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Month: August 2024

Fire crews called out to collision with building on Rossall road

This morning we received reports of what appeared to be a possible gas explosion at a property on Rossall Road in cleveleys close to cleveleys library at the junction with west drive. Pictures from the scene show a front window…

Coyote Ugly Saloon Set to Replace Revs

In 2011 on Market Street in Blackpool, what was once well known in the 90s as Brannigans became a trendy new bar called Revolution de cuba commonly referred to as REVS. It was a popular venue for many years and…

Mel B Puts Big Light On

The singer known best for her work in the spice girls made a nostalgic return to the place where her career first started to light up the seafront at the end of a spectacular show, delivered in association with Hits…

Could New ‘Heads Up’ Camera Technology Come to Blackpool?

Manchester trial of new technology could pave way for other forces. Greater Manchester is set to trial advanced camera technology that automatically detects distracted drivers, and the system could eventually make its way to Blackpool. While Blackpool currently operates a…

Blackpool World Fireworks Championships 2024

If there’s one event that lights up the skies over the UK’s most iconic seaside resort, it’s the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2024. Scheduled for September 7, September 21, and October 5, this annual extravaganza promises to be a visual…

Police and medics attend emergency at superstore

Update in short – A customer at the store suffered a medical episode and required treatment. Earlier we reported:- Police and paramedics have been called to an incident at morrisons on squires gate lane in Blackpool. Around 5:30 we received…

Blackpool Illuminations 2024

Tonight is the big night – It’s the Switch on of Blackpool’s world famous Illuminations. This year’s event is FREE TO ATTEND and the promenade has been prepared for the potential thousands of visitors due to attend tonight’s event. We’ve…