Blackpool Council to Submit Reorganisation Case for the Fylde Coast
Blackpool Council has confirmed it will submit a formal case for local government reorganisation (We’ve covered this before), arguing that its proposal represents the “best option for the Fylde Coast.” The move comes as part of wider discussions about reshaping…
Seagulls Swarm Exposed Waste at Fleetwood Landfill as Residents Demand Action
Fleetwood residents say they have reached breaking point over foul odours and worsening conditions at the Jameson Road landfill, operated by Transwaste. This weekend, members of a local action group “Action Against Jameson Road Landfill” Jess Brown and Allison Rowe…
Stanley Park High Ropes: From Civic Ambition to Quiet Closure
Stanley Park High Ropes Course is set for demolition following years of inactivity leading to it’s ultimate demise. In 2015, Blackpool Council unveiled a bold new addition to its Stanley Park Sports Centre site: a towering outdoor high ropes course…
Jordan Wylie MBE: Blackpool adventurer, soldier, and fundraiser
Jordan Wylie MBE – THE Blackpool LAD. Jordan Wylie MBE, born in Blackpool in 1983, has built a career that spans military service, television, endurance challenges, and charity work. Military serviceAt 16, Wylie joined the British Army and served for…
Blackpool Waste Paper Fire Wastes Fire Resources
Oxford Road: Firefighters tackle nuisance smoke from waste paper bin A small fire in a waste paper bin on Durham Road brought out a fire engine from Forest Gate station this afternoon at 2pm. Crews used a stainless steel bucket…
Friday night police chase results in one arrest
Lancashire Police have issued an update following last night’s pursuit of two e‑bikes in Blackpool which saw the National Police Air Service helicopter deployed over the town. Officers say the chase began around 9.45pm when two e‑bikes were spotted driving…
E-scooter rider treated following Bispham crash
E-scooters are illegal on the roads. Over the past year and a half – Lancashire Police working in partnership with local authorities across Lancashire have been spreading awareness about the legalities and dangers of riding E-bikes and scooters on the…
Blackpool Mob Rules – Police intervene to keep the peace
Blackpool Street Protest Highlights Tensions Between Community Safety and Individual Rights In a quiet residential street in Blackpool, an incident unfolded last night that underscores the complex interplay between public concerns for safety and the principles of due process under…
Travel warning for Lancs train customers after Cumbria derailment
Rail passengers across Lancashire are being urged to rethink their journeys this week after a serious derailment on the West Coast Main Line in Cumbria brought services to a standstill. The incident happened at 6.10am on Monday 3 November, when…
Blackpool Bin Changes 2025
Blackpool Bin Changes: Everything You Need to Know About the New System Blackpool bin changes are now underway, with thousands of households set to receive new brown and blue bins in the coming months. The rollout is part of the…
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