Blackpool News and Events
Planning your Blackpool trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Blackpool such as events and attractions, to make your Blackpool visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Blackpool, you’ll find everything you need for your Blackpool holiday on Whats On in Blackpool.net. Our What’s On Blackpool guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Blackpool – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Blackpool by checking out our News and Events Calendar page.
See what's On in Blackpool. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats on in Blackpool Local News
Blackpool News August 5, 2022
21 emotive scenes of Blackpool playgrounds – including the lost slides, swings and roundabouts where we played for hours in the 70s, 80s and 90s
We can all resonate with these vintage photos of Blackpool playgrounds from another era. Blackpool Gazette Lifestyle…
Blackpool News July 21, 2022
26 scenes from Hodgson High School which will have you reminiscing if you went there in the 90s and 00s
These photos capture some of the most memorable school days at Poulton’s Hodgson High School in the 1990s and 2000s. Blackpool Gazette Lifestyle…
Blackpool News July 5, 2022
2022 Suzuki S-Cross review: Price, specification and hybrid performance
Top-of-the range model’s high specification and price leaves it facing tough competition from rivals in two different segments Blackpool Gazette Lifestyle…
Blackpool News June 20, 2022
20 scenes from 10 years ago when the Olympic Games Torch arrived in Blackpool – and everyone got a drenching
It poured and it poured, but nothing could extinguish the pride as the Olympic Games arrived on the Fylde coast ten-years-ago this week. Blackpool Gazette Lifestyle…
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Blackpool Gazette
- We had the first ever wedding at Owd' Nells new venue and it was simply wonderfulby Will Atherton on November 8, 2026 at 6:45 am
“We would absolutely recommend your venue to others and would like to thank everyone involved for playing such a big part in creating wonderful memories for us.”
- Christmas By The Sea to return to Blackpool with new festive attractions - everything you need to knowby Jack Marshall on November 8, 2026 at 6:00 am
“Bringing people together, creating memories and having fun [is] what Blackpool does best.”
- 41 incredible nights out scenes snapped at Blackpool's iconic nightclubs in the 1990s and 2000sby Claire Lark on November 8, 2026 at 6:00 am
If only we could go back for one last night out
- 18 major roadworks - from traffic lights to road closures - planned in Wyre starting November 9by Claire Lark on November 8, 2026 at 6:00 am
All 18 major roadworks starting November 9.
- Here are all the planning applications received this week at Fylde Councilby Richard Hunt on November 8, 2026 at 6:00 am
Here are all the planning applications received this week
Lancs Live
- Baby's body found in freezer at Spain home as Civil Guard launches investigationby lancslive@reachplc.com (Joe Smith, Emma O'Neill) on November 7, 2026 at 7:15 pm
Police are investigating after the remains of an infant were discovered inside a freezer in a basement apartment at a family home in Allariz, Galicia, in western Spain.
- Dramatic changes for Preston skyline as five new offices blocks approved to transform the Station Quarterby lancslive@reachplc.com (Rachel Smith) on November 7, 2026 at 3:41 pm
The buildings will occupy the land next to the Fishergate Centre
- Chews Yard operator confirmed to take over former Mad Giant to create 'warehouse style food hall' in Preston's Animate complexby lancslive@reachplc.com (Rachel Smith) on November 7, 2026 at 3:08 pm
Heathcote & Co are set to support the new operator bringing a wealth of local knowledge and experience to the venue
- Beloved crisp brand makes major change to iconic look ahead of Christmasby lancslive@reachplc.com (Chloe Dobinson, Phoebe Cornish) on November 7, 2026 at 12:09 pm
Snack lovers may have spotted one product's new packaging on supermarket shelves this week - the first major redesign in the brand's history
- Anyone with 'problem' metformin side effect urged to 'get help straight away'by lancslive@reachplc.com (Ethan Evans) on November 7, 2026 at 9:32 am
People taking metformin have been urged to recognise when digestive symptoms need medical advice
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