Category: 2025

Luke Littler’s Glorious Night in Blackpool

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Under the bright lights of Blackpool, Luke Littler etched his name into darting history. The teenage phenomenon arrived at the Betfred World Matchplay with expectation heavy on his shoulders — and left with the Phil Taylor Trophy in his grasp and the Triple Crown to his name. Across the week he produced a masterclass in resilience and brilliance. In his opening match he dismantled Ryan Searle with a staggering 109 average. In the quarter-finals he went the distance in a 30-leg battle with Andrew Gilding, holding his nerve to advance. The semi-final brought his finest moment yet — a perfect…

First Ever Fleetwood Community Comicon

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Fleetwood Comic Con 2025: A Heroic Success! On Sunday 20th July 2025, Fleetwood’s Marine Hall was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity, imagination, and community spirit as we hosted our very first-ever Fleetwood Comic Con — and it was nothing short of spectacular. From start to finish, the event was packed with energy, colour, and entertainment for all ages. Cosplayers brought the streets to life with dazzling costumes and infectious enthusiasm. Highlights included the ever-popular Cosplay Conga, a thrilling cosplay competition, group meet-ups, and a dedicated repair station that kept everyone’s creations looking sharp. Visitors took part in scavenger… Read more »

Lucky B’s Comes to Blackpool

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Lucky B’s Hot Chicken has expanded to Blackpool, marking their first venture outside of Scotland. The new restaurant, located at 53 Whitegate Drive, was set to open on July 20th 2025, and it did – of a fashion. But customers had to be turned away as the restaurant had some problems with its electrics. The weather was much better the following day and it seemed half of the town was there. There were plenty of staff on hand to keep the food flowing and the customers happy. This expansion of the restaurant franchise has been spearheaded by Ross Fairbairn, a…

Rob Parr’s Come Dine With Us to Open Soon

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Rob Parr’s healthy eating project, Come Dine With Us at 145 Central Drive in Revoe, Blackpool (one of the UK’s most socially deprived areas) is moving on. He and his team hope to start giving cooking lessons to adults in Revoe to help them transition from ready meals and takeaways to meals with higher nutritional value. There is still plenty of work to do before they can open this Community-run facility, but they are getting closer and closer to opening day. Keep an eye on this post for updates. Rob Parr, Founder in 2025, © Rob Parr Nearly ready to…

Blackpool’s Harry Moulding Wins Britain’s Got Talent

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Harry Moulding was born in Blackpool and fell in love with magic when he was just 11 years old. Within a couple of months, he started entering magic competitions and taking home winning trophies! His passion for magic continued to progress over time. When he left school, he joined the cast of the Award-Winning House of Illusion Magic and Mystery Theatre Show in Spain. Since then, he has performed in thousands of sold-out shows, including intimate close-up magic to VIPs and hosting to UK and International audiences. On 31 May 2025 he was crowned the Britain’s Got Talent winner after… Read more »

VE Day Blackpool – 2025

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Councillor Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, explains that Thursday 8 May 2025 will mark a significant milestone for the town as it commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day. She describes it as a very special day, one that brings the community together to remember the moment in 1945 when victory in Europe was declared and the Second World War in Europe came to an end.

Eddie Dunn Creates Serene Fishing Pond in Bispham

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A dad-of-four who underwent a major operation for esophageal cancer is keen to help others after coming through the other side. Eddie Dunn, 64, of Fleetwood, went to Blackpool & the Fylde College and Salford University. He, along with fellow members of the KCA (Kick Cancer’s Arse) Support Group, are working to create a cancer support garden in Bispham. The garden will be a peaceful haven where cancer patients will be able to relax in a peaceful setting. Eddie Dunn is on the up after his cancer battle and wants to help other cancer patients.

The Robinson – £8.2m Restoration to the Stanley Buildings

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Stanley Buildings in the heart of Blackpool town centre is in the final stages of a major renovation, with the site soon to reopen as The Robinson, a contemporary business hub named in honour of John Charles Robinson. Robinson, who served as Blackpool Corporation’s chief architect from 1920 to 1944, shaped much of the town’s civic landscape. His designs included libraries, schools, swimming baths, leisure venues and iconic features along the seafront. The Derby Baths, South Shore Open Air Baths, the Technical College on Palatine Road, and the Art deco café, Cricket Pavilion and Golf Clubhouse at Stanley Park are…

Juicy Lobster Comes to Blackpool

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Discover the new bright light on Central Drive that is Juicy Lobster Blackpool, where passion for culinary craftsmanship meets the warmth of hospitality. Their story is one of dedication to the art of taste, where each dish is an expression of creativity and attention to detail. Diners can indulge in the robust flavours of their pizza, cooked to perfection, or experience the harmonious blend of ingredients in their exquisite pasta.

Blackpool Set to Open its First Wendy’s Restaurant

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After pulling out of the UK in 2000, Wendy’s are back! In October 2019, Wendy’s announced it was returning to the UK market, which it had served from 1980 to 1986, then again from 1992 to 2000. The first of 20 planned restaurants was due to open in 2020 in Stoke-on-Trent, but it was later announced that the first location would be Reading, Berkshire. The Blackpool site is set to open this spring or summer on the former Viva Vegas Diner’s site, close to the Tower. Wendy’s are all about serving up fresh food, even if it means going the… Read more »