Nine candidates declared for Blackpool South by-election

More from Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News

• Concern for missing teen in Blackpool

  Police are appealing for help to find a missing 17-year-old who’s believed to be in Blackpool.

• Cartons to be accepted in Fylde blue bins

  Households across Fylde will soon be able to recycle cartons in their blue bins.

• Lancashire towns to share £319m Pride in Place investment

  Blackpool, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen are set to benefit from a share of a £319M government investment aimed at transforming communities.

• Crews tackle Blackpool garage fire

  Three fire engines were called to a commercial property fire in Blackpool.

• Blackpool ambassadors make an impact in London

  Blackpool’s ambassadors have been promoting the town in Westminster.

• Judge praises sex offences victim after Blackpool abuser jailed

  A judge has praised a sexual abuse victim’s exceptional courage after her abuser was jailed for almost 20 years.

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

  A convicted rapist, described by a judge as one of "the most dangerous sex offenders in the country" has been given a life sentence.

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

  The first phase of a major programme of road improvements designed to support Blackpool’s regeneration and improve access to the town centre is starting this week.