Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News Archive

Police cadets raise over £3,000 for local charity

Sunday, 29 March 2026 07:53

Blackpool NHS trust’s update on probe into maternity services ‘failures’

Sunday, 29 March 2026 07:47

Lytham property ordered to close due to anti-social behaviour

Saturday, 28 March 2026 05:26

Tesco taking over Topshop and Miss Selfridge in Blackpool town centre

Friday, 27 March 2026 16:21

Music duo cause a stir with hard-hitting song about home town

Friday, 27 March 2026 16:15

Public consultation opens on proposed merger of Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College

Thursday, 26 March 2026 16:53

Council meeting dramatically adjourned as protesters air concerns over loss of homes

Thursday, 26 March 2026 14:30

Big decision on Upside Down attraction for Blackpool

Thursday, 26 March 2026 14:20

Open day will showcase improvements to Fairhaven Lake

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 13:21

Blackpool’s going to have a great season, hoteliers say as optimism rises

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 13:02

Planners decide on major improvements to Blackpool’s historic Grand Theatre

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:41

Verdict set to be made on huge development plans at Airport

Monday, 23 March 2026 17:33

Planners issue new verdict on padel tennis scheme on industrial estate

Monday, 23 March 2026 17:10

Concern for missing teen in Blackpool

Sunday, 22 March 2026 06:26

Cartons to be accepted in Fylde blue bins

Sunday, 22 March 2026 06:16

Lancashire towns to share £319m Pride in Place investment

Sunday, 22 March 2026 06:07

Crews tackle Blackpool garage fire

Sunday, 22 March 2026 06:03

Blackpool ambassadors make an impact in London

Saturday, 21 March 2026 05:51

Judge praises sex offences victim after Blackpool abuser jailed

Friday, 20 March 2026 15:47

One of "the most dangerous sex offenders in the country" given life sentence for Blackpool attack

Thursday, 19 March 2026 15:15

First phase of major Blackpool town centre £17m road upgrade starts

Thursday, 19 March 2026 13:16

Blackpool listed by government as potential UK City of Culture

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 09:28

Fylde Council rallies community bid effort for UK Town of Culture

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 15:57

Famous faces team up to headline Fylde Fest

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 15:18

New Community Safety Plan to build on falling crime rates

Sunday, 15 March 2026 05:39

Residents advised to get to drop-in session over contamination concerns

Sunday, 15 March 2026 05:31

Fleetwood Police nationally recognised for crime prevention success

Sunday, 15 March 2026 05:28

Big decision on major anti-vandal artwork plans for Sainsbury’s flagship store

Sunday, 15 March 2026 05:26

Crackdown on crime as two Blackpool properties closed

Saturday, 14 March 2026 06:07

Security fencing scheme approved ready for market’s return

Saturday, 14 March 2026 06:05

Blackpool drugs gang sentenced

Friday, 13 March 2026 16:29

Rider of e-bike dies following Fleetwood collision

Thursday, 12 March 2026 13:07

Why we’re fighting plans to build 79 homes in our village

Thursday, 12 March 2026 12:44

New chapter confirmed for Guy’s Thatched Hamlet

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 16:42

Levelling continues off Cookson Street for £65m Multiversity project

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:25

Call for Jubilee Gardens in Cleveleys to be restored to former glory

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:17

Work under way to make notorious Norcross roundabout safer

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:14

Revoe community sports village plan to complement wider central Blackpool regeneration

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 11:50

Counselling hub is reopening thanks to vital funds after storm damage

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 07:23

Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone continues to drive investment and create new jobs

Monday, 9 March 2026 15:57

Wyre Council marks Empty Homes Week by bringing properties back into use

Monday, 9 March 2026 15:48

Council tax payers in Wyre to pay 2.99 percent more after budget confirmed

Sunday, 8 March 2026 06:01

Blackpool Council plays down clash with resort’s Labour MP

Sunday, 8 March 2026 05:56

Police warn over bank card thefts in Blackpool town centre

Saturday, 7 March 2026 06:10

Two men charged after Class A drugs seized during Blackpool warrant

Saturday, 7 March 2026 06:04

20 drivers caught speeding in just half an hour in Fleetwood

Saturday, 7 March 2026 05:57

Final line-up announced for Lytham Festival

Saturday, 7 March 2026 05:49

CCTV appeal after series of thefts in Blackpool

Saturday, 7 March 2026 05:44

We reject your plans to knock down our homes, angry residents tell councillors

Friday, 6 March 2026 16:24

Major beach defence application warns about loss of golden sands

Friday, 6 March 2026 16:03

Further steps taken in ongoing investigation into historic contamination

Friday, 6 March 2026 15:56

Concert set to help people affected by Waterloo Road blaze

Thursday, 5 March 2026 15:35

Planning decision saves vital £450K on Blackpool Multiversity costs

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 15:19

Public invited to have say on central Blackpool housing regeneration framework

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 15:09

Concerns raised over council merger and Blackpool’s huge debt

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 13:42

Council pledges further £3.5m to tackle road surface issue in Blackpool

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 13:39

Fylde Council opens tender for padel tennis facility at Fairhaven Lake

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 13:34

Residential properties in Thornton found to contain presence of chemical PFOA

Monday, 2 March 2026 14:48

New chairman of Layton and Grange Park Pride of Place fund announced

Monday, 2 March 2026 14:44

Man charged after incident at MP jobs event

Sunday, 1 March 2026 15:05

Decision made on new cafe for town centre

Sunday, 1 March 2026 05:54