Serious Allegation Sees Blackpool Council Leader Suspended
It has been revealed that the Labour Party has suspended Councillor Simon Blackburn, leader of Blackpool Council over serous allegations, although it is currently unclear what these allegations are. Councillor Blackburn is a father of 3 and has been the leader of Blackpool’s Labour group since 2010 and has led Continue Reading
Plan for All Primary Pupil’s Return to be Scrapped
Although the government had previously aimed to have all primary school pupils back in school for 4 weeks prior to the summer holidays, that plan has now been scrapped by the government. The idea is now no longer thought to be feasible and so, rather than being part of the Continue Reading
Christian Community Causing Stir in the Town Centre
Members from the Chinese Christian Community are making some noise in Blackpool today, equipped with speakers and handing out face masks with messages from the church. They are also offering words of comfort to those they pass. We spotted a group of people, all wearing masks and social distancing, distributing Continue Reading
Man Stabbed At Funeral
A man has been stabbed at Carleton Crematorium today. The man, believed to be in his 40s was attending a funeral service this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at 1:45pm today where they attended to a victim who had been stabbed in the shoulder and chest. He Continue Reading
AFC Fylde Makes Tough Decision
Shock news came on Tuesday as Women’s National Football team AFC Fylde became the first team to be officially disbanded as a direct result of the global coronavirus pandemic following a difficult decision made by the club. There have been warnings that women’s teams may struggle to continue to stay Continue Reading
Thanking Our Key Workers – Transport Network
One group of key workers that we would love to thank is our hard working public and private transport key workers here in Blackpool and on the Fylde Coast. If it wasn’t for these guys, some key workers would struggle to get out to work, whilst others would not be Continue Reading
Thanking Our Key Workers – Retail Staff
Where would we be right now without the amazing retail key workers in our local essential shops and all those who work in our Blackpool and nearby supermarkets. Whether you shop local or prefer to visit the bigger supermarkets, there can’t be many people who haven’t needed to rely on Continue Reading
Thanking Our Key Workers – Lifeboat Service
The RNLI Lifeboat station in Blackpool doesn’t get anywhere near the amount of recognition that it should do. We are in awe of the teamwork and professionalism of the brave people who work tirelessly and on a voluntary basis for the RNLI in Blackpool. How much do you know about Continue Reading
Thanking Our Key Workers – North West Air Ambulance
Yesterday, a member of The BPL Bible team went to check out reports of the Air Ambulance landing in Layton. He was able to catch some footage and photos of the helicopter landing on land close to Kingscote Park. We just thought we’d write up a piece as part of Continue Reading
Minute Silence For Frontline Staff Who Have Lost Their Lives
UNISON, the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives are calling upon everyone across the UK to join them in a 1 minute’s silence to remember those key workers who have lost their lives to covid-19. The 1 minute silence is planned to take place at 11am Continue Reading
