Lancashire Telegraph | Blackpool https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/blackpool/ Lancashire Telegraph Blackpool en-gb Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:33:05 +0100 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:33:05 +0100 https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Lancashire Telegraph | Blackpool https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/blackpool/ 1 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26609852.one-lucky-north-west-postcode-wins-todays-postcode-lottery-draw/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:41:26 +0100 9350671444795567fcf717eb846be9ff findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown 17-year-old arrested after dangerous BMW pursuit at Blackpool car meet https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26606068.teen-arrested-dangerous-bmw-driving-blackpool-meet/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:12:39 +0100 0fcd399c3902ac322f70e92c263ee24e jack.stott@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Stott Police looking for man with 'chipped front teeth' and word 'Kool' tattooed on arm https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26605656.police-investigating-reports-serious-assault-blackpool/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:41:58 +0100 0396f758d3244b59866b637ea1d67b3c sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah McGee Two rushed to hospital after stabbing in Blackpool as police make multiple arrests https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26603548.2-rushed-hospital-stabbing-blackpool/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:19:03 +0100 825ce4638aa7c1eb0799c62b7c64fb15 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Hidden Lancashire café praised for 'amazing' food and 'outstanding' service https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26592392.lancashire-caf-praised-amazing-food-outstanding-service/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 712f13ac1fbb998c83d1c097693934b4 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Here’s the forecast for West Lancashire this weekend https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26598252.forecast-west-lancashire-weekend/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 38109ae1749564ec9188fd0679d06af2 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Blackpool care home recognised for commitment to Armed Forces community https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26587672.blackpool-care-home-recognised-supporting-veterans/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 dc0f0a5aadd3816ea72ac4353e4187a9 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Lancashire attraction crowned best in the world at prestigious awards https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26586492.blackpool-pleasure-beach-crowned-best-theme-park-world/?ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 f8c3f32260f08ebba4431ca0d5283a4a findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Blackpool Tower to glow pink tonight for a very special reason https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26584782.blackpool-tower-set-pink-transformation-tonight/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 8feab36601cf52e6b4a8d2520f5f98b2 Izzy.Forbes@newsquest.co.uk | Isobel Forbes Stanley Park prepares to celebrate 100 years at heart of Blackpool https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26583490.blackpools-stanley-park-celebrate-100th-anniversary-events/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 cb41004e2969d57820f12c5c5ce06e48 Fred Windsor Man who pretended to be single convicted over £70,000 benefit fraud https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26584099.benefit-fraudster-caught-social-media-post/?ref=rss Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 f25714e8662ff90de0384ea5214f6dfb shuiab.khan@nqnw.co.uk | Shuiab Khan ‘This is getting ridiculous’ - MP blasts Jet2 over holiday ordeal https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26581495.this-getting-ridiculous---mp-blasts-jet2-holiday-ordeal/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 9a5eab351cfe0101af5a4802a37d466f findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Blackpool chippy in the running to be crowned Takeaway of the Year https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26570884.blackpool-chippy-shortlisted-takeaway-year-awards/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 eaee7c248dc00fb1a3223de2841f5b44 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Lancashire fish and chip shop named among UK's best in major awards https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26576677.lancashire-chippy-named-among-uks-best-major-2027-awards/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 85ca654ce4abbff17d98d68106b9eca2 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Lloyds to close 37 bank branches by end of 2026 with 2 Lancashire sites affected https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26574219.lloyds-close-37-bank-branches-2-lancashire-site-affected/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 828e2ce0705b848031052c5d4e94a00e findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Sea Life Blackpool launches spooky Halloween adventure for families https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26572677.halloween-adventure-coming-sea-life-blackpool-october/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 13afd054d7cea8dbb8aec635c4e50dbd james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Lancashire street renamed Sir Ken Dodd Avenue in tribute to comedy legend https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26569103.sir-ken-dodd-avenue-unveiled-blackpools-golden-mile/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 404e34edd8376f069fb97368b026c8af james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Radiographer struck off after taking inappropriate photos while in hospital scrubs https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26565700.blackpool-victoria-hospital-radiographer-struck-off/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 cb8d1353654bf848f603063dadbbb3ac nat.goodlad@newsquest.co.uk | Nat Goodlad Plans to convert Blackpool shrine into mental health centre rejected https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26560239.historic-blackpool-shrine-conversion-plans-rejected/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9bf4945d5e8d226ce924e41834ae5134 Grace Chesworth Doctor struck off after dishonestly hiding performance concerns https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26564523.blackpool-struck-off-dishonesty-safety-concerns/?ref=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 946f5788993568331671900b0027bd75 nat.goodlad@newsquest.co.uk | Nat Goodlad Blackpool 80s festival ‘a chance to create special memories’ says Clark Datchler https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26563778.johnny-hates-jazz-bringing-joy-blackpool-80s-weekender/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7bca871eb3b59eaf5219e2610aa2353a john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson Trial date set as man pleads not guilty to manslaughter after death in Blackpool https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26564835.man-pleads-not-guilty-alleged-blackpool-manslaughter/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 057a6d1931e5870fabc42d6f3c40ac0e nat.goodlad@newsquest.co.uk | Nat Goodlad Iconic Blackpool landmark features in film now on Amazon Prime https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26561778.blackpool-landmark-stars-new-film-now-amazon-prime/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5f29bfee832298ceea7dde5546ef9899 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Two teenagers charged after BMW 'stolen' and machete brandished in high-speed chase https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26564396.two-teenagers-charged-bmw-stolen-kirkham/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:43:28 +0100 1c89b78d2ac5ddb0a935899f0bb07e3c nat.goodlad@newsquest.co.uk | Nat Goodlad Thug who rioted after Southport attack jailed for controlling and abusing ex-partner https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26562756.thug-rioted-southport-attack-jailed-domestic-violence/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 147172e7435f6de1658a6ad669f0fe5b nat.goodlad@newsquest.co.uk | Nat Goodlad Met Office forecasts showers and sunny spells for West Lancashire this weekend https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26558294.met-office-forecast-west-lancashire-weekend/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a4dd49486cbaefaca93e719bf46156dd james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Lancashire households paying some of the lowest energy prices in the country https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26554779.lancashire-energy-prices-among-cheapest-country/?ref=rss Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 76f500095d26b3ba016b317949ed6e38 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill UK's highest PIP claimant rates revealed as Lancashire town makes top 5 https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26553009.uks-highest-pip-claimant-rates-revealed-lancs-town-makes-top-5/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 8c823a7e2711a827cd43b7c1744ef821 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Police appeal after man suffers serious knee injury in Blackpool assault https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26552503.police-appeal-mans-serious-injury-assault/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:14:52 +0100 d48a3bf6328b29b484d99f60d9176ca6 jack.stott@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Stott Spooky Halloween events to enjoy across Lancashire this October https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26546836.best-halloween-2026-events-days-lancashire/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3c4c37ab4f71002b7c7f3d4a791123c3 Grace Chesworth Celine Dion tribute show bringing big ballads and bingo to Blackpool Tower https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26547416.celine-dion-tribute-show-coming-blackpool-tower/?ref=rss Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 c7952f66291a8eeaba520eac33f262ba james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Cat crisis ‘out of control’ as microchipping law goes unenforced https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26536839.cat-welfare-crisis-growing-blackpool-volunteer-warns/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 57f3269a0088f257b3307ec6826c4420 Grace Chesworth Blackpool Pleasure Beach wins 8 honours at UK Theme Park Awards https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26542524.blackpool-pleasure-beach-wins-eight-uk-theme-park-awards/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 68fb06826162477ca9413fcae5f04990 jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Royal visit confirmed as award-winning Lancashire park celebrates 100th year https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26543642.royal-visit-confirmed-award-winning-park-celebrates-100th-year/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:15:23 +0100 723d41a93831273ac13425504d47ff11 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Blackpool World Fireworks Championship: Everything you need to know https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26535229.blackpool-world-fireworks-championship-2026-dates-times/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 abde9c1992fcc3f57d8aa02cd17bf4e0 Grace Chesworth Blackpool RNLI shares kind message of support after criticism over migrant rescues https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26536942.lancashire-rnli-shares-heartfelt-message-support-criticism/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 94b7bd3bfc4657d2d5dae9aef95605ab findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Rollercoaster fan surprises girlfriend with Blackpool Pleasure Beach proposal https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26534754.rollercoaster-fan-proposes-girlfriend-blackpool-pleasure-beach/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0100 5f9306e8a1d55ca53f750089bd98b307 Grace Chesworth Free Blackpool photography exhibition celebrates Stanley Park memories https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26529149.stanley-park-centenary-photography-exhibition-opens-blackpool/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b6770c5563d713122a3b6942f2fa9533 Evie Stones Strictly stars announce trio of shows at Blackpool's Grand Theatre https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26532328.strictly-stars-announce-shows-blackpool-grand-theatre/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 6b99f3161333464f6f8cd18da8d894bd james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Lancashire constituencies named among England's most depressed places https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26530482.nearly-one-four-adults-diagnosed-depression-lancashire-area/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5665a34ecc7ce9b532f55375380376b6 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Historic Blackpool accountancy firm joins top 40 UK practice https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26526804.historic-blackpool-accountancy-firm-joins-top-40-practice/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bda8e61858839bcbcbca46a7d033a041 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Lancashire events to enjoy as the summer holidays come to an end https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26527423.best-events-family-days-lancashire-september/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 70a04efbc62a8af55b7ea90bcabb1d89 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Police investigating ‘alleged sex act in taxi’ after TikTok goes viral https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26526035.police-probe-tiktok-alleged-sex-act-blackpool-taxi/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100 6a7b1c9051ac263ee6b83a455062bdfe sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah McGee Police release video in search for man, 23, missing for 9 days https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26525633.police-release-video-search-missing-connor-askins/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:31:29 +0100 b04b3bc4a6031b0359954d987963fb29 sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah McGee Blackpool Zoo elephant calf celebrates first birthday after life-saving care https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26518707.blackpool-zoo-elephant-zaiya-celebrates-first-birthday/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:10:00 +0100 0b7f51bb379b0b837fcccbfb1afb61ad james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Traveller families ordered to leave unauthorised site following High Court battle https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26520196.families-ordered-leave-blackpool-traveller-site/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4640e94cd7555c7c26b19b0d854f9f35 nat.goodlad@newsquest.co.uk | Nat Goodlad Blackpool Illuminations switched on by Paddy McGuinness as crowds flock to seafront https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26524519.blackpool-illuminations-switched-crowds-flock-seafront/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0100 c361740188f0a04de0225ed4b6de5d10 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Utility Aid creates 16 jobs with the opening of new Lancashire office https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26522037.utility-aid-opens-blackpool-office-creating-16-new-jobs/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0100 d1c2af2b2c9079cc8e41b9490b34cd5f james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Why Blackpool's controversial rock groynes plan has been delayed https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26517913.blackpools-controversial-rock-groynes-plan-delayed/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 094d70ac6dea7506423216889c4c6cf2 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Bully who assaulted woman and tried to strangle her with bin bag jailed https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26519965.fleetwood-bully-assaulted-controlled-woman-jailed/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:27:59 +0100 1da30ba596679a1d6dd69337b63eb5ed nat.goodlad@newsquest.co.uk | Nat Goodlad