Local News

Blackpool & The Fylde College rated ‘good’ by Ofsted
Blackpool and The Fylde College is celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ following its latest Ofsted inspection with four areas of work highlighted as ‘Outstanding’.
Painting project brightens up South Shore
Artists have used their skills to brighten up a Blackpool street by painting benches and planters in a multitude of colours.
Town centre defibrillator hubs refused on appeal
Developers have lost their battle to install five multi-use hubs fitted with life-saving defibrillators in Blackpool town centre amid fears the units would add to street clutter.
New solar lighting makes park safer
Two solar-powered street lights have been installed in a Blackpool park as part of measures to make the area safer for residents.
Bertie is new Keep Blackpool Tidy mascot
The Keep Blackpool Tidy campaign has a new mascot – with Bertie the dog now leading the way on ensuring the resort’s streets are clean.
Off licence refused booze licence due to crime fears
A retailer has been refused permission to sell booze at his Blackpool store after fears it would add to already high crime levels in the area
Pleasure Beach Resort is getting a huge £8.72M ride – and work is already underway
Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has today unveiled its plans for a new £8.72M ride, which will be the biggest of its kind in the UK.
Latest figures show visitor numbers up to 21.5 million
The latest tourism figures show another jump in Blackpool’s visitor numbers with the annual total now reaching 21.57 million.
Cycle Team Takes on Epic Challenge
On 14 June 2025 fifteen local amateur cyclists will commence a 7-day challenge to raise money to support Brian House Children’s Hospice.
Licensing hearing documents reveal boy racers nuisance
Police documents have revealed how boy racers are putting members of the public at risk in Blackpool with “hundreds of cars” reported to be “racing up and down Yeadon Way”.
Tories warn global instability is risk to town hall debt of £570m
Blackpool’s Tories are warning global instability could put pressure on town hall debt currently running into hundreds of millions of pounds.
Blackpool Grand Theatre is looking for new Trustees
The Grand is seeking new Trustees, and you could be just the ticket!