Blackpool Gazette - Latest News Feed

UPDATED: Man killed in light aircraft crash horror

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:48:42 GMT

A man has died and two people have been seriously injured after a light aircraft from Blackpool crashed in Wales.

BAE set to name new chairman

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:43:46 GMT

Defence giant BAE Systems is set to name City veteran Sir Roger Carr as its next chairman, according to reports today.

Experts praise health work

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:33:08 GMT

Mental health professionals and experts have given their approval and praise to a mental health project being run by young people in Blackpool.

Bard goes to school

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:32:55 GMT

Secondary school classrooms will be transformed to mimic theatre rehearsal spaces in a bid to enhance children’s learning of Shakespeare.

There’s a brand new superhero in town – Harry the Hound!

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:19:41 GMT

It’s a dream of many young boys to become a superhero.

Girl, 13, survives horror crash

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:17:40 GMT

A schoolgirl was recovering in hospital today after being left with serious head injuries when she collided with a car on her way to school.

Sea water pollution fight is on!

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:59 GMT

Efforts to tackle pollution in Blackpool’s bathing waters have been stepped up to prevent signs being put up warning people not to swim in the sea.

Support call of tragic grandad

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:07 GMT

The grandfather of a boy who died after falling from an insecure zip wire ride has thanked the people of Blackpool for their support.

Veterans mark Dambusters raid

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:02 GMT

Veterans and guests gathered to mark the 70th anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid at a charity lunch in Lytham.

Banned...thief who couldn’t stop stealing

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:06 GMT

A prolific thief who has been convicted 85 times has been banned from more than 50 shops across the Fylde coast.

Robbery was a cry for help - defence

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:49:32 GMT

A robber threatened the deputy manager of a Blackpool betting shop with a pair of scissors because he was unable to pay for his stay at a Blackpool hotel.

Financial probe gets praise from top cop

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:46:43 GMT

A Blackpool financial investigator has been praised by Lancashire’s top cop for his work in a three-year fraud and money laundering probe.

‘Family doctors’ as siblings step into dad’s shoes

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:37:25 GMT

For these two sisters, work is a real family affair.

Schools set to merge agree to work together

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:32:51 GMT

Governors from the two Blackpool schools at the centre of a proposed merger have agreed to work with one another to bring the schools closer together.

Schoolgirl, 13, suffers head injuries in crash

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:42:26 GMT

A schoolgirl was taken to hospital with serious head injuries this morning when her bike collided with a car.

Sanctuary’s tears for iconic Cinders

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:14:12 GMT

She lived longer than the average horse and reach the ripe old age of 40.

Price war fears in 3am closure move

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:31 GMT

Blackpool’s pub bosses today warned a cheap booze price war will break out if licensing chiefs press ahead with plans for a 3am closing time.

Fylde soldier set for television glory

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:51:36 GMT

A Bispham soldier, who is serving in Afghanistan as a light machine gunner, is to become one of the leading TV stars in his battalion.

Bathroom fall led to bleed on brain death

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:47:31 GMT

A former Blackpool shopkeeper hit his head in a fall at home, causing a major bleed in his brain, an inquest has heard.

Unprovoked attack on dad and son in pub toilets

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:31:33 GMT

A father and son were punched and kicked by at least three men in an unprovoked attack in a Blackpool pub.