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The bubbliest event in the North West returns

Blackpool Bubble Rush is set to make a colourful return next month, seeing hundreds of people running, walking and...
Good news for the Poulton to Fleetwood railway line plans

The Government has today announced that plans to reinstate the Poulton to Fleetwood railway line will progress to the...
BLUE LINED UP FOR ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON NIGHT

Blue, one of the most successful British bands of the past two decades, are heading to Blackpool for the...
JOHNNY VEGAS TO SWITCH ON BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

Legendary actor and comedian Johnny Vegas is to switch on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations. Johnny, who has already provided...
Wyre Council re – signs the Armed Forces Covenant

Wyre Council has pledged its continued support for the armed forces community by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The...
MAE MULLER JOINS THE ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON LINE-UP

ne of the music industry’s most exciting new talents is heading to Blackpool for the annual Illuminations Switch-On concert....
Hundreds take on hospice charity cycle

Hundreds of cyclists braved the winds across the Fylde coast at the weekend to complete the Beaverbooks Bike Ride...
TOM GRENNAN TO PERFORM AT BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON CONCERT

Chart-topping singer-songwriter Tom Grennan is to perform at this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert. Tom, whose second studio...
Wyre’s beaches named among the best in the country

Beaches in Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Rossall have all received Seaside Awards today, recognising them as some of the best...
Free Jubilee family fun – Alice in Wonderland comes to Wyre!

As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Wyre Council is bringing free outdoor theatre performances of the much-loved...
Hospice to be boosted by three new shops

The Fylde coast will be home to three new charity shops this month supporting hospice care in Blackpool, Fylde...
Dedicated accessible allotment to open for local hospice patients

Volunteers at a Thornton allotment have been working tirelessly with support from local sponsors to create a bespoke space...
Return of charity golf day has ambition £100k target

Trinity Hospice is set to benefit from the return of the annual St George’s Charity Golf Day as organisers...
Wyre Wheels returns to Memorial Park

Wyre Council’s inclusive cycling sessions are returning to Memorial Park, Fleetwood next week, giving those who are disabled or...
RED ARROWS TO FLY ON BOTH DAYS OF BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW

The world-famous Red Arrows display team will return to Blackpool this summer to perform on BOTH days of the...
GOOD CLEAN FUN ON THE COMEDY CARPET!

Blackpool’s Comedy Carpet has been given a spring clean ahead of the start of the 2022 tourism season....
Oscar, 2, plans charity walk in dad’s memory

Two-year-old Oscar Peachey is preparing for an important walk which he hopes will raise much-needed money in memory of...
Paddle Challenge’s for Trinity Hospice in memory of Nadine Johnson

Deanie’s Challenge – (Dean Johnson) Weather permitting this will be taking place on Saturday 9th of July 2022. This...
WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL IS BACK WITH A BANG FOR 2022!

The dates have been revealed for this year’s spectacular World Fireworks Championship Blackpool. Three countries will participate over alternate...
New Morrisons charity partnership will help local families

Welcome news for Brian House Children’s Hospice today as a brand new partnership launches between supermarket giant Morrisons and...
FLEETWOOD TOWN ALL STARS PUT THEIR BEST FEET FORWARD FOR ISABELLE GRUNDY

Soccer stars past and present are brushing off their boots to help raise funds for local girl Isabelle Grundy,...
Hospice team to walk the ‘longest way’ for charity

A team of Trinity Hospice nurses has set off to walk the ‘longest way’ – a total of more...
New rapid charging points in Wyre’s car parks

Four new rapid charging points have been installed in some of Wyre’s car parks, with more fast chargers on...
MAN v FAT is coming to Wyre

Wyre Council is proud to be working with the UK’s leading men’s weight loss programme, MAN v FAT and...
Blackpool Restaurants Listed in UK Top 100

ON Tuesday 7th December OpenTable, one of the world’s leading online restaurant reservation platforms, announced its most highly rated...
Blackpool FC Community Trust and Barclays team up to support people experiencing loneliness

According to a recent UK report, significant work is needed to address the disproportionately high concentrations of chronic disease,...
Frozen’s Anna and Elsa bring the chill to Wyre this February half term

Everyone’s favourite Frozen characters are coming to Wyre this February half term with free outdoor theatre performances and workshops...
Keep your New Year’s resolutions on track with free access to Slimming World

Wyre Council has extended their weight management programme with Slimming World so that you can now sign up for...
Wyre Council celebrates the achievements of Mrs Doreen Lofthouse OBE with commemorative board at The Mount Rose Gardens.

A beautiful tribute dedicated to the memory and legacy of the ‘Mother of Fleetwood’ Mrs Doreen Lofthouse OBE was...
Hospice tree collection is best ever

A troupe of volunteers braved the wind and rain over the weekend to collect a record number of Christmas...
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS EXTENDED AGAIN FOR 2022 SEASON

Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a third consecutive year, it was announced...
Santas turn prom into sea of red to raise £35k for Brian House

A total of 2,000 Santas took to Blackpool’s sea front for the biggest ever Santa Dash for Brian House...
Start 2022 with an act of kindness with hospice Christmas Tree Collection

Trinity Hospice is kick-starting its popular Christmas Tree collection with an appeal for volunteers to help collect trees from...
The North Pole arrives in Blackpool for a special festive themed tram tou

Heritage Tram Tours has introduced a Christmas-themed tram tour, The Magical Express, with all tours departing from the specially...
New Trinity shop to open in Knott End

Trinity Hospice has announced it is opening a new shop right in the heart of Knott End. The shop,...
Lend a green thumb to help tackle climate change

As National Tree Week begins, Wyre Council is continuing their work in creating woodlands and hedgerows as part of...
TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY – AND RIDE THE LIGHTS IS BACK FOR CHRISTMAS!

One of Blackpool’s most popular free events is coming back for Christmas! The annual Ride The Lights event, which...
Trustees needed at Trinity Hospice

The biggest local charity on the Fylde coast is recruiting for new Trustees. Trinity Hospice is looking for new...
DAN WHISTON AND CAST OF YOUNG SKATERS TO LAUNCH A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE IN BLACKPOOL

Dancing On Ice star Dan Whiston is to open Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea skating rink. Blackpool-born Dan will...
WORLD-CLASS ART INSTALLATIONS ILLUMINATE BLACKPOOL’S LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL

A spectacular illuminated art trail has opened in Blackpool – with a magnificent House Of Cards taking centre stage....
RIDE THE LIGHTS AND FIREWORKS ARE BACK FOR WINTER!

Two of Blackpool’s most popular events are coming back for the festive season. The annual Ride The Lights...
Don’t miss Marine Hall’s annual Pantomime this December – Aladdin!

Fly away on a magic carpet ride over the festive period and follow the rags to riches tale where...
VENUS GETS THE FINAL TOUCHES OF A GLAMOROUS MAKEOVER

The finishing touches have been made to a fabulous new feature on Blackpool Promenade – with a little help...
Art project opens the door to recovery in Wyre

Wyre Council, Regenda Homes and M&Y Maintenance and Construction have launched a brand new community art project to reflect...
WIN A PAIR OF ED BYRNE TICKETS

Ed Byrne a household name has been seen on pretty much every comedy TV programme in the UK but...
BLACKPOOL’S LIGHTPOOL FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH A WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMME

Blackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival is back for 2021 – and it’s bigger, bolder and brighter than ever! The...
Blackpool apprentices pass with flying colours

TWO young men from Blackpool are celebrating after passing their apprenticeship with Aptus Utilities and achieving some of the...
WHITE TIGER CAR ROARS INTO BLACKPOOL

A stunning artistic interpretation of the car that played a starring role in the hit film, The White Tiger,...
Runners take their marks for 10k fun run for charity

The Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run is back. The run, which takes place along Blackpool’s promenade in aid...
Runners take their marks for 10k fun run for charity

The Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run is back. The run, which takes place along Blackpool’s promenade in aid...
Runners illuminated during night-time event

A sea of night runners took their marks under the bright lights of the Illuminations as Brian House Children’s...
GLOBAL AUDIENCE WATCHES SHIRLEY BALLAS TURN ON BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

The Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On celebration was watched by a worldwide audience with more than 160,000 views from as far...
FIREWORKS ARE BACK WITH A BANG ON BLACKPOOL SEAFRONT!

Blackpool’s spectacular fireworks season kicks off this weekend with a new beachfront launch pad. Four stunning displays, all...
THE WOMBATS AND ELLA HENDERSON JOIN THE SWITCH-ON PARTY

Two more top musical talents are joining the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On line-up, it was announced today. They are...
Runners to take to illuminated prom in aid of Brian House

Charity fundraisers are once again set to run under the bright lights of Blackpool in the second ever Blackpool...
Golfers have fundraising to a tee

A charity golf tournament has raised an incredible £25,000 as teams played in pouring rain to support Trinity Hospice....
FLEUR EAST AND THE VOICE 2020 WINNER BLESSING ANNATORIA JOIN THE LINE-UP FOR THIS YEAR’S SLIMEFEST

Nickelodeon has today announced that English singer, actress and broadcaster Fleur East and The Voice 2020 winner Blessing Annatoria...
New Science and Discovery Club project launches at The Mount Pavilion ‘What does it all mean? An exploration through Art and Science.’

Wyre Council has commissioned two researchers to spend six months bringing The Mount’s heritage to life through anthropology and...
BLACKPOOL GEARS UP FOR RETURN OF RIDE THE LIGHTS

Blackpool is gearing up for the return of the hugely-popular Ride The Lights event. The free event, which takes...
Wyre Council submit Levelling Up bid for the regeneration of Fleetwood

Last month, Wyre Council submitted a bid for £8.56 million to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to help deliver...
After a ten year absence deckchairs will return to Blackpool’s golden sands this summer.

Local businessman, Andrew Beaumont, has seen the potential in a summer of staycation holidays and has leased a section...
Full steam ahead on ‘Project Neptune’ – a modern commercial space in Fleetwood

Work has begun on ‘Project Neptune’ – the building of a new, modern commercial food processing facility on Fleetwood...
BLACKPOOL CELEBRATES ARMED FORCES WEEK

Blackpool marked the start of Armed Forces Week today (Monday 21 June) with the raising of the Armed...
BLACKPOOL OFFERS FREE PARKING TO COACH OPERATORS

Blackpool has pledged its support to the UK coach industry by offering free parking for the remainder of this...
Local companies urged to take on the £50 challenge

Businesses across the Fylde coast are today being asked – are you up for the challenge? The Fylde...
Heather’s marathon go-ahead after set-backs

A Blackpool runner who planned a marathon to mark one year since suffering a heart attack is finally preparing...
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS ANNOUNCES ARTS LOTTERY AWARD FOR NEW ARTIST COMMISSIONS

Blackpool Illuminations is delighted to announce it has been successful in applying to the Arts Council for a £48k...
Fylde Coast YMCA launches its best ever membership sale to celebrate the reopening of centres

Wyre Council and Fylde Coast YMCA are celebrating the reopening of the borough’s leisure centres this week and are...
Fundraiser completes 60 miles in 6 days in memory of Godfather

A Blackpool woman walked more than 60 miles in less than a week in memory of her Godfather, and...
Trinity Hospice to open two new charity shops on Fylde coast

Retail staff at Trinity Hospice have been busy preparing for the reopening of their shops on the high street,...
Wyre’s leisure centres set to reopen

Wyre Council is pleased to announce that their bid for the Government’s National Leisure Recovery Fund has been successful,...
Blackpool 10k will be Ian’s 100th lockdown medal

A charity supporter who completed his first ever virtual event last year, at the start of the pandemic, for...
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS EXTENDED AGAIN FOR 2021 SEASON

Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a second consecutive year. VisitBlackpool announced today...
Festive lights raise thousands for local hospice

Neighbours on a Thornton close have raised nearly £6,000 for their local adults and children’s hospice with a spectacular...
Heart attack survivor plans marathon

Heather was a novice runner five years ago, and started her journey through a Couch to 5k programme. Now...
‘Project Neptune’ launched to kick-start Wyre’s econom

Wyre Council has approved capital investment as part of ‘Project Neptune’, a plan to build new commercial space on...
Work reaches completion at the National Lottery-funded Mount Pavilion and Gardens in Fleetwood

Wyre Council was delighted to have been awarded a £2 million ‘Parks for People’ grant by The National Lottery...