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Lancashire Police provide injury update after 5-car collision on M55

Breaking Police issue major update on injuries after 5-car collision

Chris Webb has re-backed his support for the Blackpool Arena.

'Blackpool never settles for thinking small' - Arena plan update

Cheroken Reigo-Bentley is a 16-year-old with a remarkable ambition. The entrepreneurial A-level student at St Mary’s Catholic Academy in Blackpool is looking to build a business with the aim of supporting young people's mental health across the country.

I'm only 16, but I'm already Managing Director of my own company

Sherrie Hewson wants to see Blackpool Airport reopen to commercial flights

'Reopen airport to commercial traffic to boost City of Culture bid'

Blackpool’s Remembrance Sunday service last year

Remembrance Sunday - details of all the local commemoration ceremonies

Councillors have voted on proposals to build 103 affordable homes off Normoss Road in Poulton

Councillors vote on major new 103-home plans on edge of Blackpool

The incident happened in Walkabout on October 10

Police appeal after man suffers injuries in assault at Walkabout bar

South Shore Academy is celebrating an incredible week after being ranked in the top five schools in the entirety of England for improved attainment and results.

School celebrates top 5 in England ranking by Department of Education

The Courtyard Café Clifton has officially changed owners.

'Quite a journey' - Owner's farewell after selling Fylde coast café

from left, Lauren Rowland and Hannah Muir owners of Craft and Common, a social pottery painting studio recently opened in Preston.

Popular pottery chain Craft + Common reveal new Fylde coast studio

Janet Williams with her sons, left, Lee Williams and right, Philip Williams

Mum campaigning for compensation for kids born with birth defects

Business for Sale in Fleetwood

10 businesses and commercial premises for sale right now

Urban Explorers Derelict Detectives get inside The Metropole hotel in Blackpool and show the damage left behind after it was used to house asylum seekers for five years

Exclusive Urban explorers get inside Blackpool's Metropole hotel and show damage

Blackpool FC

Blackpool central defender Fraser Horsfall will see a specialist later this month

Blackpool defender set for specialist after injury setback last week

Forces Football is one of the activities on offer to the Armed Forces community

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Our support for Armed Forces community

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Blackpool boss is trying to get his players to be more positive

Bailey Peacock-Farrell is on Northern Ireland’s standby list

AFC Wimbledon-Blackpool in line to go ahead amid international break

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Ian Evatt: Blackpool will improve when cutting out the costly mistakes

Josh Bowler came on for Blackpool at half-time against Sheffield Wednesday

Blackpool head coach explains weekend game plan at Sheffield Wednesday

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Ian Evatt gives his side of the story after bust-up in Blackpool draw

Dale Taylor in action for Blackpool against Sheffield Wednesday

Blackpool boss shares 'top' Taylor praise after difficult injury run

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Will Lankshear could get an England cap - and a call-up makes sense

What's gone wrong with Newcastle - and who should take the blame

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Everton & Chelsea stars storm Top 10

Carragher’s comments were stupid – but Aston Villa’s reply much worse

More Blackpool FC

Ian Evatt after Blackpool's draw with Sheffield Wednesday

Evatt delivers Blackpool verdict after Owls draw - ‘A step forward’

Jerry Yates equalises for Blackpool at Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday 1, Blackpool 1: Yates rescues point for Seasiders

Henrik Pedersen left his job as Sheffield Wednesday head coach

Blackpool boss pays tribute to former Sheffield Wednesday head coach

Crime

Blackpool Police have charged Colin Cousins, 29 of Beattock Place with theft

Man, 29, to appear at magistrates court after theft charge

Cllr Paul Galley says residents are welcome to see designs fo

Chance to see exciting new Anchorsholme Park playground designs

A 36-year-old man from who was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman at a Blackpool bar has been released without charge

Police issue update on man arrested for alleged sex assault at bar

Seized tool in a warehouse

Police advice as tool thefts in county among the country's highest

Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with an assault in Cleveleys

Police want to speak to this person after man assault outside shop

Police update over arrest made in Lytham

Police update on man arrested after drugs and money found in car

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Plans to expand a Methodist church have been revealed.

Ambitious plans for church extension and barn demolition revealed

Fleetwood RNLI took part in an evacuation exercise at the windfarm off Walney Island

This is why RNLI and coastguard were at the offshore windfarm

Corner House in Sherbourne Road is offering a free drink to those with a military card on Remembrance Sunday

Pubs to honour Armed Forces with a free drink this Remembrance Sunday

Blackpool Tower was illuminated blue on 3 November to mark Mouth Cancer Action Month, raising awareness of the warning signs of a disease affecting growing numbers of people across the region.

'Check your mouth' - Why the Blackpool Tower was lit up blue recently

Retro

Workmen clearing the snow drifts near the Miners Home at Bispham, 1940

28 historic pictures that reflect life in Blackpool in the year 1940
This incredible set of pictures hark back 86 years as the Second World War took hold.
Claire Lark

North Shore lift and boating pool in a sorry state

27 incredible images that rewind time to Blackpool 1983

Pupils in Class 2F2 were being taught in temporary classrooms at Highfield High School

25 fabulous photos taken inside classrooms at schools in the 1980s

This photo was taken because of a lack of white lines on the road where Church Street meets Park Road, 1974

17 amazing photos snapped of streets and buildings in the 60s and 70s

Cedar Square

17 memorable 1990s photo that show a town centre you will recognise

Lifestyle

The OPI x M&M'S Holiday Advent Calendar features 12 mini nail polishes in a range of fun chocolate-inspired limited edition shades and it's currently £7.50 cheaper.

OPI collabs with popular chocolate brand to launch advent calendar

Spa guests relax beside the pool at Bannatyne Wakefield

Spa day packages ahead of Black Friday that could save Christmas

John Frieda launched his Frizz Ease range back in 1988, and it made him a household name. He is pictured in 2008.

John Frieda's Frizz Ease range: The products that made history

Islay Road (Credit: Lytham Estate Agents)

50 pics of luxury 6-bed mansion with bespoke design and massive garden

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The DXRacer might be the ultimate office chair - but it does come with an ultimate price tag

DXRacer Martian review: Luxury-car comfort at your desk

Fit for a treasure chest: Hourglass's dazzling limited-edition palettes are every bit as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.

Hourglass's limited-edition makeup palettes are flying off the shelves

Pour Moi's Atelier Lace set in Blackberry/Pink combines floral lace with a flattering plunge bra and matching Brazilian briefs.

Pour Moi lingerie review: Style meets comfort

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Sport

Royal Lytham & St Annes' Jamie van Wyk has announced he will be turning professional

Royal Lytham & St Annes GC’s Jamie Van Wyk makes professional move
Royal Lytham & St Annes golfer moves from the amateur to the professional ranks.
Gavin Browne

AFC Fylde visit Harrogate Town in the FA Cup this weekend

AFC Fylde head coach has high praise for his players after another win

Danielle played for Spurs for 11 years, and has now been recognised for her achievements.

I was Spurs Ladies top goalscorer- now I run a Fylde coast business

Blackpool Netball Club had a tough weekend's results at home and away

Blackpool Netball Club: Players battle during a tough weekend

Fleetwood Health and Fitness Centre will reopen fully on November 20.

Huge update on reopening of Fleetwood Health and Fitness Centre

Traffic and Travel

The temporary traffic lights at Queensway, St Annes

'I can't believe these roadworks have taken so long and still go on'

Network Rail is objecting to a controversial housing scheme in Carleton

'We hope it's the key to halting plans' - Objectors to 99 homes scheme

Roadworks in Wyre starting November 2

These are the major roadworks planned this week

What's On

Through Our Eyes: Little People Beyond the Circus grew from research into Blackpool's Showtown’s nationally significant circus collections. Pictured is the launch of the exhibition

Showtown's Inclusive Spaces honour at Museums Change Lives Awards

Benidorm: The Reunion is coming to Blackpool in March 2027.

ITV'S Benidorm stars to reunite for brand-new show coming to Blackpool

Festive fun at last year’s Lytham Christmas Lights Switch On event.

Town set to sparkle as thousands expected at festive lights switch on

Road closures will be in place to allow for the event to go ahead safely

All you need to know about road closures in place for firework event

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UK Trending

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

Homes and Gardens

I tour a fabulously spacious 3 bed home in Staining Old Road with a separate office on the market for £650,000

I tour a spacious three bed home with separate office up for £650,000
If you’re looking for a new place to call home and have £650,000 to play with then this could be the dream property for you...
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Models of homes on coins

First-Time Buyers Urged to Secure Property Cover Before Moving

Fylde Town Hall in St Annes

Here are all the planning applications received this week

Planning applications received at Wyre Council this week

Latest planning applications received and validated this week

Out Rawcliffe (Credit: Armitstead Barnett)

Unique 9-bed mixed use mega-property set in 64 acres on the market

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Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

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People

Pupils from Hawes Side Academy in Blackpool have returned from their annual residential trip with new skills, stronger friendships and some rather soggy teachers.

'A few are still drying off' - Students enjoy annual residential trip
“Each year, we organise these trips to enhance and extend our children’s learning.”
Jack Marshall

Nicola Hayes of Vincents Solicitors

Solicitor offers free professional advice for families at nursing home

Andrew Snowden, MP for Fylde, has paid tribute to former senior Lancashire detective and county councillor Graham Gooch following his death at the age of 76.

MP tribute to 'intelligent & kind-hearted' ex-detective and councillor

Motorists are being warned of overnight road closures on Princes Way next week to allow essential road marking works linked to the ongoing sea defence scheme at Anchorsholme.

Blackpool Council update on road closures amid sea defence works

Elizabeth McQuillan from Poulton was just 11 when she was given just three weeks to live. She has now become an ambassador for The Aplastic Anaemia Trust, backing research into treatments that could help patients who cannot have a bone marrow transplant.

Entrepreneur given just three weeks to live at 11 to help others

Pete Marquis, local philanthropist and businessman, died at the age of 56 on Friday, October 16

Funeral details and cortege route for beloved businessman Pete Marquis

Carleton Childcare will close on December 18

Shock as nursery set to close doors for good a week before Christmas

Eren Wright last seen outside her home in St Annes.

Police update on search for woman missing from home for a week

Black Rabbit has revealed they will open ‘at the start of December’

New bar reveals opening date as work progresses

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