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Update on controversial plans to demolish church for new convenience store
Yet more objections have been submitted to boost a campaign to save a former church building on the Fylde Coast from controversial demolition proposals.
Latest update on dual plans for new restaurants after police licencing issues
Two proposed new restaurant projects in Blackpool and Bispham appear to have been shelved.
How Blackpool plans to use its rich heritage as a “force for positive change”
Blackpool Council has developed a Heritage Investment Strategy to protect, grow and better benefit from the town’s history and built heritage
Council monitoring rise in home-schooled pupils
The number of home-schooled youngsters in Blackpool has continued to rise, the latest report says.
Metropole owners working ‘behind the scenes’ on plans for landmark hotel
A new announcement about Blackpool’s Metropole Hotel and the plans for its future is expected to be made soon, operators Britannia have intimated.
Council looks to further improve children’s services despite Outstanding Ofsted report
Blackpool is looking at ways to improve aspects of its children’s services despite the authority receiving its best ever Ofsted report earlier this year.
Kings of Leon, The Corrs, David Gray, Bastille, James Morrison and Emily Rhodes are all joining the bill of the North West’s largest live music festival.
It is announced today that Kings of Leon will headline the opening night of Lytham Festival on Wednesday June 30 and will be joined on the night by special guests indie-pop greats Bastille.
Volunteers revamp disused train station amid calls for railway revival
A recently-formed community group is aimed at sprucing up parts of Thornton – and one of its key projects is the town’s disused rail station.
Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2026
Residents throughout the borough are warmly invited to join commemorations on Sunday 8 November as communities come together to honour those who have defended our freedoms. These services will offer everyone the opportunity to pay their respects and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices made by our armed forces, both past and present.
Dozens of households supported to avoid homelessness
Tenants including elderly people, vulnerable adults, and young families have been given housing, health and money advice through Blackpool Council’s Selective Licensing scheme
All Sweetness and Light at Grundy Art Gallery
Contemporary art gallery will host three sweet and light themed exhibitions throughout Autumn, and special late night openings during Lightpool
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Trinity Hospice appeals after clothes left strewn outside shop