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Lancashire Police believe a body found in marshland off the coast between Lytham and Warton is that of missing woman Eren Wright.

Breaking Police issue major update on search for missing woman as body found

A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a reported sexual assault on a teenager on a bus.

Man, 20, arrested after girl, 13, reportedly sexually assaulted on bus

Blackpool Council is seeking expressions of interest to move forward the redevelopment of the Former Sorting Office, in Edward Street

Blackpool landmark as you’ve never seen it before as developers sought

Five vehicles were involved in a collision on Dickson Road in Blackpool town centre, Lancashire Police have confirmed.

Police update after 5 vehicles involved in collision in town centre

All the 2026 winners of Wyre Council Business Awards

‘Exceptional’ - All the winners honoured at Wyre Business Awards

This is the moment an armed robber threatened a Fylde coast takeaway worker with a pickaxe all for just £45. Pictured is Andrew Sergeant in Rossall Road, Cleveleys in March this year

Watch the moment man threatened takeaway worker with pickaxe for £45

Children from The Kindergarten Company take part in a sponsored walk/run around the track at Stanley Park for Children in Need

21 adorable pics of kindergarten’s BBC Children in Need sponsored run

A moving Remembrance Day service took place at Blackpool Cenotaph on 08 November 2026, to pay respect to all of the fallen heroes that sacriced their lives in the wars. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Council leader responds to criticism over Remembrance Sunday poppy pic

Wyre Council have announced the results of Fleetwood Town Council by-election.

Voters elect new Fleetwood Town councillor in by-election

Blackpool Sixth students achieve GCSE maths progress scores more than 14 times the national average (0.72 vs. 0.05), and more than four times the national average in English (0.71 vs. 0.17).

College earns national recognition for outstanding GCSE resit results

The property at 123 Church Street, Blackpool, is gettimg a new shopfront

Update on plans for new shop front and holiday apartments

Campaigners are protesting about plans to build up to 128 homes on the outskirts of Wesham

‘Must protect it’ - Protest planned against Fylde coast development

Dr Laika Essa, Amanda Holmes and Karen Simpson celebrating Amanda's remarkable 25th anniversary with Specsavers

Opticians celebrates team achievements as colleague marks 25 years

Blackpool FC

Bailey Peacock-Farrell was left out of the Northern Ireland squad

Blackpool boss: International omission gives pair something to prove

Blackpool head of academy coaching Matthew Blinkhorn

Blackpool’s youngsters reach round three of the FA Youth Cup

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Ian Evatt is glad Blackpool are playing during the international break

Blackpool reached round two of the FA Cup after defeating Hornchurch

Blackpool and AFC Fylde FA Cup ties are chosen for live TV coverage

Blackpool survived an FA Cup scare at Hornchurch in the first round

Blackpool boss is braced for another test in the FA Cup second round

Blackpool FC Community Trust held its EFL U11s Kids Cup tournament at Stanley Park on Monday

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Westcliff top of class for a second year

CJ Hamilton is available for Blackpool this weekend after injury

Blackpool duo all to be available for their trip to AFC Wimbledon

Blackpool defeated Aston Villa’s U21s at Bloomfield Road on October 27

Blackpool progress through to the Jersey Mike’s Trophy knockout stages

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Why Mauricio Pochettino will probably fail as Man Utd's new manager

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Man Utd & Spurs stars surge into Top 10

Chelsea’s defeat to Sunderland revealed the truth about Alonso's side

Can new England star Jobe Bellingham step out of his brother's shadow?

More Blackpool FC

Jordan Williams joined Blackpool on loan over the summer

Blackpool defender: Only we can end the feelings of frustration

Josh Bowler led Blackpool to FA Cup victory last weekend

Blackpool FA Cup scorer eyes a better end product in future

Fans have protested against Oyston in the past.

'Oyston, you’ll never get your hands on Blackpool FC ever again!'

Crime

Fleetwood man, 47, charged with multiple offences after crashing car into house in Princess Street, Blackpool

Man, 47, charged with multiple offences after crashing car into house

Andrew Sergeant confronted a staff member at a takeaway on Rossall Road, Cleveleys brandishing the pickaxe and claiming he was owed money for contractor work he had previously done at the premises.

Man who threatened takeaway worker in pickaxe robbery jailed

The fatal collision took place on the M55 yesterday.

Breaking Update on driver of lorry which killed pedestrian in M55 collision

A Preesall man has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for threatening to rape a woman on social media.

Fylde coast man sentenced after threatening to rape woman online

The incident happened on the M55

Major update after pedestrian dies on M55 and driver is arrested

Luke Bagshaw has been sentenced for punching a man in the face outside the Clarence pub on Preston New Road, Blackpool and leaving him with catastrophic head injuries

Thug who punched man in pub car park left victim with lifelong injury

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Results are in after voters elected a new councillor for Garstang in by-election

Results in after voters elect new councillor in Garstang by-election

Fylde coast tenor Alfie Boe to hit the road with new tour Bohemia in 2027

Fylde coast tenor Alfie Boe to hit the road with new tour in 2027

Beach Street (Credit: Lytham Estate Agents)

Grade II listed Georgian home with breakfast bar & courtyard for sale

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have issued a major update on a house fire in Thornton.

Lancashire Fire & Rescue issue new update on injuries after house fire

Retro

Yo Mo Fo party in the Galleon, Adelaide Street Blackpool

27 amazing scenes inside The Galleon Bar right back to the early days
The Galleon Bar is one of Blackpool most iconic venues and it dates back to the 1950s.
Claire Lark

Stables at Briar Road - undated though. Can anyone put a date on it?

17 nostalgic scenes of Thornton captured on camera across a Century

Chard's on the Golden Mile, from the book The A-Z of Blackpool, by Allan W Wood and Chris Bottomley, published by Amberley Publishing

30 nostalgic glimpses into the past remember life, style and streets

The Welcome Pub way back in 1995

25 iconic pubs from 1990s you'll remember in the hazy days of youth

The Royal Hotel on the corner of the Promenade and Adelaide Street, was originally an old coaching house and stood on this site for over 100 years. This Photo shows the hotel being demolished in 1935

25 nostalgic pictures snapped between 1934-1935 that define an era

Lifestyle

TK Maxx has beauty gift sets which could all make lovely Christmas presents. Stock image.

Forget candles as TK Maxx has beauty gifts worth giving instead

Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season

Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

Stacey Solomon reveals the ghd curler she’s buying for Christmas

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Mariah Carey launches official Christmas store on Amazon

TK Maxx has a huge range of gift ideas, from beauty and fashion to homeware, toys and technology, and that's why it's my go-to retailer when I start my Christmas shopping.

This shop has Christmas gifts for everyone without the big spend

Mrs Hinch has shared the L'Oréal Paris make-up products she loves, including some old favourites and new discoveries.

Mrs Hinch shares favourite L'Oréal Paris make-up and they're on sale

Sentier's luxury fragrance advent calendar is now £109 in sale, saving shoppers a huge £420

Sentier fragrance advent calendar slashed by £420 in Christmas sale

Sport

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth
A number of football clubs have released Christmas adverts this year.
Jessica Martin

Fylde RFC visit Harrogate in National Two North on Saturday

Fylde RFC boss believes they are on the right path despite defeat

James Anderson has joined Surrey

Sir James Anderson joins Surrey after release by Lancashire

Blackpool Karate students starred for England at the WKC World Kickboxing and Karate Championships

Blackpool Karate students had the World at their feet while in Spain

AFC Fylde's coaching team have overseen a fine start to the season in league and cup

AFC Fylde’s nucleus was never in doubt to the Coasters’ coaching staff

Traffic and Travel

A series of temporary road closures are planned for November.

11 major roadworks planned this week including road closures

A series of temporary road closures are planned for November.

18 major roadworks planned this week including road closures

The roadworks at Queensway, St Annes

Major update on how much longer drivers will face delays on key road

What's On

The five 'Alices' get ready for battle in the new drama Hunting Alice Bell. From left, Julie (Amanda Abbington), Charlotte (Christina Bennington), Fran (Alexandra Roach), Vanessa (Emily Barber) and Ros (Toni O'Rourke). (Picture: Channel 4/Enda Bowe)

Hunting Alice Bell is a timely thriller with something to say

Coleen Nolan shows off her new look

Loose Woman Coleen Nolan is bringing her new tour to Blackpool in 2027

The Mersey Beatles have wowed fans around the world for 25 years and they are now bringing their biggest ever tour to the Opera House at Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens on Thursday, November 19

The Mersey Beatles bringing special 60th anniversary tour to Blackpool

David Walliams promotes his book, The World's Worst Monsters, at Book Bean and Ice Cream, Kirkham.

Bookseller 'shocked and saddened' by revelations over David Walliams

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AXA UK partnered with Vanessa Feltz and James Jordan to show the positive impact of cross-generational friendships

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Amy Hunt, the fastest woman in Britain, has teamed up with Sky Broadband

Gen Zs are so time-poor they listening to voice notes at double speed

On average adults just eight seconds of patience before hitting refresh

It takes just 12 seconds to experience ‘WiFi rage’

Nearly have of prospective homebuyers are waiting for prices to go down

Budding homebuyers hold fire as four in 10 wait for prices to drop

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Homes and Gardens

Lauderdale Avenue (Credit: Purplebricks)

Family home with fitted kitchen, dining room & lovely garden for sale
Spectacular!
Jack Marshall

The new homes are earmarked for land close to Ennerdale Avenue in Warton|Google

Major decision is in on 152 homes proposed for Fylde coast village

Objectors to a major housing development at Wesham spoke at a Fylde Council planning meeting

Councillors vote on mammoth 250-home plans as objectors speak out

The front of the property

Spacious family home in lovely village with landscaped garden for sale

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Rochelle Humes reveals her top Abbott Lyon jewellery gifts for Christmas after landing new role

Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

People

Microsoft said its email services were “approaching normal levels” as it continues to resolve a major global outage ongoing since Thursday early evening.

Microsoft issues update on Outlook service amid major global outage
“The global Microsoft outage only serves to highlight once again the lack of resilience in the UK’s digital infrastructure.”
Jack Marshall

Three Blackpool RNLI volunteers have received Chief Officers Commendations in recognition of an exceptional rescue in challenging conditions last year.

RNLI volunteers receive commendations after dramatic North Pier rescue

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb with Creative Fusion members, Andrew Walker from BSOA and Kerry Vasiliou from Creative Blackpool

Breaking Teens to help spend £250K to boost childhood experiences in Blackpool

Volunteers and staff from Blackpool Council and Enveco during North West In Bloom’s award ceremony in October.

Blackpool’s green spaces scoop 13 North West in Bloom awards

Funeral Manager Andrew Whitaker with Funeral Arranger Lexie Tyrie outside the new Box Bros premises on Lytham Road

Funeral directors opens new branch with ex-NHS nurse heading up office

Phillys takeaway in Church Street, Blackpool

New blow to food trade as another business in street shut by landlord

The new restaurant will be in half of the former Ducks Nuts, St Annes

New restaurant to open in half of what was bar which closed suddenly

Students from Thornton Cleveleys Taekwondo School who succeeded at a recent competition

By day I’m a headteacher, after work I’m a Taekwondo martial artist

Passengers across the North West are facing fewer train delays and cancellations after engineers introduced a new approach to maintaining Northern's Class 331 trains.

We’ve cut repair times and cancellations to make trains more reliable

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Alan Cumming will feature on the BBC dancing competition during a group dance on Sunday’s results show

Alan Cumming to make surprise Strictly Come Dancing appearance

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Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth

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