Page 52 - Blackpool News Today

Julie Potter was excited for a seaside trip to Blackpool with her 16-year-old daughter Katie.

Nothing seems to be working. they can tell us theyre doing this and that, but the reality is theres more and more people coming illegally. from fans to future players, very clear what theyd like. i want the best person for that job. i dont want somebody whos come out of town swarming into blackpool, thinking they know everything about blackpool and swanning back out again. and, if there was one thing she wants to see. get a lollipop person for my road, please. harry farley, bbc news, in blackpoo...

It holds eight of the ten most deprived neighbourhoods in england. but this town has received millions in investment, which for some is having an impact. i feel its starting to pick up. you can see theres new cafe—bars turning up. theyve got the new buildings round there. you know, there are some really good places round here and some positives as well. others arent convinced. its the worst town for unemployment, the worst town for sickness in the country. so you want to get a stiff whisky now...

To the polls for local elections — but, in blackpool south, residents will also be picking a new mp. the by—election in the lancashire constituency was triggered after the former conservative mp, scott benton, resigned after a lobbying scandal. our political correspondent, harry farley, reports. vegas of the north, and politics is taking centre stage in party town. but step back from the bright lights and this is a seaside town with its challenges. the amount of crime thats going on in black...

A Blackburn digital marketing agency has seen its contract with a trades and DIY firm expand following a big boost in online sales.

Police say an e-bike rider in his 20s was deliberately knocked down after an "altercation".

The prisoner showed the underwear to other inmates at Kirkham prison in Lancashire as over 20 prisoners stood outside their cell doors before lock up, a jury was told.

Luton's assistant manager has taken a very different route to coaching at the top - but Rob Edwards knows just how crucial he is to him

Sharon Mawdsley, 46, worked in the library at the Kirkham open prison in Lancashire and used her position to commit six separate sex attacks on two prisoners in the library, a court heard.

A staggering 26 percent of Brits agreed on the worst seaside town in the UK - but it cant be that bad as its tourism economy is worth a staggering £1.7bn.