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
Marc Thomas has been embroiled in a tussle with VW Financial Services after his details were mixed up with another customer
Cherry Property Investment Ltd had appealed after a retrospective planning application to use ground floor premises on Harrowside in South Shore was refused
Planning inspector throws out appeal over concerns regarding how much it would contribute to local housing targets
133 new social properties have been finished in a £20million scheme
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
The owner of the site, in Bispham, has blamed Blackpool Council, the government and United Utilities. But many of their claims are contentious
Police said they want to see the update put an end to speculation and uncertainty
“Please allow us respect as a family to grieve in peace and refrain from any further speculation on social media and to refrain from posting further pictures of Danielle and her family..."
A community waits for news on the two children caught up in the house fire in Blackpool
A woman in her 20s was found dead at the scene and a man was pronounced dead at Blackpool Victoria Hospital