Local News

Working men’s club plan approved despite ‘awful karaoke’
Planners have given the go ahead for investment at a Blackpool working men’s club despite objectors claiming they are subject to noise from “awful karaoke”.
Councillors set to approve new empty properties strategy
Action to reduce the number of empty properties across Blackpool is set to be stepped up after it was revealed there were 1,500 empty homes in the resort last year.
Councillor calls for grooming gangs national inquiry
A leading Blackpool politician has called for the town to be included in any future national inquiry into grooming gangs and child sexual exploitation.
Singer and TV personality Linda Nolan dies aged 65
Singer Linda Nolan, who rose to fame alongside her sisters in The Nolans, has died after several years of battling cancer.
New plans submitted to build ‘first class’ M&S store at Norcross
Plans to build a new ‘first class’ M&S store at Norcross offering ‘6,600 product lines’ have been lodged with planners at Wyre.
Update on development of Tramtown museum
Work to create a tram museum in Blackpool is continuing with volunteers hoping to submit a bid for National Lottery funding to support the vision to preserve the resort’s heritage fleet.
Fleetwood Towns Nathan Pond's story is unique and now you can read about it.
David Mitchell’s new book ‘PONDY : Captain, Leader & Legend’ tells the story of Fleetwood Town’s record breaker.
Blackpool Enterprise Centre business develops cutting edge energy & environmental monitoring solution
A long-standing business tenant at the Blackpool Enterprise Centre in South Shore has developed an innovative energy and environmental monitoring solution.
More Than 300 Impaired Drivers Arrested This December
As part of Operation Limit, Lancashire Police have arrested 331 people for drink or drug driving related offences in December 2024, worryingly 24% more than last year.
Ryan Wellings found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour and assault
On 22nd July 2022, Kiena Dawes was sadly found deceased by British Transport Police on the railway line near Barnacre.
School extension plans approved
Proposals to build an extension to a Blackpool primary school have got the go ahead from council planners.
Update on repairs to council owned windmill
Volunteers who are battling to restore a famous Blackpool landmark are appealing for more people to join their ranks.