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Blackpool Gazette
Voters didn't get a shock, they got exactly what they expected
There’s a strange atmosphere in Britain right now. Not outrage exactly. More exhaustion.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
As a Belfast boy I never thought I'd be mayor here
The new mayor of Blackpool says that as a boy growing up in Belfast he would never have imagined one day taking up the civic chain of Britain’s best known resort.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Raducanu is ready to make return from illness
Emma Raducanu will make her comeback from illness at the Internationaux de Strasbourg next week.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Red Rose cannot rest on their laurels with a final on the line
Lancashire may have beaten Yorkshire 38-18 in their rugby union County Championship clash at Fylde - but don’t tell head coach Alex Loney they can afford to ease off in Saturday’s second leg.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Seasiders able to chop the Forest mind games
Blackpool legend Charlie Adam admits mind games were at play in the battle for a place at Wembley against Nottingham Forest back in 2010.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Workforce of the future celebrated at glittering awards ceremony
The cream of the county's apprentices have been celebrated at this year’s Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Pool boss planning to hit the ground running
Seasiders squad told a ‘difficult’ pre-season awaits
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Cross keen for Lancs' fortunes to improve
Kate Cross believes Lancashire have been off colour in all areas during the first half of their Metro Bank One-Day Cup title defence.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
'This is a love letter to Dame Jilly' - stars out for Rivals return
Stars Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson stepped out for the premiere of the new series of Rivals at BFI IMAX in Waterloo, central London.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
'Attempts to save tot's life did not cause injuries'
Injuries to a baby allegedly sexually abused and murdered by his adopted parent were not caused by attempts to save his life, a court heard.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Jones given six-week ban for ‘verbal abuse’
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has been handed a six-week ban and had his salary docked for directing ‘verbal abuse’ towards officials during an Under-23s’ tour of Australia last month.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Animal rights charity attacks parrot project
An animal rights charity has launched a petition to stop a parrot experience attraction opening in Blackpool.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Guiffre's powerful true story takes top title at book awards
Virginia Giuffre’s powerful posthumous memoir, co-written with Amy Wallace, has been named Book of the Year at the British Book Awards.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Open-plan living in this lovely three-bedroom family home
This semi-detached house sits on a quiet residential road in the South Shore area of Blackpool. It has three good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, while downstairs is a lovely open-plan kitchen-diner and a spacious lounge complete with media wall
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
'This green space is being used for drugs and prostitution'
Land in the heart of Blackpool's regeneration zone is being used for prostitution and drug-taking, a community activist says.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Coasters confirm Keyworth as club's new director of football
AFC Fylde have announced James Keyworth as their new director of football.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Damysus Lock-ed in for prize at Newbury
Damysus can tower over his rivals to come to the fore in the Boyle Sports Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
AKS’ record-breaking start to the season in track and field
AKS athletes made a fantastic start to the season as four school records were broken in the English Schools Cup.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
100th dance festival will set new records
The Blackpool Dance Festival will mark its 100th anniversary this year with a record-breaking number of entries.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
NPCL switch has lived up to Lytham CC’s expectations
It’s been a challenging start to life in the Northern Premier Cricket League for the Lytham CC first XI but the club is relishing this exciting new chapter in its long history.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Red Devils could hijack £52m Arsenal target as Spurs eye Rashford
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Tottenham, Man United and Arsenal
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Why I’m standing up and fighting for our resort posties
As the son of a Blackpool postie, I know just how much Royal Mail means to communities like ours.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Suspenders your disbelief with Frank-N-Furter and co
Richard O'Brien's cult classic musical, The Rocky Horror Show, has arrived at the Blackpool Grand Theatre for a spectacular week-long run until tomorrow.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Plans look to turn a children's home back into private house
Proposals have been lodged with planners at Blackpool to change the use of a children’s residential care home back into a private house.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Stanley's youngsters storm to their opening win of the season
Blackpool Stanley's U10s picked up their first win of the season following a 52-36 defeat of Waterhead Warriors.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
The name's Drake, John Drake and I can be very dangerous
Sue Wilkinson goes under cover with Danger Man
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Hilton named as Trust interim CEO with Hackett’s departure
Blackpool FC Community Trust has confirmed that Matt Hilton will take on the role of interim chief executive officer with the organisation.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
A Festival of fun activities for local schools at Bloomfield Road
Blackpool FC Community Trust welcomed year four classes from 22 primary schools to Bloomfield Road for the Fit2Go Festival.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Capital gains: London troupe's taxing times rehearsing set to pay dividends
Anticipation builds with Shakespeare and more coming to town for outdoor theatre season
1 min |
May 14, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
New Mars restaurant offers an out-of-this-world experience
A new buffet restaurant has opened its doors in Blackpool.
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