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Pensioners left without any hot water after government scheme nightmare
A Blackpool man has come to the aid of two vulnerable pensioners who have been left without hot water for two months.
Blackpool Council update on ‘vertical drinking’
Standing up in pubs and bars while taking a drink is not going to be banned in Blackpool, says the council.
Council and Pier Company react to Inspectorate decision over pier rides
Blackpool Council and the owners of South Pier have expressed differing views after a planning inspector backed the local authority over its decision to refuse planning permission for rides at South Pier
Will’s Night Run appeal in memory of Jack
A Fylde coast family will be running in memory of a much-loved son, brother and friend when they take on Blackpool Night Run next month, helping to raise vital funds for local children cared for by Brian House Children's Hospice.
Mobile Safe Space scheme extended for summertime revellers
A nighttime Safe Space scheme is being expanded to help people on nights out in Blackpool – hoping to help hundreds more people this summer.
Rossall celebrates another record-breaking year of GCSE results
Rossall students are celebrating exceptional GCSE results - with a record 45% of grades awarded at 7-9 or A*/A.
Trinity Hospice nurse achieves UK first qualification
A Trinity Hospice nurse has become one of the first palliative care nurses in the country to qualify as a Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner, marking a major milestone for hospice care and patient support.
Former Odeon cinema could become storage facility
Proposals to use part of the former Odeon Cinema building in Blackpool as a storage facility have been lodged with planners.
Decision made on Pier Company’s appeal over rides refusal
A planning appeal launched by Blackpool Pier Company after it was refused permission for two new rides at South Pier has been thrown out by the Planning Inspectorate.
New Irish bar to open at prominent site in resort
Blackpool is to get a vibrant, new Irish bar which is set take over the premises of the former resort mainstay Brannigans Bar.
Council issues response to bin collection concerns
Blackpool Council has responded after concerns were raised by residents that the three-weekly bin and food caddy system brought in this year were directly causing issues with flies and odour.
The 143-bed, four star hotel already given green light for Blackpool prom
New plans for a luxurious hotel on Blackpool seafront has sparked renewed interest in another hotel project already granted planning permission – but still not built after two years.