Newspaper
Blackpool Gazette
Spirits were high at top of the Tower - despite broken lift
Visitors to Blackpool's iconic Tower have praised staff after they were left stranded at the top when a lift broke down.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Comic turns host as Amy Poehler invites pals for a Good Hang
Sometimes it's the host that makes a podcast and this week's selection certainly offer the ideal guide to their subject.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Increase in business recycling
Businesses across Fylde have diverted more than 25 tonnes of waste from landfill since Fylde Council launched its enhanced commercial recycling service last September.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
'Seas the day' to save whales and dolphins
UK laws are failing to protect dolphins, whales and porpoises in the country's waters, campaigners say.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
I'm being plagued by fly-tipping outside my home and nothing is being done about it
A fed-up Blackpool resident says she has been trying to get fly-tipped rubbish removed from outside her back gate - and is still waiting after two months.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Police hold two after man knifed in street
A man in his 30s suffered a number of slash wounds in an early morning incident in Blackpool.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Chess Mates proves that board games are far from boring
Jennifer Cartwright on Chess Mates
3 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Strong April form sees Evatt in award battle
Seasiders' boss nominated for manager of the month
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Let's tackle the scourge of fly-tipping in this town
A Blackpool man is urging the community to help him tackle the scourge of fly-tipping in the town.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Rosendahl lifts Lytham Trophy after holding his nerve in finale
Finland's Lauri Rosendahl savoured his greatest golfing achievement to date as he lifted the Lytham Trophy at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Life-savers put on a show
Fleetwood RNLI Lifeboat Station was bustling with activity for its annual Open Weekend.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Yize credits parents after pipping Murphy
Wu Yize said his parents were the real champions, after sinking Shaun Murphy in a deciding-frame shootout to be crowned world snooker champion after a final for the ages at the Crucible.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Wardley tells Dubois: I always stay the course
WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley has talked up the ability of Daniel Dubois to “capitulate” and warned his rival not to take anything from their past sparring sessions.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Trio kick off the league season in winning fashion
The first league matches in the 2026 Northern Premier Cricket League season brought wins for three of the Fylde coast clubs on Saturday.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Traffic change marks key step in town centre transformation
From today, George Street in Blackpool will close to traffic between Grosvenor Street and Cookson Street as part of the ongoing Multiversity campus development.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Organisers say hotel fees rise puts Elvis fest future in doubt
Elvis fans have been left All Shook Up after a Heartbreak Hotel doubled the cost of putting on an event which aims to crown the ultimate impersonator of The King.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
One Fylde manager triumphs at the TCS London Marathon
Gill Satterthwaite's marathon mission was deeply personal.
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
360-degree film will 'slightly demystify' public view of Bowie
On the record
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
'Windfarm could ruin community for generations'
Residents opposing the prospect of a major windfarm development in Fylde plan to make their feelings known in public on the expected decision day this month.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Gunners make 'enquiries' for Real gem, as Bayern eye Magpies star
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Newcastle, Arsenal and Chelsea
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Finn admits 'silly mistakes' proved costly for Bath
Finn Russell insisted Bath contributed to their own downfall as they were beaten 38-26 by Bordeaux in the semifinals of the Investec Champions Cup.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Julie is one of famous faces signed up for Traitors
Former Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh, right, has signed up for the next series of Celebrity Traitors.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Burke is keen on French foray with Evolutionist
Karl Burke may have missed out on Betfred 1000 Guineas glory but now has his eye on Classic compensation in France with his Newmarket runner-up Evolutionist.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Coral Island kicks off the season with Community Support Programme
Coral Island, one of Blackpool’s most recognisable family attractions, has launched its 2026 community support programme by working with Blackpool Victoria Hospital and Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to organise a series of donations to families across the region.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
'I strangled him': baby murder trial hears of text messages
A teacher accused of murdering an adopted baby told his partner: \"Your son's in hospital.
2 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Seasiders' top scorer grateful head coaches put trust in him
Ashley Fletcher admits he's been made to feel important by Blackpool bosses past and present.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Inquest jury to probe death of dad-of-four
A jury inquest is to be held into the death of a Blackpool father-of-four found dead in the street after absconding from hospital.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Starting spot a reward for Ravizzoli's support
Blackpool boss Ian Evatt explained his decision to drop first-choice goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell for last Saturday's final game of the season at Reading
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Shannon's run tribute to much-missed dad
A daughter is to run the Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run in memory of her late father.
1 min |
May 05, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Visitors left stranded at the top of the Tower
Dozens of people were reportedly trapped at the top of Blackpool's famous Tower after a lift failed yesterday.
1 min |