Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News Archive

New access road to create local Blackpool jobs set to open

Thursday, 30 April 2026 15:17

Man charged with attempted murder after pedestrian struck by car in Blackpool

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 10:39

Community spirit thrives as Fylde groups share in latest funding awards

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 08:09

Concerns raised as Tramtown attraction closes for good over unsafe building

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 07:50

We’ve improved 21 of the worst roads in Blackpool, says council

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:29

Britannia issues statement on asylum seeker Norbreck rumours

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:25

Royal return for Open Championship

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:15

Wyre Council issue major updates about future of Marine Hall and Thornton Little Theatre

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:10

Blackpool Council submits plan for better adult social care

Monday, 27 April 2026 11:47

Councillors raise concerns over dog fouling

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:27

First job offers available as ambitious streetfood project moves forward

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:24

New Upside Down House attraction under construction

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:14

MP Lorraine Beavers vows to support WASPI women fight

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:09

Metropole Hotel owners respond to calls to ‘restore it to former glory’

Saturday, 25 April 2026 05:58

Blackpool politicians rubbish claims Norbreck Hotel will be used to house asylum seekers

Saturday, 25 April 2026 05:51

Wyre Council takes action to clamp down on fly‑tipping

Friday, 24 April 2026 17:09

Former Harts Amusements rebranded as Treasure Cove

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:37

New plans pressing ahead for former Nail Emporium salon site after devastating blaze

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:29

Multi-million pound Fisherman’s Friend factory held up by reptile

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 07:35

Hoardings in place promoting controversial Blackpool housing regeneration plans

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 07:29

Work begins on major upgrade at Blackpool cinema

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 16:04

Blackpool Carnival 2026 to be ‘biggest and best yet’ say organisers

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 07:34

Plans for Jubilee Gardens Masterplan to celebrate park’s 90th anniversary

Monday, 20 April 2026 08:29

50 new jobs on offer at new Tenpin bowling alley

Sunday, 19 April 2026 05:56

Residents react to Blackpool tourism tax debate

Saturday, 18 April 2026 06:09

Appeal to identify mobility scooter rider who was injured in Blackpool collision

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:49

Arsonist jailed for Staining attack

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:44

RNLI raise safety concerns over new groynes plan for Blackpool beach

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:37

Massive update on plans for new Blackpool sports village

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:27

Blackpool MP declares victory after as asylum seekers to leave Metropole Hotel

Thursday, 16 April 2026 14:37

‘Vital’ Fleetwood to Knott End ferry service to remain operating

Thursday, 16 April 2026 07:31

Stop using Metropole Hotel to house migrants, urges Blackpool MP

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 14:19

Investment in Grundy strengthens Blackpool’s cultural ambitions

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 07:38

New jobs on way at new Tenpin bowling centre in Blackpool

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 07:34

Blackpool pupils benefit from AI super curriculum

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 07:21

Blackpool Dance Festival opens doors to local community for historic 100th anniversary celebration

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:09

Illuminations brought in two-in-every-five visitors and £300m to Blackpool in 2025

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 07:22

Blackpool and The Fylde College chosen to be new Defence Technical College

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 07:01

Opening date revealed for new permanent Blackpool driving test centre

Monday, 13 April 2026 12:08

Prolific burglar jailed after string of break-ins

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:20

Former nightclub set to re-open

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:06

Tributes paid to Poulton teenager

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:02

I was born into poverty and trauma – now I’m helping to improve Blackpool’s adult services

Saturday, 11 April 2026 06:54

Knott End ferry future in doubt again

Saturday, 11 April 2026 06:51

Blackpool MP hails £1.8m boost for town’s SEND provision

Friday, 10 April 2026 15:45

Revoe Library adds £9.5m economic and social value to its community

Friday, 10 April 2026 15:39

Blackpool convenience stores ordered to close over illicit tobacco sales

Thursday, 9 April 2026 15:35

Appeal launched to find historic Blackpool Winter Gardens dance trophy

Thursday, 9 April 2026 15:29

Demolition crew moves in on boarded up homes behind Blackpool FC’s stadium

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 16:24

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing at Carleton Crematorium

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 12:21

Council answers concerns over holiday area crime figures

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 14:08

How the fuel crisis from the Iran-US war could help Blackpool’s tourist trade

Monday, 6 April 2026 10:01

Gym user blasts ‘disgusting’ state of council-run amenity

Monday, 6 April 2026 09:58

Scouts selected to represent at World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland

Sunday, 5 April 2026 11:10

Petition launched to save church from demolition

Friday, 3 April 2026 09:27

Two people rushed to hospital after Blackpool care home fire

Thursday, 2 April 2026 08:42

New weekly food waste collections to launch alongside household bin collection changes in Blackpool 

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 13:31