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Councillors to debate £75,000 spend on cultural plan for Blackpool

Blackpool Council wants the town to be the UK’s Coastal Capital of Creativity by 2030
By Shelagh Parkinson
'Right balance of old and new' for £10m cultural hub for Blackpool

Funding still needs to be found but councillors have given the green light to proposals for a major revamp of the Grundy and Central Library
By Shelagh Parkinson
Where the government fails, people in Blackpool step up: Inside Bispham's warm bank

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.
By Antonia Charlesworth Stack
Blackpool general election result will show if town has had enough of Conservatives

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
By Michael Holmes
Three men charged and named by police after Blackpool protests

Police have released details of charges to three men in Blackpool after town centre disorder from the far-right
By Luke Beardsworth
Young Blackpool man in balaclava threw chairs, bottles and cans into crowds during disorder

Ethan Miles, 21, has been jailed for 30 months for his part in the events of 3 August
By Luke Beardsworth
Inside Blackpool's regeneration story

From swathes of new housing to Talbot Gateway there's billions being pumped into the town - we look at where and what impact it is having
By Ed Walker
“Do I actually have to die?” Grandmother fears home will kill her before it is habitable

Private rentals in Blackpool and the growing mould problems
By Tom Dunn
Blackpool North general election hustings to be held in Cleveleys

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
By Jamie Lopez
Disabled woman left relying on wheelchair-adapted taxis from outside of Blackpool for hospital trips

Belle's situation has triggered a review into the lack of wheelchair-friendly taxis available in Blackpool
By Ed Walker
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