The decision to house refugees in Blackpool was contentious with local Conservative politicians - here two families from Hong Kong share their experiences and how some of that rhetoric made it more challenging to settle in

The Charity Commission continues to investigate complaints about a soup kitchen linked to Reform UK candidate Mark Butcher

Any later excitement extended only to a small group of men and youths waving a St George's flag - upside down - from a roundabout 

Planning inspector throws out appeal over concerns regarding how much it would contribute to local housing targets

It is nine years since plans were first put forward - and almost three years since any work has been done

The South Shore Romany Gypsies were central to the development of Blackpool as a tourist town, but as the town grew they were forced off the land they had occupied for generations. Is enough being done to recognise their contribution? 
 

A mum-of-three was hit with a Section 21 eviction notice after informing her landlord of issues with her home - Shelagh Parkinson reports from the hustings event organised by The Blackpool Lead and Blackpool Gazette

Police said they are making every effort to identify those involved - but need help from the public

Cherry Property Investment Ltd had appealed after a retrospective planning application to use ground floor premises on Harrowside in South Shore was refused

Footage released by police shows John Robinson during his arrest as he played a 'key role' in the disorder on Saturday 3 August in Blackpool town centre