Category: 2025

Blackpool Graces Christmas Markets With Snow

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Snow fell across Blackpool in the early hours of 5 January 2025. By morning, a light covering had settled along the promenade, the beach, and residential streets from North Shore to South Shore. Footage recorded by residents (above) shows snow collecting on attractions, railings and pavements, with the sea remaining active and dark in contrast. Travel continued, though slowly, and most activity was local—people stepping out briefly to document conditions before returning indoors. The timing mattered. Seasonal events, including the Christmas Village and related attractions, had already closed hours earlier. As a result, the snowfall passed without crowds or organised…

Historian Anne Charlesworth Shines a Light on Blackpool’s Past

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Blackpool historian Anne Charlesworth has become a familiar and respected voice in the town’s heritage community, drawing on years of research and a long career in education to bring Blackpool’s past to life. A retired teacher, Charlesworth has spent the past decade focusing on local history, a role reflected in her public profile and her regular involvement with civic and cultural organisations across the Fylde coast. Since 2016 she has been associated with Blackpool Council as a local historian, a position that has helped her engage with residents and visitors who are keen to understand the development of the resort…

Lightpool Festival 2025 Illuminates Blackpool Once More

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Lightpool Festival once again proves why it is one of the UK’s most creative seaside destinations. It filled the town with colour, sound and spectacle. Across October’s half-term week, visitors were treated to a dazzling programme of large-scale light installations, live performances, and 3D projection shows that transformed familiar streets and landmarks into radiant works of art. From the Comedy Carpet to the Winter Gardens, each venue offered a new perspective on how light can inspire and connect communities. Completely free to attend, the festival once again demonstrated Blackpool’s ability to combine innovation with accessibility, drawing families, artists and visitors…

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…

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…

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.