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Blackpool Council has cordoned off the former Pennine Hotel and adjoining properties on Central Drive after assessing them as unsafe.

Here's why a section of Central Drive is boarded up

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

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

The crossings on St Annes Promenade

Major update on long-awaited opening of promenade pedestrian crossings

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

Blackpool is pushing for the Purple Flag accolade

Blackpool going for Purple Flag bid over safe night-time economy

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

The arena could be configured for both concerts and sporting events according to Harry Carter.

Architect on significant progress of arena plan as new images revealed

Eren Wright last seen outside her home in St Annes.

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

Carleton Childcare will close on December 18

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

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

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

Blackpool residents will be able to enjoy more theatre, music, poetry and creative activities on their doorstep thanks to a new two-year programme backed by £90,000 of Arts Council England funding. Pictured is Duane Forrest

More live arts coming to Blackpool thanks to £90,000 funding boost

Blackpool FC

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

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

Blackpool's match at Notts County has been rearranged for January

Blackpool confirm new Notts County date as youngster makes loan move

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Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt

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Blackpool keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Blackpool goalkeeper is relishing his return to Sheffield Wednesday

Kevin Phillips played with Ian Evatt at Blackpool

Ex-Blackpool ace gives his verdict on Blackpool's tough run of results

Crime

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

Police update over arrest made in Lytham

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

A woman was hit by a car at the junction of Talbot Road and Mather Street

Urgent police appeal after woman hit by car and carried on bonnet

Officers from Blackpool Police are appealing for information to help track down Jamie Finney, who is wanted for drug offences. Finney is thought to have fled the UK to Dubai

Appeal to track down suspected drug dealer who may have fled to Dubai

Blackpool Council is formulating plans to stop children and young people in the resort from getting into crime

Plans being formulated to stop youngsters getting into crime

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Pure Gym is heading to the Fylde Coast

Exact location for Pure Gym's new Fylde Coast centre revealed

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

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

Ma Kelly's Showboat and Uncle Tom's Sports Bar at 44-46 Queen's Promenade, Blackpool, has a Google reviews rating of 4.2 out of 5

Blackpool venue reveals huge star to join line up for 2027

Retro

Cedar Square

17 memorable 1990s photo that show a town centre you will recognise
This clutch of pictures take us right back to the 1990s.
Claire Lark

This summer scene depicts flower beds and the bowling greens in between the pier and the Marine Hall in the 1920s

29 incredible pictures in days gone by capturing people and buildings

Here's how you can discover the history that makes Blackpool so unique

Blackpool fans watching the Blackpool v Yeovil play-off final match at Cahoots bar in Blackpool

41 memories of life in the town's favourite pubs

Chocolate bars you'd like to see make a comeback

26 retro chocolate bars you would love to see return

Lifestyle

Models of homes on coins

First-Time Buyers Urged to Secure Property Cover Before Moving

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets an ideal Christmas present for fans

Traditional and authentic Irish decor inside Nelly Mulligans in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Nelly Mulligans ordered to remove signs and flags by council

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut is topping Christmas wish lists, and it's easy to see why

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The OPI nail colours to wear this Christmas

The Champneys beauty advent calendar comes with a spa voucher for you to enjoy in the new year

Champneys advent calendar now £34.50 with a spa voucher included

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

Sport

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
A Fylde Coast greengrocer has been honoured by Tottenham Hotspur FC, 30 years after becoming the club’s Ladies Team top scorer and star player.
Will Atherton

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

Luke Littler defeated Gerwyn Price to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool

Sky Sports host: The Winter Gardens is now Luke Littler’s 'town'

Under-9s action between Layton Clarets and BJFF Spartans (in white)

Youth match of the week: Layton Clarets Under-9s v BJFF Spartans

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

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

New bar reveals opening date as work progresses

Sherrie Hewson

Why Benidorm TV star thinks the Fylde coast is the best place to live

Friends of Stanley Park host a Halloween weekend, with crafts, stalls and games at Stanley Park Visitor Centre, Blackpool.

10 spooky pictures of the Friends of Stanley Park's Hallowe'en party

Bonfire Night 2026- All of the Fylde coast's firework displays

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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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

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Homes and Gardens

Fylde Town Hall in St Annes

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Here are all the planning applications received this week at Fylde Council
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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

Beach Street (Credit: Lytham Estate Agents)

Breathtaking Grade II listed seafront Georgian period home for sale

Elmfield (Credit: Stephen Tew)

Thriving 11-bed Blackpool hotel near Pleasure Beach Resort for sale

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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

Comic Con World host a Halloween event at The Imperial Hotel, Blackpool.

All the spectacular pics of the Halloween Comic Con special
All the pictures from Comic Con’s Halloween special
Claire Lark

Kass and Bobby reunite after his mammouth walk from Brighton to Blackpool

Man walks 300 miles to give 5-year-old 'all the help he can get'

Linda Hastings

Tributes paid to much-loved teacher of home economics at two schools

Pablos, Fleetwood

Much-loved restaurant hits the market as owner stops trading

Mark Thompson at Anfield

Proud day as Blackpool man plays The Last Post on international TV

Walkers on the Children In Need River Ramble

Walkers step out to boost Children In Need fund at River Ribble Ramble

Remembrance Sunday in Fleetwood, 2025

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Amazon reveals the must have toys for 2026!

Amazon reveals the must have toys for 2026!

Owner Jason Fubar outside the venue's entrance.

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Thousands of crocheted poppies cascade from St Peter's Church in Inkberrow, Worcestershire

Stunning poppy waterfall transforms village church

Leane and John's home after it was ravaged by a fire.

Dream home destroyed hours after getting keys

Yip Ward and Paul Mappley bought an entire French hamlet for just £12,000

Couple snap up entire French village for £26,000

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

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