There are around 1,300 spaces like Kilmory Community Centre in Bispham keeping people out of the cold. But their future is far from secure and their reason for existing in the first place points to a failure of government and politicians.
Chris Webb is heavy favourite to be re-elected in Blackpool South with a tight contest for second place, while Blackpool North and Cleveleys will see Labour hope to claim the seat from the Conservatives
Police have released details of charges to three men in Blackpool after town centre disorder from the far-right
Ethan Miles, 21, has been jailed for 30 months for his part in the events of 3 August
Private rentals in Blackpool and the growing mould problems
The Blackpool Lead is teaming up with The Gazette and Shelter Lancashire to host the chance of you to quiz those seeking to be your MP on 4 July
Belle's situation has triggered a review into the lack of wheelchair-friendly taxis available in Blackpool
The space, at Layton Library in Blackpool, will be officially opened tomorrow (21 August)
I began the Reclaim Blackpool campaign to help women share their experiences of sexual harassment in the town. Here, those people tell their stories of spiking, verbal abuse and feeling unsafe out in Blackpool
Omasan and his business have been by Blackpool’s ambitious development projects, which have delivered blow after blow to his trade
It would generate enough power to enable Blackpool Council to reduce its overall net electricity consumption by up to 75 per cent.
Blackpool Council says it is halting any angling on the lake in the park after increasing concerns raised by wildlife charities and park-goers. Warning: This article contains images some readers may find distressing.
Regeneration of Blackpool Airport - as part of Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone plans - continues but any plans for commercial flights remain in the background
Peatlands are disappearing at an alarming rate - so Pestfurlong Moss has enormous importance in our eco-system.
“It’s just a disgusting way to treat the river,” Pete said. “It was here first before us, it’s disgusting.”
The Conservative government leaves behind a shocking legacy of river pollution. Between warming waters, bacteria and sewage discharges, it's not clear if the communities on the waterways have a future.
It is vital that the green transition brings workers, communities, and individuals together to create a sustainable and inclusive economy.
A warning at Blackpool North is expected to advise against swimming for the remainder of the 2024 bathing season. So why is the boss of water firm United Utilities in a position as an ambassador for the town?
With millions of hours of sewage still being discharged into rivers and onto our coasts, announcing 27 wild swimming spots feels like papering over the cracks of a deeply broken system.