Blackpool3 days agoArsonist 'mistakenly' torched elderly man's carPreston Crown Court hears Peter Vernal targeted the vehicle believing it belonged to someone else. 3 days ago3 days agoRNLI opposes 'dangerous' beach rock sea defencesThe lifeboat charity believes tourists and boat crews will be put at risk by the plans.3 days ago4 days agoSeafront hotel no longer to be used for asylum seekersLabour's Chris Webb MP says housing asylum seekers at the Metropole had been a "strain" on services.4 days ago6 days agoIlluminations bring £300m cash boost for BlackpoolTwo in every five visitors in late summer and autumn came specifically for the Illuminations.6 days ago7 days agoDisabled parking campaigner welcomes council moveBrian Roberts says it is "vital" there are more disabled parking bays in Blackpool town centre.7 days ago12 Apr 2026Blackpool fan dies following medical emergencyBlackpool Football Club pay tribute to supporter Graham Sharman who died following a medical emergency at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.12 Apr 202612 Apr 2026Coast-to-coast vintage tractor challenge completedThe run, from Flamborough to Blackpool, raised money for Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity.12 Apr 202612 Apr 2026People 'holding back' on booking holidays amid rising costsBlackpool hoteliers say rising financial pressures are stopping people from getting holidays booked.12 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Attempted murder charge after crematorium stabbingA woman was found with multiple stab wounds at Carleton Crematorium in Poulton-le-Fylde on Tuesday.10 Apr 2026...