The parts of Britain that are claiming the most Government help since lockdown started have been revealed. Blackpool topped the list of areas where working-aged residents claim Universal Credit, with 12.3% of the population, representing an increase of 5.1% since March. Birmingham is next with 10.9%, with Thanet third on 10.5%, then Wolverhampton on 10.4%, … Read more
Blackpool’s historic Central Pier was engulfed by fire overnight just six days after the 152-year-old attraction reopened to the public following lockdown. The blaze, which started at around 3am, required ten fire engines and 50 firefighters to bring it under control. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said they had put out the fire and are … Read more
Mother slams huge crowds at Blackpool seafront for ‘risking everything’ during lockdown – despite travelling 125 MILES to get there A Birmingham mother decided to take her children on a 215 mile trip the beach The unnamed 27-year-old then filmed crowds and criticised a lack of distancing Weeks prior the woman became a viral hit … Read more
Cyclist has a lucky escape as runaway car smashes into barrier and flips onto beachfront promenade Audi plunges onto Blackpool promenade after owner forgets to apply handbrake A nearby cyclist suffered ‘minor’ injuries in the incident, near to Blackpool Tower Police say it was ‘lucky’ the walkway was not busy, due to coronavirus lockdown Learn … Read more
Cyclist has a lucky escape as runaway car smashes into barrier and flips onto beachfront promenade Audi plunges onto Blackpool promenade after owner forgets to apply handbrake A nearby cyclist suffered ‘minor’ injuries in the incident, near to Blackpool Tower Police say it was ‘lucky’ the walkway was not busy, due to coronavirus lockdown Learn … Read more