Showtown Blackpool A new multi-million pound attraction will open its doors on Friday, celebrating Blackpool’s Rich entertainment history. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the interactive galleries at Showtown Museum. Galleries include: Beside the Seaside How’s Tricks? Roll-up! Roll-up! It’s Showtime Lights On Everybody Dance Now Tickets are free Continue Reading
Blackhurst Budd Solicitors are proud sponsors of Blackpool’s first ever public art trail – Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool
Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool will see at least 30 large Elmer sculptures, each individually painted by artists and illustrators, placed in key locations around the town. It will create a free family-friendly eight-week trail this spring, boosting Blackpool’s economy, celebrating everything that makes the town diverse Continue Reading
Backlot Cinema and Diner announces opening date
The Backlot Cinema & Diner is thrilled to announce it will be opening its doors on 22nd March 2024. Located in Houndshill Shopping Centre’s new extension, the cinema & diner will bring the very best entertainment to the heart of the Blackpool community. The cinematic wonderland will feature Blackpool’s only Continue Reading
Local Shops for Christmas Gifts
With only 2 shopping Saturdays left til Christmas – Here are some ideas about where you can buy thoughtful gifts for family members from actual local shops in Blackpool. Get Your Skate on Starting off with something sporty – Big Woody’s skate shop has been at the back-bone of Blackpool’s Continue Reading
What’s to see: Christmas By The Sea
Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea event this year is set to take place from 17 November to 1 January from 12-9pm daily. Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland has been transformed into a festive village with an outdoor skating rink, simulated snowfalls, log cabins, light installations, projection shows, and festive fairground rides. Continue Reading
Tram Service suspended due to weather
Fierce gusts of wind are currently battering the fylde coast with weather warnings issued across the north west for wind and rain. As a result – Blackpool transport have terminated tram services for the time being. Should weather improve later on they may look at re-starting services again today. Updates Continue Reading
Fire breaks out on Sand Dunes
At around 12:20 today a fire broke out on the sand dunes between Blackpool and St. Annes. A video was sent to us By Alpha Car Collections who happened to be passing just after the fire had taken hold. 3 Fire engines from Blackpool and St. Annes attended the scene Continue Reading
MP Scott Benton Exposed By Undercover Times Reporters
In an undercover sting operation, carried out by reporters from The Times, MP Scott Benton of Blackpool South was recorded stating that he would accept a monthly payment in exchange for using his powers as an MP to break parliamentary lobbying rules. The meeting took place in Central London, where Continue Reading
Easter Weekend at The Showboat
This Bank Holiday Easter weekend – The Showboat, Blackpool plays host to a string of exciting shows bringing you the best in Blackpool entertainment! All tickets can be booked using the links in this article. You can find out more info about The Showboat from ShowboatBlackpool.com Every Friday and Saturday Continue Reading
Remembering Paul O’Grady aka Lilly Savage
British TV personality and former performer at the Layton Institute in Blackpool, Paul O’Grady, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67. O’Grady was also well known to the world as his drag persona, Lily Savage, and was an early trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community. O’Grady’s career began when Continue Reading