Blackpool Central News Today

Those going to Blackpool, Lancashire might wonder if they can swim in the sea at the beach and this is what we know.

A firm has found Britains dirtiest beaches after exploring the water quality of 400 candidates.

The speakers were jostling for position at the 2024 North West Emerging Development Hotspots event, each keen to showcase exactly what their part of the region has to offer.

A new crown courtroom is being opened in Lancashire to help deal with the ever-growing backlog of criminal cases.

COURT cases from across the county are set to be heard in East Lancashire from today after the sudden closure of a courthouse in Blackpool.

Red flags are going up on beaches from Scarborough to Whitstable as pollution levels soar and businesses are forced to close due to sewage discharges

A burst pipe means untreated waste was pumped straight towards the beaches.

South West Water confirmed it will be 'harmless' and a 'temporary colouring' which will not impact the quality of water in Exmouth, Devon.

Beachgoers have been warned parts of the sea near Exmouth could turn yellow or green as part of investigative work by a water company.

Wastewater Director at United Utilities, Mark Garth, said it was a very unusual incident and our teams are working around the clock to minimise any impact on the environment.