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

  A demolition crew this week have arrived on the site of boarded up terraced houses at the back of Blackpool FC’s stadium, Bloomfield Road.

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

  Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a woman was stabbed at Carleton Crematorium in Poulton-le-Fylde.

• Council answers concerns over holiday area crime figures

  Blackpool Council has welcomed figures that show a notable fall in anti-social behaviour in the resort – including areas associated with the holiday trade.

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

  The Fylde coast is feeling the fuel pinch as the war in Iran hits the petrol pumps – but some believe the fallout could actually help Blackpool’s tourist trade.

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

  A gym user has blasted the ‘disgusting’ state of amenities at a council-run leisure centre in Bispham.

• Scouts selected to represent at World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland

  A group of inspiring young people from Blackpool are celebrating after being selected to represent the UK at the World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland, an experience that will see them step boldly onto the global stage.

• Petition launched to save church from demolition

  An online petition has been launched in a bid to save a Fylde coast church from demolition.

• Two people rushed to hospital after Blackpool care home fire

  Two residents at a care home in Blackpool were rushed to hospital following a fire and 21 others were treated at the scene.