Blackpool World Firework Championship
As many of you have seen, the Blackpool World Firework Championship had its third round yesterday, Saturday the 9th. This week we saw the German team compete, as their set had an homage to Ludwig van Beethoven. We had the opportunity to speak with the German team’s display designer, Stefan Continue Reading
The Return of the Blackpool World Fireworks Championships
Saturday night saw the return of the Blackpool World Firework Championships where an entrant from Russia displayed their choreographed pyro show to a packed promenade with tens of thousands of spectators. The event was held on Saturday night and will continue fortnightly for 4 shows. The next show Continue Reading
Progress made on New Bispham Aldi – from B&Q to B&M
The old B&Q site on Holyoake Ave in Bispham has had extensive refurbishments carried out over the past year to make way for the new Bispham Aldi. We visited the site 5 months ago when it was stripped bare Photos of the site take on Friday reveal that the car Continue Reading
Fast full fibre firm to roll out service on Fylde Coast.
CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent Full Fibre platform, and Yayzi have today announced an agreement that will bring reliable, Gigabit speed broadband services to homes and businesses in and around Blackpool and Preston. (blackpool residents can register their interest HERE ) CityFibre is currently engaged in an up to £4 Continue Reading
Summer of Love – Slimming World Anchorsholme & Fleetwood with Kat B
Setting a good routine is the key to leading a healthy lifestyle. It’s no big secret. It’s often the case that sports teams and organisations who meet on a regular schedule to train or learn will far surpass those who train less. When it comes to sustainable weight loss – Continue Reading
Fatboy Slim Rocks Blackpool THIS Saturday
It’s what we’ve all been waiting for and it’s finally HERE THIS WEEKEND!! Blackpool Rocks – The Return Thanks to the global pandemic, Blackpool Rocks has been rescheduled frustratingly more times than its organisers would have liked, but it’s FINALLY going ahead this time! With an absolute storming line up Continue Reading
The Blackpool Rock – Boxer Brian London has passed away age 87
Today it has been revealed through many sources on social media and local news media that Brian who was well known in the local area has sadly died aged 87. Brian Sidney Harper (born 19 June 1934), known professionally as Brian London, was an English, retired 20th century heavyweight boxer. He was the Continue Reading
2021 Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Tickets Announced
Blackpool’s Tourism outlet Visit Blackpool has announced that Tickets for the 2021 Blackpool Illuminations Switch on will be available in a free to enter ballot as they have been for previous years. The switch on will be held inside the tower ballroom as a virtual event as it was last Continue Reading
Stripped Bare – The New Bispham Aldi
If you drive through Bispham – past the old B&Q / Poundstretcher site – You’ll have no doubt noticed it’s been absolutely gutted. That’s because the site has been purchased by Zurich Assurance and is being converted into 2 new trading units. The site closed as a B&Q in 2017 Continue Reading
Jodie and Stefi begin their 100 mile flamingo gofundme challenge
Stefi and Jodie are two friends from Blackpool who are raising money for Michelle and her family following a devastating diagnosis by medical professionals. On her Go Fund Me Page – Stefi has explained… “Many of you will be aware or heard the news Michelle received late last year. After Continue Reading
