Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News from Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

Opening night of Lytham Festival cancelled after injury to headliner’s lead singer

The opening night of the Lytham Festival has been cancelled after it was revealed the lead singer of Kings of Leon has suffered a serious foot injury.
Compulsory purchase powers green light as ‘last resort’ for £90m housing project

Blackpool Council now has the green light to use compulsory purchase powers for its plans to tackle poor housing after a key decision was taken by the authority’s executive committee.
‘’We must stop out-of-town Uber drivers in their tracks’’ says Blackpool taxi driver

A veteran Blackpool taxi driver says more could be done to keep out of town Uber drivers out of town and protect home-grown operators.
A new mural and a host of stars to help Fleetwood’s Marine Hall celebrate 90th milestone

Some big star names, a modern screening of a world famous silent film and the creation of a new mural – it’s all happening at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall this year as the iconic venue celebrates its 90th anniversary.