Anchorsholme

Artist's impression of the scheme to prevent erosion at Anchorsholme Beach

186,000 tonnes of rock could be heading to a Blackpool beach

Kenny Higgins topped the scales at 35st before losing 20st

I've lost 20st after suddenly being taken ill - it has changed my life

Anchorsholme sea defence visualisation

The proposed works are vital to protect properties from coastal floods

A crash closed Fleetwood Road at the junction with Russell Avenue and Warren Drive

Breaking Casualty cut from vehicle after crash on Fleetwood Road

Blackpool Victoria Hospital has been at the centre of several scandals in recent years and many of these are still playing out

'Urgent review' at Blackpool Vic after 36-year-old's tragic death

The public were urged to stay away from the Promenade in Blackpool as strong winds battered the county (Credit: Dave Nelson)

The scenes as more heavy rain and strong winds battered Lancashire

Lee Burns (left) and Scott Sutcliffe

Convicted killer who attacked man on stag do walks free from court

Letters To Heaven memorial postbox

Bereaved parents launch 'Letters To Heaven' memorial postbox and bench

Letters To Heaven memorial postbox coming to Blackpool

Memorial 'Letters To Heaven' postbox comes to Blackpool

A team of novice cyclists raised £2,315 for Counselling in the Community by completing the Manchester to Blackpool bike ride on 10 July 2022. The team (pictured) are: Jon Nichol, Chris Pritchard, Jonathan Abbott-Hull, Paul Moran, Dave Crowther, Nathan Gourley, Danny Smith, Stuart Andrew Bell, David Orourke, Andrew Calderbank, Gareth ImtheMessiah Roberts, Peter Cunday, Neil Wright, Angela Cruse, Philip Longfils, Sean Taylor, Paul Onearmedbandit Jinks, Toby Royales, Harvey Smith, Tommy Carney, Ryan Brooks, and Danny B Barrot.

Cyclists raised £2,335 for counselling service on with 60 mile bike ride

Paul Worsley from Anchorsholme spoke of his experiences as a participant in the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine trials, at the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre in Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

'I took part in the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine trials at Blackpool Victoria Hospit...

Shelly Jagger, from Anchorsholme, has helped rescue over 6,000 hens since 2018.

This Blackpool woman rescues thousands of hens from Lancashire farms, now she ne...

The dog became stuck in a new trench

Dog sparks emergency beach rescue

Two off dutyBlackpool Councillifeguards who happened to be passing went to the boy's assistance and managed to help him wade to safety.

Teen rescued from sea in Anchorsholme

Pasha Kovalev

It takes two to tango as Strictly stars shimmy in

Firefighters were called out to rescue the teenager

Teenager stuck in tree is rescued by fire crews
A teenager had to be rescued by firefighters after he got stuck up a tree in Anchorsholme, say fire services.
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Emergency services were called out to the crash on Anchorsholme Lane

Road blocked in Anchorsholme after two-car crash

Calls for improvements at Anchorsholme crossroads

The pipe was filled with air to be shipped

VIDEO: Watch the 'superpipe' being laid at Anchorsholme

A screenshot from the adaptation of Wuthering Heights featuring Anchorsholme actor Paul Eryk Atlas as Heathcliff

Paul's reaching new Heights as an actor

Dad Dave Bonney had built a Millennium Falcon entertainment centre in the bedroom of his two sons George, 8 and Dylan, 9.

Boys' Star Wars bedroom is out of this world

Mock rescue at Anchorsholme Park

Abseiling fire crews take on mock rescue mission

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