Police appeal after double park stabbing
Reports of crime scene tape excluding members of the public from Watson road park circulated earlier today with rumours that someone had been stabbed accompanying on social media. Crime scene investigators were spotted at the park around 10am today gathering…
Fire crews called out to collision with building on Rossall road
This morning we received reports of what appeared to be a possible gas explosion at a property on Rossall Road in cleveleys close to cleveleys library at the junction with west drive. Pictures from the scene show a front window…
Mel B Puts Big Light On
The singer known best for her work in the spice girls made a nostalgic return to the place where her career first started to light up the seafront at the end of a spectacular show, delivered in association with Hits…
Blackpool World Fireworks Championships 2024
If there’s one event that lights up the skies over the UK’s most iconic seaside resort, it’s the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2024. Scheduled for September 7, September 21, and October 5, this annual extravaganza promises to be a visual…
Blackpool Illuminations 2024
Tonight is the big night – It’s the Switch on of Blackpool’s world famous Illuminations. This year’s event is FREE TO ATTEND and the promenade has been prepared for the potential thousands of visitors due to attend tonight’s event. We’ve…
Elmer’s Big Parade proudly sponsored by Blackhurst Budd
Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool will see at least 30 large Elmer sculptures, each individually painted by artists and illustrators, placed in key locations around the town. It will create a free family-friendly eight-week trail this spring, boosting Blackpool’s economy, celebrating…
Light aircraft makes emergency landing on Blackpool Beach
A single engine light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Blackpool beach this evening. We were first alerted to the presence of the Coastguard heading south from Manchester Square at 6:22pm. It’s believed the aircraft came down…
Council want Your opinion on traffic measures
Blackpool council is asking for help in it’s consultation about experimental traffic measures in the town centre. Remember: if you spot breaking news please email us at newsdesk@bplnews.co.uk Blackpool residents and businesses are reminded that there’s only 3 weeks left…
Blackpool Record Label signs Jemzilla
Local Blackpool-based record label, Smash Bros Records, announces the signing of their newest artist, Jemzilla. At just 18 years old, Jemzilla is a talented and driven musician who is ready to make her mark on the music industry. With her…
Bakery Fire, Church Street
Firefighters have dealt with a blaze on church street.











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