Highbury Morris Dancers are a fluffy Morris dancing troupe based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Their co-founders and principles are Sharni Bovill and Aimee Brookes. With over 40 years of dancing experience between them, and multiple medals to their names (as dancers and trainers). The troupe were inspired by the work that Continue Reading
Honk for hope – Why hundreds of coaches convoyed along Blackpool Promenade
At 11 am on the 14th of June around 250 coaches from over 150 coach operators joined in convoy on the M6 at the junction with the M55. Members of the coach industry had banded together in solidarity after feeling left out by decisions made recently by the government which Continue Reading
Queen Street Improvements 2020
It seems that since the beginning of Lock-down – different areas of the town have been closed off for portions of time to allow road works and re-surfacing and other renovations to be carried out. One of these sections of street has recently been re-opened without much ceremony at all Continue Reading
Police release statement ahead of Weekend
Lancashire police have released the following statement ahead of what is anticipated to be their busiest weekend of the year so far with some sources likening it to New Years Eve. We have been following officers on the streets of Blackpool since 2017 and have seen first hand what they Continue Reading
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
The George Hotel, Blackpool.
Written By Juliette W Gregson BPL Bible Heritage Photographer and History Editor Join her on – (Blackpool’s past) The George Hotel/The Revoe Inn The cottage at the corner of Ibbison Street and Central Drive became a beer house with James Bagot as landlord. Known as the Revoe Inn, it was bought in 1887 Continue Reading
Police speak out about recent violence against officer
Following a number of incidents over the past few weeks culminating in an officer being kicked in the head – Insp David Wilson, Blackpool Neighbourhood Policing Inspector has released the following statement about incidents in and around the Gorton street / Milbourne Street areas of the town. We have attended 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
Warm words of support for amazing local volunteers
Following the video in this post is a comment left by a supporter of Amazing Graze – on their own Facebook page. It’s written by a fella called Steve – but if you read this and have any ideas that can help – please inbox Amazing Graze on Facebook directly. 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
