Tonight – Blackpool’s sky was abuzz with the sound of 2 very special helicopters. If you want to join our BPL ALERT channel for Blackpool on what’s app – read to the bottom for the link. Earlier today one of…
Popular Blackpool nightclub, Popworld, has announced its 2026 schedule of club nights for neurodivergent adults, adults living with autism and other conditions, beginning with ‘Spring in Da Club’ this Friday 13th February. In partnership with Accrington charities, Spring into Action and…
This is a monumental day for the Fylde Coast and a landmark victory for communities across Lancashire. Lancashire County Council’s Development Control Committee has delivered a decisive blow to the former fracking company, Cuadrilla, by unanimously refusing its final bid…
In a decision that reflects community concern over infrastructure, Wyre Council planning officers have refused controversial proposals for a 208-home estate in Poulton-le-Fylde. However, many residents and local commentators believe the battle is far from over, expecting the developer to…
Today, November 27th, we proudly celebrate Lancashire Day, marking the moment in 1295 when our historic county first sent representatives to the Model Parliament. This tradition, observed annually with a loyal toast to “The King, Duke of Lancaster,” is a…
Blackpool’s state-of-the-art cinema is entering an exciting new chapter this week as The Backlot Cinema & Diner officially joins The Arc Cinema family from Friday, 28 November. This rebrand brings a bold new identity and, crucially for local movie-goers, a…
The Chancellor delivered the new Budget today – a plan that brings both a big help for local families but also a hidden tax rise that will affect many working people across Blackpool. 1. The Hidden Cost: Your Wages May…
Parents of Abuser in Kiena Dawes Case A man and woman from Blackpool have admitted to the kidnap of a 10‑month‑old baby girl, in a case that links directly to one of the Fylde Coast’s most tragic recent stories –…
Police were seen in attendance at Coronation street in Blackpool today at around 2pm. An eyewitness claims an RTC involving a pedestrian was the cause of the incident but it’s possible there could have been another reason. A further eyewitness…
Traffic on the M55 westbound carriageway has returned to normal following a van fire earlier this afternoon. The incident, which occurred between 2:15 and 2:30pm near Junction 2, brought emergency services to the scene and caused temporary disruption for drivers…
