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  • Around 40% of Blackpool residents are aged 50 or over, so I know that fear of getting older is very real
    by Jack Marshall on October 12, 2026 at 12:33 pm

    “In a town where around 40% of residents are aged 50 or over, that fear of getting older is very real.”

  • Decision expected on plans for new SEND facility at St Mary’s Catholic Academy in Blackpool
    by Richard Hunt on October 12, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    The project will be fully funded by Blackpool Council

  • ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data
    by Kathryn Chatfield on October 12, 2026 at 12:12 pm

    The number of ADHD and autism declarations on travel insurance policies has surged, as a study suggests a rise in diagnoses among over-50s.

  • Blackpool Council commemorates African-American historian, soldier, and activist George Washington Williams
    by Jack Marshall on October 12, 2026 at 12:06 pm

    The service took place on 11 October at Layton Cemetery.

  • Police update after man arrested for drug and driving offences on Fylde road following collision
    by Claire Lark on October 12, 2026 at 11:55 am

    When they approached the vehicle they noticed a strong smell of cannabis

  • I saw Dom Joly’s Trigger Happy TV Live 25th Anniversary tour at Lowther Pavilion in Lytham and it was a riot
    by Vanessa Sims on October 12, 2026 at 11:53 am

    For comedy fans like me this show was nostalgic, extremely funny and a real walk down memory lane, writes reviewer Peter Sims.

  • Blackpool restaurant A Se Anar named in top 33 UK restaurants by Good Food Guide 2026
    by Will Atherton on October 12, 2026 at 11:32 am

    “To every single person who has supported us, left us a review, recommended us to a friend, returned to see us, or simply believed in what we are doing, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”

  • Justine Moore looks to LA Paralympic qualification following European para fencing success
    by By The Newsroom on October 12, 2026 at 11:30 am

    Blackpool’s Justine Moore looks to capitalise on a successful week’s work in Cardiff.

  • The £95 restaurant ripple effect: How dining out drives spending beyond the bill
    by Ailsa Marshall on October 12, 2026 at 11:26 am

    OpenTable’s new ‘Restaurant Impact Report’ spotlights the impact restaurants have on local economies, communities and diners, and what it takes to help them thrive.

  • Black British Business Awards 2026: Winners announced for UK industry leaders, innovators and changemakers
    by Ailsa Marshall on October 12, 2026 at 11:06 am

    The winners of the Black British Business Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising outstanding leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the UK industry.

  • “I’m so proud of the players”: Ian Evatt confident that Blackpool can turn around their recent poor run
    by By The Newsroom on October 12, 2026 at 11:00 am

    Blackpool boss was pleased with what he saw during Saturday’s defeat.

  • Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference has new arrivals and these are the ones I’m adding to my basket this week (cloned)
    by Natalie Dixon on October 12, 2026 at 10:58 am

    These are the new Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference products that have caught my eye.

  • Two men jailed for shop lifting in Fleetwood, Thornton and Cleveleys in Lancashire Police crack down
    by Claire Lark on October 12, 2026 at 10:55 am

    “We take reports of shoplifting very seriously and we know these offences can have a lasting impact on the store workers and the wider community.”

  • The Lego Group launches first-ever mash-up challenge for Star Wars and Marvel fans
    by Ailsa Marshall on October 12, 2026 at 10:42 am

    The Lego Group is inviting fans to create mash-ups of Star Wars and Marvel universes for the first time ever in the Lego Ideas challenge, with a focus on creativity and imagination.

  • LFRS issues update following weekend blaze at popular Fylde coast pub & restaurant
    by Will Atherton on October 12, 2026 at 10:36 am

    “Firefighters used the aerial ladder platform, one bow and small tools to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance for fifty five minutes.”

  • Thousands of Britain’s Got Talent fans arrive in Blackpool for live auditions at the Winter Gardens today
    by Vanessa Sims on October 12, 2026 at 10:26 am

    Despite major disruption on the rail network after a fatality earlier this morning, thousands of fans are lining the streets around the Winter Gardens ready to see TV favourites Ant and Dec, Amanda Holden, KSI and Alesha Dixon put wannabe stars through their paces.

  • M55 Junction 4 at Marton, near Blackpool, set for closure – everything you need to know
    by Will Atherton on October 12, 2026 at 10:11 am

    Here’s everything you need to know about the M55 overnight closures which start today.

  • I’ve been to Blackpool, it’s a fun party place! Author Peter James chats ahead of Dead in Three Two One launch
    by Claire Lark on October 12, 2026 at 10:03 am

    I’m also from Brighton – a seaside town – and Blackpool has a very different vibe. It’s a fun party place.”

  • RingConn smart ring receives FDA clearance for blood oxygen monitoring
    by Ailsa Marshall on October 12, 2026 at 9:42 am

    Shenzhen-based wearable technology company RingConn has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for non-invasive blood oxygen (SpO2) measurement on its Smart Ring.

  • Your old pop favourites, a dancefloor and a bed: these three-night breaks start at £164
    by Gareth Butterfield on October 12, 2026 at 9:33 am

    From boyband throwbacks to an 80s weekender, five holiday parks are turning November getaways into a chance to revisit your favourite musical decade