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Blackpool Football Club can announce the departure of Head Coach Steve Bruce, Assistant Head Coach Steve Agnew and First-Team Coach Stephen Clemence.

With billions of audio streams and video views, along with hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, Pitbull’s career stands as one of the most impressive in music history.

Talented artists with learning difficulties and complex needs are displaying their creative works of art in a new exhibition called CHROMA at The Gallery, Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre.

The N-Vision sight loss charity - which has its headquarters in Bosworth Place, Blackpool - has been awarded a significant new contract from the NHS, and announced a range of new services for Lancashire.

The most successful duo in UK music history Pet Shop Boys are heading to TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2026.

The Stanley Park Masterplan 2025-2030 provides a detailed approach to highlight the restoration and preservation of this unique and nationally important historical park, whilst also providing a future vision for the management and development of its key features to ensure its longevity.

The availability of local services and the degree to which residents are isolated or integrated were amongst the factors that helped determine the areas that will receive a major cash boost from the government.

The RNLI can only keep people safe thanks to their amazing volunteers – and they are inviting applicants to join the team

Jaide Foster-Howarth, Marcina Sowe, Amanda Geraghty and Karie Elliot all work at MHA Pennystone Court and decided to challenge themselves in a bid to raise money for the homes amenities fund.

Two 13-year-old boys from Blackpool have been arrested on suspicion of causing arson with intent and have been bailed pending further enquiries.

This past Saturday at the historic Winter Gardens in Blackpool, Rossy Rascal ( Ross Goodwin) achieved the pinnacle of his career, capturing the Blackpool Heritage United Kingdom Championship. The most important and prestigious title in British professional wrestling today.

Blackpool Council’s supported employment service, which is delivered across Lancashire and South Cumbria, has been recognised as ‘Exemplary’, with one of the highest scores in the country, and the award of the prestigious Quality Mark following an outstanding independent review.

After the fire on Abingdon Street on Saturday (27th September) police release image

Police asked for your help last week to find wanted Stephen Pennington and they are again asking for information to help find him.

The giraffes are set to get a new gaff (and new neighbours) as part of a half-a-million-pound improvement programme.

In preparation for the Government’s new Simpler Recycling legislation, Blackpool is set to trial a new waste collection system designed to make recycling easier and more accessible for residents.

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Site clearing has started for Blackpool's planned Multiversity

Set up by Fleetwood Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Lizzy Bradley in partnership with the Fleetwood Town Community Trust, the Monday night sessions aim to create a safe space for girls ages 9-16.

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Work has been completed on Stanley Buildings and the new business hub is ready to open.

A team of hospice fundraisers have proved they are Born Survivors after taking on a military-grade 12km assault course.

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is celebrating after being crowned ‘Low Carbon Business of the Year’ at the 2025 Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) — its first-ever win at Lancashire’s prestigious business awards.

Anti-fracking campaigners in Lancashire have urged the government to fulfil a manifesto pledge to ban the process “for good”.

Circus audience evacuated after incident with a performer on the Globe of Speed

A Blackpool councillor has apologised for a social media post in which he likened the party Reform UK to Adolf Hitler.

Plans have been put forward to open a new restaurant and takeaway in Blackpool which will offer both Polish and English cuisine.

A community centre amenity in Poulton is set to radically improve thanks to an additional funding of £95,000.

A much-anticipated display from Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championship which was cancelled last Saturday has now been rescheduled – and it will mean a bumper show this weekend.

Plans to construct a classroom extension at Armfield Academy High School in Blackpool would see the creation of three new classrooms.

Blackpool is preparing to showcase another extraordinary festival of light over October half-term.

Ambitious plans to build a £6.5m apartment block for the over 55s on the site of a pub which burnt down have been scrapped.

Blackpool’s Driving Test Centre has just relocated again – but plans for a more permanent base are continuing, it has been revealed.

A Reform UK councillor at Blackpool has called on a Labour counterpart to resign after he likened the party to Hitler in a social media post.

Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will walk out next week in a row over unpaid wages, says UNISON.

A senior hospital consultant convicted of abusing his position to sexually assault female members of staff has today been jailed.

The date has been confirmed for a key meeting to decide controversial plans to build a quarry in a quiet village – and campaigners against the scheme are urging fellow-objectors to attend.

Blackpool Council has used grant funding to purchase the former post office, a key development site in the town centre, to secure and safeguard its future.  

No issues had previously been identified with a tree in Blackpool which killed a homeless man after one of its branches fell on his tent during high winds, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands.

Plans to install a new shopfront at a restaurant in Blackpool town centre have been approved by planners.

Developers and operators are being invited to apply for the chance to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel tennis to a site in Poulton.

The site of a former Blackpool pub could become a temporary car park.

A former world champion boxer from the Fylde coast has paid tribute to close pal Ricky Hatton after his sudden unexpected death aged just 46.

The annual regatta at Fairhaven Lake has proved to be another success – proving that people still love messing about with boats!

The progress of one of Blackpool’s biggest regeneration projects is due to be discussed tonight as the next steps forward are considered.

It was once a Fylde coast town’s cherished M&S store and then during a dark period became its biggest eyesore, before making a welcome comeback.

A businessman who was thwarted in his plans to transform a Grade II listed radar station into a unique house says he is not giving up on his dream.

Despite Charlie Adam’s team being officially relegated to League Two last weekend, they still have one last game to complete the season.

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

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.

The League One Fylde Coast Derby approaches tomorrow.

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

Recently the government announced that Blackpool would gain an extra £121,000,000 in transport funding.

The Cod Army face the Addicks at Highbury Stadium this afternoon

The Cod Army take on 13th place Wigan Athletic tomorrow afternoon at Highbury Stadium.

Fleetwood Town take on the Tykes at Highbury Stadium on Saturday at 3pm.

The 'Feel Like A Woman' singer will be accompanied by Rag'n'Bone Man on the Thursday Night.

The Cod Army take on the Imps away in Lincoln at 3pm this afternoon.

Fleetwood Town FC have confirmed their new signing of Owen Devonport.

Fleetwood Town FC has confirmed that defender, Drew Baker, has left their club on a permanent transfer.

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

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Portsmouth host to the Cod Army at Fratton Park this Saturday, being Fleetwood’s last fixture before Christmas Day.

The Seasiders now progress on to the third round of the FA cup, following a convincing victory.

Fleetwood host at the Highbury Stadium on Saturday, playing at home versus Peterborough.

Blackpool Football Therapy host weekly football sessions at Stanley Park to help improve the mental health of people across Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde.

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

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

Greg Burns takes on 'Going Home' next month, while Hayley Tamaddon and Daniel Whiston take some time out to focus on other projects.

Ron Bellwood the oldest known surviving former player of Fleetwood Town Football Club has died aged 92. 

A commercial property on Church Street in Blackpool was engulfed in flames on Boxing Day as firefighters tackled to put out the flames.