Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News from Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Closure order granted for Fleetwood property

Officers from Fleetwood Police successfully secured a closure order for a problem address in the area.
‘We’ve been left devastated by blaze at our café – but we’ll be back’

A couple who run a community café in Blackpool’s South Shore have been left devastated after the huge Waterloo Road blaze forced it to close for months ahead.
Blackpool Council refutes claims it is selling off key assets to pay off debts

Blackpool Council has hit back at claims it is considering selling off assets such as famous landmarks to pay off debts.