Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News from Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

KT Tunstall joins line-up to celebrate Blackpool’s UK City of Culture bid

Multi-award-winning musician KT Tunstall will join Manchester’s renowned Hallé Orchestra a free live concert to celebrate Blackpool's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.
Major update on ambitious plans for Fleetwood’s Marine Hall

Major proposals to extensively revamp Fleetwood’s Marine Hall – including the provision of a new café and outdoor seating – have been given the green light by Wyre planners.