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Pleasure Beach Resort is getting a huge £8.72M ride – and work is already underway
Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has today unveiled its plans for a new £8.72M ride, which will be the biggest of its kind in the UK.
Latest figures show visitor numbers up to 21.5 million
The latest tourism figures show another jump in Blackpool’s visitor numbers with the annual total now reaching 21.57 million.
Cycle Team Takes on Epic Challenge
On 14 June 2025 fifteen local amateur cyclists will commence a 7-day challenge to raise money to support Brian House Children’s Hospice.
Licensing hearing documents reveal boy racers nuisance
Police documents have revealed how boy racers are putting members of the public at risk in Blackpool with “hundreds of cars” reported to be “racing up and down Yeadon Way”.
Tories warn global instability is risk to town hall debt of £570m
Blackpool’s Tories are warning global instability could put pressure on town hall debt currently running into hundreds of millions of pounds.
Blackpool Grand Theatre is looking for new Trustees
The Grand is seeking new Trustees, and you could be just the ticket!
Framework sets out more detail of £90m housing investment
Images depicting a bold vision for the rejuvenation of Blackpool’s deprived inner areas have emerged, setting out hopes of replacing rundown streets with modern housing, shops and green spaces.
Councillors support community photography sessions
A new photography project is set to capture the hidden gems of two residential districts of Blackpool.
Conservative councillor defects to Reform UK
A Blackpool Conservative councillor has defected to Reform UK saying she feels “let down” by the Tories.
Promenade hotel plans approved
A Blackpool hotel which opens out onto the Promenade has got the go ahead to make improvements to its frontage.
£250,000 allocated towards plans for multi storey car park
Work towards building another multi-storey car park in Blackpool town centre is set to step up after the council agreed to spend £250,000 towards drawing up plans.
Sold signs outside former Post Office but hotel deal not done
Sold signs have gone up outside Blackpool’s former Abingdon Street Post Office which is earmarked for a £26m renovation into an Indigo-branded hotel.