A derelict building, understood to be a former hotel, has gone up in flames at the North Promenade in Blackpool. Local residents and people in nearby properties have reportedly been evacuated.

An 'avoid the area' warning is in place near Blackpool seafront with multiple roads closed off by emergency services this evening. Fire crews and police are at the scene of a major blaze on Wilton ...

Eight fire engines have descended on a fire in Blackpool this evening (January 27). The fire service is currently in attendance after a fire was reported on Wilton Parade, just off Dickson Road.

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Blackpool picked up their first league win since December 14 as their first-half blitz earned them a 3-1 win at Exeter in Sky Bet League One. The Tangerines almost went in front after eight ...

Tom Bloxham put Blackpool 2-0 up in the 43rd minute Blackpool picked up their first league win since December 14 as their first-half blitz earned them victory at Exeter in League One. The ...

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Hull City have signed Blackpool striker Kyle Joseph for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The 23-year-old scored eight goals in 29 league and cup appearances for the Tangerines ...

The fraud began in 2017 when James Parker from Blackpool discovered a glitch in an Australian crypto currency trading website which allowed him to steal money. His co-conspirators Stephen Boys ...

Blackpool - long celebrated as one of the UK’s best seaside towns - is grappling with a significant tourism blow despite record-breaking footfall figures. While millions continue to flock to ...