News

Watch: Role of plane fuel switches explained
A preliminary report investigating the Air India crash finds both fuel switches were moved to the off position.
Heatwave spreads to Scotland and Northern Ireland
Temperatures are expected to be reach more than 30C in large swathes of the country.
BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChef
This year's series was reportedly filmed before co-host Gregg Wallace faced misconduct allegations.
'They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid
Two of Iman al-Nouri's five sons were killed outside a clinic in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, while a third was seriously wounded.
Alcaraz expects to be 'pushed to limit' by Sinner at Wimbledon final
A month on from their epic French Open final, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will meet once more on Sunday in a battle for Wimbledon trophy.
Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises
Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.
Gaza ceasefire talks on verge of collapse, Palestinian officials say
Senior Palestinian officials accuse Israel of deliberately stalling the negotiations in Qatar during the prime minister's US visit.
Trump surveys damage in Texas as search continues for 160 missing
Efforts to find and identify the scores of dead and missing continue into a second week.

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!

Major changes to Blackpool’s waste collection service given the green light

Innovative changes to Blackpool’s bin collections are on their way after getting the green light.
It’s coming down – resort’s old eyesore police station is now being demolished

It has been a hulking eyesore since it closed seven years ago but finally Blackpool’s former police station is coming down.
Typhoon jobs fear

BAE Systems has rejected a union’s claim that hundreds of jobs are at risk at its Lancashire military aircraft factories because the government has failed to order more of the Eurofighter Typhoon jet.
Blackpool youth centre doubles in size after major makeover

A busy Blackpool youth centre has doubled in size after a £500,000 makeover project over the past nine months.
Campaigners react to end date for controversial landfill operation

Campaigners against a stinking landfill site have welcomed confirmation that an end date is finally in sight.
Blackpool’s Anchorsholme Park to benefit from £15k Lottery grant

Blackpool’s Anchorsholme Park is set to receive a global makeover thanks to a successful grant of £15,000 from the National Lottery.