Scott Benton finally stood down after a recall petition was called - meaning the national spotlight will again be on Blackpool as it goes to the polls on 2 May

Both Amazing Graze and Mark Butcher, the Reform UK candidate in the Blackpool South by-election, have defended themselves against the complaint

A third Fylde Coast MP is mired in political scandal, leaving the entire area with uncertain representation. The people deserve so much better than this.

The Blackpool Lead teamed up with the Blackpool Gazette to host a hustings ahead of the Blackpool South by-election on 2 May

Hosted by The Blackpool Lead and The Gazette the debate will see candidates make their case and take questions on all things Blackpool

B&Bs and guesthouses, old hotels, new hotels and areas left to ruin - Blackpool saw record tourism in 2023, but that doesn't mean traditional businesses aren't jostling for survival

A landlord has been served a hazard awareness notice after The Blackpool Lead shared photos of Jade’s mouldy home with the council. But it's a problem in every one of the town’s 18,000 privately rented houses.

The Talbot social club admits it was due to host the two day event that was cancelled following an investigation into the gig promoter behind it

The Blackpool South by-election follows five others since October where Labour has won Conservative seats. 

Scott Benton's resignation, which comes with a recall petition process already underway, will trigger a by-election for Blackpool South