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Publican Mark Tindill brutally killed Blackpool Market stallholder Lisa Chadderton, 44, in the flat they shared above Gillepsies, the pub he ran in Topping Street, Blackpool on November 27, 2017placeholder image

Notorious Lancashire murderer and former pub landlord dies behind bars

Update on Lancashire Police investigation after man, 87, died during dialysis procedure in Lytham hospitalplaceholder image

Major police update after Lancashire man died during dialysis

Update on new Preston Davey vigil for baby murdered by ex-teacher Jamie Varleyplaceholder image

Sign petition as second vigil held for murdered baby Preston Davey

TV presenter and radio host Nick Ferrari has called for a picture of murdered Blackpool baby Preston Davey to be prominently displayed in every social services department in the country to ensure his death is never forgotten.placeholder image

'A picture of Preston should be in every social services department'

Blackpool MP Chris Webb has promised to take the fight for a public inquiry into the safeguarding failures that cost little Preston Davey his life to highest level ‘at the first possible opportunity’.placeholder image

Pressure builds on PM as public inquiry call for baby backed by 106k

High-profile celebrities including Olivia Colman, David Morissey, Carrie Johnson, Ellie Goulding and Nicola Thorp, campaigner Paula Hudgell, adoptive mother of Tony Hudgell, who had both legs amputated after abuse by his birth parents as a baby as well high profile campaigner Hetti Barkwood-Nanton, Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge and Laura Trott MP Shadow Education Secretary have joined forces with the Blackpool Gazette, sister title the Lancashire Post and Blackpool MP Chris Webb to write to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calling for a public national inquiry into the safeguarding failures that cost little Preston Davey his lifeplaceholder image

Breaking Olivia Colman joins public inquiry call for Preston in letter to PM

Blackpool's very own Nicola Thorp has lent her support alongside fellow global superstar Ellie Goulding, campaigner Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Child Cruelty Offender Register campaigner Paul Hudgell and campaigner Hetti Barkworth-Nanton to the Preston Davey campaignplaceholder image

'We must fight for Preston davey as we would fight for our own child'

Ellie Goulding, Carrie Johnson and Hetti Barkworth-Nanton have lent their support to ‘Preston Davey deserved better, call for a national inquiry’ campaign set up by The Gazette, sister title the Lancashire Post and backed by Blackpool MP Chris Webb.placeholder image

Breaking Music icon and campaigners join The Post's fight for Preston Davey

Sarah Davey, the birth mum of the 13-month-old ‘bubbly and happy’ Preston Davey revealed her final wishes to have him christened had to be carried out after the tragic youngster died at the hands of ex-South Shore Academy teacher Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerleyplaceholder image

Birth family of little Preston Davey reveal their final act of love

Blackpool MP Chris Webb has promised to take the fight for a public inquiry into the safeguarding failures that cost little Preston Davey his life to highest level ‘at the first possible opportunity’.placeholder image

MP to take Preston Davey petition to PM 'at earliest opportunity'

Sarah Davey, birth mother of Preston Davey meets with Niamh Cardwell-Clarke outside Preston Crown Court. Niamh was the organiser of the Preston Davey vigil on Preston's Flag Market. She handed the grieving mum keepsakes left for her little boy who will 'forever remain 13-months-old' . Credit: Lucinda Herbertplaceholder image

Exclusive Birth mum thanks vigil organiser for outpouring of love for son

I saw Blackpool's killer teacher Jamie Varley hear he will die in prison for Preston Davey's murder but saw no remorseplaceholder image

I saw Blackpool's baby killing teacher told he will die in prison

Sarah Davey and Gary Nolan, Preston’s biological mother and father have joined with the Blackpool Gazette, its sister title the Lancashire Post and Blackpool South MP Chris Webb calling on the government to launch a national inquiry into the safeguarding failures that cost Preston his lifeplaceholder image

Exclusive Birth mum reveals she visited killer teacher's home on leaving prison

Paul Berentzen, a former Blackpool Gazette reporter, is taking on an epic running challenge for charity after being diagnosed with stage four cancerplaceholder image

Former journalist smashes epic run fundraising after cancer battle

Pleasure Beach Resort has revealed its prices for the 2026 season.placeholder image

The ways the Pleasure Beach is helping guests with extra needs

6. Blackpool The place of a million family holidays, Blackpool is arguably the nation’s favourite vacation hotspot. From the Pleasure Beach and the arcades to Blackpool Tower and the Promenade, the whole place is synonymous with good times, laughs, sun, sand, and endless fun. And, while Huddersfield is undoubtedly charming, we know where we’re off on our jollies…placeholder image

Merlin issue statement after worker convicted of child sex offences

Entertainment company Merlin has issued a statement after a man facing allegations of child sex abuse was able to land a job at one of its family-friendly Blackpool venues.

Catherine Musgrove

McDonald's Foodplaceholder image

I ranked Lancashire's 37 McDonald's restaurants on your Google reviews

A woman in her 50s was taken to hospital after a house fire in Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool shortly after 10am on Wednesday (February 19)placeholder image

Breaking Woman rushed to hospital as police investigate 'suspicious' house fire

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What do you wish the Fylde Coast had? Here are your top 15 suggestions

McDonald's - All 37 of Lancashire's branches ranked by Google Reviews...placeholder image

I rank every single one of Lancashire's 37 McDonald's restaurants...

An area around the Hillhouse Enterprise Zone in Thornton Cleveleys is the subject of a contamination investigationplaceholder image

Bid to block new homes near factory until cancer chemical probe is complete

Boyzlife, the supergroup comprised of Boyzone’s Keith Duffy (left) and Westlife’s Brian McFadden (right)placeholder image

Boyzlife are heading to Lancs next week & tickets are still available!

East 17 who are performing at Lowther Pavilionplaceholder image

Here's how to win tickets for '90s band East 17 Lowther gig

The Blackpool Resort Hotel has permanently closed. placeholder image

Hotel once a Tripadvisor award winner closes with immediate effect

Hawes Side Academy is hosting another swith-on event on November 15placeholder image

Blackpool primary school to host its own switch-on event again

Grange Park Estate, 1998placeholder image

The thing about Mereside & Grange Park is everyone helps each other

The best bars and pubs in Poulton ranked!placeholder image

17 best bars & pubs for a fun-filled night in Poulton ranked by Google

We all love a night out on the town every now and again!

Jack Marshall

McDonald's - All 37 of Lancashire's branches ranked by Google Reviews...placeholder image

Lancashire's 37 McDonald's ranked from best to worst according to you

Kids playing at Wild Shoreplaceholder image

High-octane North West waterpark welcomes 30,000 visitors in one year

Monkey's Box Takeaway in Kirkham slapped with one star hygiene rating for food unfit for human consumption.placeholder image

Takeaway in Kirkham slapped with one star hygiene rating

The Gazette sits down for an interview with drag sensation Titty Kaka to discuss their 10 year career in the industry ahead of the launch of their brand new book, Delusions From a Decade in Dragplaceholder image

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

Gemma Davey and Scott Thomas have opted for a black wedding. placeholder image

I'm a goth and am getting married on Halloween in black

The disappearance of Charlene Downes will be brought back into the spotlight when it features on a weekend-long TV crime special.placeholder image

Charlene Downes documentary to be shown as part of TV crime series

Henry's Smokehouse in Kirkham. placeholder image

Restaurant claps back at ranting customer after scathing review

Meet some of the adorable Lancashire Fire and Rescue dogs who arrived by special delivery placeholder image

Meet some of the adorable Lancashire Fire and Rescue dogs

A casting call has been announced to find the new cast for HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" series, looking for the show's new Hermoine, Harry and Ron.placeholder image

'Not me, not Hermione, you!'

Police on the scene at Chesterfield Road, Blackpoolplaceholder image

Breaking Lancs police officer hospitalised after being attacked during arrest

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Furyplaceholder image

I've run out of tissues: reaction to Tommy Fury & Mollie-Mae break-up

Lathams of Broughton, located at Caxton Road, Fulwood, has filed for insolvency and is set to go into liquidation.placeholder image

End of a 50 year era as popular bakery goes into liquidation

Blackpool Hotel condemned by Lancashire Fire and Rescue.placeholder image

Holidaymakers stranded after hotel condemned and immediately shut down

Protesters descend on Blackpool Prom and close to Blackpool Town Hall after Southport murdersplaceholder image

9 striking pictures as protesters descend on Blackpool town centre

A recent study by Property Solvers revealed the most and least expensive streets in the resortplaceholder image

I visited resort's most expensive street & was amazed by the backdrop

Mr Ramesh Gandhiplaceholder image

Caring doctor who saved the cardiac unit at Blackpool Vic dies at 88

Are you the man in the pink shorts with 'great legs'? placeholder image

Lonely heart issues Facebook appeal to find mystery man in pink shorts

Karen Taylor, 50, died in hospital after reportedly falling down stairs at Dalvee's Indian restaurant in Breck Road, Poulton on February 23 (Credit: Google)placeholder image

Breaking I’d taken her to a pub, the incident happened just a short time later

Jennifer Gothard from Cleveleys said the nearly month-long wait for her winnings has 'soured' her experience and left her feeling 'deflated'placeholder image

I won £10k on scratchcard but haven't got a penny - I'm being ghosted

The 55-year-old was apprehended at the Velvet Coaster Wetherspoons on the Promenade on Tuesday evening.placeholder image

Breaking School caretaker arrested in live 'paedophile sting'

Home Bargains in Talbot Road, Blackpoolplaceholder image

I was bullied out of my job at Home Bargains because I was pretty

Scenes at The Cube in Poulton after vandals attempted to set it on fire for the second time in a monthplaceholder image

Breaking Arsonists try to set fire to popular pub for the SECOND time in month

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11 photos of Princess Anne visiting Lancashire today

Preview of the elephants involved in Elmer's Big Parade Blackpool for Brian House Children's Hospice.placeholder image

34 pictures of the Elmer’s Big Parade elephant sculptures

Tom Dewhirst, from Fleetwood, was convicted of indecent assault on young soldiers while serving as a Corporal in the British Army in the 1980s and 1990splaceholder image

Former landlord and Army vet guilty of sex assaults on young soldiers

Blackpool youth football coach Aaron Clark jailed for 16 years for raping girls under 13placeholder image

Breaking Youth football coach jailed for 16 years for raping girls

Boyzlife, the supergroup comprised of Boyzone’s Keith Duffy (left) and Westlife’s Brian McFadden (right)placeholder image

Boyzlife heading to Lancashire on tour but not to Chorley!

Wetherspoons has put its Fleetwood pub The Thomas Drummond up for saleplaceholder image

Shock as Wetherspoons confirms it is closing popular Lancashire pub

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