Richard Hunt

The festive season is fast approaching and plans for the annual Christmas lights switch on events in Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Thornton are well under way.

A Blackpool grandfather who launched a hunger strike protest over illegal immigrants and the country ‘going to the dogs' says he has been sacked as Santa's representative for an annual fundraiser.

A staggering £30,000-plus has been raised by Fylde coast businneses for Trinity Hopice and Brian House after a competitive 2024 challenge.

The owners of the Warbreck House site in Bispham site have outlined ambitious proposals for the land - including, housing, shops and a playpark.

It was 25 years ago today that Blackpool mechanic Alan Rosser was shot outside his garage and later died in hospital - a murder which still remains unsolved to this day.

A new study says more than 4,000 NHS staff at Blackpool have had to take absence to mental health problems over the past three years.

It's all set for this weekend's Lytham Christmas Lights Switch-on event, a colourful spectacle featuring a parade and live entertainment.

Poulton-le-Fylde Post Office is included in a list of branches feared to be under threat of possible closure.

A Blackpool-built classic sports car which won a high profile race this year was also one of the main attractions at a top car show in Birmingham.

A Cleveleys community group which has helped transform the town is celebrating after being awarded The King's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest award for volunteers.