Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News Archive

Residents urged to keep reporting odour issues after abatement notice issued

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 13:45

Blackpool’s North Pier sold with £10m investment promised

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 13:34

Five announced as Switch-On headline act

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 09:43

Blackpool MP says government has pledged £20m to help build resort arena

Monday, 29 June 2026 16:55

Resort’s Tiffany’s Hotel fined £120k following death of child

Monday, 29 June 2026 15:37

Update on £633k plans for pet crematorium at Carleton and site upgrade

Monday, 29 June 2026 11:45

Man arrested after car driven through Lytham Club Day parade road closures

Monday, 29 June 2026 08:26

Driver dies after colliding with parked car in Kirkham

Monday, 29 June 2026 08:18

Blackpool’s £6m mission to fix potholes – but calls for earlier intervention

Saturday, 27 June 2026 11:23

Enhanced policing measures in place ahead of Lytham Festival

Friday, 26 June 2026 16:08

Gang responsible for the supply of millions of pounds of drugs to the streets of Lancashire jailed

Friday, 26 June 2026 16:01

Drone show to light up Stanley Park's landmark centenary celebrations

Friday, 26 June 2026 15:44

Blackpool Council release statement on involvement in Preston Davey case

Friday, 26 June 2026 15:33

Update given on controversial plans for 49 homes in Weeton

Thursday, 25 June 2026 13:58

Poulton cancer survivor who lost part of his leg to treatment walks 10 million steps in a year for charity

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 11:12

Blackpool and Lancashire welcome for North’s Olympic proposals

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 11:05

Why Ken Dodd’s ‘Happiness’ exhibition is perfect fit for Blackpool

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 11:00

Stanley Park hosting special centenary parkrun event with historic medals

Monday, 22 June 2026 12:16

Residents in Weeton fighting plans for nearly 50 homes as meeting looms

Saturday, 20 June 2026 10:24

Major gym transformation completed at Thornton Health and Fitness Centre

Friday, 19 June 2026 17:44

Health report highlights ongoing impact of Jameson Road landfill odour on residents

Thursday, 18 June 2026 16:07

Man jailed for sexual offences against two children

Thursday, 18 June 2026 15:32

Former Blackpool teacher given whole life order for murder of baby Preston Davey

Thursday, 18 June 2026 13:52

Resident concerns as huge housing and regeneration plans lodged

Thursday, 18 June 2026 10:48

We need land to be used as public amenity with play area, says councillor

Thursday, 18 June 2026 10:39

Wyre Council secures temporary transport service to support Fleetwood during tram disruption 

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 10:15

Blackpool should try for city-status, says leading businessman

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 10:07

Restaurant boss vows to fight decision to revoke licence over illegal work claims

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 10:03

Entries now open for the Wyre Business Awards 2026 

Monday, 15 June 2026 12:09

Lancashire corridor care figures revealed

Sunday, 14 June 2026 06:00

Plans for new mental health unit in Grade II listed church

Sunday, 14 June 2026 05:59

Blackpool and Fylde locals recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Saturday, 13 June 2026 13:30

Water safety warning for summer

Saturday, 13 June 2026 10:10

Neighbours hit out over condemned Blackpool hotel

Saturday, 13 June 2026 10:05

Kirkham artist creates giant World Cup balloon trophy

Friday, 12 June 2026 16:08

Anti-social youths trash Stanley Park toilets amid £500k investment

Friday, 12 June 2026 07:46

Council vows to complete estate after incurring £9.5m debts as developer goes bust

Friday, 12 June 2026 07:42

Plans for major new training facility to kickstart jobs market in Thornton

Friday, 12 June 2026 07:35

Rail firm fears controversial housing plans could make crossing dangerous

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 12:42

St Annes shop owner jailed after illicit tobacco and vape operation uncovered by Trading Standards

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 13:29

Fylde Council takes food waste collections on the road

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 11:50

Have your say on design proposals for Jubilee Gardens 

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 11:45

We need answers over tram safety issues, says councillor

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 11:35

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead at property in Thornton Cleveleys

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 11:32

Anti fracking campaigners delight after firm ordered to restore land at Preston New Road

Monday, 8 June 2026 18:10

Vibrant gallery and bar proposals will bring Northern Qurter vibe to resort

Sunday, 7 June 2026 05:58

An increase in beggars is affecting town centre, say businesses

Sunday, 7 June 2026 05:45

£1.3m investment planned to transform Fleetwood’s Marine Hall  

Friday, 5 June 2026 13:11

£1 million boost for community spaces in Wyre

Friday, 5 June 2026 10:13

Major decision made on apartments scheme for iconic Blackpool building

Friday, 5 June 2026 10:01

Public inquiry set over bid to site Starflyer and Log Floom rides at South Pier

Thursday, 4 June 2026 10:34

Drop-in session set for Revoe area as demolition plans draw nearer

Thursday, 4 June 2026 10:21

Two teenagers arrested after fire destroys former M&S store in Fleetwood

Thursday, 4 June 2026 10:01

Road improvements delivered in Poulton‑le‑Fylde as investment continues

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 16:05

Indian restaurant boss hits out as Home Office seeks to have licence revoked

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 11:16

Concerns over number of NEET kids in Blackpool

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 11:14

Blackpool’s Ivan Taylor believed to be longest serving councillor in the country

Monday, 1 June 2026 13:51

Suspected perfume, Apple and Samsung dupes seized in car boot bust

Monday, 1 June 2026 13:46

Fylde to host prestigious Green Flag Awards ceremony

Monday, 1 June 2026 10:32