Scott Benton, Conservative MP for Blackpool South, said his constituents could “only dream” of being as “well-cared” for as detained asylum seekers. Have 12 years of Tory rule left his town that destitute? We went to find out. 

From Henri Cartier-Bresson, to Don McCullin, Martin Parr and Shirley Baker, photographers have been drawn to Blackpool for the best part of the last century. But a cohort of local photographers are also documenting the town with an insider's view

Police said they want to see the update put an end to speculation and uncertainty

Roger Haywood, who was described as a ringleader, was sent to prison for a total of 30 months.

It was set to be axed by the end of September

A report has warned young people who are educated at home “make up a significant proportion” of those who are out of work or not in education or training after they finish compulsory schooling

Lead Editor (North) and Senior Editor (North) join to launch new newsletters and coverage for The Lead in Blackpool, Bolton, Stoke-on-Trent and Teesside.

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?
 

Residents living in some of the 72 properties set to be demolished speak with The Blackpool Lead about the harsh reality of the challenges they face as a direct result of the Multiversity project

133 new social properties have been finished in a £20million scheme