Blackpool Gazette

The Blackpool Gazette, often referred to as The Gazette, is a daily newspaper from Blackpool, Lancashire, in England. It is published every day except for Sundays and focuses on the towns and areas along the Fylde coast. Originally established as The West Lancashire Evening Gazette in 1929, it later changed its name to the Evening Gazette before finally becoming the Blackpool Gazette. The newspaper has its roots in a weekly publication that started in 1873.

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We had our 'dream wedding' after winning a free £12,000 ceremony at a UK wildlife park

3 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Jessica Martin |Jessica Martin |Charlie Fenton

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAn animal loving couple enjoyed a dream wedding surrounded by giraffes, tigers, and sea lions at a UK wildlife park. Jenny, 45, and Chris Hulme, 51, were hitched amid the sounds of lions and wolves as they walked down the aisle. On the day the couple also had a pink leopard print cake and had a personal photoshoot with the sea lions.
Police release new statement as man who climbed on roof in Blackpool is down and arrested for second time

3 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Richard Hunt

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA man who climbed onto a roof in Blackpool town centre is now safely down and has been arrested for a second time. The 28 year old man had climbed onto the roof of the Hounds Hill shopping centre this morning, with emergency servives on the scene and a number of roads closed. They have now been reopened.
Police release new statement as man on Blackpool roof is arrested

3 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Richard Hunt

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA man who climbed onto a roof in Blackpool town centre is now safely down and has been arrested for a second time. The 28 year old man had climbed onto the roof of the Hounds Hill shopping centre this morning, with emergency servives on the scene and a number of roads closed. They have now been reopened.
Man on roof in Blackpool as police and emergency services on scene

4 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Richard Hunt

A man ihas climbed onto the roof of a Blackpool town centre building with police negotatos on the scene and nearby road closed. The building is understod to be the Hounfs Hill Centre. Police have just released the following statement. They said; “We are currently responding to an incident in the Victoria Street area of Blackpool. “Shortly after 6am this morning, our officers responded to a report of an assault in Blackpool, and a man was arrested.
Road closures in place as police respond to an incident around Blackpool town centre

4 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Richard Hunt

Road closures are currently in place around Blackpool town centre this morning with police responding to an incident. Blackpool Police say road closures are in place from the junctions of Victoria Street and Coronation Street, Leopold Grove and Adelaide Street, Coronation Street junction with Adelaide Street, with Albert Road and Coronation Street. Police have not yet released details about the incident . People are being advised to 'avoid the area'.
Team behind Preston's popular NIKO wine bar planning to open in Lytham

4 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Richard Hunt

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe team behind a popular Preston wine bar and a unique Tok Tok series are planning to open o n the Fylde coast. Nikola Salipur established NIKO, on Guildhall Street, Preston, as a bar that offers both exotic wines and craft beers, after coming to live in the city from Serbian capital Belrade six years ago.
'Won't be long' - Notable Blackpool figure makes prediction on Steve Bruce coach

4 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Amos Wynn

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowFormer Blackpool coach Steve Thompson has tipped a current member of Steve Bruce’s backroom staff to take the step up to management in the next few years. The 60-year-old served in a number of roles throughout his time at Bloomfield Road, which included being an assistant to Simon Grayson and Ian Holloway - enjoying promotions with both.
New Fylde mayoral team confirmed for 2025/26 after ceremony in Lytham

5 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Richard Hunt

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe borough of Fylde has a new mayor whose chosen charity supports Armed Forces personnel in need. Coun Frank Andrews is the borough’s first citizen following a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7. The representative for Wrea Green with Westby was officially installed as successor to Councillor Karen Henshaw JP at the Annual Meeting of the Council, held at Lowther Pavilion.
Report which says ofourous Fleetwood landfill site meets air safety levels causes stink with angry residents

5 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Richard Hunt

A landfill site which has attracted thousands of complaints over a vile chemical stench falls within air quality safety standards, according to a new report. Transwaste, the company which runs the Jameson Road Landfill site, says the report from the Environment Agency (EA) directly contradicts claims made by objectors that they are being poisoned.
13 retro snacks every 80s child wanted in their lunch box at school

5 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Robert Cumber

These were the tastes of the 80s for schoolchildren everywhereThese were the snacks and drinks every child wanted to find in their school lunch box during the 1980sTheir popularity was boosted by some memorable advertising campaignsSome have been discontinued, while others have made a comeback following campaigns by fans who missed themIf you were a child of the 1980s who took a packed lunch to school there were some snacks which would make you the envy of all your classmates.