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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 in Blackpool and Fylde are set to be equipped with portable power banks and mobile phone charging wires, as part of new Operation Recharge.

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision.

More than £4m of funding is set to be spent on improving bus services in Blackpool including upgrading shelters.

Proposals have been revealed to install two new fairground rides on Blackpool Promenade.

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

A derelict property on Blackpool Promenade could get a new lease of life if ambitious investment plans are given the go ahead.

A new town centre car park has been branded a ‘tarmac desert’ by a councillor who had called for the space to be transformed into a green space instead.

A Blackpool hotel has had a ban on selling alcohol lifted despite objections from the police.

Work has begun to build a new passenger handling terminal at Blackpool Airport as the Squires Gate hub continues with its expansion plans.

Poulton councillor Steve Nicholls is to be the next mayor of Wyre.

Proposals to convert space above a popular cocktail bar into holiday accommodation have been given the go ahead.

Youngsters from Blackpool have seen their creative work go on display at Westminster for the second time after being chosen to put on an exhibition.

A fundraiser has been launched to help meet the costs of a funeral for a former Blackpool soup kitchen worker who died suddenly.

There were angry exchanges at a Wyre Council’s full council meeting last night as emotions ran high during a discussion over the noxious, stinking landfill site which has been plaguing communities for over a year.

The only holes at a Blackpool golf centre will be on the course in future after work was carried out to repair pot-holes on the access road.

Blackpool Council has agreed to waive its road closure fees for residents planning to mark VE Day with a street party.

Residents in Thornton are being asked to have their say about how to improve a public open space in the Bourne area.

Blackpool Football Club’s hopes of a Wembley final may be fading for this year – but one group of young players from the town have secured their place at the home of soccer.

Protesters against the Fleetwood landfill site at the centre of noxious emissions across the area are to hold another demonstration – in the chamber of Wyre Council

Residents are being urged to make a pledge not to drop litter as Blackpool bids to keep its streets clean this summer.

Final consultation is under-way ahead of a £30m investment in work to protect part of Blackpool’s coastline.

The boss of Pleasure Beach Resort, Amanda Thompson, OBE, goes on to say "It is wonderful that Sir Keir Starmer’s government has supported this venture."

The new restaurant will provide fans with the signature Wendy’s items they know and love

Ambitious plans to bring one of Poulton’s most distinctive buildings back to life have now been lodged with planners at Wyre.

The idea might sound ‘bats’ to some but plans to demolish dilapidated old fish-processing buildings on Fleetwood Docks will first have to wait to see if the flying rodents are present.

A company which has managed air shows around the world has been chosen to take charge of Blackpool Air Show now in its 115th year.

The operators of an Esso petrol station on a key tourist route into Blackpool have won permission to open its shop throughout the night despite police objections

A controversial housing scheme in Thornton has been approved by Wyre’s planning committee – pending a key agreement.

Blackpool’s Tramtown museum is gearing up to re-open to visitors this Easter in a move which will help preserve the town’s famous fleet of heritage trams for the future.

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.