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Charlene Downes

£100,000 reward in Charlene Downes case

Blackpool Air Show 2026. Credit: Lucinda Herbert

51 great pictures as thousands flock to Blackpool Air Show 2026

Blackpool’s Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2026: complete guide

Punks in Blackpool for the Rebellion Punk Festival at the Winter Gardens.

Rebellion Festival: key info including line-up, travel & accommodation

Blackpool Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat William and Eleanor B-867 in surf

Breaking Sea drama as RNLI races to rescue two children and an adult

Blackpool emergency services responded to reports of a person in the sea near the North Pier last night

Emergency services rush to save person swept 200 metres out to sea

Blackpool’s North Pier is officially on the market

North Pier is up for sale - here's why and what the new owner will get

Residents and visitors have been sharing emotional memories of Blackpool's North Pier following the announcement that the attraction has been put up for sale

'North Pier is special to me as it's where I found out I was pregnant’

Three children were swept into the sea near Blackpool’s North Pier after being caught out by the rising tide

Three children swept out to sea after being caught out by tide

How At Risk register gives boost to future of Lancashire theatres

TV legend Les Dennis has shared his excitement at bringing Ghost the Musical to Blackpool.

Exclusive chat with TV icon Les Dennis ahead of Lancashire shows

Stefan Taylor threatened to jump off a pier in Blackpool after stabbing a man in the resort

Man stabbed person before throwing bricks at police during stand-off

Sheila Rothwell has approached Wyre Council over the grave of her late first husband

My son set himself on fire & my daughter was tormented let then rest

The order covers activities on Blackpool Promenade

Here is what you can and can't do on Blackpool Prom as powers updated

Staff at Coyote Ugly in Blackpool dancing on the bar.

21 fab pictures as world famous bar opens in Lancashire with dancers

The Helter Skelter at North Pier in Blackpool was reportedly blown down during Storm Ashley

North Pier's Helter Skelter 'fell into sea' as 70mph winds hit resort
The Helter Skelter at North Pier was reportedly blown down after Blackpool was hit by strong winds.
Sean Gleaves

Titty was born at Funny Girls so I see Blackpool as a second home

Britain's most famous blue comedian Roy Chubby Brown is coming to the Joe Longthorne Theatre in Blackpool this weekend

If easily offended stay away! Last few tickets to see Roy Chubby Brown

Police at the scene at North Pier, Blackpool. Credit: Dave Nelson

Breaking North Pier incident sees man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Police at the scene at North Pier, Blackpool. Credit: Dave Nelson

Breaking LIVE: Video shows ongoing police incident at North Pier

30 heartwarming pics of sun, smiles, and supporters at Blackpool Pride

Blackpool hosted a number of special events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday

Watch as hundreds of people commemorate D-Day in Blackpool

At a press day for her new show 'Cinderalla', Su Pollard (aka Fairy Godmother) shared her excitement at performing in Blackpool again.

Su Pollard shares her excitement at performing in Lancs this summer

Alex takes a hair-raising dive from the top of Blackpool Tower - hurtling all the way down to the Comedy Carpet and seafront before zipping along North Pier at breakneck speed

Drone ace takes viewers on dizzying 'roller coaster ride in the sky'

Alex takes a hair-raising dive from the top of Blackpool Tower - hurtling all the way down to the Comedy Carpet and seafront before zipping along North Pier at breakneck speed.

WATCH: Blackpool drone ace's dizzying stunts from Tower to Big One

Coastguard helicopter spotted searching sea near North Pier

Charlene Downes: A week of special content to mark 20 year anniversary
Blackpool Gazette will be running a week of special content to commemorate the 20 year anniversary since the disappearance of Charlene Downes.
Lucinda Herbert

A horse broke loose before running amok on Blackpool Promenade (Credit: The Three Mouseketeers UK)

Footage shows loose horse running along Blackpool Promenade

There are strict rules on when and where you can walk you dog along beaches in the Fylde coast.

The dog walking rules people need to know about before heading to the beach

PierJam festival. Photography by: Jack Kimber Photography (www.facebook.com/jackkimberphotography)

PierJam 2023: Everything you need to know

Trams will be travelling down Talbot Road this week as part of tests

Tram testing on Blackpool's new Talbot Road tracks all week

Janet Whitley, an artist from Burnley, captured phone footage of a man in the Irish Sea at Blackpool before he was rescued by the RNLI

Artist films man swimming in sea at night moments before is is saved

The pier where the man has been allegedly swept out to sea.

Investigation continues after man believed to have been swept out to sea

The Promenade is closed off this evening

Road closure due to alleged building collapse in Blackpool

Anna Paprzycka and Shamack Malachowski have opened Tea Amantes, a tea room and art gallery next to the Inkden Tattoo studio.

Blackpool's newest tea room offers art and brews next to noted tattoo studio

Fireworks alternate Saturdays until October 23 on Blackpool Promenade

Blackpool World Firework Championships to light up skies this weekend

Get ready for some soul for first ever Soul Love on the Pier Festival with Brand...

Paul Pashley

Singer Paul Pashley to stage his own big band show ‘Swing’s A 21st Century Thing...

Blackpool Rocks at North Pier 2021

Blackpool Rocks the Return: were you there? See all our crowd pictures from the ...

Special guest star at Blackpool Rocks 2021 Fatboy Slim

Blackpool Rocks 2021: Freedom weekend will see Blackpool host the 'biggest party...

Tom Rolfe Productions presents the cast of the Wizard of Oz at North Pier

Cast of summer pantomime Wizard of Oz can't wait to click their heels and get up...

Fatboy Slim will headline Blackpool Rocks

The party continued....Fatboy Slim will still headline resort's biggest party fo...

In the North Pier Garden

Blackpool punters enjoy North Pier's new Garden - take a look at the new outdoor...

Blackpool summer adult pantomime Aladdin and the Magic Ring

Adult pantomime at Blackpool's Joe Longthorne Theatre set heat up summer at Nort...

Starling murmurations around North Pier

Mesmerising murmuration: Starlings put on a show like no other in Blackpool

Jai McDowell and Lucy-Ella Smith will be taking part in Cinderella at the Joe Longthorne Theatre on the North Pier this Christmas.

Pantomime is back for Christmas in Blackpool - oh yes it is as cast prepare for ...

Mark McNeill's stunning image of the North Pier and the Lake District

Blackpool photographer Mark McNeill captures beautiful shot of North Pier AND th...

A night to remember the late entertainer Joe Longthorne MBE

'A Night to Remember - an All Star Tribute to Joe Longthorne' full line up at Jo...

Blackpool seafront

Busy night for Coastguard and RNLI teams after Blackpool alerts

Chesney Hawkes entertaining the crowds at Blackpool Pride 2019

Blackpool Pride 2019: 30 photos from the biggest and best event yet

RNLI volunteers at work

Safety warning after two rescued from sea at Blackpool

The Good, The Bad And The Queen - Damon Albarn, ex-Clash bassist Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong. Picture: Sren Solkr Starbird

Blur star Damon Albarn to rock Blackpool's North Pier on new album tour

Rev. Linda Tomkinson (front) and her flock from the Freedom Church, Mereside at the Blackpool Music Run

Runners hot foot it to the beat for Blackpool Music Run

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Run along to North Pier for family festival fun

Alison Hammond and Richard Cadell reveal Sooty's new plaque on North Pier, celebrating his 70th birthday

Plaque honour for Sooty's 70th birthday

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