Wes Holmes
Blackpool Gazette
United Kingdom
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Blackpool Victoria Hospital aims to cut waiting lists by treating patients at unit in Stanley Park
Doctors from the gastroenterology unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are taking their talents to Stanley Park, where local endoscopy patients will be treated to reduce procedure waiting times within the hospital. → Read More
Ride The Lights on Blackpool Promenade ahead of big Switch-On celebration with comedian Johnny Vegas
Hundreds of cyclists are gearing up for a magical night-time bike ride under the glowing lights of Blackpool Illuminations. → Read More
£7m government fund to improve support services for Blackpool rape and domestic abuse victims
Three Fylde coast organisations are to benefit from a £7,000,000 Ministry of Justice fund to enhance domestic abuse and sexual violence support across Lancashire. → Read More
Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival returns for 10th year at Fleetwood's Marine Hall
The biggest event for foodies on the Fylde coast is back – and more delicious than ever. → Read More
One rescued from raging house fire in Cleveleys
One person has been pulled from a ‘massive’ house fire in Cleveleys which sent clouds of smoke billowing into the air. → Read More
All lanes reopened on M6 and M55 22 hours after lorry burst into flames
All lanes on the M6 southbound and M55 eastbound have reopened after an excrutiating 22 hours of massive queues and four-hour delays following a serious lorry fire. → Read More
Court upholds suspension of Wyre taxi driver who crashed 10 times in six years
A Wyre-based taxi driver who crashed more times than any other driver in the borough over a six year period has been suspended from work. → Read More
Artisan market, activity centre and beach huts among big projects planned for Cleveleys town centre
An artisan market, an outdoor activity centre, beach huts, and better pathways for pedestrians and cyclists are among the potential projects coming to Cleveleys. → Read More
Dates and early bird passes announced for next year's Lytham Festival
This year’s festival saw almost 200,000 music fans flock to the Fylde coast for ten nights of sell-out shows from Lewis Capaldi, Snow Patrol, Nile Rodgers and more. → Read More
Charlene Downes' brother Robert died of accidental drug overdose, court rules
The brother of 14-year-old Charlene Downes, who disappeared from Blackpool town centre in 2003, died of the deadly effects of a heroin overdose, an inquest has ruled. → Read More
'Cold and wicked' killer 'told lie after lie' to escape justice after killing elderly widower Malcolm Frary
Ian Dunne showed no remorse for brutally murdering 76-year-old widower in his own home on New Year’s Eve, police say. → Read More
Woman suffers ‘life changing injuries’ after being hit by tractor in Morecambe
A woman has been seriously injured after being struck by a tractor and trailer in the early hours of the morning. → Read More
Higher Walton murder trial: Lee Tipping found GUILTY of frenzied slaying of parents
Higher Walton man Lee Tipping has been declared guilty of murdering his parents in cold blood after stabbing them to death in a frenzy. → Read More
Blackpool man's police arrest death was tragic misadventure
The death of Ronald Robinson, who suffocated on a plastic bag of drugs he had attempted to swallow while being arrested, was a tragic misadventure, a court has ruled. → Read More
Family of Ronald Robinson call on jury to rule dad was unlawfully killed by police
A coroner has refused a request from the family of Ronald Robinson for the dad of five's death to be ruled an unlawful killing. → Read More
What's on in Blackpool this Armed Forces Week?
Each year, Armed Forces Week gives the people of Blackpool and the Fylde coast the chance to honour their local heroes. → Read More
Higher Walton murder: Trial is postponed after jury member tests positive for Covid
The trial of murder accused Lee Tipping has been postponed due to Covid-19. → Read More
Woman texted plea for help to sister before she was stabbed 153 times
A woman who was stabbed 153 times by her adult son and left for dead in her Higher Walton home texted her sister "Please God, I hope someone will help us" on the night of the frenzied attack. → Read More
Higher Walton murder trial: 'violent argument two days before crime took place', court told
A Higher Walton man who stabbed his parents to death in a frenzied attack was spotted punching his dad in the face in the middle of the street days before. → Read More
Higher Walton murder trial: Accused son told arresting officer his dad had bullied him
A man who stabbed his parents to death in a vicious knife attack in Higher Walton told police 'he's been bullying me all my life' as he was arrested. → Read More