Blackpool Set for 14,000 New Jobs and £14bn Boost as Silicon Sands Gathers Pace
Blackpool is being tipped as a rising hub for digital innovation, with the Silicon Sands project at the heart of the town’s tech-led regeneration story. The…
North Pier Sold in £10m Investment Deal
Blackpool’s oldest pier is set for a major new chapter, after North Pier was sold to London-registered company Okken Limited, which has pledged £10 million to…
Blackpool Restaurant Week Set to Return in March with More Venues Across the Town
Blackpool Restaurant Week returns from Thursday, 12th to Thursday, 19th March, with restaurants across the town offering special menus and deals to encourage people to eat…
Platform 9 to Expand Restaurant Offer at Holiday Inn Blackpool
A popular restaurant and bar at the heart of Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway central business district is set to expand. Platform 9, which operates in the bar and…
Blackpool Town Centre BID Successfully Renewed
Blackpool Town Centre BID has been voted in for a further term following the renewal and alteration ballot. The BID secured 87.8 percent in favour by…
Blackpool’s Abingdon Street Market Named Among UK’s Top 10 Food Halls
Abingdon Street Market in Blackpool has been named one of the Top 10 Food Halls in the UK in the British Street Food Awards. The market…
Unlocking Growth for Blackpool Retailers with the Retail Renaissance Programme
Blackpool’s high street businesses have an exciting opportunity to take part in the Retail Renaissance Programme, a fully funded initiative designed to help retailers strengthen their…
Trend Shawarma Brings Authentic Middle Eastern Dishes to Blackpool
Blackpool’s food scene has a delicious new addition with the opening of Trend Shawarma on Church Street. Opening in July 2025, the restaurant offers an authentic…
GO Blackpool Turns One
This July marks the first anniversary of GO Blackpool, the digital town hub created by Blackpool’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to connect locals, visitors, and businesses…
Construction Begins on New MOD Office at Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway
A new Ministry of Defence (MOD) office is underway in Blackpool, marking a major milestone in the town’s £350 million Talbot Gateway regeneration. The 53,000 sq…
New £100 Million Fylde View Workspace Opens in Boost to Blackpool Economy
A new £100 million government hub has officially opened in Blackpool, marking a significant milestone in the town’s ongoing regeneration and economic growth. The Fylde View…
The Makers Market is Coming to Blackpool
Blackpool will welcome one of the North’s most beloved artisan events this spring, as The Makers Market makes its debut in the heart of the town…