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12 August 2026
Blackpool’s bid to be named UK City of Culture 2029 has been supported by 20,000 people so far. It comes as the…
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16 October 2024
The team that create the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations have made a dazzling contribution to one of London’s most iconic entertainment districts. The…
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14 October 2024
A major Blackpool regeneration programme has supported a dozen young people to find their first jobs. The new Blackpool town centre office…
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8 October 2024
Blackpool’s multi-million pound coastal protection plan has had a further boost after funding was approved for extended sea defence works in Anchorsholme.…
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1 October 2024
Three young people from Blackpool have got their first tastes of work on a major Blackpool regeneration project. Keegan Heneghan, Myles Richard…
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26 September 2024
Jeff Dixon hadn’t stepped foot in a cinema for 45 years, until he helped build one. The 63-year old former HGV driver…
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3 September 2024
Blackpool got an injection of Girl Power as Spice Girl Mel B pulled the switch to trigger four months of Illuminations. The…
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29 August 2024
Initial proposals for a solar farm on land south of Blackpool Airport’s main runway have been submitted to Fylde Council. The proposed…
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22 August 2024
Early works to build a new road at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone Eastern Gateway are progressing well. New drone footage shows the shape of…
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20 August 2024
The Holiday Inn Blackpool officially opened its doors to its first guests 100 days ago and has since welcomed over 14,000 guests…
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15 August 2024
A £20m social housing scheme at the Grange Park estate in Blackpool has now been completed providing 133 new high quality homes.…
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13 June 2024
A new £23m tramway extension has been opened, connecting passenger trams to Blackpool’s main railway station for the first time in more…
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25 March 2024
Blackpool’s brand new Backlot Cinema & Diner has opened its doors, offering Lancashire’s only IMAX® screen as part of a spectacular new…
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