Mr Garnsey said: “The water has been so bad that some graves have been submerged. It is unacceptable that this should be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Healy’s Bakery in Blackpool, which first opened in 1862 ... has spoken of her shock and gratitude as offers of help and support have flooded in.

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 ...