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Month: September 2024

New toucan crossing installed following tragedy on St Walburgas Rd

A new crossing has been installed outside a school on a busy road in Blackpool after an unlicensed – uninsured motorcycle rider caused the death of a local man in November 2022. On the 12th of November 2022 the BBC…

Steve Bruce Named as new Blackpool FC Head Coach

The highly experienced boss joins the Seasiders on a two-year deal alongside his long-term assistant Steve Agnew as Assistant Head Coach. Richard Keogh and Stephen Dobbie will be First-Team Coaches, with Steve Banks completing this impressive setup as Goalkeeping Coach….

2024 School Term Time Absence Fines Updates for Blackpool / UK Parents

With Kids across Blackpool and the Fylde coast headed back to school this week – Parents should be aware that this school year the guidance on term time absence have changed across the UK – You might find that something…

Police appeal after double park stabbing

Reports of crime scene tape excluding members of the public from Watson road park circulated earlier today with rumours that someone had been stabbed accompanying on social media. Crime scene investigators were spotted at the park around 10am today gathering…