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Reduced tram service due to maintenance is announced
Blackpool Transport is to introduce a temporarily reduced tram service as it accelerates a planned fleet maintenance programme.
Rock The Gardens Festival 2026 Returns to the Iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool
At a time when grassroots venues and live events across the UK continue to face unprecedented challenges, Rock The Gardens Festival returns to the heart of Blackpool in early 2026, taking over the iconic Winter Gardens building for one of the country’s largest indoor rock and metal tribute festivals.
Blackpool Tower Ballroom Shines in Netflix’s New Release 10Dance
The world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom has once again taken centre stage, this time as a key filming location for Netflix Japanese romantic drama 10Dance.
Council’s regeneration scheme slammed as “mass dispersion” by critics
A £90m regeneration scheme for one of Blackpool’s most deprived areas has been slammed as a “mass dispersion” of vulnerable people as hundreds of homes face demolition.
Plans to build 102 affordable homes on Poulton and Blackpool border
Plans have been lodged to build 102 affordable homes on land bordering Poulton and Blackpool.
Decision made on planning move for new homes in Lancashire village
An application for ‘permission in principle’ to build up to nine homes in Preesall has been approved by planners in Wyre.
Couple answer call as council launches new foster family campaign
A Blackpool couple have explained why they became foster carers as a new campaign was launched to encourage more people to get involved.
Free wellbeing and fun day Joyfest returns to Fylde coast
A free wellbeing and fun day on the Fylde coast is proving so popular it’s now become a much-anticipated annual event.Joyfest 26 includes wrestling for children, live music, fun with Lego, health checks and much more.
Multi-million apartments scheme looks set for 2027 fruition
Multi-million pound plans to build a seven-storey block of luxury apartments on Blackpool seafront are anticipated to finally see fruition in 2027.
Volunteers at park devastated by yet another vandal attack
Volunteers at a Bispham Park are devastated by yet another vandal attack on their hut – but they say there is now a suspect and they have passed details on to the police.
Restaurant and takeaway plans for Blackpool hotel withdrawn
Plans to open a new restaurant and takeaway in an established Blackpool hotel have been withdrawn.
I’m still committed to saving Fleetwood Radar station
Proposals to turn one of the Fylde coast’s most distinctive buildings into a unique house are still in the pipeline for 2026.