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Blackpool Gazette
Five top tips to assist golfers in achieving a successful swing
This week, Blackpool North Shore Golf Club's Alastair Taylor has advice for golfers whose practice swings feel better than the real thing...
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Key insists Bazball can evolve after Ashes loss
Rob Key admits his England regime has “mucked up on the big occasions”, but hopes they are given time to “evolve” after Ashes defeat.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Honour for charity worker who goes the extra mile for others
A dedicated charity worker from Blackpool has won a national award for going the extra mile in supporting brain injury survivors and their families.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Have yourself a merry – and green – Christmas
Christmas can often be a time of excess but there are ways to have a jolly time and be environmentally aware and friendly.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Alf Meakin's sports career
Represented Great Britain in the men’s 100 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Will Christmas Strictly stars please take to the floor...?
Comedian Babatunde Aleshe has revealed he will be performing a dance inspired by Elf On The Shelf when he appears as a contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
How the very clever world of Al confuses me with another Barry
Celebrating the Fylde Coast's rich past
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Pool victory was a team effort on and off the pitch
Ian Evatt believed Blackpool's weekend win at Wigan Athletic was an example of staff working well on and off the pitch.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Players' appeals bid is dismissed by judge
Lawyers representing hundreds of former rugby players who allege they have suffered brain injuries during their careers have lost a bid to challenge orders that could lead to their High Court claims being thrown out.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
All the time in the world ... but nothing is worth watching
Blaise Tapp's view on life in the UK today
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Jukebox can top the charts at Kempton
The Jukebox Man can come of age with victory ina fascinating renewal ofthe Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Dates announced for Lights next year
The dates for two of Blackpool's most popular autumn events have been confirmed.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Forget the bubble bath - get me binoculars
As Christmas shoppers start to run out of ideas - especially for those tricky-to-buy-for relatives like Aunty Joan, please not bubble bath again, or Uncle Fred, more socks - the RSPB has alternatives.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Farewell tributes pour in for to Olympian Alf
Successful athlete and one time rugby player is remembered
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool head coach can see a squad continuing to develop
Blackpool boss Ian Evatt has outlined the one thing which has left him 'gutted' despite acknowledging his players' progression.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Coastguard come to rescue of grey seal stranded on beach
HM Coastguard Fleetwood came to the rescue once again to a helpless animal - this time a young female grey seal.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Carbon footprint - hiding in the fog of techno-jargon
Letter of the day
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Family to serve up roast dinners to 150 lonely people on Christmas Day
Around 150 folk who face being alone on Christmas Day will be treated to a festive roast dinner - thanks to a bighearted family and kindly volunteers.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Joe Bloom takes it to the bridge for family relationship chat
Whether it’s friends or families, relationships are what makes the world go round - as you'll find out this week...
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Drugs and cash seized as man arrested
A man has been arrested and Class A drugs seized after police carried out a warrant at a property in Fleetwood.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
It's beginning to look a lot like Bricksmas... think outside the box
Jennifer Cartwright is Inside Legoland at Christmas
3 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
The Christmas presents that Pool will be craving
The Christmas period is upon us - and there's plenty Blackpool will be asking from Santa this year.
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Rhinos heritage honour
Alf Meakin second from left, front row with the Blackpool Borough Rugby League team in 1965
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
TRIBUTES TO A SPORTING GREAT
Tributes have been paid to Olympic athlete Alf Meakin who has died at the age of 87.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Seasiders Festive Fundraiser hailed a great success
With Christmas Day just a day away, Blackpool Football Club has provided an update on its annual Festive Fundraiser campaign.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Spot the Santa at festive Parkrun
The festive Blackpool Parkrun at Stanley Park on Saturday was the final run before Christmas.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
White Christmas not on the cards
Lancashire is set for a colder but largely settled Christmas.
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December 24, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
'Tis the season to be jolly
On Sunday hundreds of people gathered at the Bandstand in Stanley Park, Blackpool, for a Christmas sing-a-long, The event was organised by Friends of Stanley Park - and singing was led by Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company to raise money for Sam's Superheroes - Blackpool and Fylde and the Light opera Company.
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December 23, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
End of year departure for resort's adult services director
Blackpool Council's Director of Adult Social Services has announced she will step down from the post at the end of this year.
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December 23, 2025
Blackpool Gazette
Dreaming of a black and white Christmas, just like the one...
One of the key ingredients which conjures up the magic of Christmas is the wealth of family traditions revisited each year.
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