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
Mystery still surrounds the reason for the 13-month delay in burying the infant
Some, but not all, in Blackpool chose to respond to a wicked act in Southport with violence instead of support. But the search for answers as to why isn't straightforward
Roger Haywood, who was described as a ringleader, was sent to prison for a total of 30 months.
Giving the heavily pregnant mother the drug was proved to be negligent - but it was deemed insufficient to prove a connection between the negligience and complications suffered during birth
Daniel Stewart and Andrew Hook have both been charged after disorder in Blackpool
Ethan Miles and Peter Waite the latest to be charged after disorder in Blackpool
Adam O'Brien, Michael Dunham and Shane Rhodes all appeared in court as Lancashire Constabulary continued their crackdown after disorder over the last seven days
John Robinson, Karl Thompson and Daniel Benson have been charged after disorder in Blackpool. New charges have been brought against Roger Haywood