Naked Man Wreaks Havoc on Pier
Brighton Pier closed while streaker apprehended A streaker eluded police and security guards causing the pier to close to the public early yesterday evening. 11/06/2019 – Written By: WILL RITCHIE, EDITOR This piece of local journalism was made possible by Local Business Sponsor Perfectly Clean Windows and Gutters. Call Chris Continue Reading
Missing Goat Found Waiting For Tram
This isn’t even a joke and it’s probably the funniest story we’ve heard this month. Imagine waiting for a tram in Blackpool to find a goat standing in the queue because that’s exactly what happened to these commuters in Manchester. Obviously unfazed by the sight of a goat waiting with Continue Reading
Hunt For Missing Zowie
34 year old Zowie Jennings has not been seen since she left Blackpool Victoria Hospital on 10th January 2019. Her family and friends are concerned for her welbeing and she has been reported as a missing person and has links to the Blackpool area. She is described as being caucasian Continue Reading
Date Set For Local Library Reopening
Poulton Library, funded by Lancashire County council, has suffered a short closure. It was suddenly closed a few weeks ago due to structural damage. Quite often, we see council funded establishments such as this being closed for lengthy periods during to funding cuts causing a loss to the community of Continue Reading
Get a Free Letter From Santa!
Writing a letter to Santa is a great activity to do with the kids for Christmas. It’s fun, but it’s educational too. There aren’t many opportunities these days to physically write a letter since most communication is electronic now. So writing a letter to Santa will give your kids that Continue Reading
Remembering the Fallen on The Centenary of Armistice Day
Today is November 11th 2018, or Armistice Day as it is called, which is a significant day in Britain. This year it falls on a Sunday, making today also Remembrance Sunday. Not only this, but it also marks 100 years since the End of the First World War. Armistice Day Continue Reading
Isolated case of Mad Cow Disease caught Early in Scotland
Routine testing by scottish enviroment workers revealed a case of mad cow disease also known as BSE at a farm in scotland. The farm has been isolated – the animal in question disposed of. Authorities are now tracing the source of the disease. Scotland’s chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas said: Continue Reading
Homeless Man Attacked by kids
A video is currently circulating purporting to show a group of kids (armed with a knife) attacking a homeless man in Blackpool. This incident actually took place in Preston. The video has already gained a lot of attention, although it doesn’t actually show any violence directly happening – it does Continue Reading
Last Day To Register For The Light Up The North Conference
The Light and the Creative Economy Light Up the North National Conference takes place on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th October 2018. It is free to attend and you can register here. You have to register by 27th September! What is it? This conference is hosted by the Lightpool Festival. The Continue Reading
One Half of “Rockney” Duo Chas and Dave Dead
Chas Hodges, or more famously known as “Chas” from “Chas and Dave” has passed away aged 74 after a battle against cancer. Chas had received successful treatment recently for oesophageal cancer but he passed away in the early hours of this morning. It is believed that he suffered organ failure. Continue Reading
