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Blackpool and the Fylde College college plans new teaching block as Bispham campus expands
The new unit will “support a range of educational, training, and operational uses”
10 stunning pictures as iconic Blackpool ice show celebrates 90 years
The world's longest-running seasonal ice show has returned to the resort for its landmark anniversa…
Blackpool cafe's incredible gesture after children's charity break-in
"When I read about it I thought it was terrible and just wanted to help"
Blackpool mourns death of UK's longest-serving councillor aged 86
Ivan Taylor was hailed as one of Blackpool's "greatest champions" after 59 years of servi…
Double rescue drama as Blackpool RNLI crews race to overnight incidents
Lifeboats were launched into dense fog just three hours apart after reports of people in the sea
Preston Davey killer Jamie Varley 'abused baby after finding out boyfriend had cheated', pal claims
A former work colleague of Jamie Varley has revealed what they believe may have been the real reaso…
Blackpool unveils official City of Culture 2029 campaign
A website has been launched to support the campaign
Lancashire's best seaside town named for 2026 and it's not Blackpool or Morecambe
Each year, the readers of Which? vote on which coastal spot is their favourite. It's been another b…
Urgent appeal as concerns grow for missing girl last seen in early hours
Maria, 17, has links to Blackpool and Fleetwood
'You aren't in trouble': Police make direct plea to Blackpool boy missing for three days
Officer are "growing increasingly worried" for Shay, 16, who disappeared on Monday
First signs of Blackpool's huge £65m Multiversity campus finally appear
The landmark town centre campus is rising from the ground after months of demolition and preparatio…
Heartless raiders smash up Blackpool children's charity as SOS issued
Donna’s Dream House is seeking urgent help after intruders damaged doors, walls, ceilings and pipew…
Family of tiler who helped build Blackpool hospital issue urgent asbestos appeal
Len Blacow died from mesothelioma decades after he was believed to have been exposed at the site
Preston Davey's killer Jamie Varley 'petrified' as he adopts new identity behind bars
"He knows he has a huge target on his back and he thinks his new name will make him safer"
Blackpool council takes first step towards forcing 300 homeowners to sell
The council is preparing for possible compulsory purchase powers
Land at Blackpool hotel to be used for sport following 600% increase
Between 2019 and 2023 the number of courts increased by 600%
Lancashire seaside town named one of the cheapest breaks in Europe for 2026
A week's stay costs significantly less than many popular European rivals
CCTV appeal issued after robbery at Blackpool B&M store as security guard assaulted
Officers want to speak to the man pictured
Lorries sparked 'mayhem' on Blackpool's new £18.5m road - now we know who is paying
Viral footage caught HGVs mounting the pavement as drivers struggled to turn
'Call 999' alert after boy last seen in Blackpool at 5.30am vanishes
Shay has links to Blackpool, Fleetwood, Wyre, Stockport and Manchester city centre
New four-court padel facility coming to Blackpool's Stanley Park
The state-of-the-art development will feature a clubhouse, community coaching and free sessions for…
Blackpool pub car park attack after England game left man with 'catastrophic' injuries
Luke Bagshaw left his victim with traumatic bleeding on the brain and two skull fractures
Urgent 'call 999' alert issued over missing Fleetwood boy who vanished three days ago
Warren is missing from Fleetwood and has links to Blackpool, St Annes, Kirkham and Warrington
Emile Heskey goes 'Instagram official' with ex-Miss Blackpool after wife split
Pictures have emerged on social media of Emile arm-in-arm with a new love
Man dies in police custody after Blackpool arrest as watchdog launches probe
He became unwell in the custody suite and later died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital