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The M55 is closed in both directions this morning after a crash in Broughton.

Lorry 'collides' with person on M55 causing major delays and closures

The three lion cubs at Blackpool Zoo. Picture Elizabeth Gomm

Breaking 'Absolutely heartbroken' - Tragedy strikes lion cub at Blackpool Zoo

Fleetwood Remembrance Day service with inset MP Lorraine Beavers and Kevin Gray

MP says political row was 'frank exchange' of views in private chat

Bailey Lister, founder of Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary in Blackpool

Uncle of tragic animal rescuer in bid to get new law in Bailey's name

Christmas at Winter Gardens, Blackpool with Strictly's Gorka Márquez and Xmas on the Dancefloor, Scrooge Cirque Extravaganza & Burlesque

Winter Gardens to become the home of Christmas with new festive shows

The BIG FOOD Project has been praised by the boss of First Steps Claremont.

'Makes a difference' - Community centre praises BIG FOOD Project

Lancashire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, is recruiting for a new White Ribbon Male Ambassador Network asking men to take the #GotTheMessage campaign into their workplaces, sports clubs and communities.

Fylde coast men urged to act to end violence against women and girls

Blackpool's Winter Gardens was transformed into a celebration of colour, music and culture as hundreds of people from different backgrounds came together for the Fylde Coast Hindu Society's annual Diwali celebration.

Diwali at Winter Gardens amid plans for international culture festival

Foster carer Dawn Jones, who has died at 62

Devastated family pay tribute to beloved foster-carer mum to 20 kids

Jason Reece-Boyle has won 'Carpenter Of The Year 2026' at the Checkatrade Awards. He spent 15 years touring as a professional dancer before he set up JARB Design Media Walls & Cabinetry - a bespoke joinery company based in Cleveleys.

I'm an ex-pro dancer delighted to have won carpenter of the year award

Blackpool's world famous Golden Mile

Couple sent by drug lords to peddle heroin in Blackpool face courts

Garstang Road South, Wesham

Coroner probes tragic death of 2-week-old baby hours after night feed

Cranes in action, moving rides off Blackpool's North North Pier|Photo: Shane's Fairground Pics

Crane works to remove funfair off North Pier

Blackpool FC

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

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

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!'

Blackpool beat Hornchurch in their FA Cup tie last weekend

Blackpool and AFC Fylde find out their FA Cup second round opponents

Owen Oyston has revealed his controversial plans to purchase Blackpool FC back of Simon Sadler.

Oyston's new Blackpool FC takeover bid to help 'long suffering' fans

Josh Bowler celebrates his winning goal at Hornchurch

Blackpool FA Cup matchwinner knew he would have to make an impact

Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

Blackpool head coach pleased his players passed a test of character

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Josh Bowler celebrates his winning goal against Hornchurch

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Blackpool celebrate Josh Bowler's winning goal against Hornchurch

Blackpool leave it late to book their place in the FA Cup second round

Blackpool kick off their FA Cup campaign on Saturday

Ian Evatt’s FA Cup replay anger as Blackpool prepare for Hornchurch

Crime

The Government have praised Blackpool Council’s use of video doorbells in capturing or deterring perpetrators in cases of domestic violence or intimidation

Resort’s innovative domestic abuse prevention support praised by Govt

Lancashire Police have arrested a man and a woman after officers stopped a vehicle in Blackpool and found suspected drugs inside

Man and woman arrested in Blackpool after police stop car

Blackpool Police have renewed appeals for information, witnesses, and footage after a woman was hit by a car and carried down the road on the vehicles bonnet.

Police renew appeal for info and witnesses after woman hit by car

Lancashire Police have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing and that no arrests have been made following an anti-Semitic hate crime at a Blackpool synagogue last month.

Police update after grim anti-Semitic attack at Blackpool synagogue

Lancashire Police have renewed their appeal for information to help trace prisoner Bryan Thomas, who remains at large after failing to return to HMP Kirkham following temporary release.

'Don't approach' - Police renew appeal for info on prisoner at large

Lancashire Police have reiterated their appeal for information which could help them track down suspected Blackpool drug dealer Jamie Finney who may have fled to Dubai.

Police update on suspected drug dealer who may have fled to Dubai

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There has been widespread anger at the constant digging of Kirkham's Market Square.

'Kirkham is under assault' - anger as Market Square is dug up again

The Premier Inn North Pier opened in 2021 in the former Yates's Wine Lodge building at the heart of Blackpool in Talbot Square.

Premier Inn close to launching new bar and casual working environment

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

The M55 is closed in both directions this morning after a crash in Broughton.

Breaking Travel chaos as M55 is closed in both directions due to crash

Retro

Passengers' Luggage at Talbot Road Station, in the Holiday Season of 1930. From "The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]. Artist Unknown. (Photo by The Print Collector/Getty Images)

25 charming pictures snapped many years ago
These incredible pictures are mostly unseen and cast a fascinating insight into our two through two decades
Claire Lark

Coronation Street as seen from Church Street in the 1930s with the Winter Gardens on the left. Today, the building on the right still bears the commemorative stone engraved with " Post Office Buildings" to indicate where the old post office once stood.

23 fascinating old photos of Blackpool from beach scenes to people

Imperial Hotel, 1890-1910 on a windy day with two horse-drawn carriages parked outside awaiting fares. The hotel was built in 1867-1868 by Clegg and Jones at a cost of £50,000

23 historical pictures of Blackpool streets and buildings

Older residents across Fylde are being encouraged to check they are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to after a local advice service identified more than £200,000 in unclaimed support in six months.

'£200k in unclaimed support' - I'm £200 per week better off after help

Broken crossbar and confusion on the terraces as Sunderland fans surge for the exit, 1987

19 fantastic old pictures of Bloomfield Road Stadium

Lifestyle

Puerto Rico, on Gran Canaria's southwest coast

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Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher

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Amazon's new 2026 Kindle range launches today, including redesigned Kindle and Paperwhite models, alongside the latest Kindle Colorsoft (pictured) with its 7-inch colour display.

Amazon's new Kindles launch as older models get Black Friday deals

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Cricut Black Friday deal: shoppers can get three crafting products for the price of two in flash sale

Cricut launches Black Friday 3 for 2 flash sale ahead of Christmas

Bannatyne spa in Blackpool is offering a ‘Warming Spa Day for Two’ with a 30-minute treatment each, cream tea, a hot chocolate each and two festive gifts to take home for £69 through deals website Wowcher. Picture: Wowcher

Festive warming spa day for two in Blackpool has 55% off

Lookfantastic's £40 Black Friday beauty box is worth over £195, with an £80 Rodial skincare treat inside

Lookfantastic's £40 Black Friday beauty box has an £80 Rodial treat

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

Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

Sport

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
AFC Fylde’s head coach had no doubts the foundations of a good squad were in place at Mill Farm.
Gavin Browne

Archie Lang impressed at Thornton Cleveleys before joining Bamber Bridge and AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde midfielder reflects on his rapid rise up the pyramid

Matty Askin fights Marko Martinjak after defeating Jay Kerr in July

World title would complete Matty Askin’s journey back from the brink

Thomas Tuchel has called up former Fleetwood Town defender James Hill to his England squad.

Former Fleetwood player earns shock England call-up from Thomas Tuchel

Blackpool Netball Club endured a mixed weekend of results

Blackpool Netball Club: One win and one defeat for the Regional teams

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 free Fylde Ice Festival will return to the borough in February 2027, with Kirkham town centre set to host the popular event following its successful visit to Lytham last year.

Free Fylde Ice Festival 2027 - date, location & what you need to know

Blackpool's tabletop gaming scene is expanding beyond the home, with a board-game café and a specialist roleplaying shop catering for growing numbers of adults embracing the hobby.

Blackpool's tabletop gaming scene booming as part of £1.2bn market

Professional wrestling will return to Cleveleys this December as Live Wyre Wrestling prepares to bring its Winter Warfare event to the town following the sell-out success of its previous show.

Live Wyre Wrestling's Winter Warfare returns after sell-out success

Blackpool Zoo is asking members of the public to help choose a name for its female lion cub, with three traditional Swahili names shortlisted by keepers.

'Help us name our new lion cub!' - Blackpool Zoo makes public appeal

Puzzles

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Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

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

Homes and Gardens

Skelwith Road (Credit: SellMyHome)

Gorgeous 3-bed family home with garden on the market for bargain price
This is a charming family home!
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Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Pagazzi's Bixby pendant light combines amber ribbed glass with brushed bronze detailing for an elegant finishing touch.

I transformed my hallway with Pagazzi lighting, now 15% off

Cllr Julie Sloman has highlighted some of the issues faced by Wilvere Court residents living directly opposite a works compound needed for the coastal protection scheme.

Building work ruining our sea view is cracking the walls of our homes

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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

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

I thought of the terrible sacrifices made by those who never came home
Lorraine Beavers writes her latest weekly column.
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Ellie Brown, Our Future Coast Programme Manager; Julie Vale, Senior Coast and Conservation Officer and Emma Wright, Lancashire Wildlife Trust celebrate the award.

Fylde Saltmarsh Project's top prize at Biodiversity Challenge Awards

Train operator Northern has reached a landmark agreement with the RMT union which will bring an end to the longest-running industrial dispute on the railway and pave the way for more reliable Sunday services across the North West, including routes serving Blackpool.

Major travel update on Northern Sunday services across Fylde coast

Blackpool Grand Theatre has unveiled its newly refurbished Gallery, completing a major project to restore an important part of the Grade II* listed building while improving comfort and accessibility for audiences.

Grand Theatre unveils new £300,000 refurbishment of historic gallery

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has announced the death of retired Fire Search Dog Davey, who has died following a short illness.

Lancashire Fire Service pays tribute to retired search dog Davey

Sherrie Hewson loves Lytham Festival

'I can't wait to see Robbie Williams performing at Lytham Festival'

Fleetwood People's Pier impression and inset, George Greenall

We want to create a new town 'Quarter' with People's Pier investment

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

51 moving pics from Remembrance Day service at Blackpool War Memorial

Remembrance Sunday at Ashton Gardens, St Annes

11 pictures from St Annes' Remembrance Sunday tribute to the fallen

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EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou (Chris Radburn/PA)

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A collection of childhood drawings, school photographs and heartfelt letters from King Charles has emerged

King Charles’ childhood drawings could fetch thousands

Claire Helen, 53, says her mum Joyce, 83, stocking up for the millennium and "buying into conspiracy theories".

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