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Evolution brings festive cheer by supporting Christmas Day dinner for those in need
A North-West-based construction company is helping to spread kindness this festive season by supporting an annual Christmas Day dinner for those in need.
Council leader urges rethink over controversial cuts to Blackpool’s London rail link
The leader of Blackpool Council has sent an urgent letter calling for a rethink over cuts to the resort’s vital London rail link.
Green light for latest plans at The Cube bar in Poulton
A popular Fylde coast bar and eatery has been given the green light to expand the use of its building.
Major update in bid to add new rides to South Pier sites
The latest proposals for two rides to operate either side of Blackpool’s South Pier have been refused again
Director of Adult Social Services to step down from Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council’s Director of Adult Social Services has announced she will step down from the post at the end of this year.
Resounding result in the Greenlands by-election
Voters in Bispham have given Reform UK a third councillor in Blackpool after a resounding victory in last night’s Greenland’s by-election.
Green light for further improvements at former Blacks Haberdashery
A former art and craft shop building in Blackpool town centre which has been part-empty for some time is to be renovated and turned into three new shop units.
Ex-soldier's South Pole trek to inspire young people
A former soldier has said he hopes to inspire young people after trekking to the South Pole.
Woman in 70s dies after being hit by bin lorry
A woman in her 70s has died after she was hit by a bin lorry outside a pub in Lancashire.
Man jailed after Christmas Day collision seriously injured five
Kevin Thompson spent Christmas day 2023 drinking. He then got in the car and drove, showing off speeding and using his phone.
Drugs gang jailed
Lancashire Police's Serious and Organised Crime team has successfully disrupted a criminal network, dismantling the operations of an individual who was orchestrating the supply of cocaine and cannabis from prison
How Blackpool Grand Theatre’s Charitable Mission Is Safeguarding a National Treasure for the Next 130 Years
For 130 years, the Blackpool Grand Theatre has stood as one of Britain’s most extraordinary cultural survivors.