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Blackpool Gazette
Fylde are leaders of the pack following a high-five at Bury
AFC Fylde Women kicked off 2026 with a 5-1 win at Bury which sent them back top of the North West Regional League.
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
I literally couldn't get any sleep: Sister Bliss on making Insomnia
With its nostalgic echo, classic single Insomnia by Faithless is one of dance music's best-known tracks, as popular on its 30th anniversary as it ever was.
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Kyrgios' loss in Brisbane hits hopes of wild card
Nick Kyrgios lost in straight sets on his latest singles comeback at the Brisbane International, dealing a blow to his hopes of an Australian Open wild card.
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Childcare in resort higher than NW average
Childcare in Blackpool is more expensive than the average across the North West, new figures show.
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Tesco brings back blue and white striped Value logo
Tesco is bringing back its blue and white striped Value logo as it launches a “significant” step up in its price war with Aldi.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Resort MP adds his concerns over plans
Plans to demolish homes in Revoe as part of a regeneration scheme have been met with opposition
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
England and Scotland aim for World Cup glory as Milan welcomes winter athletes
England will be hoping to dominate the sporting landscape in 2026 by ending 60 years of hurt and winning the World Cup.
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Reaction from the Town Hall
Coun Lynn Williams, leader of Blackpool Council, said: “I can’t comprehend how any community leader can say regenerating one of the most deprived areas of the country is a bad thing.
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Window shopping can prove tough going
Blackpool won't bring in players for the sake of it
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Warwick's set to beat weather at weekend
Officials at Warwick are “cautiously optimistic” Saturday's high-profile card will go ahead, as the freezing weather continues to disrupt the fixture list and threatens to derail top-level racing at the weekend.
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Evatt tips 'technical' Hansson to be a success in Netherlands
Ian Evatt has backed Emil Hansson to be a success after the Norwegian joined Dutch outfit Excelsior Rotterdam following the end of his loan stint with Blackpool.
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January 08, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Resort charity faces official financial probe
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into a Blackpool charity over concerns about its governance and financial management.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Si King - 'No Hairy Bikers without my friend Dave'
TV cook Si King has said the Hairy Bikers are done following the death of his costar and friend Dave Myers.
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
New faces a necessity insists Seasiders boss
Pool coach Evatt keen to bring in reinforcements
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Nature 'wins' shows there's hope, says RSPB
Conservation successes from restoring native woodlands to saving seabirds and extending habitats have delivered wins for nature, the RSPB said.
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Resort's rent rises above inflation
Rent in Blackpool increased by seven per cent over the past year, new figures show.
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Art Deco gem ready to stage bands, am dram and stand-up
Blackpool's vintage Regent Cinema is ready to set the stage for local live entertainment.
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
City 'up their interest' in key Reds' target, as Villans join race for defender
The latest Premier League transfer rumours from Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Newcastle
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Champagne to flow once again at Chelmsford
Champagne Powder aims to continue the winning trend in the CCR Handicap at Chelmsford after breaking his duck at the eighth time of asking.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Your choice of garden plants matters to bats
Gardeners are being encouraged to think about their outdoor space's \"second act\" at night with a garden focused on bats at next year's Chelsea Flower Show.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Professional deal is the next part of Sam's rugby story
A St Annes teenager from a football-mad family has taken a big step towards sporting stardom -in rugby league.
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Fry picks Clarence House test for Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park will return to Ascot for the BetMGM Clarence House Chase after connections elected to bypass this weekend’s Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton.
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
We go to the head of the class as we travel back in term time
If there was one teacher we remember the most from school, it's the headteacher.
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January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Woman, 64, and dog sprayed with substance in port park
A 64-year-old woman and her dog suffered a frightening ordeal after being sprayed with an unknown substance by two boys while out for a walk in a park.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Hard-hitting news as anchor tells how grief has shaped his life
Hard-hitting subject matter is the meat and drink of many popodcasts and this week's selection is no different.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Raducanu is encouraged despite loss to Sakkari
Emma Raducanu took confidence from her first match of the new season despite suffering a first ever loss to Maria Sakkari at the United Cup.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Helping to deal with the impact of loss
Grief affects us all at one time or another in our lives - whether it be due to the death of a loved one or some other form of loss.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Memorial tribute to brave officers
More than 100 people attended an annual ceremony to mark the anniversary of a tragedy which saw police officers PC Colin Morrison, PC Angela Bradley and PC Gordon Connolly lose their lives.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies: Our favourite fibbers return
There's no better way to welcome in the New Year than with a new series of The Traitors.
3 min |
January 07, 2026
Blackpool Gazette
Defender's injection with Pool short at back
Blackpool's Michael Ihiekwe is set to receive an injection this week that could help him return to action, writes AMOS WYNN.
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