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Blackpool Gazette
Red Devils are tipped to chase £65m man as five clubs eye Italian starlet
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours with updates from Man United, Chelsea, Everton & Forest
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April 23, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Tesco trials AI assistant to help with meal planning
Tesco has launched a large-scale trial of an AI assistant designed to help customers with planning meals.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
How my camper van turned me into the street villain
'm an unpopular man with the neighbours.
4 min |
April 23, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Keeping memories of loved ones alive
After someone we love has passed away most of us try to find a way of keeping their memory alive.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Reds plotting £70m mega Palace raid as Spurs consider bargain swoop
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Liverpool, Palace and Tottenham
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Calling all pirates! Coral Island Blackpool seeks its next Captain Jack
Blackpool tourist hotspot, Coral Island, is officially on the lookout for its next Captain Jack, inviting energetic individuals and wannabe buccaneers to step into the role and help create a memorable guest experience for its customers.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Higgins aiming high as Edinburgh sign star centre
Riley Higgins is aiming to “grow his game” at Edinburgh after signing from Super Rugby Pacific side Hurricanes on a three-year deal.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Arsonist jailed for mistaken identity attack
A man has been jailed for nine years for setting fire to a car parked on the driveway of a house in Staining.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Petition launches demanding hotel returns to former glory
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has launched a petition to have the Metropole Hotel restored as a tourist destination after almost five years of it housing migrant families.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
New D-Max makes commercial sense
Isuzu's latest addition to pick-up range is so logical, says Alan Anderson
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Harris doubles up as Thornton Cleveleys finish season in style
Thornton Cleveleys comprehensively beat Garstang 4-0 to end their NWCFL First Division North season on a high.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Tidy Friday is proving a success at St Anne's
The idea of litter picking, exercise and mental well being for the elderly grew from the shared commitment between Anna Mitchell (manager of Headroomgate Care home) and Amanda Joynt #stanne-swomble (known for her litter picking).
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Record level of children missing over half of classes in Blackpool
The rate of children missing over half of classes in Blackpool reached its highest level in the autumn and spring terms of 2024-25.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Community groups encouraged to apply for a chance to receive up to £1,000 funding
Social housing provider Progress Housing Group is inviting community groups and individuals to apply to its Soup Dragon's Den event, which will take place on Thursday May 21 2026.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Sale of statue from Pleasure Beach sparks happy memorie
An historic part of Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort's past has been snapped up by a man who had wanted a particular item 'for years'
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Jennings in top form as Red Rose win again
Keaton Jennings led the way with an unbeaten half-century as Lancashire completed a four-wicket Rothesay County Championship Division
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Wrens eye top three
Blackpool Wren Rovers maintained their hopes of a top-three finish in the West Lancashire Football League Premier Division.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Cafe makes planning bid to become new nightspot in town
A cafe has submitted an application seeking a variation to its existing premises licence with plans that would significantly extend its trading hours.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Clubs start their new seasons with NPCL Cup wins
Fleetwood and Thornton Cleveleys both started the Northern Premier Cricket League season with comfortable wins in the 40 Over Cup.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Double Eurovision winner Loreen returns with new solo album
Only the second person to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice, alongside Ireland's Johnny Logan, Swedish singer Loreen has already cemented her legacy with Euphoria in 2013 and Tattoo in 2023.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Hamilton deserved to be handed the armband
Ian Evatt has explained his reasoning for naming CJ Hamilton as captain for Blackpool's 1-0 victory at Wycombe Wanderers last weekend, writes AMOS WYNN.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Rollercoaster afternoon sees Fylde fighting back to take Woodlands win
FYLDE 31 ROSSENDALE 24 Fylde's performance against Rossendale in the clubs' first National League game at the Woodlands could not have been better described than being a curate's egg, writes ALLAN FOSTER.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
'Anti-social behaviour and youth anti-social behaviour rates are down'
Coun Lynn Williams, leader of Blackpool Council, said: \"Antisocial behaviour and youth antisocial behaviour rates are down, in fact - particularly across the three wards Mr White has named.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
A French foray awaits Zanthos at ParisLongchamp
Zanthos is set to sidestep the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket in favour of the French equivalent the following weekend.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Reducing crime and improving confidence are among priorities
The 2026-29 CSP has been drawn up using feedback from communities, local businesses and key stakeholders, along with crime rate data from Lancashire Constabulary as part of a Strategic Needs Assessment.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Final day draw helps Gate to secure a place in the play-offs
Squires Gate visit Droylsden in the NWCFL First Division North playoffs this weekend after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bacup Borough secured a top-five finish.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Lytham lose to champions as Fylde attack bowls over hosts
Lytham's NPCL debut brought a nine-wicket loss to Kendal, last year's division one champions.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Unfinished business for No Drama This End
No Drama This End can right the wrongs of Cheltenham in the British EBF Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle at Perth.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Public debate is too focused on legal definitions
It has been reported that as many as 2,000 British nationals may have been serving in the Israeli military during the recent conflict in Gaza (Declassified UK) - a conflict that many observers and advocacy groups have described as genocidal.
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April 21, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Ex-teacher on trial for murder of baby boy he was adopting
A former high school teacher has denied the murder and sexual assault of a baby boy he was in the process of adopting, Preston Crown Court heard.
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