NHS hospitals in Blackpool are treating up to 65 per cent as many patients as they were at the peak of the outbreak in April, statistics show. In Newcastle and Liverpool, admission rates are nudging closer numbers not seen for six months as the second wave of Covid-19 rips through the North of England. Cases … Read more
Blackpool Illuminations are lit behind closed doors for the first time in 70 years and will stay on two months longer than normal in a bid to get tourism moving after lockdown The Blackpool Illuminations lighting was held away from the public for the first time in more than 70 years It usually runs for … Read more
Football fans will be allowed back into stadiums NEXT MONTH as the Government ease up on lockdown rules for sport… but capacity will be capped and spectators ‘must sign a code of behaviour that could include a ban on singing’ Fans could be allowed back into football stadiums again from next month Their return could … Read more
Football fans will be allowed back into stadiums NEXT MONTH as the Government ease up on lockdown rules for sport… but capacity will be capped and spectators ‘must sign a code of behaviour that could include a ban on singing’ Fans could be allowed back into football stadiums again from next month Their return could … Read more
The parts of Britain that are claiming the most Government help since lockdown started have been revealed. Blackpool topped the list of areas where working-aged residents claim Universal Credit, with 12.3% of the population, representing an increase of 5.1% since March. Birmingham is next with 10.9%, with Thanet third on 10.5%, then Wolverhampton on 10.4%, … Read more
Blackpool’s historic Central Pier was engulfed by fire overnight just six days after the 152-year-old attraction reopened to the public following lockdown. The blaze, which started at around 3am, required ten fire engines and 50 firefighters to bring it under control. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said they had put out the fire and are … Read more
Strictly bosses ‘scrap Blackpool week and group dances’ as they attempt to save show amid COVID-19 pandemic By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 21:18 BST, 17 May 2020 | Updated: 21:18 BST, 17 May 2020 Strictly Come Dancing bosses have reportedly scrapped Blackpool week and group dances for this year’s upcoming series. Sources claim TV … Read more
Cyclist has a lucky escape as runaway car smashes into barrier and flips onto beachfront promenade Audi plunges onto Blackpool promenade after owner forgets to apply handbrake A nearby cyclist suffered ‘minor’ injuries in the incident, near to Blackpool Tower Police say it was ‘lucky’ the walkway was not busy, due to coronavirus lockdown Learn … Read more
Must be a Rover! Bizarre moment man is spotted walking his dog on a lead from his CAR as he takes social distancing to the extreme Motorist held dog’s lead while driving convertible in Blackpool, Lancashire He was filmed by a motorist in the car behind as he drove down the road Anonymous resident said: … Read more