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Blackpool Gazette
How dehydration affects memory and attention span
We're often told we should drink eight glasses of water a day, check that our urine is not too yellow, and limit caffeinated drinks because they make us lose hydration, writes David Benton, professor of psychology at Swansea University.
3 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
New book brings South Shore’s past to life
A new exhibition is bringing South Shore’s history to life through the eyes of the people who know it best.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Legacy of murdered Sasha to help other sex assault victims
The sister of murdered Blackpool teen Sasha Marsden has revealed that her sibling received her first counselling appointment for an earlier rape - the day after she was killed.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Heatwave sees RNLI crews kept busy
Blackpool RNLI were called to action eight times over the Bank Holiday weekend as crews responded to a string of emergencies along the Fylde coast.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Sinner extends winning streak to 30 matches
Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 30 matches with a first-round stroll at the French Open.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Strictly stars ready to light up the stage
The stars of BBC One’s hit series Strictly Come Dancing are returning to the home of ballroom at the weekend for a dazzling live spectacular.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Former F1 boss Brawn, 71, joins MotoGP team
Former Formula One managing director and team principal Ross Brawn has joined MotoGP outfit Pramac as a strategic advisor and board member.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
A natural final resting place
Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Josh Groban knows the score with new album of film music
Last year Josh Groban looked back at his 25-year career with a compilation of his work titled Gems.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
A thirst for good health: Tell-tale signs you’re dehydrated
As temperatures across the UK continue to climb to record highs, it’s important that staying hydrated doesn’t slip down the priority list.
3 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Anyone for tennis? How much it could cost you to be a good sport
Taking to the court and joining a club adds up to hundreds of pounds per year. If you want to be an equestrian or master sailing a yacht then get ready to shell out thousands - and that’s for starters
2 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Supporting blind people
Here at The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), we're gearing up for our biggest volunteering opportunities of the year so far.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Giving my 80-year-old mum a health watch was a bad idea
My dear mother has celebrated her 80th birthday.
4 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Church is aiming to preserve a centuries-old musical form
Preston's St Walburge’s Church is hosting an introduction session to the ancient musical tradition of Gregorian chanting this evening.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
‘Quality’ homes get go-ahead in village
A development of five “high-quality family homes” in a rural Fylde coast village have been given the green light.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Money on offer for projects promoting Blackpool's UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Blackpool organisations, creatives and community groups are being invited to bid for a share of a £35,000 funding pot as part of the town’s campaign to become UK City of Culture 2029.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
How tickled we are to see Sir Ken’s comic career on display
A Blackpool museum is to host an exhibition paying tribute to one of the resort's most ‘tattifilarious’ entertainers.
2 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Deer killed near controversial housing bid site
Campaigners against a proposed large scale housing development on a greenspace site in Carleton have been saddened by the death of one of the deer they were trying to protect.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Clare looking back at Futurama with Altered Images ahead of punk party
Punk outfit singer in festival mood as she recalls being nurtured by Siouxsie and the Banshees
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
X Factor star celebrating 15 years of showbiz with her songs and stories
Rebecca hits right notes with stunning soulful voice that has been compared to Aretha Franklin’s
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Haydock meeting this weekend has been abandoned
Haydock’s two-day meeting scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday has been abandoned after the inner track was found to be unsuitable for racing during an inspection this week.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
‘Culture here is not just consumed, but created, shared and owned’
Creative Blackpool, which is made up of representatives from Blackpool-based cultural organisations and independent artists, is backing the bid.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Coroner rules man 33, took his own life
A man with a history of mental health issues and drug use took his own life, a coroner has concluded.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Grabbing glass of grog for pirate romp that shivers me timbers!
Nigel Booth views classic buccaneer TV
3 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Ellie and Sir Derek are super models of success
Sir Derek Jacobi and his co-star Ellie Bamber stepped out together to promote their biographical film Moss and Freud, which opens in the UK tomorrow.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Car refund status
Low-income drivers who relied on a loan for cheaper cars are more likely to miss out on payouts under the UK watchdog's plans for compensation, according to new analysis.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Providing support
Although plans are in their early stages, Sasha's Light plans to help provide workshops in schools to educate youngsters about bullying and how it affects the victim.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Bearman won't set a deadline for Ferrari deal
Ollie Bearman is not putting a timeline on his Ferrari dream but the rising British star believes he is ready should the call come.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
BBC orchestra to perform for Black Lights festival in resort
The Black Lights music festival in Blackpool has announced the programme for its first orchestral collaboration with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Plenty of variety in size and species for Fylde Coast anglers in last week
The past week has again seen some fantastic catches for Fylde Coast fishermen in both species and size, with a mix of smoothounds, bass, tope, thornback rays, dog fish, congers, flat fish, and more showing.
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