Fylde Coast News

04/08/2025

North West England weather forecast

Monday 4 Aug - Friday 8 Aug

Headline:

Storm Floris brings wet and unseasonably windy conditions.

Today:

An unsettled start with Storm Floris bringing unseasonably strong winds, accompanied by heavy rain through the morning. Turning brighter through the afternoon with sunny spells and blustery showers. A muggy start but feeling fresher later. Maximum temperature 21 ° C.

Tonight:

A drier end to the day with late sunny spells. Then, a mixture of clear spells and showers with winds slowly easing throughout the night. Cooler overnight. Minimum temperature 10 ° C.

Tuesday:

Breezy with a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers, these gradually easing into the evening with winds turning lighter. Maximum temperature 21 ° C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Drier and warmer on Wednesday with plenty of sunshine, though hazy at times. Cloudier and breezier again on Thursday and Friday with patchy outbreaks of rain. Temperatures are close to average.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 4 Aug 2025

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28/07/2025

North West England weather forecast

Monday 28 Jul - Friday 1 Aug

Headline:

Driest and brightest on Monday, then changeable throughout the week.

Today:

Overall, a bright and fine day with sunny spells breaking through the cloud. A few showers are possible, these are mostly light. Feeling warm in the sunshine with a gentle breeze. Maximum temperature 21 ° C.

Tonight:

A dry evening with some late sunshine to enjoy. Cloud building overnight as rain arrives towards dawn on Tuesday. Fresh initially but turning milder overnight as the cloud moves in. Minimum temperature 12 ° C.

Tuesday:

Grey and damp for much of the day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Cloud low enough to result in hill fog, perhaps lifting later. Slightly breezy but feeling humid. Maximum temperature 22 ° C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Often cloudy but with occasional brighter periods. Somewhat drier on Wednesday though some showers possible. Humid again on Thursday as rain pushes eastwards, then heavy showers on Friday.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 28 Jul 2025

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27/07/2025

Good luck to England's ladies team today ⚽️

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26/07/2025

Blackpool's oldest pier has gone up for sale.

The Grade twolisted North Pier, which opened on 21 May 1863, was bought in 2011 by the Sedgwick family, which also owns the town's other two piers.

Estate agents Avison Young said the landmark's turnover last year was £2.3m, and they are looking for "sensible offers" for the Victorian promenade attraction.

Directors for Northern Victorian Pier Ltd said selling it was "a decision we've made with a heavy heart", but that they had "chosen to focus [their] attention on the wider portfolio, including Central and South Piers".

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23/07/2025

21/07/2025

North West England weather forecast

Monday 21 Jul - Friday 25 Jul

Headline:

Sunny spells and heavy, thundery showers today.

Today:

Heavy showers will develop across the region today with some sunny spells too. Showers could be thundery at times, with a risk of hail and gusty winds too. Feeling warm and humid in any sunny spells. Maximum temperature 22 ° C.

Tonight:

Skies will cloud over this evening and overnight with outbreaks of light rain or drizzle spreading in from the west. A mild night with temperatures in double figures. The minimum temperature is 15 ° C.

Tuesday:

A grey, cloudy and damp start to the day. However, rain will gradually clear to give a dry afternoon with largely cloudy skies and a few brighter spells. Maximum temperature 21 ° C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Wednesday will likely bring further heavy showers with a risk of thunder. However, Thursday should be dry with some warm sunny spells. Cloudier for a time on Friday, brighter later.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 21 Jul 2025

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20/07/2025

19/07/2025

💜CHRIS & BILLY NEED YOUR HELP!💜

Are you a Plasterer or Electrician near to FRECKLETON that can spare a day or two to help us on our DIY SOS?

Please email [email protected] if you can help! 🆘

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14/07/2025

North West England weather forecast

Monday 14 Jul - Friday 18 Jul

Headline:

Changeable with rain at times and feeling fresher.

Today:

A cloudier start to the new week, with bands of heavy and perhaps thundery showers spreading northeastwards. Some drier and brighter interludes possible. Increasingly breezy and feeling a little fresher. Maximum temperature 24 °C.

Tonight:

Some showers continuing this evening but many places dry with late sunny spells. Further spells of heavy rain then sweeping across the region overnight with a strengthening breeze. Cooler. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Tuesday:

An unsettled start with heavy spells of thundery rain. Scattered heavy showers following behind with brighter intervals developing through the afternoon. Windy and cooler. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Remaining rather changeable with spells of rain or showers, these sometimes turning heavy and thundery. Temperatures briefly dropping back closer to average before rising again.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 14 Jul 2025

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13/07/2025

Blackpool, UK – [Release Date 20/06/25] – Independent folk-rock band Kind Hearted Thieves have joined forces with chart-topping singer-songwriter Frank Turner on a powerful new single, “Sublime”, out now on all streaming platforms. More than just a song, Sublime marks the launch of a charitable GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for two children to receive private autism assessments — helping them bypass the long NHS waiting lists and access life-changing support sooner.

The song was inspired by a deeply personal moment, when frontman Jay overheard his autistic daughter quietly telling herself she “wasn’t good enough.” That heartbreaking moment led to the creation of Sublime — a soaring, affirming anthem designed to act as a mantra for anyone struggling with self-worth.

“I wanted to write something she — or anyone — could repeat when they’re hurting. Something that reminds you that you're not just enough... you're sublime,” says Jay

According to the latest data (NHS Digital, March 2024), over 212,000 people in England are currently waiting for an autism assessment. Despite NICE guidance stating that no one should wait longer than 13 weeks, 89% of people wait significantly longer, with some areas facing average delays of 2.7 years — including Blackpool, where Kind Hearted Thieves are based.

“We're aiming to raise enough to fund private assessments for two children — a small step, but one that could change lives. We hope the song brings comfort, and the campaign brings action,” adds Jay.

How to Help

Stream the single “Sublime” on all major platforms

Donate or share the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kht-sublime-fundraiser-for-autism-assessments/cl/s?v=amp14_t2&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_GB&attribution_id=sl%3A58e31d24-7d77-45c6-8edb-e86437c4dff8&ts=1752402360

Raise awareness by sharing the story and the stats.

Listen on You Tube

https://youtu.be/bQSf48DQTYg?feature=shared

12/07/2025

Have you seen Layla Friend?

She’s missing and we are concerned about her.

Layla, 16, was last seen at about 11.30pm yesterday (Friday, July 11th) on Antrim Road in Blackpool heading North.

She is white, five ft four ins, slim, with reddish blond hair. 

She was last seen wearing a mint green hoodie, dark grey leggings and white and pink trainers.

If you see Layla or know where she might be please call us on 999 quoting log 1771 of July 11th.

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12/07/2025

Good Afternoon,

A quick message to remind the public around the hot weather this weekend and leaving dogs in their vehicles. 

We have recently been attending jobs where dogs have been left in extremely hot vehicles with no water and windows not open enough. 

 

Please read this advice carefully if you have dogs and think twice before taking your dog out in this weather! 

 

Thank you, 

 

PCSO Jake