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Blackpool Gazette
Albie better for Pool by playing regular football
Blackpool midfielder Albie Morgan says there is plenty of scope for improvement on a personal level after his recent return to action.
2 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Thank you to the Gazette
It's fascinating to follow life in Blackpool via your newspaper!
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
A look ahead at the TV we'll be watching during 2026
With the new year just around the corner, Yolanthe Fawehinmi takes a look at what we've got to look forward to on telly next year
3 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
NEW YEAR, NEW FUTURE
One of Blackpool’s most inspiring community organisations is marking a double celebration for the start of 2026.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Aussie great Martyn placed in induced coma
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been placed in an induced coma after contracting meningitis.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Keeping a family's wartime memories alive in new play
A former University of Lancashire student has transformed his family history, rooted in Chorley and Preston, into Marie, a historical audio play about wartime love, memory, and the quieter lives experienced alongside global conflict.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
This is how much pocket money your children earned per week
App analysis shows youngsters pocketed pounds for chores from tidying their bedrooms and looking after plants to cleaning their teeth and taking dog for a walk
2 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Coasters stunned after conceding injury-time goals
AFC Fylde drew at Radcliffe on Tuesday
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Chance to check your health status
Free NHS health checks for those aged 40 to 74 are taking place across the Fylde coast over the coming weeks.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
A natural final resting place
Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Williams setting Deep Cave an Aintree target
Deep Cave has the Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase on the horizon, with Christian Williams dreaming of Grand National glory.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Evatt: Seasiders have got some good centre-backs on the books
Blackpool boss Ian Evatt is delighted to see Fraser Horsfall and his defensive colleagues rewarded for the hard work they put in behind the scenes.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Spanish pop, indie rock, electroclash: what to listen out for in 2026
The past year has seen an eclectic range of musical talent break through from small venues to some of the country's biggest stages.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Revelling in the rain for feel-good show that has us dancing into 2026
Hollywood 1950s classic goes down a storm without a dry eye in the house at the Exchange
2 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Art Deco landmark set to be rebuilt after safety flaws found
Residents in Blackpool have had mixed views over the demolition of an iconic landmark which is now to be rebuilt.
2 min |
January 01, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Town campaigner says community should know about landfill fund
A campaigner is raising awareness of a community fund available to groups and charities in Fleetwood through controversial landfill operator Transwaste.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
MP says potential lifelong impact of landfill stink on children is 'terrifying
Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has spoken out after fresh complaints about foul smells from the Jameson Road landfill site.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Plans submitted to replace knocked-down Art Deco pub
Fresh proposals to build a completely new version of the former Yates Bar on Blackpool's South Shore promenade have been lodged with planners.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Sue set to confess all in comedic fashion
Sue Perkins comes to the Blackpool Grand in spring with her first full-length stand-up comedy show in nearly 20 years - 'The Eternral Shame of Sue Perkins'
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Pool's Festive Fundraiser puts next year's World Cup ticket prices to shame
Seasonal greetings to all Gazette readers, from all on the committee at the Blackpool Supporters Trust.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Rivals’ interest in Juventus winger while Forest target midfield man
The latest Premier League transfer rumours feature Chelsea, Arsenal, Nottm Forest, Brighton and Fulham
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Alan at the helm of film awards ceremony
Scottish actor Alan Cumming has been announced as the host of the 2026 BAFTA film awards.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
In-form Fylde will not be taking the Hoppers lightly
Fylde RFC go into Saturday’s home derby with Preston Grasshoppers (3pm), boosted by two of their best displays this season in National Two North.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Battle of the Sexes match is a gimmick, says Rusedski
Former British number one Greg Rusedski has branded this month's Battle of the Sexes clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios a gimmick.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Our residents need environmental protection, says Thornton councillor
A councillor is calling for an area around part of Thornton and Fleetwood to be given special environmental protection.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Evatt excitement at working with summer signing
Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt has outlined his excitement at the prospect of working with the returning Dale Taylor.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Honesty is best Policy among the Ascot field
Honesty Policy can stamp his authority on the wide-open staying hurdling division with victory in the Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
County asks for mayoral cash and powers – minus a mayor
Lancashire has asked the government whether it can have some of the powers and cash that come with a directly elected mayor even if the post itself is years away from being created.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Crews showing their mettle in a bid for Coppermines success
Blackpool South Shore Motor Club members were in the thick of the action at the recent Coppermines Lakes Cottages Grizedale Stages Rally, writes PHIL JAMES.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Mydaddypaddy has Skelton getting excited
Dan Skelton has identified the exciting Mydaddypaddy as the one horse he is relishing running over the festive period.
1 min |