Local News

Lytham funeral directors lodge plans to use property for base
A Fylde coast firm of funeral directors has lodged plans to use an empty corner property for its business operations.
Restaurant lodges new application to keep its under-threat extension
A popular Blackpool restaurant which was ordered to take its extension down has lodged a new planning bid to keep it.
Multi-million pound regeneration of pub progresses with demolition work
The multi-million pound regeneration of a much-loved Art Deco pub in Blackpool has seen a large part of the structure being demolished.
Road change after bus boycott threat
Highways bosses are planning to change the layout of a town centre road after a bus company threatened to withdraw its services from the route because of problem parking.
BLACKPOOL’S AIR SHOW TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT NATIONAL AIR DISPLAY SUMMIT
VisitBlackpool’s Events team has proudly represented the town at the British Air Display Association’s prestigious REHEAT ’25: The Air Displays Summit, held at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in October.
Blackpool Council moves forward with plans for first data centre as part of Silicon Sands
Blackpool Council is taking the next major step in delivering a first data centre as part of plans for Silicon Sands, a flagship digital infrastructure project at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Z
CHARITIES BENEFIT WITH £16K FESTIVAL BOOST
Charity partners at Lancashire’s largest live music festival are to benefit from more than £16,000 in donations.
Christmas Festival at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall postponed this year
A popular festive food and craft event which is staged annually on the Fylde coast will not be taking place this year.
Bus company makes plans for Remembrance Day
Trams and buses on the Fylde coast will come to a standstill at 11am on the two days this month when the country pays tribute to the fallen of two world wars and more recent conflicts.
14-bed hotel to change to new ‘apart hotel’ accommodation
A 14 bedroom hotel is to be turned into apartments which are still operated like a hotel.
Date set for by-election after Blackpool councillor’s resignation
A by-election has been officially called following the resignation of a Blackpool councillor last week.
Teenager Charlene Downes’ disappearance passes 22 year landmark
It is a case which has cast a shadow over Blackpool for more than two decades – now teenager Charlene Downes’ disappearance has passed the 22 year mark.