• Last-ball maximum means Lancashire Thunder and Somerset cannot be separated
    by By The Newsroom on July 18, 2025 at 7:08 pm

    Alana King hit the last ball for six as Lancashire Thunder and Somerset Women signed off their Vitality Blast campaigns with a thrilling tie at Blackpool CC on Friday.

  • Blackpool FC’s ambitious multi million pound training ground plan in Poulton takes huge step forward
    by Richard Hunt on July 18, 2025 at 6:07 pm

    Ambitious multi-million pound proposals by Blackpool Football Club to build an elite training ground and academy have taken a step forward this week.

  • Are EHCPs going to be scrapped? What we know so far – and why some experts say they’re worth keeping
    by Amber Allott on July 18, 2025 at 4:54 pm

    One psychologist says they are the only thing guaranteeing support for 270 thousand pupils with SEND 📜

  • Urgent appeal to find missing Blackpool teen Layla, 16, last seen on Queen’s Promenade
    by Sean Gleaves on July 18, 2025 at 4:35 pm

    An urgent appeal has been launched by police to help locate a 16-year-old girl who has gone missing from her home in Blackpool.

  • ‘I believe…’ – former Leeds and Burnley keeper makes exciting Blackpool prediction following move from Birmingham City
    by Mark McMahon on July 18, 2025 at 4:20 pm

    Bailey Peacock-Farrell is Blackpool’s eighth signing of the transfer window after he completed his loan move from Birmingham City on Friday

  • M6 northbound reopens after major crash between Leyland and Standish leaves driver ‘seriously injured’
    by Sean Gleaves on July 18, 2025 at 4:10 pm

    The M6 northbound has now reopened following a serious crash that left one driver with severe injuries, National Highways has confirmed.

  • Human review: The BBC’s touchy-feely new series reminds us how our ancestors put the human in humanity
    by Philip Cunnington on July 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    At times during the BBC’s new landmark documentary series Human (BBC2, Mon, 9pm), the evolution of our species sounds like a particularly uncomfortable family wedding.

  • Lytham’s St Peter’s Catholic Primary School showed their love for coach Patrick McCready after his death
    by Julie Frankland on July 18, 2025 at 3:37 pm

    Pupils from Lytham’s St Peter’s Catholic Primary School kicked-off a series of football matches that were the highlight of a soccer themed summer fair organised in tribute to former school site manager and girls’ football coach Patrick McCready.

  • Unity Academy teachers honoured for helping Blackpool pupils cook, prepare and try fish for the first time
    by Ted Cooper on July 18, 2025 at 3:29 pm

    Two Blackpool teachers have been honoured at a national event for giving pupils the opportunity to prepare, cook and taste fish – many for the first time.

  • New flavours coming to Bispham as Zest of India opens this July
    by Ciara Fearn on July 18, 2025 at 3:18 pm

    An exciting new dining destination is coming to Bispham as Zest of India prepares to open its doors on Tuesday 22nd July and the local community is invited to be part of the celebration.

  • The UK cities most likely to ‘deal’ with dynamic ticket prices – and the areas most against it
    by Benjamin Jackson on July 18, 2025 at 3:07 pm

    Some areas are still happy to pay concert ticket prices, but for many, going to a show is no longer feasible

  • Barton Grange named Destination Garden Centre of the Year 2025 – as owners look to sell to Blue Diamond
    by Catherine Musgrove on July 18, 2025 at 2:45 pm

    Barton Grange Garden Centre is celebrating after being named Destination Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association (GCA) North Region Awards.

  • 25 of the best photos bringing the swinging 60s back to life, from hero dog to killer fog
    by Robert Cumber on July 18, 2025 at 2:20 pm

    They were called the swinging 60s for a reason.

  • Watch as Lancashire Police deal with serious collision which closed the M6 between Leyland and Standish
    by Vanessa Sims on July 18, 2025 at 2:19 pm

    Watch as Lancashire Police deal with a serious collision which closed the M6 today.

  • Dominating the net: British stars take over the nations conversations during Wimbledon
    by Donna Lincoln on July 18, 2025 at 2:08 pm

    The nation went Wimbledon-wild during the last two weeks, as the success of homegrown heroes inspired fans across the country. Nowhere was that more apparent than in SW19; standout performances from Britain’s Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, Cam Norrie and Emma Raducanu saw notable spikes in demand on The Nation’s Network, as fans turned to their devices to share their courtside excitement with friends and family.

  • No, Sally can’t wait as she gets VIP treatment to celebrate the return of Oasis mania
    by Donna Lincoln on July 18, 2025 at 2:06 pm

    His career may have taken off at supersonic speed – but before that Noel Gallagher worked as a subcontractor for British Gas.

  • Cheeky pigeon makes a mockery of Lancashire Fire Service after flying off before being ‘rescued’
    by Emma Downey on July 18, 2025 at 2:03 pm

    A cheeky pigeon mad a mockery of Lancashire Fire Service after flying off before being ‘rescued’.

  • 12 fabulous pics from Kirkham Grammar School’s 2025 Sixth Form prom
    by Aimee Seddon on July 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    As prom season continues, we take a look at the celebrations held at Kirkham Grammar School.

  • How to watch Lions vs Australia on TV? Sky Sports channel and timing for first test
    by Matthew Mohan-Hickson on July 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    Sky Sports has confirmed which channel the first Lions test will be on 👀

  • Spacious, stylish and seconds from Stanley Park – a perfect family home on Parkway
    by Ciara Fearn on July 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    On the market for £600,000 with The Square Room estate agents. A rare opportunity has arisen to own a beautifully refurbished five-bedroom detached home on Parkway, just moments from Stanley Park.