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 ...

Emergency crews began cleaning up Saturday after a storm bearing record-breaking winds left at least one person dead and more ...

82 flood alerts have also been activated ... super-Mare 1086mm Newport 1066mm Stoke-on-Trent 1066mm Eastbourne 1054mm Blackpool 1033mm Areas 'least likely to flood' A table has also been released ...

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 ...

Flooding has also affected the Devonshire Road area of Blackpool, which is currently a diversion route for traffic because the Promenade is shut while tram network extension work is under way.

Two East Lancashire MPs have been invited to join a cross-party group aimed at providing a united voice against the “huge ...