Tag: 2025

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.

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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Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “Thursday 8 May [2025] will be a very special day in Blackpool as we celebrate 80 years since VE Day. Across the town, events have been organised by community groups and schools, as well as neighbours making the occasion with street parties.”

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. Third party Members of KCA... Read more »

The Robinson – £8.2m Restoration to the Stanley Buildings

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The renovation of Stanley Buildings in Blackpool town centre is nearing completion, transforming previously disused space into a contemporary business centre to be named ‘The Robinson’. The name is inspired by Blackpool Corporation’s former chief architect, John Charles Robinson, who between 1920-1944 designed many of Blackpool’s landmark civic buildings including libraries, schools, swimming baths, leisure facilities and tourist infrastructure. Notable examples of his work include the Derby Baths and South Shore Open Air Baths, the Technical College on Palatine Road, Stanley Park’s Art Deco café, Cricket Club Pavilion and Golf Clubhouse. Several promenade features include the Solarium (now Solaris), the… Read more »

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 »

Showzam! is Back in February 2025

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SHOWZAM! is back, bringing something magical to Blackpool this February for Half-term. Showzam’s love, magic and mystery returns to Blackpool from 14-22 February. It brings an exciting blend of live performances, incredible illusions, and show-stopping variety to Blackpool. Enjoy cutting-edge street acts, mind-blowing tricks from world-class magicians, and fun-packed entertainment for all the family. The 2025 festival will also feature unique workshops and experiences, including a Grand Theatre heritage tour with afternoon tea, a magic school for budding young magicians, and talks on Blackpool’s history with joke and magic shops. Celebrated magician Paul Zenon will host interactive sessions exploring classic magic… Read more »

New Magistrates Court

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Blackpool is set to receive a new, state-of-the-art courthouse to replace the outdated facilities on Bonny Street. The new building will be located at the corner of Devonshire and Talbot Roads, consolidating magistrates, civil, and family courts into a single, modern site. The proposed three-story courthouse has been designed to blend with surrounding structures and aims to provide improved access to justice for the local community. The project has secured a £40 million investment and is expected to open in 2026. During the construction period, court services have been redistributed across Lancashire to minimise disruption, including the creation of two… Read more »

Revoe Sports Village

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The Revoe Sports Village is a major community development project in Blackpool aimed at revitalising the Revoe area with enhanced sports and recreational facilities. It is part of Blackpool’s £39.5 million Town Deal, with £6.5 million specifically allocated for the sports village. The project involves creating community sports pitches and other amenities to promote physical activity and social engagement. It is closely linked with Blackpool Football Club’s plans to construct a new East Stand at Bloomfield Road, enhancing the club’s infrastructure while providing additional community benefits. However, as of January 2025, the project has faced delays due to escalating costs,… Read more »