A Covid patient who survived for months under intensive care in Blackpool hospital before being discharged has died at home.

Man who spent 60 days in Blackpool hospital with Covid dies three months later

Police are looking for a man who punched a pensioner in the face for taking his mask off to speak to his elderly mother.

Pensioner punched in face for removing face mask on Blackpool tram 

Blackpool has defended its Covid-19 safety after a warning to stay away from the town by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Blackpool business leader hits back at Nicola Sturgeon after coronavirus warning

At least 180 people in Scotland who tested positive for Covid-19 in the last month have reported a recent trip to Blackpool.

Scots told not to travel to Blackpool as 180 Covid cases linked to recent trips

They're a familiar site on Blackpool's famous promenade, and this weekend the town's trams are celebrating a very special birthday.


Celebrating more than a century of Blackpool's trams on the Golden Mile

Wigan is to have local lockdown restrictions that apply to the rest of Greater Manchester re-introduced the MP for the are has announced.

Wigan, Stockport and Blackpool have local lockdown restrictions introduced

Unions are calling on a rail operator to ensure that workers affected by the abandonment of a planned service between Blackpool and London are redeployed.

Unions urge train operator to support staff after Blackpool to London route axed

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Wet and windy weather marred England's last night out before the Government's latest anti-coronavirus measures come into force.

People enjoy a final night out in Blackpool before new lockdown rules start

Police say they found a cannabis factory in an industrial unit off Wakefield Road in Bispham on Monday morning.

Eight arrested for human trafficking & drug offences in Blackpool

Blackpool fans arrive for matchday at Bloomfield Road

Blackpool fans social distance during match day at Bloomfield Road

Blackpool fans celebrate match day at Bloomfield Road

Patients requiring A&E will be urged to book an appointment first through NHS 111 as part of a shake-up of emergency services.

Blackpool part of trial urging people to call 111 before going to A&E

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Blackpool has staged a special tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain Day.

Blackpool stages special tribute to mark Battle of Britain anniversary

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Blackpool Tram is to receive over £300,000 to help increase its service capacity.

Government announce funding for Blackpool Tram service to boost capacity

A woman from Blackpool has completed a huge triathlon in the French Alps to raise awareness of women's reproductive health.

Blackpool woman completes mammoth triathlon in aid of female reproductive health

Plans for a train service between Blackpool and London have been scrapped because of Covid-19. Rail chiefs at Grand Central said the proposed route was no longer viable due to economic uncertainty and changed travel patterns.

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