Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News from Monday, October 19th, 2026

‘’I want to work with Blackpool Council to bring new community hub to old Abingdon St Post Office’’

A Blackpool man has outlined ambitious proposals to create a wide-ranging community hub in the town – and make use of the resort’s iconic former Abingdon Street Post Office.
Council still in talks with final landlord on demolition terrace

Blackpool Council is still negotiating with the owner of a single property in a row of terraced houses being demolished to make way for two major sports projects.
Major update on multi-million pound Yates Bar project on Blackpool promenade

Work is finally underway to build a brand new hotel and bar on South Shore promenade following the demolition of the original Art Deco Yates Bar building.