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A customer arrives to re-fuel his car at a petrol station as fuel prices dip slightly in NI (photo by Bryn Colton/Getty Images)

Latest updated fuel prices at all 30 Fylde coast petrol stations

Asda to trial new national apprenticeship programme in Fleetwood store

Asda to trial new national apprenticeship programme in Fleetwood store

Brian Hurst from Brian David Films (right) was thrilled when his firm was named Video Production Company of the Year at the Manchester & North West England Prestige Awards 2026/27

Blackpool filmmaking firm wins prestigious North West Award

Blackpool Booths, 1930

Supermarket founded in Blackpool marks 179 years serving community

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Combat Air Demonstrator

BAE Systems 'history making' new jet is Lancashire through and through

Mcdonald's staff in Fleetwood and Cleveleys help raising more than £16,000 for Ronald McDonald House

Fylde coast Mcdonald's staff help raise more than £16k for charity

The Crazy Scots Bar is up for auction

9 pictures inside iconic bar up for auction - and its guide price

BAE Systems has announced the purchase of a huge new manufacturing facility in the United States, in a move set to expand its production capabilities and create hundreds of jobs.

'We're expanding' - BAE Systems buys huge new manufacturing facility

These two Blackpool and Bispham restaurant projects appear to have now been shelved

Update on plans for two new restaurants after police licencing issues

Ad Feature How to keep your independent living this winter

Poundland on Blackpool Retail Park, Squire Gate Lane

Future of Blackpool's Poundland stores hanging in the balance

Brian Connelly with his daughter Evlyn and wife Ellie. Brian, a plastering supervisor with Blackpool-based building company Evolution, was devastated when a friend and work colleague took his own life earlier this year. He is taking part in a 60km walking challenge as part of fundraising for Movember in support of men’s mental health.

'I'd no inkling' - Plasterer to honour life of friend lost to suicide

Blackpool's Stanley Park celebrates turning 100 in style with a grand drone show

Blackpool the place the UK comes to play - City of Culture bid detail

Blackpool makes City of Culture 2029 shortlist and is in running for £10M prize

Nowhere quite like Blackpool - Resort shortlisted for City of Culture

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping
M&S is giving Sparks customers the chance to earn £15 in festive rewards this Christmas. Here's how to claim the offers and make your Christmas spending go a little further.
Rochelle Barrand

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

The Metropole, the only Blackpool hotel on the sea side of the tram tracks.

Update on future of Metropole Hotel used to house asylum seekers

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has welcomed a new government partnership aimed at creating 100,000 job opportunities for young people across the country who are not in employment, education or training.

'Real opportunity' - 100,000 new hospitality job for young people

Wyre Council is inviting expressions of interest from experienced hospitality operators to run a new café and restaurant at Marine Hall in Fleetwood, with the development scheduled to open in 2027.

'It's the ideal spot for a lager' - reaction to venue's new look plan

I had the best family day out at Blackpool Tower Top and here's why I think you should visit this half term. Pictured is The Gazette editor, Vanessa Sims, standing on the glass platform at Blackpool Tower Top, Central Pier, North Pier and Central Blackpool

Blackpool Tower Top should be on your half term wish list - here's why

Hidayet, affectionately known as Mr Hiddy to his colleagues and hotel guests, has been working at Norbreck Castle Hotel since 1993

'It feels like a second home' - Hotel worker marks 30+ years service

Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Revolut, Royal Mail, DPD and Rightmove are all impacted as Google outage disrupts services

Revolut, Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Royal Mail & Rightmove hit by Google issue

Police and ambulance crews were called to Cube in Breck Road where the woman required urgent medical assistance after becoming suddenly unwell at around 1am on Sunday (February 2).

Huge update on the future of former Cube bar in Poulton

Beaverbrooks has stores across the country

Festive bonus as jeweller rewards store staff for their dedication

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

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
Morgan Sindall Construction, the firm behind the new landscape changing development in Blackpool town centre, has revealed it is bringing its award-winning Knowledge Quad to the resort.
Vanessa Sims

'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

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

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

Rats have been spotted at Asda car park and near to the Lower Lighthouse

'It's along the docks what do they expect?' reaction to rats sightings

Mamma's Ristorante in Topping Street, Blackpool closed in October but will reopen as San Marco's in December. Pictured outside the restuarant are new owners Cinzia and George Goldie and business partnerStephen Coles (top right), alongside former San Marco's owner and doyenne of Blackpool's hospitality scene, Lucia Frankitt (centre). (PIcture by San Marco's)

Revealed: Blackpool's top 17 restaurants of all time according to you

Opening day at Orco Lounge in Cleveleys. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

New café bar welcomed by delighted diners as 'great addition to town'

Your top 21 places in Blackpool & the Fylde coast for Sunday Dinner

Gigli's Butchers in St Albans Road, St Annes

Fylde butcher wins big at National Craft Butchers Product Awards 2026

Pete Marquis, local philanthropist and businessman, has died at the age of 56

Popular businessman & philanthropist Pete Marquis dies suddenly at 56

Stuart Wignall in front of the former Post Office building in Blackpool

I want to bring new community hub to iconic former Post Office

Hive of activity - work is now underway at the former Yates Bar site

Major update on multi-million pound Yates Bar project on prom

Demolition underway on Henry Street in Blackpool

Major update on controversial house demolition behind Blackpool FC

Specsavers Garstang

Location of new Fylde coast Specsavers revealed in former Natwest bank

Blackpool Airport

Blackpool Airport role with pay rising to £47,500 - how to apply

Blackpool Gazette readers have offered a wide range of ideas for what should be built on the Blackpool Central site.

Council update on hot-topic £300m Blackpool Central site development

The ambitious Southbeach Street Food project is starting to take shape in Blackpool

Major update on ambitious Southbeach Street Food project

First look of exciting new bar at Fylde coast sports hub

Wyre Council is inviting expressions of interest from experienced hospitality operators to run a new café and restaurant at Marine Hall in Fleetwood, with the development scheduled to open in 2027.

Unique opportunity to run new café & restaurant - all you need to know

Miniature of The Sun Inn made by DJ Motown Mick. Ray Woods took over the Sun Inn - which is one of Blackpool's oldest pubs - in June after it had been empty for six months. He's trying to restore it back to its traditional roots with live music / darts and pool teams etc Photo: Lucinda Herbert

People have a past - Landlord responds to concerns over former pub ban

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

Photos included in the planning documents outline what the lodges could look like.

Fylde coast leisure park reveals £850k plans for 10 new holiday lodges

PETA 'flying high' parrots won't be used as 'selfie props' as new Blackpool attraction refused

'We're flying high parrots won't be used as selfie props in Blackpool'

Luke Bowen-Price gets BAD ready for opening

Here's when new dessert shop is set to open in former bank premises

Scaffolding in place at One Stop, St Annes.

Popular shop in busy area is closed to customers for urgent roof works

Blackpool councillors have made a decision on proposals to open a 'Parrot Experience' attraction

Councillors' unanimous verdict on controversial Parrot Experience bid

A controversial new petrol station is on its way to Freckleton after plans were approved by Fylde Council, despite widespread objections from residents. The petrol station will be built on the former Tony's Bodywork & Valeting Ltd site off Preston New Rd.

Controversial plans for new Fylde coast petrol station approved

Blackpool FC could be owed a large sum from Man City.

How much Man City could owe Blackpool FC after guilty verdict

Paddy McGuinness at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026

Switch-on attendance can't be compared to Lytham Festival, says leader

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