Flooding in the basement on Monday led to a loss of power and access to the entire building at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, the chief executive said. Expectant mothers have been moved to other ...

An 'avoid the area' warning is in place near Blackpool seafront with multiple roads closed off by emergency services this evening. Fire crews and police are at the scene of a major blaze on Wilton ...

It’s been years in the making, but another Government has come and gone without a breakthrough for the people of Blackpool in Cork city on their long-awaited flood relief scheme. “We’re ...

Healy’s Bakery in Blackpool, which first opened in 1862 was gutted by fire on Wednesday morning. Rachel Healy, a sixth generation baker in the family-owned business, has spoken of her shock and ...

Several properties in Whalley - which was hit by the Boxing Day floods in 2015 - were evacuated, as well as homes in Blackpool. Cars were abandoned in the floods and there was widespread travel ...

Seven members of a drug gang have been sentenced to a total of nearly 50 years in prison for their roles in smuggling and ...

Waves break on the sea front in Blackpool Severe flood warnings in Scotland have now been downgraded to flood warnings, but the blustery weather across the UK is still proving to be disruptive for ...

John Blackledge, director of community and environmental services at Blackpool Council, said flood prevention measures also included cleaning out gulleys and clearing water channels on the edge of ...

Image caption, This flood defence wall in Blackpool prevents waters spilling out beyond the coastal area. In coastal regions, sea defence walls are often built to try to keep the sea level at bay ...