Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News

Proposals to change a bungalow in a cul-de-sac in Thornton into a children’s home for one young person have been refused by planners at Wyre.

Residents close to Thornton’s Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone have the chance to ask questions and find out more about possible historic chemical contamination in the vicinity.

Wyre Council has announced the launch of a public consultation on the Cottam Hall Playing Fields Masterplan.

Blackpool is preparing to showcase another extraordinary festival of light over October half-term.

Standing tall and proud, Blackpool Tower is an iconic symbol of the British seaside. Now, as it celebrates 130 years of delighting and entertaining visitors, these are the stories of just some of the people to whom it means so much.

Two men have been arrested following a the execution of a warrant in Blackpool.

A man has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of the manslaughter of Daniel Allsop in Blackpool last October.

Work is underway to demolish a former landmark building in Blackpool which has deteriorated into an eyesore since closing in 2019.

A Preston based education recruitment agency has built a new school playground for Mereside Primary Academy.

A man from Thornton has been arrested after cash and cannabis were found after a vehicle stop.

Hospital services in Blackpool depend on people from 65 different nationalities, and the town’s NHS boss has told of staff fearing going to work during recent violence.

Structural surveys of the decking of all three of Blackpool’s piers have now been completed following an incident last month when a woman fell around 30 feet from Central Pier.

A proposed £45m new office block which would rise to six storeys in height has got the go-ahead from Blackpool Council’s Planning Committee.

A fresh influx of 165 doctors has arrived at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and will be treating patients from across the Fylde coast and further afield.

A date has finally been set for the funeral of a murdered Blackpool toddler who has yet to be buried – more than a year after his death.

Online applications for Lancashire school places are now live.

People will be able to benefit from more frequent bus services in Lancashire from now thanks to increased funding.

Blackpool experienced a powerful dose of Girl Power as Spice Girl Mel B took center stage to kick off four months of dazzling Illuminations.

The biggest night of Blackpool’s event calendar – the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event - will take place on Friday (August 30).

Voters will go to the polls once more this autumn in Blackpool after a by-election has been called in the Marton ward.

Initial proposals for a solar farm on land south of Blackpool Airport’s main runway have been submitted to Fylde Council.

The beautiful Marine Gardens, Fleetwood plays host to Fleetwood’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday.

Further steps have been taken towards building a new multi-storey car park in Blackpool town centre.

A wanted man who caused an area of Blackpool to be cordoned off after being found with Improvised Explosive Devices has been given a sentence totalling 20 years.

Sydnie Christmas, who wowed the public in the BGT final earlier this year, joins a star-studded bill including Kimberly Wyatt, Ella Henderson and Switch-On star Mel B.

The St Annes Kite Festival is set to return on the Fylde Coast from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September, promising a weekend of awe-inspiring aerial displays and family-friendly fun.

Almost £500,000 is to be invested in upgrading the electrics at Blackpool’s famous Winter Gardens complex.

Proposals to build a £45m six-storey office block in Blackpool town centre are set to go before town hall planners.

Residents in one of Blackpool’s most deprived neighbourhoods are now enjoying state-of-the-art facilities after the completion of a £200,000 upgrade of their community centre.

More than 80,000 trips have been made on Blackpool’s £23m new tramway extension in the first two months since its launch on June 12.

Two men have been jailed for their part in the disorder in Blackpool earlier this month.

The three nations that will compete in this year’s World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool have been unveiled.

A new set of plans has emerged for Blackpool’s closed down former Odeon Cinema with revised designs including a glazed corner feature.

Hopes of redeveloping a prominent site on Blackpool Promenade with a new hotel have been dashed for the time being, with the land now set for use as a car park.

A man has been jailed for his part in the disorder seen in Blackpool earlier this month.

Blackpool is preparing for one of the most magical nights in its calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give cyclists a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations.

A man has been jailed for his part in the recent disorder in Blackpool.  

Blackpool Council has agreed to buy a historic archive collection for an undisclosed sum which will eventually become part of displays at the Showtown museum.

Rooftop gardens and a flexible events space are part of the vision for Blackpool’s £65m Multiversity, a meeting of the Blackpool Town Deal Board has been told.

Lancashire County Council has introduced the restriction following the recent multi-million pound revamp of Kirkham town centre.

This weekend, Blackpool’s iconic promenade was transformed into a dazzling racetrack as thousands of runners participated in the much-anticipated 'Run The Lights' event, organised by Fylde Coast Runners.

Wyre Council invited us to explore this fantastic community asset where bargain hunters travel from all four corners of the country.

A £20m social housing scheme at the Grange Park estate in Blackpool has now been completed providing 133 new high quality homes.

A campaign to promote cleaner beaches in Blackpool is set for a £300,000 boost as part of a new three-year strategy.

Get ready for a day of bouncing, jumping and sliding as Fleetwood Market hosts an Inflatable Family Fun Day on Saturday 17 August 2024 from 10am to 3pm.

The latest mural within the Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee Gardens (QVDJG) saw Graffiti Pro return following the impressive native woodland piece on the opposite side of the railway line.

Central Radio is proud to announce its donation of an exclusive advertising package as a raffle prize for the highly anticipated Galloways Charity Ball, set to take place on November 9, 2024.

Pop icon Mel B is to switch on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations.

Plans for a new office, security and small passenger handling building for Blackpool Airport have been submitted to Fylde Council.

One of the leading figures in Blackpool’s tourism industry is set to take on a new role which will focus on a united vision for the resort.

A 40th anniversary concert by the Fylde Coast Capricorn Singers has raised more than £5,000 for two local causes.

Blackpool Airshow returns on the 10th and 11th of August 2024, Here's all the details.

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Plans have been submitted to Blackpool Council seeking permission to build a block of 25 new sheltered housing units.

Fleetwood’s new MP Lorraine Beavers has joined placard-waving protesters outside a landfill site which has caused ongoing odour issues for long-suffering residents.

Proposals to extend a Blackpool school to ensure more pupils can attend lessons in their home town have got the go-ahead as part of a multi-million-pound investment in special needs education.

A trail highlighting the wonderful wildlife of Wyre’s coastline is launching this week in Fleetwood. 

The owners of a former grocery store in Fleetwood have applied to Wyre’s licensing committee to serve drinks under the new name of The Tipsy Frog.

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man died following a collision in Cleveleys.

A Blackpool dad never got the chance to be a father to his baby daughter after being attacked outside a nightclub in the resort. 

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was assaulted in Blackpool and suffered serious injuries.

Blackpool has unveiled a dazzling array of new, fun-packed features that will grace the 2024 Illuminations display.

A site next to Blackpool’s £34m new Holiday Inn and tram terminal is to be developed into a car park – but some say it could be put to better use as green space.

Blackpool’s Abingdon Street Market is set to host a special event on Sunday (July 28) showcasing creative talents from the town.

A 33-year-old man has died following a collision on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston this week.

Investigation underway into possible historic contamination at Thornton Cleveleys enterprise zone

Proposals to improve community facilities at a Blackpool housing estate have got the go ahead from town hall planners.

An action plan has been drawn up warning young people in Blackpool of the dangers of vaping after a study found nearly a third of young people questioned in the town owned up to using electronic cigarettes.

A £1.2m project targeting properties in Blackpool’s inner areas has found many tenants are living in accommodation which puts them at risk.

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision on the M6 which left five people with serious injuries.

Plans are under way to launch padel tennis – said to be one the world’s fastest-growing sports – in Thornton.

Three family hubs launched in Blackpool as part of a £2.8m investment in children’s futures celebrate their first anniversary this week.

Councillors have approved a recommendation to sell land for a nominal fee of just £1 to pave the way for construction of a new magistrates court in Blackpool.

A public inquiry is to be held into proposals to demolish homes and businesses in the centre of Blackpool to make way for a new education campus.

Restoration work is underway to bring one of Blackpool’s most historic pubs back to life.

Blackpool is hoping to grab a share of a £250m funding pot aimed at boosting levels of exercise among people living in the most deprived communities.

Police have issued an update after two people died in a house fire in Blackpool this week.

New rules banning motorhomes from overnight parking along St Annes promenade are set to come into force.

Blackpool Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) has launched GO Blackpool, a ground breaking mobile app designed to enhance local business engagement and improve the visitor experience.

New MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood Lorraine Beavers has said her experience of Parliament has been both “awesome” and “overwhelming”.

Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has been nominated for 12 awards in the Theme Park Awards UK, including Theme Park of The Year, Best Theme Park for Families, Best Seaside Park and Best Theme Park for Thrills.

Fans of TV soap Coronation Street may soon be able to sink a pint at Blackpool’s own version of the fictional Rovers Return local after a town hall panel gave the go-ahead for its alcohol licence.

The popular festival will return for three days in September 2024, for the weekend of Friday 13th and here's all you need to know...

An increased budget for the St Annes Event Space project has been approved by councillors.

Two people have died following a house fire in Blackpool.

Two parks in Blackpool are raising their prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

In the last 12 months, more than 2,600 people have been arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Lancashire.

Police in Blackpool are appealing for information after a man was left with serious head injuries after an assault.

Operators of a landfill site where vile odour emissions have been linked to health problems have been told they must continue to suspend new arrivals of waste until the stink problem is solved.

Plans by Blackpool Football Club to build a new elite training ground look set to be approved by Blackpool Council – although the club’s owner has already indicated the scheme has been put on the backburner for now.

Blackpool has been awarded £2.3m to help get more of the town’s school leavers into jobs after a successful campaign to secure the funding.

A new five-storey hotel set to be built in Blackpool will bring a contemporary design to the resort inspired by its Art Deco heritage.

A Blackpool man has been jailed for life for the murder of his toddler son.

Pollution of Blackpool’s beaches could damage its tourism industry the town’s MP has warned after sharing figures which show 158 pollution alerts for Fylde coast beaches so far this year.

Blackpool’s free events programme continues to be essential to driving up visitor numbers, the latest tourism figures show.

Town hall chiefs are to sell a key site in Blackpool for a nominal fee of just £1 in order to kickstart a major regeneration project.

It is hoped work will start this autumn to build a new block of sheltered housing in Blackpool after figures showed hundreds of people on waiting lists for that type of accommodation.

A Bispham man sentenced to 20 years for sexual offences against two victims who were both under the age of ten.

A man who raped and sexually abused a young girl has been jailed for 20 years.

The conversion of a former hotel in Blackpool’s holiday heartland into single-use holiday accommodation has been approved – with strict conditions to control potential noise nuisance.

Proposals to upgrade a historic town centre building have had to be pared back after developers found more damage than expected.

Developers have lost their battle to install a 20-metre-high 5G phone mast on a site close to a popular Blackpool destination.

Labour’s Chris Webb thanked voters for “putting their faith in me again” as he retained his seat in Blackpool South – repeating his victory at the recent by-election in the constituency.

Labour’s Lorraine Beavers spoke of her pride at being the first MP to come from Fleetwood after winning the Blackpool North and Fleetwood seat with a majority of 4,647 votes.

Artists from across the country are set to converge in Blackpool this weekend to test their outdoor painting skills.

Blackpool’s Stanley Park has long been considered one of the jewels in the town’s crown – but a concerned resident fears it could be in decline unless something is done.

Police are appealing for help after a collision in Fleetwood left a pedestrian with a hip injury.

Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool came to an epic conclusion at Blackpool Tower, as the large sculptures and some surprise lots raised £143,550 for Brian House Children’s Hospice.

Police are asking for your help after a burglary in Blackpool.

Travel on the Fylde coast has been transformed with the opening the new M55 to Heyhouses link road.

A family have paid an emotional tribute to a man who died following a road traffic collision in Bispham. 

A council-owned former pitch and putt amenity on Fleetwood seafront looks set to be revived.

Regeneration chiefs have bought another building in readiness for the development of a new town centre car park.

A new leisure attraction could be coming to Blackpool Promenade as the council has advertised for operators to take over a prime site.

A council says it has received 750 complaints about a nuisance odour reportedly making some people ill – but campaigners say the figure is much higher.

Legal agreements have been signed off as part of housing developments which are seeing hundreds of new homes being built in Blackpool.

A road leading off Blackpool Promenade looks set to be made one-way as part of proposals to create a new £442,000 parking scheme.

A new community centre could open in Blackpool if plans to convert church buildings get the go-ahead.

Blackpool’s Armed Forces Week is back with a programme of events and entertainment to honour the nation’s military personnel of the past, present and future.

Hospitals in Lancashire are preparing for more industrial action with junior doctors set to strike this week for the first time since February.

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious collision in Bispham.

Police have charged a man with manslaughter following the death of Matthew Guthrie in Lytham last year.

A brand new offer to help children and young people in Fleetwood thrive into the future has been officially unveiled within a transformed former hospital building.

The leader of Blackpool Council has been recognised with the MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

A man from Blackpool has been jailed for multiple domestic abuse offences committed in Cumbria.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man suffered a stab wound in Blackpool.

Passenger trams have connected up with Blackpool’s main train station for the first time in over 60 years.

Blackpool, renowned for its rich dance heritage, is set to host the world’s first fringe festival dedicated entirely to dance and movement – Capital of Dance.

A critically endangered orangutan at Blackpool Zoo has become a mother for the first time.

Plans have been submitted for a new £45m office development in Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway on former Apollo 2000 site.

Investigations continue after more than 50 firefighters tackled a huge blaze at a former government building near Blackpool over the weekend.

Police are appealing for information, witnesses and footage after a man was left in a critical condition in hospital, following an assault in Blackpool.

Earlier this week, Fleetwood’s Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined by HMRC, Immigration, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, and Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority for an exploitation operation.

Two boys have been arrested in connection with a fire at a car showroom in Thornton Cleveleys.

Three people have been arrested after a high-value theft in Cleveleys.

Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy as part of enquiries into damage caused to the Cube bar in Poulton-le-Fylde.

Blackpool's promenade will be closed for a time this weekend for this year's Pride celebrations.

A man has been charged in relation to the death of Kiena Dawes from Fleetwood.

Police are appealing for information after a collision in Blackpool left a motorbike rider with serious injuries.

A former surgeon has been charged as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual assault at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Fylde Council has approved a capital grant of £250,000 to the Lowther Pavilion Trust for the internal refit of the newly constructed education centre and studio theatre annex.

Plans have been submitted for a new £45m office development in Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway.

Plans have been announced to make Blackpool the  ‘UK Capital of Dance’ 

Preparing for the arrival of a baby is always exciting, but imagine the anticipation keepers at Blackpool Zoo are feeling as they get ready to welcome two 100kg, not so little ones to their herd of Asian elephants.

A man has been jailed after stealing large quantities of fuel from Lancashire petrol stations. 

Northern Citrus Products Limited, Cocker Avenue, Poulton have been ordered to pay £1800 following an inspection by Wyre Council.

A man has been sentenced after a number of local commercial burglaries.

Lancashire Trading Standards have been busy undertaking test purchases for knives across the county last week as part of Operation Sceptre.

25,000 visitors descend on Blackpool for the largest & longest running Dance Festival in the world.

Abingdon Street Market’s Food Hall is soon to reach one year of trading.

The father of a man who died after he was assaulted in Blackpool has spoken of his heartbreak after his son’s killer was jailed.

The St Annes Event Space project, a cornerstone of the St Annes Masterplan, is set to bring transformative changes to the town centre.

The 80th anniversary of D-Day will be commemorated in Blackpool next month.

Police have secured a closure order at an address in Fleetwood which has been the subject of persistent anti social behaviour.

Blackpool police are investigating a report of a rape and are asking for information and footage from the area.

A new Skills Hub to enhance the employment opportunities of thousands of Blackpool residents has officially opened its doors.

Two men have been jailed for carrying out a knifepoint robbery at a convenience store in Blackpool. 

The Winter Gardens’ iconic Empress Ballroom has reached a significant milestone as the final two chandeliers have been winched back into place.

A body found in the sea on the Fylde coast has been confirmed to be missing Wrea Green man, Richard Parker.

Fylde Council is undertaking a comprehensive plan to extend the operational life of the St Annes Pool facility through significant capital investments.

Three of Blackpool’s best loved beaches have once again been granted Seaside Awards, it was revealed today. 

Fylde Council is seeking input from residents to better understand community needs and requirements for PlayZones in the area.

A man has been arrested in connection with reports of damage caused to the Cube bar, Poulton-le-Fylde.

Police are investigating a serious assault in Blackpool.

Blackpool Council is to consider a report asking for approval to enter into a grant funding agreement with Homes England.

The Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club has been granted planning permission for remodelling works to allow the hosting of future championship tournaments.

Next week marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign that aims to raise the profile of fostering and highlight the incredible work foster carers do to transform children’s lives.

Blackpool Grand Theatre will benefit from a share of £24.2 million through Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme.

Police appealing for information after a man was hospitalised following a serious assault in Blackpool.

Labour’s Clive Grunshaw has become Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner for a second time.

Following the success of the launch of 2019’s ‘Blackpool Comedy Festival’, Winter Gardens Blackpool, Manford’s Comedy Club and Showtown Blackpool have announced the festival will return to the home of British comedy in July 2024 with an all-star line-up.

A Thornton Cleveleys man has been jailed for shoplifting offences.

The Holiday Inn Blackpool has opened its doors to its first guests today - and Corrie star and Blackpool fan Jack P Shepherd was the first to walk in.

Police are appealing for information after damage was caused to the Cube bar in Poulton-le-Fylde.

Around 350 volunteers turned up to support SEA LIFE Blackpool’s biggest ever beach clean and helped remove more than 148 kilos of litter.

Local organisation CRE8IV Group Ltd have taken over the lease for Thornton Little Theatre.

Police discovered a taser disguised as a car key during a drugs raid at an address on the Fylde.

Alison Hammond was left astounded when she came face-to-face, live on air, with her new Madame Tussauds Blackpool wax figure as she presented Friday’s episode of This Morning alongside co-host Dermot O’Leary. 

Police discovered hundreds of cannabis plants at a house in Blackpool this week.

Fylde Council has approved the payment of a £30,000 grant to Freckleton Parish Council as a contribution towards replacing the roof of the Rawstorne Sports Centre.

Fylde Council were honoured to award Sir Bill Beaumont GBE DL the Freedom of the Borough in a civic reception held at the Town Hall in St Annes this week.

A Blackpool businessman has made a £2,000 donation to the Illuminations in recognition of the positive economic impact that the annual event brings to the resort each year.

Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was injured in a collision in Blackpool.

The date has revealed for official public opening of Blackpool’s new tramway extension. 

A Fleetwood nurse who gained a first class degree while her husband was a captive of the Taliban has been selected as part of a national campaign to inspire people to go to university.

The British Empire Medal will be presented to a number of Lancashire recipients next month.

Testing is due to start this week on the Talbot Road tramway extension, between the Promenade and the new Blackpool North tram stop.

Essential resurfacing work on part of the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass will be carried out this week.

Police in Blackpool made an arrest after reports that a man was seen with a handgun.

A man has been jailed after numerous shoplifting offences in Fleetwood.

The Fylde MP has resigned from the Conservative Party and will leave not stand at the next General Election.

Blackpool’s Neighbourhood Task Force recently held a joint plain-clothed operation, focusing on drug dealing in the Claremont area as a result of community concerns.

Two members of an organised criminal group who distributed millions of pounds worth of Class A drugs across the UK have been jailed.

Underage teenage testers were able to buy alcohol and vapes at eight businesses across Lancashire during a test purchasing crackdown during the Easter period.

The Princess Royal was in Fleetwood yesterday, and Central Radio was delighted to be there to welcome her! 

Nine candidates have been announced for the Blackpool South by-election next month.

A dog suspected to be an XL bully has been seized after a woman was bitten on a street in Blackpool.

Two planning applications for apartments on Blackpool’s promenade have been granted permission.

Seven arrests have been made over repeated break ins at the abandoned Blackpool police and court buildings.