The Latest Breaking News from Blackpool

Michael Van Gerwen ready for battle in Blackpool after ‘tough period’

Van Gerwen has won the World Matchplay title three times.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023

County cricket: Essex beat Lancashire after wicket halts record run chase – as it happened

Rolling report: Essex finally prised out Rob Jones with only 10 balls remaining, snatching victory by 46 runs, while there was also a thrilling draw

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Blackpool illuminated: resetting the jewel in Britain’s seaside crown

After years of decline, Blackpool is undergoing a renaissance and is becoming a precious heritage destination

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Blackpool town centre's new shop units revealed for when Holiday Inn opens

Those behind the regeneration project are hoping to attract new retailers

Manchester Evening News · Jul 10, 2023

Revealed: children’s care homes flood into cheapest areas of England, not where most needed

Shocking figures gathered by the Observer show social care provision is dictated by money, not need

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

'Fresh leads' sought as case of missing schoolgirl Charlene Downe reopened

The 14-year-old lived in Blackpool and vanished on November 1, 2003

Liverpool Echo · Jul 8, 2023

New investigation into case of the Blackpool schoolgirl who vanished without a trace

The 14-year-old vanished from a resort 20 years ago

Manchester Evening News · Jul 7, 2023

Cold case of teen Charlene Downes - feared killed and ground into kebab meat - reopened

Charlene Downes was 14 when she disappeared from her hometown of Blackpool in 2003, with prosecutors alleging she was killed by a grooming gang who used her body for kebab meat

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

UK gets first fish and chip themed hotel

There are free meals and a bingo-themed room, but you'll have to be quick

Wales Online · Jul 7, 2023

Inside the 'world's first' fish and chips hotel in Blackpool where free chippy tea is served upon arrival

Bed and chippy tea, anyone?

Manchester Evening News · Jul 6, 2023