South Shore Residents Report Power Outage
We were informed an hour ago that some residents Near to the Velvet Coaster had experienced power outages. Checking with Electricity Northwest – they do seem to be aware of an issue however the time stamp on their website is reporting that this power outage is happening in the future Continue Reading
Another Floody Housing Development
Land earmarked for development into houses on Grange park has been looking rather soggy of late. Since contractors levelled and scraped off the site – it’s been home to many seagulls who have used it as a temporary nature reserve away from the grasps of us humans. Aerial images of Continue Reading
Is This Blackpool’s Saddest Christmas Tree?
Layton’s Christmas tree has been decorated with lights despite the only greenery on it being the weeds growing through from underneath. We nipped to check out the tree last week and despite other dead trees getting all the attention in the last week – we feel that this little one Continue Reading
Autumnal walks around Salisbury Wood
One of Blackpool’s best woodland walks looks absolutely stunning at this time of year. Some of the trees may be bare – but the colours of the fallen leaves and in parts – the smell of the pine needles will soon get you in the mood for Christmas. Follow us Continue Reading
Stanley Park Golf Course to Remain As Is for now…
Earlier today – Blackpool announced that the plans to develop part of Stanley Park’s 97 year old Golf Course are Finally OFF. The proposed scheme was met with resistance from locals who were quick to rally signatures in support of saving the space from developers. Earlier this year we published Continue Reading
Condor Grove Christmas Lights 2022
This article features content thanks to Caroline James Vlogs Last year we reported on the Condor Grove Charity Christmas lights put on by the Thomas Family in Blackpool. You may remember Dean for his mini cocoa cola truck featured in our video about their lights last year (please subscribe if Continue Reading
19 days til The Santa Dash
With only 19 days to go – participants are urged to register for this year’s annual Santa Dash to be held on Blackpool’s promenade on Sunday the 4Th Dec 2022. This annual charity event is in aid of Trinity Hospice and this year it is sponsored by the Kentown wizard Continue Reading
Is Rishi Riding Rollercoasters?
Yesterday the PM Rishi Sunak was spotted at Blackpool and the Fylde college meeting with local MP Paul Maynard and students. They were joined by Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations. Rishi is in town for a meeting with the Continue Reading
Gunfire rings out from Blackpool Tower during Ex Goshawk
Last night saw Blackpool’s promenade closed between North and Central pier in order to facilitate a multi agency training exercise by The Lancashire resilience forum and other partner agencies. EX GOSHAWK Ex Goshawk began around 6pm on the 8th Nov 2022. The first indications that something was about to happen Continue Reading
Time Running Out for Golf Course Green Space
Councillor Tony Williams is doing his best to raise awareness about the plight of the golf course green space threatened by redevelopent into an adrenaline park and glamping resort. In a post on Facebook Cllr Williams urged people to get behind the scheme to save the green space from demise. Continue Reading