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Blackpool Gazette
Sunset and Sleepless - movies perfect for seeing in the new year
If you are not planning to sing Auld Lang Syne or admire fireworks, there is another way to see in the new year - watch a movie.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Fall in the number of flu patients in resort's hospital
Fewer flu patients were being treated by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Trust last week, new figures show.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Cook hails England for bouncing back in style
Sir Alastair Cook praised England's players for showing \"how much it meant\" to play for their country following their victory over Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
MCG pitch curator left 'in a state of shock'
The man responsible for the MCG pitch has admitted he was left in “a state of shock” as wickets tumbled during England’s two-day Ashes victory.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Skipper is given more freedom to get forward
A new midfield trio has emerged for Blackpool in the last couple of games.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Wesham duo's Ultra testing race ends with positive results
Wesham Road Runners' Alek Walker began his preparations for next year's ultra running ambitions with the Beyond the Lune Ultra from Kirkby Lonsdale, up and around the Dent Valley.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Coach Dowson's delight as classy Saints sink Bath
Basking in a 41-21 Gallagher PREM victory over champions Bath at the Recreation Ground, Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson insisted there was never any doubt that they would play \"the Saints' way\".
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Trump's visit, royal health
An unprecedented second state visit for Donald Trump, a challenging year in power for the Labour Party and a series of more positive health announcements from the royal family have characterised 2025.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Jupiter Des Bordes to rule at Haydock
Jupiter Des Bordes scored a first British win at Warwick earlier in the month and can double up in Haydock’s Betfred Last Fling Handicap Chase.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Fylde scheme turns ambition into apprenticeships
Young residents across Fylde are seizing new career opportunities thanks to a council-backed apprenticeship programme that connects local talent with employers throughout the borough.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
'We're supporting the next generation of sporting talent'
Wyre Council has recognised six exceptional young athletes with the Wyre Moving More Performance Pass, granting them a year of free access to leisure facilities to support their sporting ambitions.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Seasiders boss maps out route to success
Pool host Millers at Bloomfield Road this evening
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Convicted paedophile spared jail again
A convicted paedophile who was found to have downloaded indecent images of children has been given another suspended sentence.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Seasiders centre forward Dale is hit with fresh injury setback
Dale Taylor was forced off in the opening exchanges of Blackpool's 1-0 victory Doncaster Rovers in a new injury blow for the forward.
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December 29, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Verstappen and Mercedes take on a 2026 Challenge
Verstappen Racing has announced a multiyear collaboration with Mercedes-AMG motorsport.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
BWFAC runners are rewarded for their best guesses
Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde AC's annual Christmas Predictor Race took place last Sunday, when runners had to estimate their time for a lap of the track and Stanley Park.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Police hold more than 170 in anti drink-drive op
More than 170 drivers were arrested in the run-up to Christmas, as Lancashire Police cracked down on drink and drug driving.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Freemasons raise £5,000 in cash and food for charities
The Freemasons have helpd raise thousands of pounds for Fylde Coast charities.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Newcastle and Palace in tug-of-war for £18m bargain defensive ace
Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are in the running for defender - but who will win the battle?
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Leicester hopeful is the Boy to be followed
Heeztheboy seems thoroughly revived for a change in stable and he can keep up his fine run of form in the Aspall Cyder Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Chase at Leicester.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
'Incredibly generous donation' to power food bank for a year
An emergency food charity which was under threat of closure has been saved after what CEO has termed an “incredibly generous donation”.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool sponsor makes offer for the FA Cup round three trip
A Blackpool sponsor has made a generous offer to fans ahead of next month's FA Cup third-round tie.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Williams makes Saracens switch for next season
Saracens have announced the signing of Wales scrumhalf Tomos Williams from Gloucester from the start of next season.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Also coming to streaming
Spartacus: House of Ashur (Prime, available now)
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Tributes honour decades of service to Wyre's civic and community life
Tributes have been paid to Peter Hutton MBE, the long-serving attendant to successive mayors of Wyre for more than 30 years.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
One goal brings an end to Pool's festive hoodoo
Blackpool picked up their first win over Christmas since 2016 as they claimed victory over Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Cadets spend night on the streets to support charity
Blackpool and Fylde Police Cadets have taken on their latest and most gruelling challenge - a 16-hour rough sleep for the charity Helping Hearts Fylde.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
From the kitchen to the bedroom – time for a tidy
New Year, new horizons... with all the shifting and sorting after the holidays, chances are you need to make headway around the home - and find a place for all your stuff.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Wins for the Broncos, Cowboys and Vikings
Bo Nix found RJ Harvey in the end zone on a late go-ahead touchdown pass to propel the Denver Broncos past the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-13, in the final game of the NFL's Christmas schedule.
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December 27, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Tourism drives £433m economy boost figure say
Latest figures revealed a fantastic year for tourism in Wyre that cemented its position as one of Lancashire's top destinations for visitors.
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