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Blackpool Council recruits new boss of adult services after 'inadequate' watchdog rating

Martin Lawton takes over from Karen Smith

14 May 2026

Parents in Blackpool 'still skipping meals so their children can eat'

Blackpool South MP says 'there is still much work to be done'

13 May 2026

Baby Preston Davey had 'human bite mark' on his bottom, expert tells court

Pathologist sets out injuries found on baby's body

13 May 2026

Eyesore former hotel in Blackpool is an ‘accident waiting to happen’

Youngsters have been seen climbing on the building

13 May 2026

Blackpool Pleasure Beach named next to Universal Studios and Disney World in list of 'best days out'

The resort placed sixth on the global list

13 May 2026

Search launched for Blackpool woman who hasn't been seen for three days

Megan shergold was last seen at Preston Railway Station on Saturday

13 May 2026

'I'll fight you till the day I die - I didn't do it', teacher accused of murdering Preston Davey tells police

Jamie Varley denies murdering and sexually abusing baby boy

12 May 2026

Green space next to new MoD building in Blackpool 'used for drugs and sex workers'

Sainsbury's is 'monitoring the situation'

12 May 2026

Appeal launched for missing teens who may have travelled to Blackpool

The girls were last seen around Skipton train station

12 May 2026

Wannabe landlords invited to apply to take over popular Blackpool pub and restaurant

The venue closed in December last year

12 May 2026

‘I've never felt unsafe’: Blackpool residents hit back after town crowned 'most dangerous'

"It’s like any other place in the UK, calling it ‘a dangerous place to live’ is going way over…

11 May 2026

Blackpool nurse’s mission to break cycle of homelessness with housing plan

Tony Norman has seen all too often the way that living on the streets can have a devastating effect…

11 May 2026

Huge former Blackpool hotel 'was used as a private home without permission'

'An enforcement notice has been issued'

11 May 2026

Blackpool Council bosses look to install CCTV in area plagued with fly-tipping

A community action day will take place on May 16

11 May 2026

Polly wants a Parrot Experience as new Blackpool attraction plans unveiled

The building used to be an ice cream shop

10 May 2026

Lancashire roadworks warning as 90km of gas pipes across region to be replaced

Cadent is carrying out work in all 14 boroughs over the next 12 months

10 May 2026

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan admits 'I was vulnerable' in affair admission

The Celebs Go Dating star has opened up on her affair after "getting ignored"

10 May 2026

Tributes pour in for 'beautiful soul' animal rescuer Bailey Lister after tragic death aged 22

Devastated friends said the "angel in disguise" had been affected in recent months by onl…

10 May 2026

Police issue urgent appeal for help to find two missing Blackpool boys, 10 and 11

Thomas and Tony-James were last seen at around 9.30am on Saturday

09 May 2026

First look inside huge new Pleasure Beach ride 'transforming' Blackpool's skyline

It is due to open on May 21 and will be the tallest ride of its kind in the UK

09 May 2026

Teacher told police he did not remember filming baby 'in distress' hours before he died, trial told

Preston Davey died after being placed for adoption with Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-F…

08 May 2026

Six fire crews tackle huge Blackpool blaze as storage unit goes up in flames

Diversions are in place and motorists are being advised to avoid the area

08 May 2026

Blackpool fire LIVE updates as major road closed after storage unit blaze

Diversions are in place and bus services are affected

08 May 2026

Plans submitted to turn Blackpool home into six holiday lets

'Guests will be advised that noise must be kept to a minimum'

08 May 2026

Council makes decision on Bispham apartment block plans

Objections were raised

08 May 2026