Local News

Hundreds of health care workers at Blackpool to strike next week
Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will walk out next week in a row over unpaid wages, says UNISON.
Consultant jailed for sex assaults
A senior hospital consultant convicted of abusing his position to sexually assault female members of staff has today been jailed.
Key meeting date set to decide fate of controversial quarry in village
The date has been confirmed for a key meeting to decide controversial plans to build a quarry in a quiet village – and campaigners against the scheme are urging fellow-objectors to attend.
Post Office Future Secured as Council Explores New Options
Blackpool Council has used grant funding to purchase the former post office, a key development site in the town centre, to secure and safeguard its future.
Tree death response
No issues had previously been identified with a tree in Blackpool which killed a homeless man after one of its branches fell on his tent during high winds, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands.
Plans for new shop front at Blackpool town centre restaurant given go ahead
Plans to install a new shopfront at a restaurant in Blackpool town centre have been approved by planners.
Council inviting expressions of interest for padel tennis opportunity
Developers and operators are being invited to apply for the chance to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel tennis to a site in Poulton.
Proposals to turn burnt out bar site into car park
The site of a former Blackpool pub could become a temporary car park.
Lancashire’s World champ pay tribute to Ricky Hatton
A former world champion boxer from the Fylde coast has paid tribute to close pal Ricky Hatton after his sudden unexpected death aged just 46.
Fairhaven Regatta proves splash success as council promotes local amenities
The annual regatta at Fairhaven Lake has proved to be another success – proving that people still love messing about with boats!
Moves under way to get £300m Blackpool Central project back on track
The progress of one of Blackpool’s biggest regeneration projects is due to be discussed tonight as the next steps forward are considered.
Quest is on to find new occupant for town’s biggest shop as ex-M&S premises lies empty again
It was once a Fylde coast town’s cherished M&S store and then during a dark period became its biggest eyesore, before making a welcome comeback.