Blackpool Council says it was forced to make the decision following a forecast of strong winds.

Birmingham City fear defender Lee Buchanan suffered a serious knee injury against Steve Bruce's Blackpool.

The former graphic designer says a council course helped her with her dog grooming business.

The daughter of TV and stage star Keith Harris says panto was "so important" to her father.

Duncan Ridgley says "it was like going through five Viking battles in a day".

Allan and Helen Thornhill are attempting to visit all 238 RNLI stations over two years.

The centre will provide opportunities for young people in one of Blackpool's most deprived neighbourhoods.

Jordan Blenkinship, of Blackpool, was described as the "worst kind of predator" by police.