Defib hubs plan for town centre blocked as would 'clutter high street'
A bid to install life-saving defibrillators in Blackpool’s shopping area has been thrown out with planners saying they would 'clutter the streets'.
Lancashire MP calls for 'Co-op Live' style arena to take over town's failed site
A Lancashire MP has said his town should follow in the footsteps of Manchester by building a new indoor concert arena on a failed site.
Prison release scheme prompts fears over influx of prisoners to this Lancs town
Fears have been raised the early release of hundreds of prisoners could lead to many heading for Blackpool attracted by cheap accommodation.
Hopes work on seafront hotel which stands empty will begin again soon
Hopes have been raised work will resume to complete a multi-million-pound new hotel on Blackpool Promenade next door to Blackpool Tower.
‘Never event’ reported at maternity unit at a Lancashire hospital
An investigation is under way after a medical swab designed to stop bleeding was left inside a patient after she had given birth.
Update issued after woman injured falling 30-feet from Blackpool pier
Structural surveys of the decking of all three of Blackpool’s piers have now been completed following an incident last month when a woman fell around 30 feet from Central Pier.
Date finally set for funeral of boy, 2, a year after death - with community invited
A date has finally been set for the funeral of a murdered Blackpool toddler who has yet to be buried – more than a year after his death.
Detailed plans for 5-storey Lancs hotel inspired by resort's art deco heritage
A new five-storey hotel set to be built in Blackpool will bring a contemporary design to the resort inspired by its Art Deco heritage.
£21m Lancashire cinema screening England v Spain Euro 2024 final free for members
Football fans can watch England take on Spain in the Euros final this Sunday at Blackpool’s £21m new Backlot cinema after the venue announced a special free screening for its members.
Applications open to take over old karting track site on Blackpool Promenade
A new leisure attraction could be coming to Blackpool Promenade as the council has advertised for operators to take over the old karting track site.
