BLACKPOOL SOUP KITCHENS FOOD PARCELS HELP AND ADVICE Sept 2022
BLACKPOOL SOUP KITCHENS FOOD PARCELS HELP AND ADVICE Firstly If you are a member of the public and have identified a rough sleeper in Blackpool, you can telephone (the council) direct on 01253 477765, or email HSAT@blackpool.gov.uk Intro With the economy in recession, the rise in cost of living and Continue Reading
Is this the UKs newest Banksy?
A new mural has appeared on the side of a house on Milbourne street in Blackpool and it’s got people asking – is it a Banksy? We sent our photographer down earlier today to take a look at the piece which depicts a child with a yellow umbrella either floating Continue Reading
New Years Eve Fireworks in Blackpool
In 2021, for the first time – Local’s and visitors alike will be treated to a spectacular New Years Eve Fireworks in Blackpool! The news announced today by Visit Blackpool outlines an evening display firing at 5PM which appears to be aimed more toward a family friendly time allowing children Continue Reading
Big bird in St. John’s square
A large pigeon made from recycled car parts has been sited in St. John’s Square in the town. The artwork titled big bird is a one tonne pigeon created for an exhibit at the London museum called the beasts of London – which is on display in the town as Continue Reading
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
Facebook, Instagram and What’s app – out for now…
Earlier today , Facebook, Instagram and What’s app stopped working. Reports started coming in at 4.30pm today. Service status checking website downdetector has reports from users having issues with many major service providers Three internet seems to be suffering outage issues nor will it connect to the 3 app (reported Continue Reading
A Trip Down Memory Lane With The Blackpool Tower
Bold Beginnings The land that the Tower now stands on was once an aquarium! It was purchased by a London based company in 1890, who established The Blackpool Tower Company. The goal was to build a replica of the Eiffel Tower on the site of the aquarium. Former Blackpool mayor, 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
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
Some Interesting Facts About Blackpool Illuminations
The Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2021 is happening tonight, so how about we bring you some interesting facts about them? Since they were switched on for the first time on September 18th 1879, the Blackpool Illuminations has become a popular tourist attraction that has extended Blackpool tourism season into the Continue Reading
