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Blackpool Gazette
Ex-Frankie and Benny's goes on the market
A long-empty restaurant building in Blackpool could be on its way back into use.
1 min |
June 25, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Eze says England ‘confident of what’s to come’ after Ghana draw
England midfielder Eberechi Eze says the dynamic of Group L has not changed after the 0-0 draw with Ghana.
1 min |
June 25, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Chance missed to save Damion just day before Preston was seen at A&E
Medics at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have “received support around escalating safeguarding concerns” after it was revealed an opportunity was missed to help another murdered Blackpool child the day before Preston Davey was seen.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Stop swinging and start throwing to improve
This week, Blackpool North Shore Golf Club's Alastair Taylor shares another top tip...
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
July Cup now looks an option for Lifeplan
Lifeplan could make his reappearance in the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup after a setback forced him to miss Royal Ascot.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Toy Story 5 reaches for the sky – and it's a must-watch for us all
When I first heard the rumours that Pixar was making yet another Toy Story, I was far from excited.
3 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Creativity at the heart of Roundhouse's self-made safe space
It's often said that art and politics can never meet, so it's as well we have a podcast on each subject for you this week.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Some top tips for surviving heatwave in county this week
Here are a few tips for surviving the heatwave this week as temperatures sore up to 36C across Lancashire.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Glorious Game looks set to stay unbeaten
Glorious Game can continue the unbeaten start to her career when taking Listed honours in the Empress Fillies’ Stakes at Newmarket.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Holidaymaker joined ‘associates’ in resort to carry out office burglary
A man who took part in a masked break-in during a week-long holiday in Blackpool has been jailed.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Life moves pretty fast... if you don't stop 40 years have passed
My generation - those brought up on luncheon meat sandwiches and Cannon and Ball - are now officially the backbone of society.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Cullen to stand down from role with Leinster
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will step down from his role at the end of next season.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Festival celebrates the culture of India
A colourful celebration of Indian culture is set to take over Blackpool with organisers promising an afternoon packed with music, dance, food and family-friendly activities.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Turf out plastics that lurk in your garden
For many gardeners, the plastic elements used in horticulture are obvious - black plastic pots and seed trays, artificial grass and some membranes, to name but a few.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Happiness returns as exhibition celebrates genius of Ken Dodd
Curtain up! Doddy is in town, in spirit if not in person. Yes, it's the opening day of Happiness, the Ken Dodd Exhibition, at Showtown, on Bank Hey Street.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Strictly's new host Johannes keeps on dancing
Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe will tour the UK and Ireland with a new show.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Ladies’ Day Trophy joy
Thirty-nine couples took part in the Fairhaven Golf Club Ladies’ Day Trophy.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
MP vows to take petition to highest levels
A Blackpool MP has promised to take the fight for a public inquiry into the safeguarding failures that cost little Preston Davey his life to the highest level ‘‘at the first possible opportunity’’.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Lytham gets all revved up
Crowds in their thousands packed Lytham Green for the annual Lytham Car Show.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Spurs consider swoop for Kop idol, as Toffees weight up bid for Fulham ace
Tottenham rumoured to be in the race for Netherlands World Cup star, as Everton eye Cottagers’ midfield man
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Latest story for Mark’s dancing detective
Police work and dancing isn’t an association often made, but that’s the combination to be found in the lead character of the latest book by top-selling crime author Mark Billingham.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Closure order is imposed on drugs home
A house plagued by drug dealing and anti-social behaviour has been slapped with a closure order by police.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Campaign launched to mark International Widow's Day and highlight loneliness
Sarah is sharing her story publicly for the first time as part of The Widowed Collective's #WidowedAndForgotten campaign, launched to mark International Widow's Day.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Give sustainability a break - have a KitKat
Nestlé is teaming up with regenerative food and farming brand Wildfarmed, working with a community of British farmers to trial regeneratively farmed wheat in one of the nation’s favourite chocolate bars.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Pakistan as peacemakers
Can a single country change the direction of a war between two giants?
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Where the last 17 players who bid farewell to the Tangerines are now
Blackpool have said farewell to their fair share of players over the past 12 months.
3 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Mum shocked by daughter’s fury at social media ban law
An 11-year-old Blackpool girl says she'll be “bored every single day” without social media after her mum filmed her emotional reaction to the ban.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Birth family of baby Preston reveal their final act of love after his death
The birth family of a baby boy murdered by a teacher have revealed their heartbreaking last act of love following his death.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Forever 11: Hundreds arrive to pay respects to brave Cole at his funeral
Mourners turned out in Chorley last week to say a final goodbye to tragic Cole Mason Leighton who died after a months-long battle for survival in hospital following a house fire. Photos: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Connecting with others while living life after loss
Sarah is now a board member of The Widowed Collective and credits the organisation with helping her connect with others who truly understand life after loss.
1 min |