Bispham1 Feb 2026'We're doing the first Eid event of its kind'Two friends from Blackpool hope the festival will be the first of many multi-cultural events they run.1 Feb 202624 Nov 2025Man and woman found seriously injured in streetA woman in her 60s and a man in his 70s are being treated for serious injuries, police say.24 Nov 202531 Oct 2025'Despicable' bogus builder conned vulnerable clientsPatrick Coyle, 57, conned six 'mainly elderly or vulnerable' victims out of a total sum of £25,000.31 Oct 202510 Oct 2025Abuser, girlfriend and mum charged in police probeRyan Wellings was jailed over abuse and coercive control of Kiena Dawes, who took her own life.10 Oct 202521 Sep 2025Teen held on suspicion of raping girl near beachLancashire Police say the incident was reported in Queens Promenade, Bispham on Saturday night.21 Sep 20254 Aug 2025Abuser, his girlfriend and mum face police probeRyan Wellings was jailed over abuse and coercive control of Kiena Dawes, who took her own life.4 Aug 202514 Jun 2025College building plan amid construction training boomThe plans are to accommodate the spike in students enrolling on its painting and decorating courses.14 Jun 202516 Jan 2025Man who abused mum before she took own life jailedRyan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but "set the scene" for Kiena Dawes' death, a court heard.16 Jan 202513 Jan 2025Abusive man cleared of partner's manslaughterRyan Wellings has been found guilty of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour after a trial.13 Jan 2025...