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In this issue

November 28, 2025

CARRY ON CROSSING

Campaigners say the Fleetwood-Knott End ferry's future is secure after fresh funding was agreed.

1 mins

Reaction to funding

A spokesman for Wyre said that the council was expected to be “issuing tender documents in December with anticipated award of the contract prior to April 2026.

1 mins

Campaigners hail funding deal for ferry for the next five years

Campaigners striving to keep the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry going say they have been told funding has now been secured until the year 2029.

2 mins

Panto season is here again with plenty to choose from

The big story of the weekend

1 mins

'What we've chosen for council merger

Wyre Council has released a new statement about a proposed merger with Blackpool as part of government reorganisation plans - but the authority has a different vision than its near neighbour.

1 mins

Blackpool formally confirms proposals to merge with Preston

Blackpool Council has formally confirmed its proposals to merge with Preston to form a new council.

2 mins

plans - and why'

Coastal Lancashire - Blackpool, Fylde, Lancaster and Wyre (approx. 493,000 people).

1 mins

'We formally oppose changes to local authorities'

Fylde Council is set to reaffirm its formal opposition to proposed huge changes that will create completely new local authorities.

2 mins

Improvement in sea water quality ratings hailed

Families can feel more confident about enjoying the sea off Fylde, thanks to encouraging improvements in the latest water quality ratings from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

1 mins

Record number of households on social housing list

A record number of households were on Blackpool's social housing wait list this year, new figures show.

1 mins

Commissioner issues warning over e-bike presents

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has issued a warning to anyone considering purchasing an e-bike in the run-up to Christmas.

1 mins

A-level results were worse than regional average

The average A-level result in Blackpool was worse than the average across the North West last year, new figures show.

1 mins

Yoga studio founder reveals exciting expansion plans

A yoga studio in Blackpool is set for a rebrand and expansion after securing significant investment.

1 mins

Firefighters help save owl trapped in fishing line

A young tawny owl is receiving urgent care after it became dangerously entangled in a discarded fishing line.

1 mins

Campaign to challenge violence against women

Blackpool is marking White Ribbon Day with 16 days of events, awareness activities and public pledges aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.

1 mins

Charities raise thousands from Festival buckets

Charity partners are to benefit from more than £16,000 in donations received at last summer's Lytham Festival.

1 mins

Tom loves to make knits of us all

Instead of impressing the nation with gold medal-winning performances off the diving board, Tom Daley is now hoping to inspire people through his love of knitting and crochet.

1 mins

The fight to end violence against women and girls

Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - an issue I care deeply about.

1 mins

The Reeves backlash shows how we judge women in politics

Watching Rachel Reeves deliver her Budget, one thing was obvious: it didn't matter what she said. She was always going to be wrong.

1 mins

Role reversal sitcom is packed with love, laughter and charm

It's all relative. When it first aired I would not have given a penny for The Upper Hand. Compared to what now passes for TV sitcoms, it is comedy gold.

2 mins

Six authors behind new Quick Reads revealed for next year

The Reading Agency has revealed the six authors behind the next year's Quick Reads titles - marking 20 years of the life-changing initiative and publishing during the National Year of Reading.

1 mins

It's a bugs life – and there is reason for concern

The extent of insect declines has been highlighted by the results of the 2025 Bugs Matter citizen science survey published last week.

2 mins

'Too late to use name, if the bird has flown'

Analysis by the RSPB of Ordnance Survey data has revealed an increase in the number of new road names in Great Britain inspired by bird species that have undergone declines.

2 mins

Constitution can prove he is not over the Hill

The only thing that can be said for sure about the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle is that this is the race of the year so far as Constitution Hill, The New Lion and Anzadam meet in a blockbuster.

1 mins

Ashes Test pitch 'very good' after England's woes

England's batters have no excuses for their struggles in the first Ashes Test, with the International Cricket Council handing the Perth pitch its highest possible rating.

1 mins

Thunder strike as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 10th successive NBA win, despite a bout of illness.

1 mins

Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026

Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin's team principal next year.

1 mins

World Cup winner Dow is calling it a day

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 28.

1 mins

Ahmedabad is ratified as host city for 2030 Games

Ahmedabad has been formally ratified as the host city for the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games.

1 mins

National Cup win as teams take on the Cheadle challenge

The AKS first XI won through to round three of the National Schools Under-18 Hockey Cup after coming from behind to beat Hill House of Doncaster 3-1.

1 mins

An opportunity for Fylde to get their breath back

Fylde RFC are facing a weekend off just three games since their last one - though supporters may welcome the chance to get their breath back after another nerve-shattering finish.

1 mins

Three more Lancashire Cricket matches at Blackpool in 2026

Lancashire Cricket has confirmed three further men’s and women’s fixtures will be held at Blackpool CC next year.

1 mins

In-form ladies team has enjoyed a promising start to their season

Blackpool FC Ladies have enjoyed an encouraging and energising start to their 2025/26 campaign, establishing themselves as genuine contenders near the top of the Northwest Women's Regional League Division One North.

2 mins

AFC Fylde team effort delighted head coach

Craig Mahon was thrilled with AFC Fylde’s collective performance after watching them return to winning ways in National League North.

1 mins

Spurs 'leading' race for £79m front man as Black Cats deal in jeopardy

All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Tottenham, Arsenal and Sunderland

1 mins

Ticket details for Blackpool's Trophy and FA Youth Cup ties

Ticket details have been confirmed for Blackpool's Vertu Trophy and FA Youth Cup ties taking place next month.

1 mins

Festive Fundraiser hopes to make it a Happy Christmas

Blackpool FC and the club’s Community Trust has announced the return of the Festive Fundraiser initiative for 2025.

1 mins

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Blackpool Gazette Description:

Publisher: National-World-Publishing-Limited

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

The Blackpool Gazette is an English daily newspaper based in Blackpool, Lancashire. Published every day except Sunday, it covers the towns and communities of the Fylde coast. It was founded as The West Lancashire Evening Gazette in 1929 before being renamed the Evening Gazette, and then Blackpool Gazette.