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• Stanley Park marks 100 years in 2026, with special celebrations planned 

  For 100 years, Stanley Park has played a central role in Blackpool, providing residents and visitors with a landmark green space that combines heritage, recreation and natural beauty. 

• £350m Blackpool Talbot Gateway nears full occupancy with NHS move

  Blackpool’s £350m Talbot Gateway has taken another step towards full occupancy, with 300 workers relocating to the heart of the town centre.

• Eight charged as part of cocaine and ketamine supply probe in Blackpool

  Eight people have been charged as part of an investigation into the illegal supply of cocaine and ketamine in Blackpool.

• Blackpool’s Tramtown closed until further notice

  Visitor attraction Blackpool Tramtown has been forced to close until further notice due to an issue with an electric cable.

• Formal approval finally given to demolition of homes behind Blackpool’s stadium

  Plans to demolish the houses on Henry Street as part of a major sports-themed regeneration project in Blackpool have taken another step forward, after a three year delay.

• Blackpool Council looking to find £16m of savings as it publishes budget proposals

  Blackpool Council needs to find £16m in savings during the next year as it prepares for the imminent budget for 2026/27.

• Guys Thatched Hamlet closes suddenly after 46 years

  The operators of Guy’s Thatched Hamlet have announced they have ceased trading after 46 years.

• Public advised to avoid eating eggs or egg-laying poultry from near Hillhouse site

  People are advised to avoid eating domestically produced eggs or egg-laying poultry from within 1km of an industrial site in Thornton.