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British man, 73, who died during turbulence on flight named
Geoff Kitchen died of a suspected heart attack during the flight from London to Singapore, authorities say.
Armies of young insurgents are changing the course of a forgotten war
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent a month with revolutionary forces at jungle bases and on front lines in Myanmar.
Man charged with spying for Hong Kong found dead
A former Royal Marine charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service has been found dead.
My feet and hands were amputated after sepsis , MP says
Craig Mackinlay was given a 5% chance of survival after being rushed to hospital in September.
Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation
Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday.
Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%
Southern Water wants to increase its bills by £436 a year, but is not expected to get approval.
What went wrong for online car retailer Cazoo as it enters administration?
As Cazoo enters administration, we look at the rise and fall of the online used car retailer.
Row after explicit art project given £110k funding
Angus Robertson says he is "deeply concerned" about documents obtained by BBC Scotland News.

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!

Legal proceedings launched against Blackpool FC owner

Blackpool Football Club owner Simon Sadler has appeared in court in Hong Kong to face allegations of insider trading.
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.

Legal proceedings launched against Blackpool FC owner

Blackpool Football Club owner Simon Sadler has appeared in court in Hong Kong to face allegations of insider trading.
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.

Blackpool set to commemorate D-Day anniversary

The 80th anniversary of D-Day will be commemorated in Blackpool on Thursday 6 June 2024.
High profile national role for Trinity Hospice Palliative Care Consultant

A Trinity Hospice consultant has been named as the first ever National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network National Lead for Palliative Care.
Licensing hearing for proposed new bar

Proposals for a new bar in South Shore are set to go before a town hall licensing panel for approval after neighbours lodged objections to the application to sell alcohol.
Council receives £500k of greening up money

Blackpool has been awarded £500,000 of government cash to spend on new trees, plants and seating in the town centre.
Magnificent Ballroom Chandeliers Illuminate Empress Ballroom Once Again

The Winter Gardens’ iconic Empress Ballroom has reached a significant milestone as the final two chandeliers have been winched back into place, ready to light up this year’s spectacular Dance Festival.
350 houses approved on edge of Blackpool

Plans to build 350 new houses on the edge of Blackpool have been approved by councillors despite concerns over flooding and that a diverted road could become a ‘rat run’.