News

Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.
'There's no dignity in this' - hospital A&E units under pressure
While the number of patients with flu are declining, a cold snap has again placed nurses under extreme stress.
Twin Peaks film director David Lynch dies at 78
The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker is also famous for the surrealist cult classic, Mulholland Drive.
No convictions for breaching sanctions on Russia
Sanctions were introduced after the Crimea annexation in 2014 and the wider invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Apple halts AI news alerts after errors
The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes.
Warnings of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants
Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
The extreme Satanist group that led a British teen to commit terror crimes
Anti-terror police warn of "immense threat" to public from extreme right-wing Satanist group 764.

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 Towns Nathan Pond's story is unique and now you can read about it.

David Mitchell’s new book ‘PONDY : Captain, Leader & Legend’ tells the story of Fleetwood Town’s record breaker.
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: 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!

Working men’s club plan approved despite ‘awful karaoke’

Planners have given the go ahead for investment at a Blackpool working men’s club despite objectors claiming they are subject to noise from “awful karaoke”.
Councillors set to approve new empty properties strategy

Action to reduce the number of empty properties across Blackpool is set to be stepped up after it was revealed there were 1,500 empty homes in the resort last year.
Councillor calls for grooming gangs national inquiry

A leading Blackpool politician has called for the town to be included in any future national inquiry into grooming gangs and child sexual exploitation.
Singer and TV personality Linda Nolan dies aged 65

Singer Linda Nolan, who rose to fame alongside her sisters in The Nolans, has died after several years of battling cancer.
New plans submitted to build ‘first class’ M&S store at Norcross

Plans to build a new ‘first class’ M&S store at Norcross offering ‘6,600 product lines’ have been lodged with planners at Wyre.
Update on development of Tramtown museum

Work to create a tram museum in Blackpool is continuing with volunteers hoping to submit a bid for National Lottery funding to support the vision to preserve the resort’s heritage fleet.