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Blackpool teachers are cracking down on bad behaviour as resort officially excludes the most kids in the UK

Teachers crackdown on bad behaviour as resort excludes most kids in UK

Michelle Barlow was found in Stanley Park

Mum, 43, found dead in Stanley Park by an early morning dog walker

Blackpool is currently waiting with bated breath to find out it the resort has made the shortlist for the prestigious City of Culture 2029 award.

Blackpool waiting with bated breath for City of Culture 2029 shortlist

Cllr Paul Galley has launched an investigation following a fire, believed to have been started by children, which destroyed the children’s play ship at Anchorsholme Park. The children involved will face no further action

'Firebugs who destroyed park's playground are getting away with it'

Update on the Multiversity site at Talbot Gateway

24 incredible images of progress at new £65m Multiversity development

People's Pier CIC have bought the lease for the pier site and are ready to get the project off the ground

Update on multi-million pound project as lease purchase moves forward

Ashton Charles, 21, has taken over Le Patio, St Annes

I'm 21 and delighted to have taken ownership of popular restaurant

Trinity Hospice is urging people not to leave donations outside its charity shops after clothing was found strewn across the pavement outside the entrance to its shop on Vicarage Lane, Blackpool.

Hospice bosses issue plea to those leaving donations at their shops

Cllr Mark Smith, Cabinet Member for Economy and Built Environment at Blackpool Council; Alun Francis, Chief Executive of Blackpool and The Fylde College (holding the scissors) with members of the wider project team.

Breaking Developer of Blackpool's £65M Multiversity to open new Knowledge Quad

Young clubbers at an under 18 disco at the Palace - but what was the year?

19 forgotten scenes of Palace Nightclub in the 90s and 00s

The Roebuck pub in Bilsborrow, near Garstang, has now been sold by former owners Greene King.

Update on future of pub amid Indian bistro & lap dancing club rumours

Blackpool is set for a wet and unsettled week, with persistent rain forecast and the potential for strong winds as forecasters warn the UK could see its first named storm of the autumn later this week.

Week's weather as 1st named storm looms - when to expect rain and wind

Andy Walmsley poses inside the Tower Circus. Despite living in Las Vegas, he has always stayed close to his Blackpool roots.

I designed the sets for American Idol- but Blackpool is my home

Blackpool FC

The draw was made for the first round proper of this season’s FA Cup

Blackpool and AFC Fylde will hit the road in round one of the FA Cup

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Blackpool boss hopes home advantage pays off in the search for victory

Ian Evatt at Brisbane Road on Saturday (photo: Gareth Evans)

Fans can make all the difference, says Seasiders boss Evatt

Oliver Casey gets stuck in against Leyton Orient (photo: Gareth Evans/Blackpool FC)

Evatt left to rue decisions but accepts supporters’ booing

George Honeyman scored 7/10 in the 2-0 defeat at Leyton Orient (photo: Gareth Evans/Blackpool FC)

Seasiders' player ratings in defeat at Leyton Orient

Zac Ashworth during the League One defeat at Leyton Orient (photo: Gareth Evans/Blackpool FC)

Leyton Orient 2 Blackpool 0: Forrester and Scarlett goals leave Tangerines in d...

Ian Evatt takes his Blackpool players to Leyton Orient this afternoon

Blackpool boss expects to encounter a 'tough' test at Leyton Orient

Blackpool have launched a pink retro shirt to raise vital funds and awareness for the cancer prehab and rehab projects delivered by Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool launch pink retro shirt to raise funds for cancer projects

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The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Arsenal & Aston Villa starlets on the up

The January deals Arsenal are linked with – and how likely they are

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

The worst PL signings so far this season – including dire Spurs flops

More Blackpool FC

Jerry Yates (left) and Tom Bloxham started up front for Blackpool at Cambridge United last weekend

Competition for places going forward is pleasing Blackpool head coach

Blackpool FC Community Trust welcomed children to Bloomfield Road for the annual Show Racism the Red Card event

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Pupils tackle racism and misinformation

Blackpool central defender Fraser Horsfall

'Positive' development as Blackpool defender continues injury recovery

Crime

257 premises were visited by Lancashire Police raising awareness of hate crime in the workplace

Police tackle hate crime at workplaces in week long campaign

Lancashire Constabulary officers have met with members of a domestic abuse peer support group as part of efforts to improve support for survivors and raise awareness of the impact of domestic abuse.

Police show support for invaluable domestic abuse peer support group

'Appalling betrayal' - Ex-funeral director stole ring from dead Lancashire Priest

'Appalling betrayal' - Ex-funeral director stole ring from dead Priest

Anne Marie Ryan stated that she has received reports indicating that individuals in the town and surrounding areas are breeding birds specifically for illegal fighting.

Man banned from keeping animals after cockfighting conviction

A woman has been arrested following a fire in Grenfell Avenue

Breaking Major update as police arrest woman following house fire

Armed officers arrest man after alleged threats to woman with knife

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The LOVEVOOK 24-litre cabin backpack measures 40 x 30 x 20cm and features multiple compartments for travel essentials.

This stylish LOVEVOOK cabin backpack is now £19.98

Hawthorne Avenue (Credit: Purplebricks)

I love the garden at this gorgeous 4-bed family home on the market

Wheelchair rugby player Myles Pearson shared his experiences to influence and improve adult social care delivery in Blackpool.

Wheelchair rugby player shares experience to improve adult social care

New planning applications in Fylde

Here are all the planning applications received this week

Retro

1960s artist's impression of a proposed fly over road superimposed on a view of the Central Station area of Blackpool seen from the top of the Tower. Part of the Central Station area development scheme

29 historic photos snapped that recount the past as we remember it
Many of these old pictures were captured using Glass Plates Photography.
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Barman pulling a pint stock image

Revealed: Blackpool's best 25 pubs of all time, according to you

Blackpool beach in 1928

17 incredibly old pictures from more than a lifetime ago

circa 1937: Horse riders on Blackpool beach, silhouetted against the evening sky. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

25 historic scenes showing the charm and life in a town a century ago

This scene shows the children's fairground opposite Olympia, Kiddies Corner. It is undated but probably mid-1980s

19 amazing old pictures captured across 30 years

Lifestyle

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Shaftesbury (Credit: Purplebricks)

Magnificent Victorian family home near lovely seafront on the market

The annual Kite Festival 2026, on Lytham St Annes Beach.

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Parkdean Resorts has created the perfect bargain break for adults

Parkdean’s £99 autumn breaks come with a grown-up twist

Lamtto's RC35 is a monster of a display - and it has some incredibly smart features

Lamtto RC35 review: huge 11-inch CarPlay screen upgrades older cars

The discount only lasts for a few more days, but it's better than half price

Anker Soundcore P30i earbuds drop to £23.99 in Amazon deal

Sport

Fylde Hockey Club held a Primary Schools Hockey Festival

Fylde Hockey Club helps pupils learn more about playing hockey
School pupils head to Fylde Hockey Club to learn more about hockey.
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Fylde Hockey Club's ladies' first team drew with Dutham University's seconds

Fylde Hockey Club: Ladies level with Durham University’s seconds

Fylde's Danny Cassidy kicked two conversions in their defeat at Huddersfield

Second-half tries decisive as Fylde RFC are beaten at Huddersfield

Luke McCormick and Cedric Main celebrate (photo: Steve McLellan)

AFC Fylde 5 Atherton Collieries 0: Mahon's men into FA Cup first-round draw

Little Mabel with parents Cheryl and Chris

Update on campaign to help family of little girl with rare disease

Traffic and Travel

Wyre Roadworks w/c October 19

13 major roadworks planned in Wyre starting this week

Lancashire County Council's Reform UK administration says the road network is much improved compared to earlier in the year - but opposition councillors are far from convinced

Potholes: claim of "fantastic" improvement met with scepticism amid stats spat

Clifton Drive North, St Annes

Major roadworks scheduled to start and continue this week in Fylde

What's On

Journey to Hell is Blackpool Pleasure Beach's newest scare maze

I went to the Pleasure Beach's new scare maze and was captivated

The Southbeach Street Food project in Blackpool

'I can’t wait for street food market to open and hope it’s a success'

The Last Resort, South Shore

Invitation to 'raise a pint to memories, laughs and amazing times'

Last year's St Annes festive lights switch-on

St Annes all set for festive lights switch-on - all you need to know

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

UK Trending

The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Homes and Gardens

Longford House (Credit: Fine & Country)

Deluxe multi-million-pound mansion with swimming pool for sale
What a home.
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Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

Haslemere Avenue (Credit: Purplebricks)

Spacious 3-bed family home with cottage-style garden on the market

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

Fairclough Road (Credit: Purplebricks)

Spacious 4 bed home with gardens, open-plan design & fitted kitchen

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

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

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People

Farmer Parrs have launched their pumpkin picking events at 'Parrs Patch' where families can pick their own pumpkins at the weekend in Fleetwood in the run up to Halloween. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

12 spooky images of Farmer Parrs Animal World pumpkin picking patch
Pumpkin picking gets underway at Parrs Patch in Fleetwood!
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'We've lost a legend' - Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'true gentleman' Pete Marquis

'We've lost a legend' - Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' Pete Marquis

Helicopter view of Blackpool

'They’ve helped me to get back on track and keep a roof over my head'

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, is bringing together local organisations for an Older Persons’ Fair offering advice, support, community activities and entertainment under one roof.

New Winter Gardens Older Persons’ Fair - everything you need to know

Martin Jones (inset) said it was believed the badly infected wound to his wife's leg (inset) was likely to have been caused by a bite by a False Widow spider

My wife endured a horrific skin infection after suspected spider bite

Adelaide Surgery, a Blackpool GP, has been rated ‘Good’ across all five inspection categories after making significant improvements since being placed in special measures last year.

New CQC rating for NHS GP placed into special measures last year

Georgia Frankland, 28, is crowned Miss Blackpool 2026. The beauty pageant finals took place at Ribby Hall. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

15 fabulous pictures as Miss Blackpool is crowned at glittering event

Harry Whiteside

Tributes to village 'icon' who was the last salmon fisherman on river

RNLI fund-raisers in Lytham Square

RNLI volunteers' delight at response to Lifeboat Saturday fund-raiser

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Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

The River Coln could be fenced off in places after concerns that tourists are disturbing protected wildlife by paddling in the water.

Tourists face river ban in beauty spot village

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

I found a UK weekend break from £163 with East 17, Liberty X and 90s nostalgia at Parkdean Resorts

Parkdean Resorts has a nostalgic celebrity weekend from £163

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