These brilliant black and white photos take us all the way back to 1956.

Most are long gone, except for a couple of high street names which have moved location. But these were the shops which knitted our wonderful town together and provided food, clothing and every day ...

A STONE’S throw from the glamour of the Blackpool ballroom which hosted last night’s Strictly, a man takes a large gulp from a can of lager as he strolls past a boarded-up shop. He is trudging along ...

Future investment for Blackpool town centre has been set out in the council's long-term plan. The Revoe Sports Village development is one of the key priorities for the town this autumn. A forward plan ...

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