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Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool's 'strong' high street bucks the nationwide trend
New figures suggest Blackpool is beating a UK-wide trend of suffering high streets.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
The Undertones still kicking as they Peel back the years for punk festival
DJ helped launched the career of band still enjoying their Teenage Kicks nearly 50 years later
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Venetian Sun to blaze trail again at Royal Ascot
Venetian Sun returned to sprinting with a bang in a Group Two at Haydock last time out after a failed attempt to make it at a mile and she can confirm that speed is her superpower at the highest level in the Commonwealth Cup.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Major plan for new Scout hut and community hub gets a green light
A new purpose-built Scouts headquarters which will also serve as a community hub in Blackpool's Marton area has been given the green light.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Dog owner makes a last-ditch plea to save life of beloved pet
When Rosie Tackley noticed her bulldog-cockapoo, Koda, was unusually sleepy and not quite herself, little did she know how poorly her beloved companion was.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Stritch and Sinden prove that they are jolly good company
While a piece of leather is kicked around stadiums in the USA and Mexico, I am watching a game of two halves in the form of sitcom Two's Company.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Brazen ballet is an all-singing, all-dancing, all-male adventure
A substantial largely senior audience greeted the performance of the affectionately nicknamed ‘Trocks’ with warm applause and cheers throughout this energetic and skilled two-hour show.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
AFC Fylde Women sign two players to bolster their squad
AFC Fylde Women have made their first signings following promotion back to the National Leagues, writes ANDY MOORE.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Magpies ready to seal deal for winger, with Gunners linked to Sporting star
Spain international Munoz can fill void left by Gordon exit, as champions Arsenal weigh up right-back move
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Make mine a treble, says Messi the magician
Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Kane goes Becks to the future and equals England hero's 115-cap total
England captain Harry Kane never expected to join David Beckham on 115 caps.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Sanctuary offered as Evanescence make connection with fans
It’s unusual for an act to defy classification, but Evanescence are particularly hard to pigeonhole.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
There were tears running down my face, says Sadler
Seasiders owner Simon Sadler celebrated victory at Royal Ascot as Ten Bob Tony became the longest-priced winner of the G1 Queen Anne Stakes since Garrick in 1950.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Come rain or shine this play delivers magical moments you'll never forget
Stage is set for an experience of awe and wonder that takes outdoor theatre to another level
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool is booming
Within the next decade or so the future of Blackpool should not be underestimated.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Hundreds of classic cars lined up for coast's biggest show
One of the Fylde Coast's most popular car shows returns this weekend.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
West End theatre to be renamed in honour of Judi
The Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End will be renamed to honour Dame Judi Dench.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Ketamine ads on social media
“We know ketamine is being targeted towards young people and it’s advertised a lot through social media which children and young people use, like Instagram and Snapchat,” said DCI Edmondson.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Smoothounds abound at low water and bass to the fore on Fylde Coast
The fishing has been superb for Fylde Coast anglers over the past week with an abundance of smoothounds coming up - especially fishing low water.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Magnificent seven ways to spend time with friends on a budget
Select ways to socialise - pack up a picnic, pull on your hiking boots, take the plunge into outdoor swimming, fill a punnet with strawberries and set up a car boot sale and watch pounds poor in
2 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Mind your Ps and Qs with top podcasting teachers' showtime
Podcast stars The Two Mr Ps are set to bring their latest live show to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre as part of an extended UK tour following the success of their award-winning show.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Major update on plans to return suburb back to its former glory
Controversial plans to improve the housing quality around Blackpool’s Revoe community have formally been submitted.
3 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Jail staff ‘missed signs of sepsis’ in paedophile death
An investigation has taken place into the death of a sex offender from the Fylde coast who was an inmate in a Lancashire prison.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
I love taking the train, despite dealing with tattooed fascists
I got the train to a meeting in London yesterday. God, I really enjoyed writing that sentence because it makes me feel all high-powered and important.
4 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
'They're dealing drugs to our kids' - police in crackdown on ketamine scourge
Lancashire Police has confirmed more raids are planned across the Fylde coast this week as authorities tackle the growing issue of ketamine use in the region.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Results from first wave of raids
A week of action, held last week led to raids, drug seizures, and the arrest of suspected dealers across Lancashire.
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June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Network Rail adds voice to objections over new estate
Network Rail is objecting to plans to build a new housing estate near a level crossing.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Ash’s exit shows there's no room for sentiment
If it was down to footballing reasons alone, Ashley Fletcher and Blackpool would have remained a perfect pair.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Future of fire ravaged store uncertain
The future of the Lord Street store in Fleetwood destroyed by fire remains uncertain with any decision on demolition or repair resting with the owner.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Friends meet up in the surgery, if not the doctors
How are you doing? It's safe to ask as I won't hear the answers.
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