Colin Ainscough
Blackpool Gazette
United Kingdom
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Manchester man charged with attempted murder of toddler in Blackpool
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including the attempted murder of a toddler in Blackpool. → Read More
Blackpool train station usage remains below pre-pandemic levels
Train station usage in Blackpool remained below levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic last year, new figures show. → Read More
Elf on the Shelf 2022 ideas: Some quick and easy ideas to kick of your Christmas pranks
It’s that time of the year when you dig out the Christmas decorations and that naughty little elf. → Read More
Learners faced nearly four-month wait for driving test in Preston
Learner drivers were waiting nearly four months for a test in Preston in March, new figures show. → Read More
Fylde coast learners faced nearly four-month wait for driving test in Blackpool in March
Learner drivers in the Fylde coast were waiting nearly four months for a test in Blackpool in March, new figures show. → Read More
First look inside Blackpool's new Skechers store which opened in Houndshill shopping centre
A new Skechers store has opened in Blackpool’s Houndshill Shopping Centre – which is great news for those looking for extremely-comfortable footwear. → Read More
GP near me: The surgeries with the most patients per doctor in Chorley and South Ribble
Some doctor’s surgeries in Chorley and South Ribble have far more patients per GP than others, NHS figures show. → Read More
Food hygiene ratings Blackpool: Bloomfield Chippy and Food 2 Go given new scores following recent inspections
Two Blackpool takeaways have been given new food hygiene scores following recent inspections in September, according to the Food Standards Agency's website → Read More
Oversubscribed schools: the 13 Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre secondary schools that are the hardest to get into
Hundreds of children missed out on a place at their preferred school in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre this year, official figures reveal. → Read More
GP near me: Here are the surgeries with the most patients per doctor in Blackpool
Some doctor’s surgeries in Blackpool have far more patients per GP than others, NHS figures show. → Read More
Staff left 'shaken' following armed robbery at Blackpool Post Office
A man was arrested on Saturday morning (October 8, 2022) following an armed robbery at a Post Office in Blackpool. → Read More
Blackpool is the Viagra capital of England according to new figures
More men are being prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs in Blackpool than anywhere else in the country, figures suggest. → Read More
Food hygiene ratings in Blackpool: Gynn Pub, Roxis Kitchen takeaway and Number 5 restaurant all given new scores
Three Blackpool businesses have been awarded new food hygiene ratings following recent inspections by food safety officers in the resort. → Read More
This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield address backlash over lying in state queue
This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have insisted they would “never jump a queue” as they addressed their controversial visit to see the Queen lying in state. → Read More
Where to watch the Queen's funeral in Lancashire
Theatres and cinemas in Lancashire, including; Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster and Chorley, are opening their doors to screen the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. → Read More
Will Blackpool Illuminations display be switched off during the Queen's funeral on Monday?
Attraction in Blackpool including, Blackpool Tower, Sandcastle Water Park, Blackpool Zoo and the town’s piers have all confirmed that they will be closed on Monday, September 19 for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. → Read More
Wetherspoon Tax Equality Day 2022: The 8 pubs in Blackpool and the Fylde coast slashing prices on Thursday
Eight Wetherspoon pubs in Blackpool and the Fylde coast are set cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5% on Thursday, September 15, 2022. → Read More
Queen Elizabeth II: Former Blackpool star and TalkSPORT pundit Trevor Sinclair condemned over tweet following monarch’s death
Former Blackpool and England star Trevor Sinclair has courted controversy for a tweet about Queen Elizabeth’s death. → Read More
Cost of living: Blackpool Illuminations will continue to shine brightly despite rising energy bills
It has been confirmed that Blackpool Illuminations will continue to shine brightly despite rising energy bills, thanks to eco-friendly bulbs and renewable energy that had has helped cut the cost of the lights to £200,000. → Read More
M6 crash: These are the diversions in place on the motorway near Preston this morning
The M6 southbound is closed this morning (Sunday, September 4) following a serious collision. → Read More