaceholder image

SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard review

Judges will visit Churchtown this week placeholder image

'A privilege'- Fylde coast village on cusp of Britain in Bloom title

Blackpool will see a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday August 12placeholder image

Your guide to rare partial solar eclipse

A yellow health warning has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency across Lancashire todayplaceholder image

Scorching temperatures as heat health alert issued

Families flock to Blackpool during the first spell of hot weather earlier this yearplaceholder image

Here's how the weekend weather is shaping up

The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery lifeplaceholder image

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

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Lancashire's top-rated garden centres for plants, cafés and shopping

The UK is set to swelter again in August.placeholder image

Another heatwave set to sizzle

Lytham McDonald’s continues support for local grassroots football club CN Sports FCplaceholder image

McDonald’s continues support for Fylde coast grassroots football club

Wildfires have been raging across moorland.placeholder image

Fylde coast fire crews on standby amid dangerous North West wildfires

'Families want more' - Blackpool hotel's themed playrooms for staycation visitorsplaceholder image

Blackpool hotel unveils themed playrooms for staycation visitors

The weather-resistant garden storage box is available in 300-litre and 320-litre sizes from £29.99placeholder image

Weatherproof 300L garden storage box falls below £30 in 63% deal

Wild Shore Blackpool has extended its opening hoursplaceholder image

Fylde coast attraction extends opening hours for new twilight sessions

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