News

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage
Spain declares a national emergency as millions of people are left without power amid chaotic scenes.
Shuttered shops and unfinished haircuts - how a day without power unfolded
Residents stuck on trains, phones not working, checkouts off: How a massive power cut caused chaos.
Steve Rosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?
Vladimir Putin calls a three-day ceasefire in May, coinciding with events marking the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end.
Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes
The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.
Child damages €50m Rothko painting in Dutch museum
It is not yet clear who will be held responsible for the cost of repairing Rothko's Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8.
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law
Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.
UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."
UK could see hottest April weather in seven years with 27C expected this week
Temperatures are climbing this week with most places getting into the twenties Celsius but will it be a heatwave?

AFC Fylde

New backroom staff added to support AFC Fylde boss

Chris Beech, who took over from Adam Murray in October, was given the full time management position in December.
Preview: AFC Fylde Vs Hartlepool

The Coasters take on 12th place Hartlepool at Mill Farm this Saturday, having not won a game since October.
AFC Fylde's Christmas Toy Appeal

AFC Fylde Community Trust will be welcoming donations of children's toys to Mill Farm for collection this weekend.

Fleetwood’s last preview of the season vs Burton Albion

Despite Charlie Adam’s team being officially relegated to League Two last weekend, they still have one last game to complete the season.
Preview: Leyton Orient vs Fleetwood Town

In Fleetwood’s last two games of the season, they look to pick up a full six points to escape relegation.
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs Northampton Town

A nervous end to the season as Charlie Adam’s men seek to escape the relegation zone before the end of the League One season.
Preview: Blackpool vs Fleetwood

The League One Fylde Coast Derby approaches tomorrow.
Preview: Fleetwood vs Cheltenham

Some may call this the relegation showdown of the 2022/23 League One season!

Preview: Blackpool vs Fleetwood

The League One Fylde Coast Derby approaches tomorrow.
Charlie Adam named Fleetwood Head Coach

The former Blackpool player takes over from Lee Johnson who departed the club after their 2:0 defeat to Bolton on Friday.
2023 in News Stories

Take a look at some of this year's biggest news stories dominating the Fylde Coast.
Blackpool beat Forest Green Rovers

The Seasiders now progress on to the third round of the FA cup, following a convincing victory.
Blackpool continue cup as Fleetwood crash out

Blackpool came from behind to win at home, while Fleetwood suffered a hefty defeat.

Fleetwood’s last preview of the season vs Burton Albion

Despite Charlie Adam’s team being officially relegated to League Two last weekend, they still have one last game to complete the season.
Preview: Leyton Orient vs Fleetwood Town

In Fleetwood’s last two games of the season, they look to pick up a full six points to escape relegation.
Preview: Fleetwood Town vs Northampton Town

A nervous end to the season as Charlie Adam’s men seek to escape the relegation zone before the end of the League One season.
Preview: Blackpool vs Fleetwood

The League One Fylde Coast Derby approaches tomorrow.
Preview: Fleetwood vs Cheltenham

Some may call this the relegation showdown of the 2022/23 League One season!

£150,000 needed if heritage trams are to return

Transport bosses in Blackpool have warned the resort's famous heritage trams will not return to the promenade unless about £150,000 can be found.
Police Officers Bring Power to the People with Op Recharge

Police officers in Blackpool and Fylde are set to be equipped with portable power banks and mobile phone charging wires, as part of new Operation Recharge.
Appeal after man dies in collision

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision.
£4m to be spent of bus service improvements

More than £4m of funding is set to be spent on improving bus services in Blackpool including upgrading shelters.
Plans revealed for new rides at South Pier

Proposals have been revealed to install two new fairground rides on Blackpool Promenade.
Young people’s voices heard at Westminster as part of Girls’ Rights rally

Youngsters from the Fylde coast had their voices heard in Westminster when they joined a national rally to stand up for girls’ rights.